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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
K. OF c. BALL.
Large Attendance at the Annual Event in Ponemah Hail-AttrsotiVe Deco rations.

The 2Sth annual concert and ball given under the auspices of Ponemah council No. 34, K of C., will go down in the councils records as one of the most elaborate affairs, probably the most elaborate, ever conducted by the local knights POnemah hall was well filled in spite of the number of similar attractions in Norwich and elsewhere and also the unfavorable weather con ditions.
 From to o'clock a concert was given by Livingstone's full orchestra, David Livingstone director, the pro. gra1nme being as follows: March, Col-~ onel Wellington, Reeves; overture, Poet and Peasant. Suppe; intermezzo, In a Pagoda, Bratton; trombone ca pers, Knockout Drops, FliCkmanOn; waltz, Language of the Flowers, Rob- erts; selection. American Fantaisa, Bendix.
 At o'clock the grand march was started led by John McSheffrey and Miss Mary McSheffrey, who were fol- lowed by MT and Mrs. Nirtume P. A Quinn and about 15 couples. A large number of very beautiful gowns were in evidence throughout the evening.
 The decorations were extremely at tractive and reflected the careful work by those in charge. About 1,5O0 yards of pink and white bunting were used to drape the walls and the ceiling. From the center of the ceiling numer- ous streamers of the pink and white bunting taStefully blended were stretched to the corners and sides or the hall. while there was a solid bank ing on the walls themselves from the ceiling nearly to the floor. To the four corners of the hall were stretched lines of colored electric lights and suspended above the center of the stage was an Illuminated sign with the letters k. of C. At the opposite end of the hall suspended above the en- trance. was a. large picture of Colum- bus which was also illuminated by electric bulbs. William Chamberlain had charge of the electric effects and the decorating was done by Daniel Hinchey, who was assisted in the work by Jeremiah Donovan, John Me Sheffrey, Louis Paquette and Zephiere Breault and Henry Jennes.
 The committees in charge of the enjoyable affair were as follows; Master of ceremonies. Daniel Mo Sheffrey; assistant master of CereInu- nies, Virtume r. A. Quinn: floor dt- rector. Nirtume P. A. ttulnn; aides, John s NcSheffrey, Christopher Car on. John HasIer, John DRly, Charles MCSheffrey, Dennis J. Welch, David
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

Norwich citizens who had followed with intense interest army news that leaked from out from Libby prison at Richmond Va, learned with satisfac- tion that Col, William c. Ely of this city was in the party of 109 who es- capped by the famous tunnel this week fifty years ago.
 The Union party of Connecticut made nominations for the state ticket and placed again at is head Hon. William A. Buckingham, who had al ready successfully led it to victory in previous campaigns.
 The following are extracts from the Bulletin of Ferbruary, 1S64;-
 Feb. Is, 1S64-Henry Bottomley, a member of Capt. Dennis company Of the Seventh regiment died suddenly at his residence in Boston Saturday fore noon. He enlisted from Bean Hill. He had reenlsted and was at home on furlough with the veterans of the reg iment. He will be buried in Yantic cemetery.
 Drowned in Yantic River.
 A little daughter of Samuel Me Intyre of Bean Hill, aged Il years, was drowned in the Yantic near the wool en mill Saturday afternoon. She was attempting to rescue her younger brother who was saved.
 A fellow came into our office late in the evening and insisted upon it that
 
 did not want anything said about it in the Bulletin. That's all we know about it, so we don't propose to say anything about it. Thatll suit him,
 Lebanon's Quota Filled.
 Feb. 16, 1S64-The town of Lebanon has filled it's quota on all the calls for troops, and in a town meeting it was voted to raise twenty extra men. Part of them have already been raised.
 Two recruits were received yester- day-one from Norwich. one from Preston.
 Col. Ely Out of Libby.
 Richmond paper found on de- serter states that 109 officers have es- capped from Libby prison by digging a tunnel under the street. The paper says that Neal Dow was not among the prisoners but was probably wait ing to accompany the next bach. The Richmond Examiner of the 11th gives the names, including that of Col Vim. G. Ely of this city, of the Eighteenth Connecticut regiment. There were S2 captains and 59 Heutenants. Two were oVertaken near Hanover Court House and two others on the Williams burg road. Brigadier General Neal Dow dId not attempt the passage of the tunnel for the reason that he was afraid his strength would fail him in his flight to the embrace of Butler The Beast
 Yantic Cemetery Appraised at S15,234
 At g. meeting of the common council. Mayor Greene presented the appraisal of the lots in the new cemetery at the Falls. The summary made the mum Der 545 an average value of $27.sS and the total value of the new cemetery $15,234
 Feb. r, 1S64-EIeven recruits re- ceived their new clothes and bounties
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

