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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
RAch FROM WASHINGTON.
Henry 8. Gay Enjoyed Trip to @. A. R.
 Eneampment.

Henry 8. Gay of Mountain avenue is back from Washington. where he at- tended tho national cncnmpment of the Grand Army of the Republic, his first visit 10 tho national capital since 1892. In that time ho found that great changes had been made In the city.
 MT. Gay enlisted in 1882, going out to assist in surgeon work, and was lo- cated at tho hospitals in Washington and Georgetown. While in Washing ton this time he visited all the chief points of interest and found 1t a very pleasant experience getting about, as tho people of Washington were very cordial and seemed to take delight in making visitors feel at home, People from all states of the union were met also and 0 general feeling of cordiality prevailed. The Odd Fellows opened their houses for the old veterans who were members of the order and had re- ception rooms at their rooms on Seventh street.
 Mir. Gay had the opportunity to att tend the reception ttat President Will son gave and shook hands with the president, who responded to Mir. Gay'e greeting by, saying I'm glad to see you"
 The Connecticut headquarters were at the Harrington and all the veter- ans from Norwich took part in the procession MT. Gay marched over the whole route and when he came home was feeling better than when he left here. The oldest man in the process sion was "Grandpap" Gnu Roberts. ss
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
 FOR MERCHANTS WEEK,
Going Ahead to Securing Cooperation
 of All Merchants of City.

Chairman John M. Lee has made his appointment of an organization com mittce for Merchants Week, Oct 23 to Oct. 30 and they held a meeting Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the parlors of the Wauregan house where they discussed plans and divided the city into districts for the purpose of canvassing.
 The organization committee which Chairman Lee appointed are Leo Kronig, Charles I. Smith, Will L.. Stearns, Abner Schwartz, Albert Boardman, M. E. Karp and William c. Bode.
 It is their plan to canvass the bus mess places to secure the coopera- tion of every merchant in Merchants Week. urging upon the desirability for a pull all together for something that will prove of so much benefit directly an advantage to every man in busi- ness in Norwich.
 As cooperation was the keyword that made dollar day such a success they will urge that the same kind of cooperation be given for the effort to bring trade to Norwich for a whole week
 Reports will be made at a meeting probably on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
ON THE WAY TO
 FLORIDA RIFLE MATCHES
connecticut's Team Left for the Ma
 tionaI Coateeto Tuesday.

The state team of expert riflemen, made up from the various organiZa- tions of the Connecticut National Guard and of which William R. Dem nison and Herbert F. Burdick of the local coast artillery companies are members left for Jacksonville, Fla, on Tuesday They are to compete In tho national contest at Jacksonville October s-22. The team left the Pennsylvania railroad station. New York, this Wednesday, morning at 12.30 o'clock in a special car.
 Major Earl D. Church, state ord- nance officer. who conducted the try outs and selected tho personnel of the team, is team captain and coach, combining two of the hardest positions of a shooting team, which seldom are filled by one man. Careful selection and much practice have developed Connecticut's team this year far be- pond what 1t has been in previous years and 1t is confidently expected that the men will finish up near the head of their class. if not on top.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
Y. M. C. A. AUXILIARY
 ORGANIZED FOR SEASON
First Meeting Held With President
 Mrs. PoIIoek-committees Named.

