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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church, on Hickory street, was badly sutted by fire Saturday about mid night, and as the result nc services were held Sunday. August Bjork, who lives in a house adjoining the church property, discovered the flames about l1.40 o'clock and pulled in an alarm from box PA, corner of Hickory and Prospect streets.
 In responding to the alarm the fire department was considerably hiRdered by the snow and slippery condition of the streets but nevertheless good time was made The fire had gained quite a headway when the firemen arrived, and soon after flames were shooting skyward from the roof of the church. Frozen hydrants caused another delay, as they had to be thawed out with hot water, but when four streams of wa ter were poured into the building they did effective work.
 Zero weather handicapped the fire men in their work, and a number of them suffered from the cold In order to get at the heart of the fire 1t was necessary to break a number Of the church windows. After an hour and a half's hard fight control was gained over the freely burning fire, and the recall was rung at 1.15 o'clock.
 The autochemical and the other city companies, together with the Falls
 
 ies, responded to the alarm, and as Is usual there was quite crowd of in terested spectators on hand to watch the progress of the fire.
 Two hydrants were available for the lines of hose, one off a four inch main and the other off a six inch main. They showed a pressure of 5S pounds.
 At about 3.45 o'clock another alarm from the same box brought the com panies back to the church, but from what Chief Stanton learned he consld- cred this an unnecessary alarm.
 Captain Davis Fell Through Floor.
 While the chief was passing the West Side station in responding to the second alarm he directed Captain Al win H. Davis and the West Side Chem ical company to answer the call, as he knew the other companies had not had time to get ready to answer a second alarm.
 When Captain Davis arrived at the building he started to go in through the front door, and fell into the cellar, as he did not know that the flooring at that end of the building was all gone. He was considerably shaken up and scratched.
 Started st Front of Church.
 There was no fire in the steam heat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
VOTES s72,ooo TO FINISH
 NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
Proposal Had Opposition, But New London City Meeting Voted the Mon

By an overwhelming vote and in spite of considerable opposition, in which the committee in charge of it's construction was made the target of much harsh criticism, the citizens of New London in city meeting Saturday morning voted to appropriate the STA GOO needed for the completion Of the municipal building. The meeting was largely attended.
 The opposition took the form of an effort to postpone making the ap- priation until the citizens had been given an opportunity to examine the figures presented by the committee and then call a city meeting to take action. This euggestion was made that a Cemmissisn be appointed to investigate the actions of the commit tee in charge of the work, and to as certain exactly what had become of the money, until which time no more money should be spent
 Members of the committee stated that they would gladly welcome such an fnvestfgat ton, and George S. Pal mer. a member of the committee, of fered to reimburse the city for every dollar which was found to have been misappropriated or misused.
 Mayor Bryan F. Mahan in vindica- ton of the actions of the committee. characterized the criticisms and re- factions cast upon the committee as a mighty poor reward to men who have given so largely of their time. skill and intelligence in behalf of the people"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FOUR FAMOUS POOLS.
Ora Samuel Gray Spoke at Y. M. c. A.
 Meeting at Davis Theatsr.