O'Brien, Julius Couture, Joseph Roy arrangement and reception committee, Virtume P. A. Quinn chairman, Louls | Pratte. Philias Dion, Julius Couture, Christopher Caron, HOrmidas Gladue, Jeremiah J. Donovan, John Daly, Dem his J. Welch, David O'Brien, John Hasler, Arthur Legare, John Donovan, Bryan Hanlon, Joseph Marsan. Lotus F'rechette. John :. AIcSheffrey, Antoine Paquette James B. Quinn
 Following is d list of the present officers of the society; Grand knight, Daniel McShenrey: deputy grand knight, Virtume P. A. Quinn; record ing secretary, Bryan Hanlon; financial secretary, J. J. Donovan; treasurer Louis Frechatte; chancellor, D. w. O'Brien: warden, Armidas Gladue; advocate, Narcis LaieuT: lecturer William Quinn; outside guard, Louis Paradis; inside guard. Joseph Roy; trustees, Byron Hanlon, John Daly, J H. Paquette.
 The coat checkers were Albert Lam bert, William Roy and William Me Garrigle.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

us by your amiable character. your constant devotion to duty and the hearty interest you have manifested in our welfare as a people.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society re- quests me in their name to present to you this writing desk and chair as token of our admiration for yourself and of our gratitude for your labors in our behalf.
 Mrs MacLane was on the point of responding when Arthur Pickering came forward and presented Rev MT. MacLane a purse of gold. He said although Rev. MT. MacLane was go- ing into another field to work, the work was not different, but just a change He presented the purse in to show in what esteem they held him. In concluding he said they all wished him a prosperous future in his new field of labors.
 Rev. Mir. MacLane responded with well chosen words and said he would use the purse in some way so that he would ever be reminded of the pleas ant relations during his pastorate here.
 A carefully planned entertainment programme was then rendered as fol- lows: Solo, The Banjo Song, Miss Edna Baker, accompanied by Miss Susan Whittlesey; duet, That We Two Were Maying, Miss Edna Baker, Miss f1orence weller; quartette, Old coIOTeu melody. Miss Edna Baker, Miss Flor ence Weller. Miss Helen Thompson and Mrs. Albert Aberg. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and a social hour followed.
 Thursday afternoon a committee comprising Miss Elizabeth Weller, Mrs Adam Leupold and Miss Agnes Graham, appointed by the members of the Phi Kappa Sigma club, called on Mrs. MacLane and presented her a handsome friendship pin. Miss Weller made the presentation as a token of the high esteem in which Mrs. Mac Lane is held by the Phi Kappa Sig
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Washinqton Exercises.

Friday afternoon Washington eXer- cises were carried out in the various rooms of the Wequonnoc school, con- sisting of the singing of patriotic songs and anecdotes of Washington s life. which were given by the scholars. WashingtOn's birthday comes on Sun day. and the school will be closed on Monday for it's proper observance After school Friday afternoon the chil- dren of Miss Callahan's room enjoyed a sleigh ride to the Falls, Norwich Town and Yantic. returning about six o'clock Miss Plunkett, one of the school teachers. accompanied the chil- dren on the ride which was made 1T one of Grants big sleighs. Peter May nard driver.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
WHO DOES YOUR THINKING?
Question Asked by Rev. E. S. Worces-
 ter at Shop Meeting.

