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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
COLCHESTER
State OrnithoIogist to Lecture-PIans
 for CIean-Up Week.

Joseph O'Brien, who is attending Holy Cross college, is at his home in town for the Easter vacation.
 Prof. and Mrs. Frederick T. Bunce are guests of MT. Bunce's mother on Linwood avenue. MT. Bunce has been travelling with a minstrel troupe for the past year and has finished his en- gagement with that company.
 Charles H. Strong is driving during George F. Browns absence MT. Brown went to Norwich Thursday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry A. Wickwire re- turned to Yantic Thursday, having been called here by the death of MT. Wickwire's father, Allen G. Wickwire.
 Lecture on Birds.
 Herbert K. Job, Connecticut state ornithoIogtst, will give public illus trated lecture on birds in Grange hall Monday evening.
 Fast Day Services.
 Union Fast day services were held in the Congregational chaPeI sTiday evening at 7.30 o'clock. The Thursday evening service was held in the chapel Miss Belle Strong is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John V. Reynolds, in Nor wich.
 Samuel GeTert was a Hartford vis- itor Thursday.
 branch railroad, left Friday morning for a weeks visit in Westfield, Mass, and New York city.
 Miss Catherine Conway of New Ha- ven is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Conway, this week.
 CIean-Up Week.
 At the meeting of the Village 1m- society it was decided to have cleanup week the first week in May.
 Mrs. EmmeIine Ransom has left for q. few weeks visit with friends at New ton Highlands, Mass.
 Mrs. Abby Smith has returned to New Haven, having come here to at tend the funeral of her uncle, A. G. Wickwire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

1y Veteran Ffremen's association and the P. s. Barber Hose company will be entertained.
 Samuel K. Steadman, has retired from the employ of the New England Granite works. after forty three years of continuous service. He was the oldest employe of the company.
 There will be a special session of the Westerly town council this (Sat- urday) evening, to take definite ac- tion In regard to the proposed trolley road turnout at the railroad station.
 Miss Gertrude Briggs of White Rock of the senior class of the Westerly children during the Story hour in the Juvenile department of the Westerly Public library this afternoon.
 Miss Amey Hazard of Orange, N. J., and Miss Beulah Hazard of New Ha- Ven. with Miss Alice Pearson of the latter city, are spending the Easter vacation at the home of MT and Mrs. Matt Hazard, parents of the Misses Hazard.
 A delegation of Westerly baseball enthusiasts will go to New London today to witness the game between New London and Jersey City teams, with expectations of seeing John Frin of Westerly, in the pitchers box for the visiting team.
 LhCIG VIII DS SpeCldl EdSIeT SefNlCSS in the churches of Westerly, Sunday. In the afternoon there will be the Easter observance by Narragansett commandery, Knights Templar, with vocal and instrumental music and an address by Samuel H. Davis.
 Mrs. Kate Davey, an old-time resi- dent of Westerly. died Friday morning at her home on High street She leaves several nephews and nieces, among these Judge John w. Sweeney, and Mrs. John J. Dunn. The funeral will be from the residence of MT DUnn.
 Rev. J. w. Ford. D. D.. who has re- signed the pastorate of the First Bap- tist church, is not a member of the Westerly Ministerial association. MT. Ford is forceful and eloquent preacher and before accepting the To- cal pastorate delivered the Easter ad- dress at the Knights Templar exer- cises.
 Stephen Pickhover. assistant to Michael Keleher, head porter of the Ponce de Leon hotel, St. Augustine, Florida, has arrived home, and was the first person to come to Westerly who witnessed the recent large fire along the water front of that ancient city. The hotel closed on Monday and MT. Keleher is expected to arrive in Westerly today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
MYSTIC
For Chapel-Easter Musical Pro- gramme at St. Patrick's church.