Sunday afternoon at the Davis the atsF ths Y, M, c. A. held a meeting with very large audience, The Ru- consisted of solos fF6a the Bass=Eief chorus and selections from SwahA's orchestra,
 Ames A. RHeEAiHg intEadBaea the speaker, Ora saatlei Gray, after he made 8 fe~ remarks esHeeFaiRg the work Sf the association in ths last faur years in fefeEeaaa ts the Sunday mestiREs.
 Mir, 6FaF spoke uRaa tAs tspie, Four Famli6s Feels. and in the course of his address said; Nations have gone down because they did net have the power ehaFaefer. 4ake Rome as an example With all her PeH4P and ReWeF, see what that nation came ts: Very few men ReWadaSs are fHAdels, hHf there are a few: Al iHaaei sf' tegaay .is. q man is 2 member of the church. He eWRs a large steFe aF factory ana gives away meRev ts eiaaritab1a iastituJieRs aad efReF gaed eaAses While he rays his eFaRissss xsFv small RaF Sc tRat t Is aaIBa hgFa, beF theaa ta ge4 aiaaE. i've WaFs, like -tRe Haaa whe builds his house ia the sand eE ike tRe ape who chooses tRe fra seiia peek feF his 4Pe9e: 4eR, it IS S9 eAsF ta HAlld the ehaFaeteE pn the sapd and te build en the other costs semething; not in money put in sacrifice. Ieok at the fRaE9s59gf fis 9f Y a tf s gF48d {a @sn Of t9 be Christians. Ssshsn LincoIn called for xolunfeeFs sp 1881 Was there not g gEe9t sacrIAee fhsn 1aae la many 3 home f6ls e9liAff* e9liAffF*y ahat is inc 9RReai Af ttfaaaE, ttfaaaE, Aat tfRs liE of Rres- perity, bsn1tt nf eA araleter ana sacrfHIe, Fock. Many 2 naaitn h4S iiilElt on sand becaHse his fh9IgEts are HI 9f Sin and hhg IS sllE slllEErannaEa .l By sin and in time bis chaTaGfer E Weakened until as hn faI aIi ths 9s 1ea Hg sfS5 ESs raih a ao stsaaaE a6x aa oiiae @RH a phllf M o1 s46a becaai sss s0fs iEt anee ana inlpliritH Boys g0 t95 G4Sftegs apq ? good many gfshsR ,R s t9 tsEEeiIgh m ,i1I hf5t' are being dfagEed q5Mh to tieh thr9ugh tfe 1san1e pstth. TlInk of the HfhGeAfe 3ou< haNe over chffdfeh and your sfef1 egw workers. .IIAve-you the right ina6ence2 IE6w do syou expect your boys to be Christians if 7-yuu Yourself are not a Chr1sfian- Men do Tdu- 'I.Haifze the haQrfness it would bring to home hFSAUu were a Chris
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
BOARD OF RELIEF
 NEARING END OF WORK
tines-Then Four Days to Complete Report.


 The board of relief. which has been sitting since the first of the month at the assessors room in the town hall, is about concluding the twenty days which it Is required by law to give to the hearing of complaints over the amounts placed on property by the assessors.
 As the month began on Sunday this in the period, the actual twenty days will not be fulfilled till Tuesday, the 24th. allowing that the board will sit on the Washington birthday holiday which they intend to do. In the four days that are left after that they must do any inspecting that is required and make up their report. This will re- quire some fast work and possibly some night hours to finish up
 One of the complications disclosed by one protest that was received by the board was in the matter of assess ments upon automobiles. One resident of Ledyard who was assessed in the Norwich grand list for his automobile @ came in and showed that he was as sessed for the same machine in the Ledyard grand list. This arose through the fact that in the state automobile registry the owners residence was giv- en as Norwich. It was explained that the original registration of the ma chine was made for the owner by the dealer who sold the automobile, and as the buyers postohice address was on a Norwich R. F. D. route. his post office address instead of his residence was entered in the automobile register. Consequently he appeared as resi- dent of Norwich and was put into the grand list when the assessors came to go over the automobile register.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FIRE SWEEPS SWEDISH CHURCH
Trustees Consider Loss TetaEstimated Probably Over $6,O0O-Insurance of $4 45OO-FIe Started Under Front Stairs From Unknown Cause-Frozen Hydrants Delay Fremen-Second Alarm Rung in.