The Rev. Edward s. Worcester spoke to the men of the Hopkins and Allen company at the regular weekly meet ings conducted at that plant by the Y. NJ. c. 4. Friday at noon. Music was furnished by the VictroIa. Some of the things he said were that while 100 years ago people lived largely in dependent of each other in that each community raised what it needed and made what it needed. and it was pret- ty much so with the individual. but now each man is a specialist; one man makes q part of an article and few men can make all the parts of any given article. We are now so dependent upon one another. One unfortunate result of this is that we delegate too much to others sometimes. For in stance, we are apt to leave the train ing of our children to an extent, at least to the school teacher.
 We are apt to let others do our thinking for us in many instances; We let others tell us how to vote instead of studying matters for ourselves: the question is, who does your thinking2 And this is true ofttimes. regarding our religious beliefs and convictions. We take what others say about the church and religion instead of looking into it for ourselves.
 Let us refuse to permit others to think for us, especially in the import ant realm ef religion, and let us seek to learn fer ourselves what God s will is for us and then let us, in His strength, serve Him faithfully.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
DIED

JOTINSON-In Pontiac R. l.. Feb. 1S. 1914. Miss Caroline Johnson. former WITvTER-In Canterbury. sarah T. Witter. wife of James II. Witter, aged @ years. LEWIS-In New York city, Feb l3. 1914 Horace Horatio Lewis, formerly of ,Stcningtou, in the S5th year of his age.
 AIDEN-In this city. Feb 19, Henri etta Nash widow of James C. Alden, aged 64 years, II months and days. Funeral from the home of her brother in-law. John Irish. 146 Laurel Hlll avenue. Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, a 2 O clock.
 NfILNER-On Feb 19. at his residence in Moosup. Conn. Edwin Miner in the 72d year of his age. Funeral at Christ church. Westerly, R. L. Monday Feb. 9, at l,3o D. m. Prayer at his late residence 1V o'clock a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Judnment for the Plaintiffs.

Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs has been handed down in the ease of Fhefen and Minnie L. McCFeeFy against Phoebe IL OViatu, James E. F, Brown and Edward Thomas, 8 suit for trespass, by Judge Markham, before Whem the ease was tried in New Lon don recently, Judgment is given the plaintiff for $25 and costs. The case was over a right af way which the de- fendants claimed they shad ever pron- erty owned by the plaiHtiffss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

Friday evening in the parlors of the Taftvine Congregational church re ception was rendered Rev. and Mrs D. B. MacLane, who are soon to leave Tor Jamaica Plains, Mass, where Rev. MT. MacLane is 10 assume d new pastor ate. While the host and hosiess were receiving in the middle parlor an or chestra rendered selections in an ad- joining parlor. At the conclusion or the formal reception Mrs. c. c. Iilh- bridge, vice president of the Ladies' Benevolent society, presented Mrs. MacI4ane, in behalf of the society, a beautiful writing desk and chair. In making the presentation Mrs. Llll- bridge spoke as follows:
 Mrs. MacLane: In the past few years you have greatly endeared yourself to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
ORA SAMUEL GRAY
 IN FAMOUS LECTURE.
Will Speak to Mems Meeting at Davis Theater Upon Four Famous Fools.

Sunday. Feb. p. at S.SO D. m. Davis theater will be the scene of one of the greatest meetings of men held for many months, when the noted Amer ican lecturer Ora Samuel Gray, will under Y. NJ. c. A auspices deliver his wonderful address, Four Famous Fools
 Admission to this lecture is free for
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

At Rockville next Wednesday even ing there is to be a union meeting of all the Methodist churches in that part of the etate. Rev. G. c. Scrivener, dis trict superintendent. and Dr. John Lowe Fort of New York will be the speakers and explain the new financial plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Washington's Birthday Exercises in Grammar SchooI-ReView ot His Life by Principal McNamara.

At the GreeneviIle grammar school Thursday morning, when the pupils assembled for their weekly exercises, the time was given over to exercises commemorating Washington's birth day. Patriotic songs were sung and review of Washington's life was given by Principal F. J. McNamara. The school will be closed all day Monday in further observance of Washington's birth anniversary, which comes Sun day this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
MARRIED.
DELANEY

DELANEY MEYERS -In Plainfield, Feb 13, 1914 by Rev. :. B. Garter, John Joseph Delaney and Miss Anna Meyers, both of Plainheld. CARDINAL - GAGNON - In Moosup, Feb. 16. 1914 by Rev J. E. McCar- thy Arthur Cardinal and Miss Err nestine GagnOn.
 ROSENBLATT-In Nor vvich, Feb. 20, 1914, by Rev. Nj. Stamm. Harry Zelinger and Miss Rose Rosenblatt. both of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
UNIVERSALISM

Is the spirit Of reVeIation-the voice of history-the song of poetry-ths need of souls and the secret of hu- man life revealed.
 For information address Rev. F. A Dillingham;, Supt-. 55 Cottage street, Bridgeport, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Treasury Department
office of the Comptroller of tn
 Currency.