The Womah's Auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A. held their opening meeting of the fall season on Tuesday after noon with their president, Mrs. H. M. Pollock, at her home at Brewster's NecS with about 24 present. General Secretary Edwin Hill oonductd the devotional exercises. Mrs. F. w. Higgins reported that there is a ball. ance of s247 in the treasury. The various committees were appointed as follows:
 Bible Class Supper Committee Miss Marion Beebe. chairman.
 Supper Committee-Mrs. G. Curtis Hull. chairman. Mrs. John B. Oat. Mrs. Fitch Allen and Mrs. Edwin Hill.
 Boys Work Committee-Mrs. Ed win Hill. Miss Mary Richards and Miss Mary Osgood.
 Meeting Committee-Mrs. Allyn L.. Brown, chairman, Mrs. Edwin Hin, Mrs. H. M. Pollock.
 Membership Committee-Mrs. How ard L. Stanton. chairman.
 House CommitteeT-Mrs. Fred Les ter, chairman.
 Entertainment Committee-Mrs. E. w. Higgins. chairman.
 It was voted to send SIP to the state organization as state dues and the ladies were urged to attend the state conference at Hartford on Oc- tober 12-13.
 Preliminary plans were made for an entertainment to be held the latter part of this month or early in No- vember in the new amusement hall at the state hospital. After the meeting the ladies visited the new amusement hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
 s75 YEAR OLD.
Three Days to Be Given to Annivers-
 ary Celebration.


 With their church home handsome ly redecorated, the Central Baptist church is preparing to celebrate it's 75th anniversary and the programme has been prepared by the committee ed by its members and pastor. Rev. Dr. J. E. Slocum. On the committee are Shepard B. Palmer, Allyn l.. Brown. and Mrs. F. A. Mitchell.
 The church was founded on Septem- Der Is, 1S40. The anniversary cele- bration will cover three days this month, beginning Saturday evening. the 1eth. On that evening there will be a reception in the church parlors and greetings will be given to out of town guests.
 On Sunday morning, October 17th. there will be two brief historical pa- pers-one by Dr. Slocum and one by MT. C. E. Smith-followed by an ad- dress by Rev. P. c. Wright, of Phil adelphia, the only living former pas tor.
 The Sunday school session at noon will be of special interest to all as will be the Young Peoples service at 6.30 9. m.
 The Sunday evening service will in- clude addresses by Rev. Clarence M. Gallup, D. D.. of Providence, and Rev. M. Joseph Twomey of Newark. both former members of the church On Monday evening, October 18th, the exercises will be in charge of the officers of the Sunday school. An in- teresting programme has been pre- pared and this will be followed by a social hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

At meeting held Monday by the sophomore class at Trinity college Hartford, Edward Francis Murray of Norwich was elected captain of the class baseball team.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Mir. and Mrs. Chester w. Avery have moved from Waterford to Woodstock, Me, Mrs. Avery's former home
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
FUN RAJ,
Carl F, w, Jahn.

Many relatives and friends were present at the funeral of Carl F. w. Jahn, held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home. No. 622 Main street, with Rev P. F. Werth, pastor of the German Lutheran church, off, ciating. Hymns were rendered by a double quartette from the Taftville Maennerchor, of which MT. Jahn was a member. The bearers were three sons. Emil A., Alfred c. and Gustavus Jahn. and a son-in-law, Charles s. Storms. and burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. A committal service was read at the grave by Rev. MT, Werth. There were a number of beautiful floral remembranoes.
 Undertakers Church & Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
Incidents in Society


 John Porteous is in New York for several days.
 Miss Edith Huntington of Brooklyn, N. r., Is visiting Norwich relatives. william Isbister of School street has left town to engage fin business in Boston. -r -- Haleey Richards of Broadway has been spending several days in New York and Bridgeport. ---
 A. Prentice Chase of Otis ktreet has returned to Cornell university, Ithaca. N. Y- to resume his studies
 Mrs. Frederick Fl. Butts, wfo has been the guest of Mrs. Charles R. Butts of Washington street, has re- turned to Newton Center, Mass.
 Mrs. William IT. Chapman and Mlss Ruth Chapman have returned to their home in Laurel Hiu avenue, after pass- the summer in West Brookneid. Mass Mrs. a. M, Crosthwaite and dauKh- ter Elizabeth, of Pelham Manor, N r., have left town after a visit witt Mrs. Crosthwaite's father, John For teous of Paramount street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
WITNESSES SUMMONED
 IN EERRACO CASE
For Superior Court-He Has Been Held in Connection with Shooting of Miss CovelIo.

