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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
FIRE CONDITIONS IN NORWICH
Report Made by National Underwriters Fire Prevention Com mittee- Finds Much to be Done Claims Politics Has Blocked the Way of Needed Improvements Larser Water Mains, More Bremen, Hydrants and Automobile Apparatus Among the Recommendations.

1911, have been complied with, as- though repeatedly recommended by the chief 1t Is generally recognized that the efforts of . progressive and conn but political influences have resulted in his not being supported. and almost nothing has been accomplished in the way of Improvements to the fire de- partment.
 Fire Alarm System Not Improved.
 In connection with the fire alarm system, no underground work has been put in, needed apparatus has not been provided, and the condition of the cir cults has not been improved; only one additional fire alarm box has been set in four years, The funds that have been provided in recent years have been entirely insufficient to per- init Of proper maintenance and ex- tension work. with the result that much needed improvements have been indefinitely postponed.
 Extra. Hazards.
 Regarding recommendations under building department, electricity and confagration hazard. nothing has been accomplished; a brief ordinance per- taining to gasoline. naphtha and ben zine constitutes the only action taken code of regulations regarding expio- sives and inflammables.
 Politics Responsible.
 City officials, heads of departments the civic bodies, newspapers and other interested citizens were interviewed. II was very generally recognized that lit- tie had been accomplished and that there were many vitally important inn proyements in the fire fighting facili- ties that should be made; the general impression obtained was that political influences were principally responsible for the poor results. Larger mains additional hydrants, more fufl-paid firemen, additional automobile fire ap- paratus. new fire stations, under ground fire alarm circuits, additional fire alarm boxes and the adoption oi an adequate code of building laws were improvements that were urged as being of the utmost importance.
 The report is signed by the commit. tee on fire prevention, George w. Hoyt chairman, Edw. Milligan. J. A. Kelsey C. A. Ludlum, R. D. Harvey, H. A Smith, F. W. Sergeant, J. B. Mort 1n E. I. Campbell. E.. ". West, Lymar Candee, with W E. Mallalieu, genera manager, and George W. Booth, chiei engineer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
woohsockET ELks COMING.
Would See What Norwich Lodge
 clambake and Sports Are Like,

Woonsocket E1ks and Providence Dlks and Westerly Eiks will be at the Norwich elamhake ats1incoln park, near HallVille. on August II, said Sat urday's Woonsocket. R. l., Evening Call, to see if they really know as much over there, or down there. in the Nutmeg state as we know here in the original ciamhake state of the union about the most eligible manner of put ting clans and blaefish and chicken and lobster and other suitable stuff together for the consumption or prob ably 1000 hungry men fresh from the ball. field, the three-ieggad race, the fat mems race and the fat mems tan go, the greased pig race and so on and so forth
 Norwich is one of the strongest. and likewise one of the most hespitabie lodges in the state to the west of here. On the roll are several score of the prominent citizens political and other wise. in a city erowding the 50, 600 mark and getting prosperous since the Fhermos bottleshop and other new in dustries with tidy payrolls came to town. Norwich owns one Of the hand somest Eaks' homes in the state. and, not satisfied with the building the way 1t stands now. is about to put on an addition that will cost a pretty penny
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
suIt for sfo.ooo pamaae..

