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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
SCHOOL BOARD MAKES
 AWARD OF CONTRACTS
For Repair Work to Be Done in vari-
 ous Buildinss-

The town school board held a sps- eial meeting Friday evening at Super intendent Graham's room at the town hall building for the purpose of open- Ing the bids and awarding the con- tracts on repair work to be done .n the schools. in each case the award was made to the loset bidder. tAis bringing one contract to !. F. Tomp- hns' 'and two to c. O. Murphy.
 The following were bids
 Plumbing. including new toilets at changes at Nit. Pleasant street: J. F. Tompkins, $1775; Williams Bros. S1S7o; C. o. Murphy, S1S5s; J. P. Bar stow & Co. $1ssS; Swain Bres-, S1611.-
 z; 2; Murphy received the eortract. necessary because of new fire escapes, and also some new copper conductor pipes in High street, Pearl street, Mt Pleasant street, West Thames street, Occum and Bridge schools: J. F. john shugrne. saso.
 MT. Tompkins received the contract.
 Steel ceilings in several rooms n Greeneyille and High street: c. o. Murphy. $72T; John O. Johnson, $755.- 50.
 MT. Murphy was given this contract.
 Seven or eight contracts were also on hand for work that covered the moving of the outbhlildings at the Hobart ayenue school, and a number of floor changes and window changes in other school buildings. Because one contractor had made lump bid in stead of an itemized bids as to the various buildings, as was desired by the committee. the award of the con- tract in this case was not made This contractor will furnish an itemized bid for the committee, which will probably award this contract today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
FoREsTERs HAVE PLAN
 TO SECURE MEMBERS
Court City of Norwich to Institute
 Contest in This Line.

At the regular meeting of Court City of Norwich, No s3, held in For esters' haI Friday evening, a spirited contest WAS opened which ten mem bers entered. after qualifying. This part of qualifying was most interest ing from the fact that two brothers from Geneva, N. Y., are to act as guides, as they are to be transferred to this court. This will make work much easier.
 The principal object is to increase good material in the court. along lines known othese two, which are differ ent from what the court has followed before.
 Three limitations took place. and two applications were received A committee of six has been appointed for decoration day. which win me the second Sunday of June. They are as follows: George H. Dolan. Alfred Hunt William T. Mahoney, T. A Carey. Timothy Lynch and Fred No wstsxy.
 this court to be decorated are the fol lowing:
 Frank Corcoran, William B. Ben- nett. Timothy Lucy, Cornelius McNa- mara, William O'Neil James W. St John. William Hayes, Jas. B. Ward Timothy Sullivan. Charles H. Dearing Alexander c. Conldin, Thomas B Fitzpatrick, William shannon, Jere- mish Corcoran. Thomas Wilson John B. Sullivan George H. Brogn, PhflliI Jacobson
 Albert J. Ooburn, Timothy E. Du- gan, Patrick J. Mahoney, John T Higgins, John R. McNamara, Car Heine, John w. Baker, William Buckley. Charles Haack, Patrick H Hartman, John MaEoney, John Hol- ston, John Norris. Michael J. Gun ningham, Joseph c. Callahan, George Baker, Otto Brosofske, William F Byrnes, William T. Ward, William E. Fuller.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
ENEFACTORs' DAY.A SpLEkDID IDEA
eemmeat e Former Resdeat PIans All eompIeted for s
 Mdsy and Sunday School Ghid1en to Sing and Band to Play en Union Square Tha Afternooa William 4. Slater Here for Celsbrstion-

The interest which is being taken in the celebration of the '25sth birthday of Norwich today Is indicated by the comments of newspapers of various cities and the inquiries coming from former residents. now located else where. The one opinion of Benefac- tors day. is particular. in that ex- pressed by q Norwich man now In business in Boston, -Splendid." My compliments to inc individual who suggested 1t and the public which has adopted ftI"
 All arrangements are perfected for the two days observance.
 The children have been instructed to assemble at the courthouse this after loon in ample time to be ready for their opening song. their hour being from 3 to 4 o'clock Tubbs' band, John M, Swahn, leader, vii give fine con Cert programme, also On the city hall steps. from 3 to B. The suitability of Union square for big public gather ings has already been demonstrated. It is the ideal get-together site of the town
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
WEBBING
aa----,--s.---as--- HoWson-Yeomans.