CT at the church, but there was a fire in the stove in the Sunday school room in the basement. 1t was Chief Stan ten's opinien, however, that the fire did not start from the steve, as the blaze first appeared at the front ef the building under the stairs.
 It spread rapidly from that point up the stairway in the front of the church and thence into the steeple and parts ef the roof. The rear of the and the rear wall and reef ef the building were aAse quite badly dam aged. The floors, chairs in the Sum day school room, altar, floors and pews encrusted Sunday, According te a statement made Sunday night by c. W. Pearson. chairman of the board of trustees of the church, they con slider the building a total less ,esti- mated at probably over $e,ooo. There was $4,5e9 insurance on 1t.
 The church was built in 1894 at a cost of between 5000 and s5,oo0, and since that time an altar, settees and an art window costing in the neigh borhood of $1oo were installed. The parsonage, which is next door and owned by the church, was not dam aged. The congregation of the church now numbers about 1S5.
 Offers from Other Churches.
 All the churches in Greeneville promptly made offers to the Swedish congregation to use their church buildings, and an offer was sent from the Second Congregational to use their building in the afternoon It was conveyed to Pastor Peterson by Richard $. Stephenson of No. ST Hick- ory street.
 Janitor Saw No Signs of Fire.
 The janitoF, Alfred Tongren, was at the church as late as Il o'clock and at that time saw no sign of fire, and neither did Rev MT. Peterson, the pastor, who was in the church at 10 o'clock.
 Until such a time as more suitable accommodations are available. the Sunday school sessions will be held at MT. Pearson's store on North Main street. supper which has been planned will also be held at his store
 All day Sunday a crowd of speeta- tors visited the scene of the fire.
 Because of the bitter cold it was one of the worst nights the firemen have experienced. and they greatly appre- ciated the hot coffee made and served to them by the pastor of the church and others in the neighborhood.
 After looking over the building Chief Stanton said he believed il could be repaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
BROUGHT CHEER TO
 sANAToRlUM PATIENTS.
A: o. H. Auxiiiaries Gave Entertain ing Musical Programme-Presented Flags for the Institution.

Ladies auxiliary. No; Is. A. O. H., of this city, and Ladies' auxiliary, No. 26, A. O, H.. of Taftville, made their annual visit to the tuberculosis sana- tefiun Sunday afternoon, bringing cheer and goodwill to the ST patients confined there. The members of the auxiliaries, numbering about T5 in all, and their invited guests from Fitch vile and New London arrived at the sanaterium about o'clock and were welcomed by Dr. H. B. Campbell. A well planned programme was carried out in the administration building and was highly appreciated by all. The doors of the wards in the building were thrown open se that all those too i'll to leave their beds could enjoy the programme and the patients in the shacl1s also assembled in the building.
 The exercises opened with the sing ing of the Star Spangled Banner, fol- lowing which Master Michael Kirby presented pr. Campbell and pr. E. J. Lynch each two large and beautiful silk flags, the Stars and Stripes and Old Erin. The doctors responded gra- ciously and thanked the divisions for their theughtfulness and kindness.
 The remainder of the programme was carried out as follows; Mandolin solo. A Medley, Miss Loretta Higgins, accompanied by Miss Mollie James; vocal solo, The Low Backed Chair, Mrs. Timothy Donovan; selections rom II 1fONAIOre, hGS. El1saDetn Dan- thy; vocal solo, l DreaInt l Dwelt in Marble Halls, Mrs. M. L. Sliney, ac- companied by Miss Katherine Sliney; (encore, duet by Mrs. and Miss Sli- ney); recitation. Our Flag, Miss Helen Sullivan; duet, The Voice of the For est Mrs. William Malone and Miss Mary Newman of Taftville; solo Miss Mollie James, closing song, America. I Miss Sullivan gave the recitation of Our Flag in an expressive and -master- ful manner and won over the hearts of her entire audience. A committed consisting of Mrs M. L. Sliney, Mrs Charles Gay, Miss Lena Hourigan and Miss Mary Brennan, assisted by Drs Campbell and Lynch and Miss Cath crime Kessack, head nurse at the san- atorium, gave all the patients AmeTi- can flags and red and white carna- tions in behalf of both divisions.
 A number of those attending waC had not previously been through the hospital were taken around by Dr Campbell and the genial doctor re- ceived many congratulations on the | fine condition of the sanatorium.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
DIED.
ECCLEsrON-In JeMel