In suit that Is feturnable before the superior court in September ask ing s16,6e0 damages, Henry B. Merton is the plaintiff against Mrs. Elizabeth R. Morton. his former wife
 MT. Norton makes the claim that Mrs. Nerten has converted to her own use property tetaliing $7,e0o in value In the list that Is given are an au- tomebile, various hanseheld effects a bond for si i,e06 and other items. Through the attorney for the plaintiff. who is Lawyer John H. Barnes, an at taehment has been placed ap the house and grounds at No. 101 Union street, real estate that is owned by Mrs. Nor ton and occupied by s. Kronig and family. The atterhey for the defena- ant are Thayer and James
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Mrs. Arthur Futile in Middletown. have returned.
 Mrs. Lucy Johnson of Wauwecus Hill has been spending several days in Ledyard.
 Michael Sheehan of Hartford has re- turned from a visit at his former home on West Town street.
 Return to Lowell.
 Mir. and Mrs. E Ronalsdon and children, yina and Edward, who have been spending some time with Mrs. Ronaldson's sister. Mrs Fred Grimley, have returned to Lowell, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. P. F. Murray and fam fly of Huntington avenue, were recent visitors at Ocean Beach.
 Miss Minnie Beckwith of Greene vile was recent guest of friends on West Town street.
 Pastor Returns Home.
 Rev. Myron R. French. who has bee impending several days in Ports mouth. R. l., has returned.
 Mrs. ID. F. Powers and son Harry of West Town street. have returned from a two weeks visit with relatives in New Hampshire
 Mrs. Ruth Geer and daughters Gladys and Beatrice of Scotland are visiting Mrs. E. P. Geer of the Scot land road.
 Benjamin Jones of Jamesport, l.. l.. is spending a week with Mrs. H. N. Jones of NerEason avenue.
 Charles Allen of Boston was re- cent guest of Miss Mary McGarry of Town street. From here he went to Webster and Worcester to visit rela- tives.
 Thrown from Wagon.
 Sunday afternoon horse was frightened by an automobile near the First Congregational church. A man and a little girl, the occupants of the wagon were thrown out, but not se- riously injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Under date of July S1, 1914, the com mittee of fire prevention Of the Na- made it's report for the city of Nor wieh after an inspection visit to the city by Engineer J. H. Rowland
 The report Is as follows:
 To Members of the National Board of
 Fire Underwriters:
 This city fNorwich) was visited by Engineer J. H. Rowland July to 10. 1914 for the purpose of discussing with city officials and interested citizens the findings in our report of March, 1911, and of determining what action had been taken with regard to the recom- mendations made.
 The construction of Stony Brock reservoir, with capacity of 38S.oo0.- 900 gallons at overflow elevation 267, was completed in 1912. The supply main laid from this reservoir to the principal mercantile district is made of 20-inch and 2,S26 feet of 16-inch pipe; reduction at two bridge cross fngs from 16-inch to two sS-inch lines results in a material loss in pressure under maximum draft. None of the reinforcing mains recommended in various portions of the distribution system have been put in and except for the Stony Brook supply main, no pipes larger than 6-inch have been laid; considerable 4-inch pipe has re- SGALlg OEcn uSCQ 1OT ny QFdul SdRP.S. No important improvements have been made in the organization or the keep ing of records. Except in connection with number of extensions, very few additional valves and hydrants haze been put in; hydrants, recently inS stalled are usually without steamer connections and many have 4-inch barrel and branch connection.
 undersixed Mains.
 
 The continued use of undersized mains and an unsatisfactory type oi hydrant, and the delay in carrying out Improvements that are most urgent, indicate generally unsatisfactory su- pervision and poor financial support Tn the water department.
 Few Recommendations Compiled With.
 There has been no increase in the full-paid fire department force and less money appropriated for men and additional hose and apparatus than in former years. Except for purchasing one automobile combination hose wag- on, none of the important recommend ations made in the report of March,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Few Recommendations Compiled Win.
MoNTAUk AVE. CHURCH
 TO BE REBUILT.
Fund Available For New London Con-
 gregation Now s5,ooo.

The Montauk Avenue Baptist church at New London is soon to rebuild On Sunday morning Rev. Henry F. Adams the pastor. announced that up to Friday evening there had been secured for rebuilding $2.500. Saturday morn ing, he said, he had received letter from three Christian women of the First Baptist church of Hartford, stating tht they will be pleased to contribute toward the erection of the audience room the sum of $2, 500. This makes the fund at present total s5.- GOO.
 The building committee will at once secure plans for the entire struc- ture and will proceed with the work as soon as the debris has been cleared away.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
AT DAVIS THEATRE.
Concert Programme and Photoplays.

'
 The summer season programme at the Davis theater was continued in an acceptable way on Monday with programme that included concert numbers by Ed. l. Boyle and A. Craig Taylor alongside high grade photoplays In the latter the big at traction was the great rural play. In MiEzouras which was prsssntsd by Burr Mcintosh. It was hf five parts with 200 scenes. Tn eMutual Weekly and comedy number completed the bill. On the concert programme Mir, Boyle,s sympathetic baritone was heard in fine rendering of the song, Where is the Love of. Yesterday and MT. Tayior's expressive tenor was well suited to his number which was An ehered. Their duet was the vel known and favorite Come Back to Erin, in which their voices were heard in nicely blended tones that demand ed enceres, which were ebiiEiRgiy giF- er
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
ENLARGINe EXHIBITION HALL
 AT FAIR GROUNDS
AriculturaI Society Awards Contract Building Ready in Three Weeks.