A pretty wedding was quietly cele- brated "Wednesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank w. Yeo- mans of 1899 Broad street. Hartford, Conn, when their youngest daughter, Gertrude May, became the bride of Harold D. Howson. son of Mr and Mrs Charles HoBson of Lincoln court. New Britain The bride was prettily gowned in white embroidered voile and wore orange blossonas The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Ruth E. Yeomans and the bridegro6m was attended by Frank E. Yeomans, brother. of the bride. The bridesmaid and best man both received signes rings.
 They received many handsome pres ents, including cut glass, silver. and many other useful gifts. After wed ding trip to New York and up the Hudson they wfH be the guests Of the brides grandparents. Mir and Mrs. Joshua Yeamans of this city. On their return to Hartford the young couple will reside at No. Putnam Hagtts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
PERSONALS .

P n. Farrell. of Norwich was in nanhufy Thursdax. Miss Molie Callahan of Noruich was recent guest of friends in Moss up.
 Ashier Reid and family of Rockville spent 2 few days recently at Taft vile
 Miss Phebe Bahber of Plainfaeid is spending Q few days with friends in Norwich.
 Mrs Lamie Brpexnly of Tantic spent Wednesday, with friends in Waterferd
 MT. and Mrs. Harry c. Minnihan of Norwich were callers on friends at Pleasure beach Thursday
 Miss Rhebe Barber of Plainfield is well avenue, is spending the summer with friends at WateFtewn.
 Mrs John Lofgen and son Carl of Norwich were recent visitors with Mr& Leuisa Lpfgren ef Wauregan.
 New London papers state that Mrs. Peter Ashe has been i'll at her home on West street for the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

: The church bells will announce the glad tidinss of the anniversary from sso to g this morning Mayor Nur- phy has ordered the City Hall bell to be rnng at intervals during the same period.
 syndsy's Exercises.
 "A number of the pastors have pre- pared to refer to the two days being commemorated in their sermons on Sunday morning.
 For the great demonstration at 3 o'clock in Davis theatre. Sunday after noon, all plans are coming out ia yorably. There was an expression of the keenest pleasure Friday when 1t became known that NIT. Slater was in the city and was manifesting deep interest in the success of the public meeting and sympathy with its pur- pose. An opportunity to show honor to one who has been the towns bsne- factor 1 nso many ways awaited with the iiveliest anticipation of sat- isfaction by thousands of the towns people
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Incidents In Society


 William A. Slater arrived in Nor wich from Washington. Friday, and is at the Wauregan.
 After passing a week with relatives on Long Island Miss Mary A C. Avery has returned to her home on Oneco street.
 MT. and Mrs W. s. Aliis of Elm avenue have been spending a week or more at their summer home in Brook field, Vermont
 Mrs Hubbard Norman and daugh- ter. of Norwich, have returned after spending several weeks with MT. and Mrs Charles Leonard of Mantle.
 Miss Elizabeth Rowland. a student at Mrs. Dow's school at Briarcliff- on- the Hudson. has returned to her home on the Scotland road for the summer vacation.
 Mrs. Albert H. Chase entertained at cards Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs, Charles l.. Richards and her guest Mrs. Augustus Leach. Of Rochester, \. ',
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
OLD FOLKS, CONCERT.
Singers in Old Time Garb Under Di-
 rection of Professor George.