Currency.
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 30, 1914. Notice is hereby given to the share holders of the First National Bank of Norwich, Conn, that a meeting of the shareholders will be held at The Thames National Bank of Norwich Conn, on Thursday, the 18th day of March, 1914, at o'clock D. m., for the purpose of electing an agent to whom the assets of the bank will be trans. ferred and delivered in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of the Act of Congress entitled An act au- thorizing the appointment of receivers of national banks and for other pur- poses" approved June SC, 1876, and of the acts amendbtory thereto, approved Aug. 3, 1892, and March ?, 1897; or for the purpose of continuing the receiver ship In accordance with the provisions of the last named act.
 T. P. KANE Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
CARD OF THANKS

We hereby wish to express our grat- 1tude 10 ali of our friends who have extended their sympathy and kindness tO us during our recent sorrow in the death of our husband and father.
 MRS. JOHN ANSELL.
 MISS NJ MAY ANSELLI. Feb. 19, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
BORN.

LAHN-In New York. Feb. 19. 1914 a son to MT. and Mrs. Joseph M- Lahn, nee Dora solomon. FRENETTE-In Moosup., Feb. r, 1914. a son to MT. and Mrs Joseph Ere nette BARRS-In PIafnfield, Feb. q, 1914, a daughter to MT. and Mrs Henry Bars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

John H. McNamara, teacher of man ual training in the Newark public schools. is passing the week end with his brother, Francis J. McNamara, principal of the Greeneville grammar school.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
GETS DIVORCE FROM
 FORMER NORWICH WOMAN David Feuer of Bridgeport Legally Separated from Fanny Feuer.

Judge Joel H. Reed granted two di- vorce decreeS in the superior court in New London Friday morning Both were uncontested and two other cases which were down for a hearing were postponed.
 David Feuer of Bridgeport was granted a divorce from Fanny Green Feuer of Norwich. alias Fanny Green and Fanny Branecher The grounds were adultery committed in New York and Norwich with man named Branecher, and the committing of a crime in violation of a conjugaI duty and punishable by states prison sen tence. It is alleged that the defendant under the name of Fanny Green was convicted of keeping a diSorderly house in Norwich and of harboring females for purposes of prostitution, at the last term of the criminal superior court at which time she was fined $100 and costs on two other counts, the jail sentence being suspended and the ac- cused placed on probation
 The plaintiff testified that he had been married to his wife since March, 1903. They separated four years ago, because his wife stayed out all night with other men, with whom she was Bridgeport and has resided there ever since. He did not hear anything more rom her until he heard that she was arrested last October for keeping a house. of i'll fame in Norwich.
 Two witnesses from New York tes- tItfed that they were introduced to 61rs. F'euer in New York as Mrs Green and that they had called at her home while she was living with a man whom tbey met and knew as MT. Green.
 State Policeman William E. Jackson and Theodore F. Downing told of ar resting the woman whom they recos- nized from a photograph and whom they knew as Miss Fanny Green for keeping house of i'll fame in Summit street, Norwich, last October.
 Mrs. Donahue Gets Decree.
 Mrs. Carrie E. Donahue was given a, decree of divorce from Robert H. Don ahue on the ground of desertion Mrs Donahue lives in Church street New London. and the defendant resides in Norwich and is employed by the Shore Line Electric Co.
 They were married July 4 1906 in New London, where they lived for a time and then moved to Norwich. Her husband deserted her, Mrs. Donahue testified, in September, 1909, and had not lived with her or contributed to her support since. She had been sup porting herself by keeping boarders and taking in washing, besides some assistance that is given her by her son. Albert William Goss. Her hus- band was arraigned before the city court in Norwich several months ago when he was ordered to pay her g. a week toward her support She was before her marriage Mrs. Carrie Goss of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Notes.