1s14.s John D. hccleston, aged 6s Funeral services from his late resi- dence, 6S Mathewson street, Tuesday, Feb "A. at 12.30 Burial in RiXtOWn cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. RORMAN-In Ledyard Feb. Z2, l914, Thomas Peckham Norman, aged 71 Funeral services will be held at his late home Wednesday morning at II o'clock.
 PEARSON-In Groton. Feb. 21, 1914, Elfreda Christine Chrisuanson, wife of c. Richard Pearson, in her 3gth year, formerly Of Norwich. Funeral services at her late residence on High street Wedn esday, Feb. p, at 12 o'clock. Interment in Yantic cemetery on the arrival of the 2 o'clock train.
 HoPKINs-In Foster, R; l., Feb. 20, 1914. James Milton Hopkins, aged v Funeral services from the home. of Miss Eva s. Hopkins, Foster, We'd nesday. Feb. 25, at noon. ALDEN-In this city, Feb. 1e, henri etta Nash. widow of James z. Alden. Funeral from the home of her brother kD-laW. John Irish. l45 laurel Hill Avenue. Monday afternoon, Feb. 25. at o'clock.
 MoRAN-suddenly. in this city. Feb. 21. William J. Moran, son of the late Thomas and Helen Moran.
 Mrs. Jacob Keek, 45 Main street. Tuesday morning at SIS o'clock. Requiem mass in St. Patriek's church at o'clock
 LAW-Ia Putnam. Saturday evening, Feb. 21, Alfred N. Law of Church street. aged A years.
 ALDEN-In this city, Fes, l9, Henri etta Nash. widow of James C, Alden, aged g4 years. II months and days. Funeral from the home of her brother in-iaW John Irish, 146 Laurel Hill avenue. Monday afternoon. Feb. 2S. at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
DEPUTY GAME WARDEN
 FOR THIS COUNTY.
James F. Bushee of Old Lyme Receives
 the Appointment.

James F. Bugbee of Old Lyme has bene appointed deputy fish and game warden for New London county. His appointment dates from Feb 5, 1914. Mir. Bugbee is a merchant and is well known in this county. He served as representative from his town in the session of 1s95-1S96. and has always taken an active interest in state and town affairs. He has served as select man, membed of the board of relief and of the school board. He has talk en special interest in educational mat ters. He is member of Pythagoras lodge of Masons. Crystal lodge, I. O. O. F., and Is treasurer of these lodges.
 He is well qualified for this position as he has served for several years as special game protector.is a good sports man and a lover of game. Governor Baldwin recommends his appointment to the fish and game commissioners, knowing his capabilities and fitness for this position.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

SIeighing Parties. Saturday evening two parties of To-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
COAST ARTILLERY SHIELD
 GOES TO DANiELSoN
FiftIa Co. of This City Is to Surrender
 Trophy to Ne4 Prize Winners.