An ~Old Folks Concert" was sue cessfnlly given in the parlors of Trin- ity M. E. church Friday evening under the auspices of the Ladies aid, one of the ficnrishing church societies, be- fore a large and enthusiastic audience Under the leadership of Professor J- H. George the programme was rendered as follows:
 Chorus, Sweet Alton. Go to Sleep. Lena: solo. The Model Church, Mir: Aid, Mrs Costello Lippitt; solo, When the Swallows Homeward Fly, Miss Jackson; chorus, The Dearest Spot Wed Better Bide a Wee; solo, Grand mas Advice, Mrs Robinson; quartet4e Scenes That Are Brightest, Mrs. Bid Lippitt; reading, Sweet Charity, Mrs Ernest Newbury; intermi6sion-
 Solo, An Old Time Temperance Song, Prof George; reading, Two Let ters, Mrs. Allen and MT. Guard: solo, Far Away, Mrs. Boyens; reading, Was Work, Prof George: solo, Loves Old Sweet Song, Miss Jackson: auartette, Long, Long. Ago, Mrs. Bidwell, Miss Mowry. Prof George and Costello Lip pitt; solo, On Springfield Mountain, Mir. Newhpry: closing chorus. Aud Lang Syne.
 gramme it was carried out without en- core All the "O1d Folks were dress ed in old fashioned costume. making a very pfctur esque appearance.
 Cake and candy were offered for sale on prettfiy decorated tables. and the patronage was gsnerous. Mrs. E. l.. Briggs, Mrs, Elmer Knsnan, an dMrs. Frank J. King had charge of the cake table while Miss Hazel Rebinsen and Miss Lucy Biackman had charge Of the candy table.
 Tine general eenmittee in charge of the evening was Mrs. F W. Coleman. chcifmaH, Mrs. Ernest Hewbury, Mrs. John Aergaa, and Mrs- Cestslie Lp- pitt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Auto Instantly kilIed sesten Terrier

A handsome Boston terrier belong ing to Clarence Brown of No. s4 Unien street, was instantly killed Friday night on Broadway, near Broad street, by an automobile, The machine, with 9 man and a woman in if, was travel ing at good speed when it hit the dog and made but a momentary check to see what had happened and then got away in the dark. although MT. Brown 1t was a particularly heartisss case Of negligence in hitting the dog which was in the street in the full glare of avoided t' e 'sf asF@
 The dog was a great pet and re- mrkably intelligent having learned many interesting tricks in the year that he had had it. Before taking any other steps, MT. Brown proposes to wait to see if the auto driver will not show enough feeling in the mat ter to tell him he regrets the accident that caused. the death of so intelli- gent an animal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
THE PEST PRQQF
eIxsa sy . serviss eitis.e:

Doan's Kidney PiIls were used-thsy brought benefit
 The story was told to Norwich rel dents
 E Time has strengthened the evidence.
 Has proven the result lasting
 The teafimony is home testimony-
 The proof ceHyineirs-
 It can be investigated by Norwich residents
 Mrs. Oscar Bjork. s5s1z west Main Street. Norwich. Conn. says: T cot good results from posn's Kidney Pills and don't hesitste te recommend them vas bothered by backache and wss often so lame I could hardly move My mother told me that my Kidneys were at fault. and when l hsard 9f Dpan's Kidney Pills procured g box at N. p. Seyin C sop's Rrug store. They proved to be the remedy I rs- quired, and in short time remoysd Esysry symptem ef the tronpler
 NO suFFERihe slNeE.
 Several years later ArA Piork said: T willingly confirm my former epdorse- meht of Deans Kidney R1lIs hays had ns kidney Eoubls since fhis rsEass
 For sale by alI dealers Price kp cents. Foeter -MHburn Buffalo. EeE York sole asents for the United nstsfes.
 Renemper the nams-Deea's-eas take DO other.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Qlle Hutlfltne
'NorwIeh. Saturday, June 2. lsl&
VARIOUS MATTERS