Frank Beck and Arthur Lambert have purchased the Taftville moving picture house off Hunters avenue which has been run for some time by George Videl.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Chimney Fire.

Friday afternoon shortly after one o'clock there was a chimney fire at the residence of John Allen in Occum. The fire was extinguished with the aid of salt,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

Edward Johnson of Springdale, who is visiting relatives on Boswell ave- nue, is confined to the house by a bad attack of the grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
THE WEATHER.
Today's Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast. For Southern New England Fair Saturday, preceded by snow on the south coast. Sunday fair, high north west winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid; On Saturday it will be clear and much colder, with strong to brisk nerthwesterly winds. The outlook for Sunday is clear and continued cold.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday;
 Ther. Bar d' III. s''. .''''-'' '...''.. 70 5V.1S 11 Ill., --.-'-..- -....-..-... 0Z5 3O.2V 6 p. m. ................ 29 301S Highest 35. lowest 23.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Fair and colder.
 Fridays weather: Cloudy, slightly cooler; northwest wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

Miss Alice Hoyt spent Friday in Montville visiting relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Personals.

Miss MaHse Jacques is i'll at her home on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
ORDER IT NOW

Ropkins & Cos Light Dinner Alas 56c per dozen
 Koehler's Pilsner. soc per dozs1
 Free delivery 10 all parts of ths city. F4. JAcKEL & co. Telephone 1854
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS

Reception to Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Mac Lane at Congregational Church. Gifts from Ladies' Society and Men of the Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water 1t is low ide, which IS followed by hood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

Sum Moon and Tides.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-03-04

Association and by the County Com
missioners Association OF the state.
This number OF names must be ST.
cured and the petitions filed with
the secretary OF state by July l.
preparatory to the initiation OF
this measure the Colorado Good
Roads Association is now commenc-
ing an active membership campaign
which is to be carried into every
section OF the state. 1t is believed
that the hope OF carrying through
successfully any campaign which
may be inaugurated for better
roads lies in the strength of a most
representative membership. There
lore every business and profession.
al man in the state. AS well as ev-
cry business house in Colorado will
oe asked to become members OF
the association. The first OF a SER
les OF letters soliciting member
snip were sent out this week, one
being addressed to every bank in
the state.
The Colorado Good Roads Associ.
alton also proposes to issue a book
let which will deal with good ROADS
in this state. and which will ans
wer the many inquiries constantly
received at the headquarters of the
association as to where are the best
roads in Colorado. This booklet, it
is hoped, can be issued within the
next month.
The first distribution of the pam
phlets giving the resolutions adopt
ed and papers read at the recent
Colorado Springs convention has
called for requests from many quar-.
ters for additional copies. The pa
per read by John A. Whitaker, the
senior highway engineer OF the
Federal Good Roads Bureau at
Washington on the maintenance Of
good roads is attracting much at
tention. Copies Of this pamphlet
may be had by addressing the Col.
orado Good Roads Association, 312
Chamber Of Commences Building,
Denver.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-03-04

About the most sensible thing
that has been said in some time is
the comment by University OF
California professor on that eu.
genics topic. More nonsense is be-
ing crowded into the public prints
anybody dreamed possible few
anybody dreamed possible few
Years ago. 1t will run its course.
and in that lies the only hope of
surcease.
1t takes about four generations
to breed UP a hog. or a dog, or a
domestic animal of any kind into a
thoroughbred, and the stock must
practically be imprisoned through
long years to prevent the introduc-
ton of any foreign strain. At
that. they have to breed for points.
To produce heavy draft animals.
a clean -limbed racer, spots, stripes
and physical markings. more wool.
milk or fat The human race is a
much finer type than any of these
animals. and to improve 1t greatly
would require more than four gen-
erations. Does anyone believe that
the human famiIy or any Individual
family in it could stand UP under
the test for. say, 120 years? Long
before the end of that experimental
period the old maids who do the
eugenics columns in newspapers.
and the old bachelors who hand
out that queer dope used nowadays
in advertising certain colleges will
have retired to the background or
taken UP some fresher fad.
It is true that human intelligence
and capacity have not improved in
ages of time. Could breed
ing UP the bodies to be lean or
fat. grow excess hair or bigger feet.