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Mystic has purchased the property in Gravel street next to Masonic tenn pie, known as the Thomas Moves place from Mrs. Henry B. Moves. Sr., Miss Annie Kemp and E. L. Holmes. The church eventually intends to take down the house there and erect a chapel as a place of worship for the Christian Scientists who now have rooms in Riverside block.
 Easter at St. Patrck's.
 At St. Patrick's church Easter the following musical programme will be rendered.:
 Gloria Bartholomews' mass in E flat. Credo Batholomews' mass in E fiat. Offertory Ave Marie Lamibilotte
 Miss Marie Fritscher. soprano
 Bertram Meyer, basso. Sanctus. T. LaHache Benedictus, T. Hache Agnus Dei T. LaHache
 Sopranos, Mrs. Ernest Rossie, Miss Flora Allyn, Miss Marie Fritscher, Mrs. Harry c. Allyn. Miss Mary Fin negan, Miss Kathrine Finnegan, Mrs. Catherine Smith, Miss Mary Inderdoh- nen.
 Altos: Miss Sophie Goertz. Miss Agnes Nauen, Miss Elsie Haupt Miss Mary Miemes.
 Smith, Arturo Buchi.
 Bases: Hans Schiffer, William Burnham, Cyril Meyer, Joseph Burn ham, Frank Goodwin, O. UstiSuy
 Director Bertram Meyer. Organist, Miss May G. Bray.
 About the Village.
 Preparations for the fair for the benefit of the new building fund of Stonington lodge, N. 26, I. O. O. F., are about finished.
 The B. c. club met at the home of Mrs. James Calvin on School street Thursday evening. Whist was played vocal and Instrumental music was rendered and refreshments served. Mrs. Fred Godfrey will entertain the club next Thursday evening.
 Miss Stella Bradley has returned from a visit in New York.
 S. S. Brown Mackenzie and Nor man Fuller were in North Stonington Friday
 Thomas Fox and daughter, Miss Alletta Fox, and son. Jack Fox spent Friday in New London,
 MT and Mrs. William T, Gleason and daughters spent Friday with rela- tives in Old Mystic.
 John H. Hoxie of Boston, Harry Hexie of New York are the guests of their mother. Mrs. John H. Hexie.
 Mrs. c. T. Hatch and son Ray mond Hatch, are visiting in Merferd Mass.
 Rosie Burrows of Boston is in town
 Charlie Coogan of Providence is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Coogan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
FIRST CHAPTER INSTALLATION.
Grand Lodge Officers Present Thurs
 day EVenins-Charter Presented.

The officers of Faith chapter, No g., Order of the Eastern Star, were in stalled by the officers of the grand lodge, Thursday evening, and the char ter was presented. The chapter was organized last October and now has twenty eight members. The installing officers were Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Mary B. Orr of Meriden, Worthy Grand Patron OrVille H. Ripley of Winsted, Grand Secretary Mrs. liar riet L. Burwell of Winsted; Acting Grand Chaplain Mrs. Bertha Gallup of Moosup, Grand Marshal Miss Ethel w. Latham of Noank. Grand Organist Mrs. Elizabeth Lounsbury of Guilford, Grand Conductress Mrs. Jennie Mara raff of Waterbury, Acting Warden Mrs. Isabel Haywood of Moosup. Grand Sentinel Frank H. Enc of Hartford. The charter was presented Worthy Matron Mrs. Mary Cheney by the Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Orr A supper of ham, beef loaf rolls, escaI- loped potatoes, pickles, cake and cof- fee was served by the members of Faith chapter There was a delega- tion of A from Sachem chapter, No. 51 of Norwich, twenty from Charity Circle, No 61, Mystic, six from Re becca chapter, No. 27. Moosup and two from Danielson chapter, No. v.
 Sold Hot Cross Buns.
 Dorcas Circle of The Kings Daugh- terS held a food sale in the town hall Good Friday, the speciality being hot cross buns of which they sold thirty dozen, with demand for many more. Ice cream was for sale also. The pro ceeds were over $11 and will be used for Easter gifts of flowers and fruit to be sent to the sick and shut-ins Mrs. w R. Burdicll was in charge of the sale. with Mrs. A. J. Tinker as A. W. Harris, Mrs. Peter McArthur Miss Adelaide Burdick and Mrs. Frank Ray Rev. Samuel Thatcher and Mrs E. H. HiscoX served the ice cream.
 Borough Briefs.
 Mrs. Howard SPaulding and Miss Ruth Spaulding of Norwich have been guests at F. H. Gilberts
 Miss Elizabeth Shaw of Pawtucket is visiting Miss Dorothy Paul.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Phillips of New
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
TALKED ABOUT AT WESTERLY Good Friday Closing Bill Fails in State senateDeath of Mrs. Kate Davey-Rev. J. w. Ford, D. D., Resigns