By general orders just issued frem the adjutant generals office. the awards for small arms firing are ah- nauneed and the bronze shield In thS Coast Artillery corps is awarded te the 18th Co. at Danielsen, It has been held through the past year by the Fifth Ca.. c. A, C., ef this city.
 The general orders fellew:
 The Shield fer the highest figure of merit attained by the Csast AEti1lery corps, or regiments of infantry. Con neetieut NatfeHs1 Guard. in small arms is awarded ta the Second regiment of infantry, figure ef merit, 33,.2S.
 Fhe bronze shields issued ta the Coast Artillery esFRs, First and Seeend regiments of infantry, to be held by tha eemRaRB atfaiaiHg the highest fig 1873. are awarded as follows;
 Coast Artillery GerRs-FaiEte eRth eem PaRy, BanieiseH. figure ef merit,
 First Regiment fHfaa aatTy-s-eEzFaEssF 6. Aiadlet9wn, figure of merit, 5s .49.
 Second Regiment 1RfaHtFy-6eRaR334S 34S F New Haven, figure of merit, sS.24:
 Fhe bronze shield and pendant for t+a highest figure of merit attained by fbe uRafiasl2ea esga anizatiens is aEEaEa= ea te TlrseP 5, ea%a1rS, EgHEe of RleGft,
 Fhe eeH7Hsansi44g officers 5th som PaRF, Eqasf aFfTileFg corps and Com T. RaHS N, Seeena iLaf:aaEsltss, iLaf:aEtssF, Fili, aReeH Eec9ipf of tl}is eEaee, turn in ta fhs actjag chief eEmasteP, br9prze shialas and .RenaIanfs and eonl9aan aas sing E QfHeers, Secona EeG1menf q lnfantfS' f1Irst infantrg, Mf4f turn in Pendants t9 shlgias. Penaants are 10 be ensraEee win names of winning organizations, year and score.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
NORWICH TOWN
SheIterina Arm@chiIdren's Party Dr. Gray Speaks to Ledyard Grange.

Rev. R. W. Coehrane, rector of Grace Episcopal church said evening prayer and gave an address at tho Sheltering Arms Sunday afternoon. The subject of the address was. Jesus and the Life He Brings. Jssus is to us the reVel- alton of God, he began, what We see Jesus do we know God does, The word that brings comfart in sorrow and strength In temptation Is Jesus. As We grow older we have the mem ories of life with its joys. its sorrows and experiences of youth and middle age. We can see how Gods hand has led us, how our love to God grows greater and greater, We are taught the continuity of human personality, a life that goes on through the ages, heeemiHg more and more glorious.
 Especially beautiful music was fuF- Rished by tine eheiF composed sf Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs BeiaHde, T. H. QuiRleY and B. V, GsHgdeH. Mrs. BelaRde was at the piano. Among the hymns fer the day were, Jesus Calls Us Ger the FaHuit, o Lamb Of Ged Still Keep Me, and ia closing, Savior Breathe an Evening Blessing,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Frank Lafieur of Hartford spent tn week end at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Personals and Notes.

William Brierly of Ballouville pas the week end here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
LACK OF FRESH AiR
Causes Rundown Condition. How to
 Keep Strong.

Statistics prove that the death rate is very much greater in the winter mOnfhs than in summer, and that inc lack of fresh air is largely responsible eor' this condition.
 Ii the system becomes rundown, blood thin and WIeEy, fircuIatiGn poor, no appetite, don't dose with drugs, but take our delicious cod liV- CT and iron tonic Ninoi. not a patent medrtrne, as everything in il is nam ed on every package and fl it does not give you a hearty appetites enrich the blood and create srrengIh, We will re- tnrn X6uc money; that shows our faith in &irf0l.
 A case has just come to enr atep- tiqn from Knn4tiile, Tenn. Miss Car = Ee Kahg saSs, For three years l %as alI-ruIf down, weak had ITO appe- fte ana Akter 8lt ttiat 'tlme'f am Gf;rd to say Ninoi has-brought buck my heaftffs and strength --.'i
 Try a 9ortie- of-Ninol, on- our guar- antee. Broadway Pharmacy G. G. Engler Norwich. Conn.,
 :-rs-Eor Erzema of Scalp try our SaXo SaIye- NeNgdarantee- 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
CARE OF APPLE ORCHARD
 TO BE DEMONSTRATED
Arrangements Made by Vice President Browning to Have Expert Give Ex- hibit at Piersen Orchard.