| "a sl RI ,,s7- -se-- q T -
 Fly the aaes carly for Founders t,s tswns gl slsssa Friday fef the sAMas,
 The first Friday aevptions in the Catholic churches yesterday were larsely attended.
 Raptist churches are naming dele sates to the Stonington Union asso- caaeion June 10 and T. The first cemmunien class at St Patricks church at s o'clock this morning mol hing will number 113 To the ladies shoppinsl You Eilll ind the Wauregan house monday lunch very attractive>-adv, q
 Delegates are being appointed to the State Firemen's asspciation meeting at Greenwich. August 2s and p.
 The flag at Buckingham Memorial was at half mast Friday, when the death of Seth r. Peck was announced
 The summer schedule of the New company will go into effect Sunday at l2.eI a- m-
 The past grand sachems of the In dependent Order of Red Men for the reservation of Connecticut will meet in Danbufy this lsaturdayl evening
 Reserved seats for concert of Acad- emy Orchestra Friday evening next now on sale at Davis store-adv-
 Nelscn Faulkner If Jordan, Water ford, is short number Of large Pekin ducks from his beautiful flock Fur ties caught them while swimming in Muddy brook
 The White Ribbon Banner records among free will offerings: Rockville $2.0a Mystic s1e, south Coventry s10- Scotland $. Central yillase s, New London $10-
 Concert by Academy Orchestra Fri day evening, June 12th- Admission 2sc. adv.
 Under the new schedule, the after noon express trains from Hartford to New London by way of Saybrook Junction will start in June 22, origin ating at New London. and eortinpe to September >
 Mrs. Addison E. yerriH of New Haven announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Barton, to Wingrove T. Bradley of Boston. Mass. No date has has been set for the ReddIng.
 Scotch residents have been receiv- ing from friends across the sea cards the eDott, anniversa1y of the battle Of Bannockbu burn. fought on June 24. 1314, when Robert Bruce, King of se9tland defeated Edward of England
 Norwich friends have received inyi- tations to the twenty second annual commencement of the Baptist nsti- ute for Christian Workers af Philadel- phia, June 5-9, where Miss Jane L. Barber of Norwich will be one Of the thirteen fll yoHng women women graduated
 All members of St. Mary's T. A. & B society are requested to meet in their rooms Wednesday evening. June 10, at 7-30- mportant-AdH.
 Groton Long Point has a Venetian yacht harbor, clubhouse, pier, store 5 new cottages, running water, elec- tric lights, trees. one-half mile board walk, five miles of roads, perfect san dy beach and only good people. Send for booklet E. James Jay smith Co, New London, Conn.-Adv
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Y. N. c. 4. NOTES.

A new scheme was worked out at the meeting of the Newsbays club, Fri day evening when they met at their room in the r. M. c. A Two teams were chosen which played 9 game of Indoor Baseball The captains were RoIlo Harris and Russell Lacey. Cap tain Lacey's team won by one run aft CT an exciting match. The final score was Is to 15 Fred Willard was the umpire.
 The regular Sunday afternoon men's meeting will be omitted this Sunday owing to the meeting in the Davis theatre, in memory of the benefactors of this city.
 The Sunday Bible class will meet as usual this evening at 7.S9 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
FUN ERAl.
Miss Alice A. curIey

The funeral of Miss Alice A. Cariey was held Friday morning at New Lon don with reqniem high mass at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church at 1S o'clock. Rev. Paul F. Heating off ciated James DrHdy. John Foley, Ar thur Perry, Maurice O'Connsii, James and William Eoffey was flower bear CT. Miss Monica AfcKeen of Willi- mantle, cousin of Miss Curiey, sang Face to Face. There was a. large at tendance and many flowers. Inter ment was at St Mary's cemetery in the family plot.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Schooner Bound Her. cspt,ize,.