and one half years, Charlestown has emerged from an indebtedness of $16,- 761.3 35 and now has a balance over and above all liabilities of SS,070.0S. This excellent financial condition was made known Thursday in Treasurer Sches- inger's report to the annual financial town meeting
 Vember, 1910. and at that time it was alleged that the towns finances were in a muddled condition.
 The gradual increase in the debt had @been the subject of bitter and dspersonal controversies, and was made an election issue in 1910, which result ed in a change of administration. The indebtedness was, s16, ,76135 and the towns account was oyerdrawn at the Industrial Trust company in Westerly to the amount of $500. Since that time the treasurer has paid off prac- tically SIP, 900. According to his re- port. the balance in the treasury is $7665.S4, the school department has a balance of $110424, making a total of SS770.0S. The present indebtedness in cludes a note of S500O held by the Baptist church and a trust, fund of S700, a total of $6750, which leaves a clean balance of $3070.S0. During the present pear Treasurer Schlesinger has paid off -S1956.32 in notes and expects to pay off the trust fund in a short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Local Laconics.

Miss Leslie LaBeaume of St. Louls is the guest of Miss Charlotte Max son in Spruce street
 Good Friday services were held in the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches of Westerly.
 Miss Gertrude Slocum, a teacher in Plainfield, N I, is at her home in Newton avenue during Easter Vaca- tion.
 Miss Lillian F'ehmer Of Narragansett avenue, is entertaining Miss Desde- mona Heinnit of Lasalle seminary, Auburndale, Mass.
 There was no criminal case on the docket of the Third District court in Westerly Friday and the several CIVIL cases were continued.
 Miss Mary AN Moore, who has been conducting evangelistic services in the First Baptist church, will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday.
 Friday. April 24, the Alert Hook and Ladder company will be guest of the East Greenwich Fire department, and on the following evening the Wester-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

London spent Good Friday at Mrs. Thomas Crumbs
 Harmony club Friday afternoon.
 Charles Downie of Westerly Is spending Easter with his aunt, Mrs. James McCluggage.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. M. Carpenter have returned from a trip to Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Brown have been in New York for a few days.
 Cadet A. A. Young, Jr., is at home from the New York Military school for the Easter vacation.
 Burial Of Elmer Tyler.
 The body of Elmer Tyler of Sey- mour was brought to the Robbins cemetery in Voluntown Friday for burial, coming by way of Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
London's Omnibus System.

A service of three motor omnibuses a minute Is now a common provision on the principal highways in London. There are ten vehicles per mile of route worked. The electric tram cars, on their side, give an average of eleven of the bigger vehicles per street mile. The average speed of the tram car is at least two miles an hour less t4Ian that of the motor bus.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

to secure the necessary two-thirds vote to pass the act under suspension of the rules. The act provided that Good Friday be added to the days on which the sale of liquor is prohibited by law and when saloons must be closed The plan was to rush the act through the senate in concurrence and the governor to sign it immediately, so thata the act should be in imnedi- ate effect
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