Through the efforts of Frank W. Browning, vice president of the Pom elogical society, demonstration in the care of apple orchards is to be given some time next month which will interest many apple growers in this vicinity, An expert in this sub~ jeet has been secured and will give a public iliustra ton by trimming the apple trees on the farm Of Elmer R. Person at East Great Plain.
 Fha exact date has not yet been decided upon, but it will be early enough in the month 50 that these who wish to take advantage of this 6pp6F- tuhity may thus gain expert advice for the trimming of their swH tEees Prop CT trimming and spraying will trans form many neglected apple orchards,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
HoF TEA BREAKS
 A cOED+RY THIS

Get a small package of Hamburg Rfsaast aIea or tire GerHan folks taIilit tf4fs tf4fsnffbuffgeE- ,Erust Efee,a' t ATi9 pharfnat,y.s ys-s Yake "a fabhsp6ppful 66fE5t ffE5tlls lsSstee steea; 4piit aeIpe If b5iafng wafeF taod1f to dSdfsi it, bu4' through sieNe-a and drink
 f5ea featq tq ft1It r a4tIy time. Iris the 9no5Sstseff ctfEe .Nsa3-stte break a cold and Cure grip, as ff6pens the pores, re- f7eVing eong9st iof1s@ Also ioSsens' the tbJdN4efs, Illus @breaking-a ceid~ atS once lf is, itreypersive -a4ld entirely Vege- tatdsS therefore Ah harmfess-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
kindsrnarten Exerciss..

school observed Wasnington's birthday Friday morning with patriotic exer- cises. The parents and friends were invited, and the little ones recited poems connected with the life of Washington, after which they played Washington games. The rooms were prettily decorated with flags and pot ted plants. Misses Ida Lillibridge and Madeline Driscou, teachers, had charge of the programme, which was admirably carried out.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
eaItic to Come to TaftviIIe.

The last game of the basket ball series is to be played between Baltic and Taftville. In the toss up Taftville won and the game is to take place in Parish hall Tuesday evening This will probably be the hardest fought game of the season. The lineups: Taftville-Murphy, White, Vickory, Jackson, Stanley and Hasler. Baltic William Paine, William Marland, Sid Marland, Taylor, and Collins, sub.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

William Etchells left Saturday for short stay in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Joseph Cadorette of Arctic Centr spent the week end with relatives here
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

tiane Men if you deal with Christ right He will surely deal with you.
 Mir. Gray illustrated his points quite often with stories all the way through the address. Before the close of the meeting the speaker extendd an invi- tation to any men who would try to lead better life and quite num- Der came forward
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
Prizes Awarded in Pool Tourney of Ponemah Wheel Club-Oyster Stew Served.

An oyster stew was served at the Ponemah Wheel club house Saturday evening with Chef Benoit in, charge. In the clubs pool tournament prizes have been awarded as follows: First-Rob- ert Filling, box of cigars second, sam Armatage shaving set; third, John Seidel, cuff links; fourth, C. Hoefer smoking set
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
4esoiw Aio4ir, te s4a&e t1eseitat.

A New Haven policeman, accom- PaRyiHg the fatheF of a young man addicted ta tfae heEsiH habit, Drought the WaHth te tie M0F2Eieh state hes pitaf ga Friday. Fhe Fe41Hg man is admitted as a REi7sate Raeient and has beeaHe iHsaRa fRem the pse of the drug. He has been ia New Haven jail for some tifaa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

room in the Town Street school en- joyed a three hours sleighride Sat urday afternoon in one of HaIner big sleds, going to Occum by way oI Greeneville and returning down the Canterbury turnpike Mrs. Murray was the chaperone.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Faculty Objected to Dance Plan.

Because of faculty objections the dance which several Academy boys had been planning to give after the Glee club concert has been abandoned The plan had been to give the dance at the Norwich club house from 10 o'clock in the evening to about 8 the next morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Had WashiRatsn EaNans.

Thursday evening at the heme of Florence and HaFsid SteEEy on Lee avenue there was a novel and enter tainiag ehilaFeR's party. ERieue games played. the cherries, hatehets, all sug- gestive of Feb, 2a, were heartily en- tered iRt9 by the guests.