Saybruok, June 5-The schooner Emma A. Chesebrp, lumber laden, bound down the Connecticut river from BrpciSaway's Landing to Norwich collided with the West End pier of the New York. New Haven and Hartford a hole in her side and causing her to capsize. The captain and his two deckhands escaped by leaping into the river from which they were taken by fishergnen's motorboats and landed at Saybrook Point The crash weakened the pier to such an extent that crew had to be sent out by the Hartford and New York Tran anspprtation company to make repairs. trafic being delayed meanwhile.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
BROADWAY CHURCH SOCIAL.
Play Given by the sedslitss Made Ep
 tertaining Evening.

play entitled How the Story Grew. and given by the Sodalitas made up the chief feature of social given for on Friday evening in the Sunday school room of the church. There was large aftendance and much enthusiastic ap- pianse for the good work done by those who appeared in the characters in the play. These included the Misses Helen Bovnton, Minnie Freeman, Eliza beth Wilson, Theresa Hilderbrand. Margaret Thomas, Gladys Thomas Lillian Dyer and Helen Spalding
 In the musical enterta inment of the evening selections by Harder's Mando- lin orchestra were much enjoyed and tYo piano solos were giyen by Miss Helen Boynton-
 Ice cream and cake were served by the Young Peoples society.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
M. E. PLANT To WEB AUG. as. Miilionaire to Marry Mrs. s. B. Man
 warips on His 62d Birthday.

The wedding of Mrs. Selden B. Man waring and Morton F. Plant, whose engagement was announced Last week, Is to take place on Aug. 1s at the home of the bride,s mother, Mrs Row ena Caldwell, at Hartford. special to the New York Hines announced Fri day
 Mr. Plant win be s2 years old on that date and he will celebrate his the saIne na day Hrs. aanEaIinE, n m % who % obtained decree of divorce from her husband last April, is ST.
 Mir. Plant has one of the finest res idences ip Connecticut at Eastern Point His New York residence at 2 East Fifty second street.
 MT. Plants wife, Mrs. Nellie Caples Pant whom he married ip Baltimore. died Aug 2. 1s13
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
LADIEs' NIGHT
LADIES' NIGHT
 AT Anc4nuM cLuA cIubhou., on webstsr Hsishfs ip Ne<t Attractive esrh-so1 Rrsfsqt


 The Arcanum club gave one of it's ost enjoyable social evening on Frs khy at the clubhouse on Webstcr Heishts in . lawn fete and Lad1ef night which had an attendance a over 4oo of the members and their A midnight. Japanese lanterns and Metric lights made up the pretty des- Ihtions around the clubhouse porc1. and on the Ian wa Dandstano Wds a concert from to s.30. responding to a number of encores. A piccolo Boo by Edward A Breed also called fo< an encore which was given. The follow ing was the prokramme rendered. pnaer the direction of John M Swann- Flag March -.-- -:--.---- Reeyes ovsltafs hassafiad Comedy. ss,,er Be. Waltz. Forget Me Not Brooks Piccolo solo tselectedl,
 Edward A. Breed Selection. Spring Maid Reinhar jt Medley. New York, London and rrohsqns cspers. slippery HaxE. America
 Inside the house baskets of cut fow- CTS decorated the tables in a number of the rooms. and at 9-3o programme of dancing was begun which lasted un- the clubhouse. where Walter ". Lansss orchestra played, and the orchestra platform was banked in palms and ferns.
 Raymond sherman and Miss Sar ih Loring were enthusiasttcAlH applauded for their graceful exhibition of -ae Argentine tango, which was followed by the Brazilian mAxfxe, and when s1 encore was demanded for this they oblisingly responded with the one step,
 To express the clubs appreciation. John H. Perkins, chairmAp of the en- tertainment committee. pressnted Mss L-orins large bouquet of peautiful roses
 Ice crea mand cake as well as fruit punch were served during the evening The programme was succe2sfuliy car ried out under the directions or the entertainment comrnittee. cohasttng of John n. Perkins, Noah Rogera>Jr- and H. NJ. Lerpu.
 The pleasant evening also seryeu % show to the members and their fzf1Ves the improvements which have l6SH been conlpfeted at the clubhollse undA the direction of the house committee Will l.. Steerns, chairman, L. P-Church and E. A. Cudworth- These consist of repaperins and reinishing all the card rooms and ceilings, renntshing the reading rooms and repapering and laying hardwood floor in one Of them, besides supplying new furai- ture and repaintiug the house from top to bottom. so that 1t presents a bright and most attractive appearance
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Election Expenses.