The Ashaway Clay company was in corporated Thursday afternoon in the office of the secretary of the state Of Rhode Island. The incorporators are Leverett A. Briggs, George N. Bur dick and George B. Langworthy. The company is to manufacture and deal in clay products in the town of Hop- kinton and will occupy the plant va cated by a defunct corporation and which was recently sold at auction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

Mainly through the management of Charles T. Sohiesin, treasurer. of , the adjoining town of Charles town, the town is cleared of debt He started an investigation into the flnan- aial affairs of the town several years
 70 and was elected treasurer in 1910. During his term of office about three
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
His Principal Occupation,

The principal employment of Vice President Marshall is to keep the country thankful that President Will son is in good health.-Kansas City
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Kickin' Champs Dog Around.

The next move of the administra- tien may be to put a prohibitive tax on the Missouri hound.-St Louis Globe-Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Cleaning Up Mill Yard

along the F1tchVuIe road and several of the villagers are having their houses wired for lights.
 Cleaning Up Mill Yard.
 The Admore woolen company has been having workmen clean up the yards around the mill. making an i'm provement in the looks of the mill property The employees of the mill are enjoying a brief recess; the mill closed Thursday night to reopen Mon day morning.
 Edward Jones is spending several and John oJnes.
 Freight of As Cars.
 A long freight of A heavily laden box cars drawn by two mogul en- zines, attracted attention Thursday. It is the longest freight that has gone through here for some time. First Deposit in Bank.
 John R. McHale, Jr.. was the first pupil to make a deposit in the Sodom School Savings bank during the past week.
 Milton Beckwith recently purchased two draft horses for use on the Avery farm he is running this year
 Frank w. Stritch is spending the holidays with his mother. Mrs. James Stritch of Gilbertville, Mass.
 George Stone is passing the week end with his family in Worcester Patrick Connolly is spending several days with relatives in CollinsviIle, Mass
 John Murphy is at his home in Nit teneague, Mass, for a short vsiit. Mrs. Louis Pendergast of Holliston has been spending a few days in town with Mir. Pendergast.
 John Bosnian is in Wa1poke, Mass for a brief stay.
 Rev. w B. Bates of Mystic spent a day recently at Mrs. Charles Bar ber's Louis Schwartz of New London was a visitor here Wednesday.
 Harry c. Higgins is in Worcester for a short stay
 Miss Edna Connen left Thursday for a few days stay at her home in Lowell,
 Clayton Lowden of Norwalk was recent visitor here.
 Extra Passenger Cars.
 Extra passenger cars were on the c. V. road Thursday going north to accommodate the Easter travellers. Miss Ada Stoddard left town Thurs day for a few days stay in Pomfret. Frank Strong left Thursday for a brief stay at his home in Worcester.
 Left for Putnam.
 Mrs Howard Ford of Holliston, who has been spending the past week in town left Friday for Putnam, where she will pass several days.
 Louis Vanderwaart of Lynn. Mass, is spending the Easter recess at the home Of his parents, MT. and Mrs c. P, Vanderwaart
 E. A Jones has been visiting for several days in Waltham with his sis ter, Mrs. Sarah Schlough.
 Easter Services.
 Services in Grace church Sunday are at 1045 in the morning and D, m in the afternoon
 Benjamin Davis has purchased a new motorcycle,
 Move from Colchester.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Wichwire and children have moved from Colchester into Elisha I.athrep's tenement, on the Franklin read
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
JEWETT CITY
Special Easter Musical Programmes Faith Chapter InstaIlation-Dor cas Circle Holds Food Sale.