Frank E. Beckwith has been award ed the contract for the building addi- tton to the Agricultural society at the fairgrounds by the executive commit tee of the New London County Agri- cultural society. He will start right away, this week, on the job.
 The building will be 3oxSs, one story. It is to be roofed and ready in three weeks
 This will give all the space needed, at least for the present. The old hall has long been a cramped proposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Met With an Accident.

Miss Mary Riordan of 129 Orchard street met with painful accident on Sunday afternoon at her home. Miss Riordan was just leaving the piazza when she ripped up and fell landing heavily on the ground and her wrist struck piece of iron.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Went to Rocky Point.

About twenty couples left W. E. Baldwin's store Sunday morning at o'clock for Rocky Point in Larsen's big auto truck. The party arrived at their destination about 12 o'clock and they immediately sat dawn to shore dinner The party reached home at 10 o'clock and it was decided to go again in three weeks. The managers Of the party were P. Wunderlich and William Pickeron.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Received Bonding Machine. !.

The Shore Line Electric company received a new bonding machine on Monday afternoon and it was quick ly sent up to the car barn where it was unloaded by a gang of men. The machine Is of the latest type and bonds the rails together saving great deal of labor. It runs on the tracks and Is equipped with motors that will move the machine along at a good rate of speed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Laid Attachment.

Early Monday afternoon Deputy Sheriff George w Rouse laid an at tachment on the shore store of Ma than Friedburg on Central avenue in the Kudlick building. MT Friedburg recently kept a shoe store on Frank lin street and only Saturday he started in the shoe business in Greene vile
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Gave Delightful Lawn Party-Loeal Young Lady in Europe-Reoeixed Bending Maehine--PersenaIs.

Miss Luella Mathews of 42s Bos- well avenue gave g very pretty lawn party Friday evening at her home. The large front lawn was decorated and lighted with large beautiful Jap anese lanterns. Various games were played after which delightful sup per was served on the piazza. During the evening light refreshments were served.
 The following were present: Misses Annie Murphy. Mary Sullivan Hazel Banf1eld, Elsie Feddon and Luella Mathews, Harold Gildersleeye, Charles Wiley, Benjamin J. Houlihan, John Durham and Leslie Ward.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
In Europe.

Miss Amelia Young of 4th street and Miss Mary Murphy of Mt Pleasant street are making a summer tour of Europe, if they have not been de- layed anywhre they are in Germony. On July 31st word was resolved from them and they were in Switzerland and from there they expected to go to Germany. After making an extensive tour of Germany they will visit Bell guim, France and several other places
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The Sisters of Charity have return ed home after stay at the Mothers House in Baltic
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Thrown from Waaon.

Improvements are being made to tho entrance at St Pa,rick's pa- rochial school and repairs and chang es are in progress in the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Howard Ounce has returned after a two weeks vacation with his aunt at Quaker Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

John Nolan, Jr.. was the winner of the first prize, a handsome silver lov- ing cup, at the athletic games at Plain field. Saturday. August 1st.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Personals.

Peter Lafeur has returned home after two weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Albert Evans, a clerk at Portious & Mitchell dry goods store has left town for at two weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Miss Margaret Downer is reported equite i'll at the home of Mrs. An dren Prentice on Central avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Miss Annie Hasler will spend a few days at Watch Hill, leaving this morning on the Block Island
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Crisanthe Pion and his sister. Lena Pion of Webster, are visiting Napoleon BeausoIieil for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The preacher anaeuHeed at the Eastern Peint chapel fer August g, is Rev. Edward M Chapman of the First Congregational church. Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
MARRIED.

Norwich Aug 2, 1914, by Rev. R. B. Harris. Joseph Avis and Miss Mary Madeline HuD- bard. both of Norwich. DANTLUK-PODUSCH Norwich, Aug l. 1914. by Rev. P. Chubarcn Sergey Daniluk and Miss Mary Podu- schak. both of Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Harry Fontaine' has gone to New London where he has taken up a new position in the Whaling town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Personals.