Returns of election expenses filed on Friday with Town Clerk Charles S. Holbrook include the following: date for councilman. $1o to town com mittee.
 Stephen D. Moore, democratic can didate for city clerk. s20 to town com mittee.
 These candidates reported no ex- penses: Hugh Kinder, democratic councilman; George w. Mathewson, progressive candidate for sheriff; Per- cfval W. Chapman, republican candi- date for councilman; Charles ". Bur ton, republican candidate for sherin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Musicale For watertown Guest

Friday evening Mrs G. Evans Wight man 2l 2i4 Washington street gave a Harriet Rorhis of Watertown. Conn. Miss Nellie Howie gave several pleas fng selections both vocal and instru- mental. c. Curtis Huh of Bliss place who was in excellent voice gave sey- eyal solos, accompanied by Miss HoWfe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Eastsrn Point A.soeiation Officers.

The Harbor View Cottage associa- ton, which is the company that start ed the developmert Of Eastern Point a number of years ago, held it's annual meeting here Thursday at the Thames National bank
 N. Douglas Sevfn was reelected president, and John +. Seyin secretary and treasurer. The association stin SEns soms land at Eastern Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
Academy vs. Putnam in Tennis.

The N. F. A. Tennis team plays the Putnam High team this, morning at the Academy on their new court which was made recently. These two teams met during the Wek and the Academy boys came, out on top Some fast matches are expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
EDUCATION NOTES.

A Kindergarten pilgrimage to Japan in 1915, in connection with the Pan- anna Pacific Exposition, is under con- sideratfon by members of the Inter- national Kindergarten Union
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

Telling the people through news papers and in other ways of the 160 or more species of birds to be found in their hometown is the task which the Sioux City Bird Club has set itself.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06
s22,ooo for Putnam Postef6ee.

In the sundry civil appropriation bill reported to the house of representa- lives Thursday was the item: Putnam postoffice continuation. $22. 900
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

American physicians who think of practicing medicine in Egypt arc warned through consular adyices that the Khedive's government will hence forth require a license; and licenses will be granted only to graduates of recognized colleges.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

Jack Pine trees planted ten years ago in the sand hills of Nebraska are now large enough to produce fence posts. Last year the first seed was sathsFed from this plantation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

In the last twenty five years the population of Germany has increased from 4S,000,0o to seAa0. 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

4 count of the annual rings of a California redwood indicated that it had commenced its career in $50 A. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-06

Five in every ten children observed outside of school hours in the average city are loafing-doing nothing at all because, as they say, There Is noth- ing to do," according to Arthur C. Moses, of the Washington Playground Association
 Tacoma, Wash, the kind where all fte members O. a class take part For the boys the contest is kicking the football for distance; for girls the ev, ss rowing the basketball for dis >s~- In 113 classes the entire membership without exception took part: and even in the upper four organize all the classes, 65 per cent of the pupils participated.
 Kndergartens for colored children are being adopted in different parts of the South as one of the agencies for improving social conditions that have troubled two generations. Richmond Va, has just opened an CT pe 4meptal Kindergarten which has [ ready ere ents and the school authorities that it is expected it will soon be made perm- anent. The Richmond kpderzarten was opened by the National Kinder garten Association of New York at the request of Richmond people who knew of the success of the demonstration given among the colored children of Chattanooga, Tenn, where the local association assumed the care and sup port of the school on March 1it. Kindergartens for white children in the South have also been inaugurated by the association and later carried oa locally.