The Easter music at the several churches promises to be of unusual merit and the programmes include the following numbers:
 Congregational Church.
 Morning.
 Organ Prelude, Easter Morning, Otto Ma1liny! anthem, As Is Began to Dawn, L. G. Chaffin. with soprano solo by Mrs. F. s. Leonard; alto solo by Mrs. B. H. Hiscox; offertory solo, Ye Bells of Easter Day, Louis Dressler, sung by Mrs. Leonard: sermon, The Effects of Christs Resurrection; post Jude. Et Ressurrexit, from Mozart's First Mass.
 Organ prelude. selected; anthem, o Light That Breaks from Wonder Tomb, with soprano solo by Mrs. Leonard and tenor solo by E. F. Burleson: sermon, Easter Thoughts; baritone solo. Hail Easter Morn. by F. Marzo sung by Theodore A. Robinson; organ post Jude; Rev W. H. Cane, IL. D., pastor; Mrs D. H. Hiscox, chorister: F. s. Leonard, organist.
 Methodist Church.
 Organ voluntary, Consolation from Songs Without Words, Mendelssohn; response, Hear Our Prayer, Lorenz; anthem, He Is Risen, Lorenz; offer tory, violin solo. The Palms, by Miss Sophia Thurber, Faure; sermon, The Tomb and the Garden.
 An Easter concert will be given in the evening. Rev. Samuel Thatcher, pastor; Miss Annie Robertson, chor- ister and organist.
 Baptist Church.
 A. NJ
 Organ Voluntary, F. L. Ashford; anthem, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today ID. $. LorenZ; sermon, The Risen Re- by E. K. Heyser: male quartette, Heavens Easter Song. Ira B. Wilson; Postlude, Hallelujah Chorus, Heyden In the evening there will be a ser vice of story and song entitled, The Dawn Immortal with Mrs Spidell as reader, and singing by a Sunday school chorus. Rev. Allan Spidell, $. T. D., pastor; Miss Alice A. Brown, choris- ter; Mrs. E. F. Gilbert, organist.
 Catholic Church.
 At St. Mary's church there will be mass at s, 9.15 and 10.30, with yes pers at 3 D. m. The musical pro gramme is: Hymn, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today: Mass in F Flat Leon ard: offertory. Haec Dies. L. Bor- desc; hymn, The Dawn Is Purpling in the Sky.
 Vespers sung in parts followed by Regina Coeli. Benediction: O Salu- taris by Morrison; Tantum Ergo by Rossi.
 Pastor, Rev. E. M. Hayes; assist Aglae Therrien. chorister and organ
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

The attempt made in the state sem ate to have the saloons of Rhode ls
 land closed on Good Friday. failed on Thursday afternoon when that body on a roll call vote of 20 to B, failed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
YANTIC
Setting Poles for Electric Lights John R. McHaIe Makes First De- posit in School Savings Bank.

Electric light poles have been placed along the Fitchville road and several of the villagers are having their houses wired for lights.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Sunrise Prayer Meeting.

At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing at o'clock there will be a sun rise prayer meeting in the vestry. In the evening an Easter concert will be given.
 At the several masses in All Hal j. ws' Roman Catholic church, there is to be an elaborate musical pro- gramme on Easter day
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

Sunday morning at the Methodist Episcopal church Rev. Dr. Coote will preach an Easter sermon. In the even ing there will be a sacred concert, with several selections by the orSanist, male quartette. ladies Quartette. and the double quartette. The pastor will 1.nnitA n nri Cir1al mem
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
MOOSUP


Goldberg Store Again Burgiarized- Music For the Resurrection Festival in the Churches.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

Experiments are being made te dis sipate fog by the use of wireless waves.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
At Norwich Friday.
NOANK
Boy Scouts Plan Useful and Busy
 Season-Enjoyable Sewing Bee.