Harold Anderson has returned home after weeks stay in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Summer Coughs Are panssrou,.

Summer colds are dangerous. They indicate lew vitality and often lead to serious Throat and Lung Troubles. including consumption. Dr. King 8 New Discovery win relieve the cough or cold promptly and prevent cempli- cations. It Is soothing and antisep- tic and makes you feel better at once. To delay is dangerous-Eet a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery at once. Money back if kat satisfied. soc and s1.eo ssttlss at teur Drug &lah
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Eeen Aetiv. serxiee.

Word has been received from Fred Schultze, T. s. S. Connecticut, sta tioned at Hayti. MT. Schultze was formerly of Taftville and has seen active service in the Mexican waters. He was ip that vicinity for about or months and has had some very thrilling experiences. From Hayu his ship will go to Europe and he does not expect to come home for year and a half
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

P. H. Ethier and family are attend ing the funeral of Mr. Bthier's father at Arctic, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Charles A. Hasbers Erecting Cottage -lnitialed Turtle stroIIs About the Streets.

Mrs. Emma Guadreu and daughter, Nellie. have returned to their home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after spend ing three weeks with MT. and Mrs Henry Hewitt, of Hamilton avenue
 Miss Mary Bloom of New York is visiting Mir and Mrs. Andy Rossnark of the Stonington road.
 Mrs. PeringeF of Hartford has re- turned after a short stay with her sis- ter. Mrs. Charles Dickernan of Main street,
 Mrs. Charles Warrington and chil- dren, Isabel and Lucius, of Carter ave- nue, spent Sunday at Ocean Beach
 Mir and Mrs. Herman Greiner and Miss Ruth A. Fewler visited friends at the DrawbFidse Sunday.
 Miss Anna Kingsley of Providence is visiting relatives on Main street.
 Miss vieterla Gaiiepeau and her berry street Sunday
 Sunday Mrs. Louis Brunelle and daughter Minnie visited Miss Mary BruHslle who Is In St. Joseph's con- vent, Hartford.
 Enjoying Tanted Life.
 Harold Campbell and Albert Gebratf1 are camping at the Drawbridge. They are enjoying fishing and grabbing.
 Erecting Cottage.
 Charles A. Hagberg Is ereeting an attractive cottage at Riter's Crossing.
 Mrs. Isaac Cook is the guest of friends in Mentxiile today. (Fuesday1.
 William Rrend and Frank Lumis recently went grabbing at the Draw bridge catching seventy-five crabs.
 Initial on Turtle's She'll.
 An extraordinarily large black turtle with the letter ;.E' carved on It's shell walked lp Main street. Carter avenue, and Palmer aVenue, Monday. A little boy, who wanted pet, made quick friends with 1t and Is harboring 1t at his home,
 Many Jewish people froIn New York are sp tending their vacations with fIisHds in country places about here
 GoidsHrod is eonspiGHous along the roadside and in the fields
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Will Visit elsssmass.

Miss Olive LaPierre. who has been, visiting her. cousin. Miss Hazel Hii4 aehraHd. has returned to hEr home in Hartford. ThnrsdaY Miss La Pierre brook beach, the gliest of Miss Mabel Martin. Both young ladies have at tendea the Normal school at Williman- tic for the past two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
THE WEATHER.

"
 Forecaet for Today. For East New York and New Eng land: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday. Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Tuesday clear and slightly warmer weather will prevail, with fresh to light variable winds, mostly westerly.
 The outlook for Wednesday it for fair and mild weather.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevir's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the baronetrIe changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar. 12 m. 75 2s.9s p m. " oo.ov Highest 30. lowest 66.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Partly cloudy, with showers in the morning. Mondays weather: Partly cloudy; southeast wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
DoUBLY PROVEN
Norwich Readers Can No Longer
 Doubt the Evidence.