eason-EnJoyaple sewing 6ee' The Boy Scouts, in charge of Scout master G. NJ McGaw, held meeting Friday evening in their rooms. A large gathering was present. Plans for use fulness this spring and summer were discussed and pleasant hour enjoy ed.
 Mrs. Rose Chapman has returned to her home in Hyde Park. Mass, after a visit to her brother, Howard Durfee, on Prospect Hill.
 Miss Jessie Chesebre of High street, who has been ill, is better.
 Sewing Bee.
 Mrs Fannie Fowler of Main street recently entertained a party of ladies at her home at a sewing bee Those present were Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Josephine Chester, Mrs. Mary Corrin, Mrs. Augusta Potter, Mrs. A. J. Potter, Mrs. Esther Carroll, Mrs. Harriet Will bur. A most delightful time was en- ljoyed.
 Sale a Success.
 The sale of potted plants preceding Easter which is being managed by the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

Bluebirds' society was well patronized the past two days
 Village Notes.
 Construction work on the George Carpenter bungalow Is progressing rapidly.
 The village singing class held re- hearsal Friday evening.
 The trolley bridge of the Groton and Stonington line over Palmers cove goes on but slowly. There is no de- lay in the service.
 Miss Ethel Latham of Pearl street is in Jewett City. where she assisted other grand officers in instituting a chapter of the o. E. s. Friday night. Miss Latham is grand marshal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Won't Be Any Mexico Left.

Perhaps Benten's blood will be avenged by Mexico fighting to 1 stand still--Wash shington Post
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

There are S75,O60 telephones in use in Chicago
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Goldberg Store Burgiarized.

The clothing store of Goldberg Brothers has been burglarized for the 'steenth time within the last few months Entrance was effected by breaking out the glass and opening the transon over a. door. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc, was contained in the haul which the proprietors esti- mate will foot up about s200. Old clothing was discarded in the store where the thieves evidently dOnned a new uniform and from letters con- tained therein, it is possible a clue may be obtained.
 Dr. Fayamen of Norwich has come here with Dr. George GreSoire, since the death of pr. T. A. N. Mignault.
 Miss Gladys Codlin has been enter taining the past week Miss Dorothy Stone of Providence.
 The entertainment committee of the Aldrich Free Public library met on Lilla E. Millet and considered plans for an entertainment ard sale. Anoth- CT meeting of the same committee will be held at the same place Tuesday evening next.
 At Norwich Friday.
 Sir Knights John w. Tuckerman and William E. Johnson were at Nor wich Friday evening in attendance at the regular meeting of Columbian Commandery, nights Templar.
 Several from this village are plan ing to take the civil service examina- ton at Putnam or Willimantic, on April 18th, for rural free delivery car rier on the route about to be establish ed from the Plainfiield post office.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Sewing Bee.
yed.
 Sale a Success.

The sale of potted plants preceding Easter which is being managed by the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Freight of 45 Cars.

A long freight of A heavily laden box cars drawn by two moguI en- zines attracted attention Thursday. It is the longest freight that has gone through here for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11

The Easter music at the several churches promises to be of unusual merit and the programmes include the following numbers:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-11
Move from Colchester,

Mir. and Mrs. Harry Wichwire and children have moved from Colchester into Elisha Lathrep's tenement, on the Franklin read
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-01-22
Earnlnus Of Public Utilities.

Grand Rapids. Mich.-Earnings OF
subsidiaries of the American Public
Utilities company for November re-
Gently announced show a good In
crease. Gross earnings from opera
tions we're $2S2,S52O7, an increase Of
S19.S96.72, or SAP per cent, over No
vember. 1912. Net earnings were
S114.6S1.57, a gain Of about 1891.
For the II months ended November
80. gross earnings were S2,24S,7O7 63.
After deductions for expenses, inter
est. taxes and dividends on S9,9l4,OOo
preferred stock, there is balance for
the year of $217, 6S767.
Earnings steatment for November
of the Commonwealth Power. Railway
& Light company shows gross earn
ings of $2SS997 and surplus of Sl42,
44O after preferred dividends equiva
lent to about 10 per cent on the com
mon stock For the year ending witt
November gross earnings were S22lO,
2S3, net $1,769,4 81 and surplus, aftel
interest and preferred dividends of ST.
O59.4S1, or about Z per cent, on thu
common stock.