This Norwich citizen testified long age
 Told of quick reiief-of undoubted benefit.
 The facts are now confirmed.
 Such testimony Is cempiete-the eri- denee conclusive
 It forms convincing proof of merit
 Mrs. c. Bennett, 4s Palmer St. Nor wich, says: Some years ago one of my family suffered from backache Every cold he caught settled on his kidneys and made the trouble worse, His kidneys were disordered. as was shown by the kidney seeretions being irregular in passage. Deans Kidney Pills, procured at N. D. Seyin & Sons Drug Store, brought prompt relief"
 A LASTING EFFECT.
 At a later interview Mrs. Bennett saiGI Deans Kidney Pills cured one of my family of kidney trouble some years ago and there has been no sign of IL since l willingly confirm my former endorsement of this remedy"
 Price 6Dc. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy- get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mrs Hennett had. Foster Aiiburn Co, Props Buffalo N. Y
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Mrs. A. Morin leaves today (Tues- day) on the steamer Block Island, for a few days stay at Block Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Mrs Paridise who has been serious ly i'll for quite a while is reported to be much improved on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
DIED.

CARROLI-In GrotoH, Aug 2, 1914, Ansell F. Carroll of New London, .n his 50th year. sMITH-In Waterford, Aug. 2, 1914, Frank H. Smith of New London. n his 24th year. CHANDLER New London. Aug. 1, 1914. Nathaniel Sampson Chandler.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Mir. and Mrs. John Nolan Miss Ag- nes Nolan of Plainfield and Miss Anna Wakeiey of Central Village were guests of Mir. and Mrs. John D. Nolan, uSn- day Aug q
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Theodore Maynard. a clerk in the Peoples store has returned fter a delightful vacation spent in Hartford. PaWtueket and several other places.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Miss Lima Kenyon and Miss Bertha
 Kenyon of North Attleboro. Mass. are
 visiting their brother. Howard Ken yon of Merchants avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Hyde Park. Mass. and was accompa- nfed by his uncle who will take an ex- tended vacation at that place.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
SUE. slasn sna Tides.
GREENEVLLE NEWS

six hours after high water it is ioh tide, which Is followed bT deo6 tide,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Miss Fanny Coughlin of Fall River. Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Murphy of South A street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
TAFTvHLE AFFAIRS
unknown Team Crashed Ents Frank nsnoit-Eddis Mcsheffrey Bit by pes-Persenais.

A carriage in which Frank Benoit was driving was struck Sunday even Ing on the Baltic road by some peo- ple of Norwich. Mir. Benoit was on drive in the vicinity of Baltic, joEstns along on the right hand side of the road and he carried a light. When all of a student team coming at neck breaking speed struck his car riase carrying away the mud guard and badly scratching the body of the carriage: The unknown team belong cd to Hodges livery stable of Nor wfch and was a two scatter occupied by two fellows and two girls. They were driving on. the wrong side of the road and were not paving any at tention to the traffic laws as they were minus a light.
 Just before the crash Mir. Benoit heard some one shout a word of warning that there was another team ahead but the warning was too late and the crash was unavoidable. Two side wheels of the unknown team was completely smashed and when the carriages came together the harness of the unknown horse broke and freed the animal who turned around and headed for home but was caught later by Mir. Benoit who put out in chase ,upants of both vehicles escaped in- jury but were considerably frighten- ed for their experiences.
 Accidents of this sort can be avoid ed if people will only comply with the traffic laws by carrying the necessary lights and keep in the path they be- long. As where the accident occurred 1t is quite dark. From all indications t shows that the occupants of the un- known carriage were not paying much attention to their driving and were travelling at a terrific speed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Bit by Bull Dog.

When Eddie McSheffrey was de- livering milk Saturday morning at the home of Frank Bique he was quite badly bitten by q hull dog belonging to MT. Bique. The boy had just en- tered the yard and was walking down the walk when without the least bit of warning the dog made a rush at 'McSheffrey and sank his teeth in the boys thigh, The dog made such a savage bit that it very nearly ex- tracted a portion of the fish. pr. l.. I. Pratt was called and dressed the wounds and Monday the wound was improved as much as could be ex pected. It was reported around the village that this is not the first time the dog has attacked anyone and that it is becoming a menace to the resi- dents of that section.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Hartwell Thompson, William Who'll oben, William Emerson and Andrew Frohmander accompanied by Mir. Thompsonfs dog, Nose. took a pleas ant automobile ride Sunday. going up and around the Thread city.
 Leo Poland who has been spending two weeks with his uncle Daniel Mc- Sheffrey, has left for his home at