Officers were busy here on Tuesday afternoon in summoning witnesses to be present in the superior court We'd nesday morning in the case of the state vs. Frank Ferraco.
 Ferraco was arrested in connection with the shooting on North Main street on February IT of Miss Raffena Covello by Angelo Ritarco of Worces- ter, who had been in love with her, but had been told she did not want to see him any more. Ritarco escaped and has never been captured Miss Covello recovered after a long time in the hospital.
 The three pickpockets, Max F'ugen- baugh. Abe Speaker and Joseph Green, convicted last week of attempt ing to operate in New London boat race day. will be sentenced during the day by Judge Williams.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
PERSONALS

Albert C.. Brown of voluntown is in session at Norwich.
 is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry Judd, in Trenton. N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester w. Avery have moved from Waterford to Woodstock, Me, Mrs. Avery's former home.
 Mr. and Mrs. George S. Brown have are at their apartment at 94 Williams street. Clarence Hatt, who was graduated from the Salem district school last June, has entered Bacon academy, Col chester.
 Owen s. Perkins of Waterford has entered the employ of C.. G. Newbury at Sound View farm, and will occupy part of the Newbury house. Irving B. Trfbckin, head cashier of the Hotel Griswold. New London. will be assistant clerk at the Hotel Green in Danbury during Fair week.
 Miss Elizabeth Nagle, nurse at St. Joseph's hospital Willimantic. is wis., 1 iting at the home of her mother, Mrs. | Elizabeth Nagle, in New London. On their way home from Washing l ton, D. C., MT. and Mrs. Fred Webb and Miss Marion Webb, of Worcester, i Mass, spent a day or two with MT. and Mrs. Frank Monroe of East Nor | wiRh.
 Capt. and Mrs. James Sistare, of Noank. accompanied by Mrs. James Robbins and daughter, Miss Helen Robbins, spent Sunday in Oneco, mak- ing the trip in Captain Sistare's auto l mobile.
 Councilman and Mrs. William F
 Bailey are on an automobile trip, in- | cluding visits to the Rutland fair, the | White mountains and Portland, Me They will return during the week com ing down the New England coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
VAN MISSIONARIES
 REACH NEW YORK.
pr. Ussher and Party Once More In
 the Land of the Free.

The steamer Hellig Olav, which reached New York on Monday from Copenhagen, was the one on which were the party of missionaries who have fled from the atrocities at Van Turkey. This includes pr. Clarence Ussher and his three children, his sis ter, Miss Elizabeth Ussher, Dr. George c. Reynolds and others, making par- ty of IT.
 Dr. Ussher and his children, it is ex- pected by his. acquaintances here. are going to Stonington, where one or his sons is now staying with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James Potter.

Abbie, widow of James Potter and a cousin of Arthur L. Peale of this city, died at her home in Harwichport, Mass, on Tuesday. Mrs. Potter for merly resided in Norwich, but for the past few years had resided with her daughter Mrs. Emily Fitch at Cape Cod. MT. Potter was at one time a member of the Norwich police force and was also employed as a carpenter in the old railroad shops on North Main street. His death occurred some yeara ago. Mrs. Potter was a visitor in Norwich last summer. The news Of her death was announced in a tele- gram received Tuesday by MT. Peale. She leaves a sister. Mrs. Nathan Small of Nn. 72 Asylum street. this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
WILD BILL" BURDIcK
 WON AT DANBURY
Norwich Motorcycle Racer Took One
 First and Three Seconds.

One first and three seconds out of four races were credited to "Wiid BilI' Burdick of this city nt the motorcycle meet at the Danbury fair on Monday. Those who attended tho moot from this city were c. V. Pendleton, IT,, Sydney Brown and Bill BurdIck. Prank Duckless of New Bedford joined the party here and the trip was made by motorcycle. The four left Norwich Sunday and after attending the races Messrs. Pendleton, Brown and Duck less left Danbury at 11.S0 o'clock Tues day morning. They stopped fin New Haven for dinner and completed the run of 11S miles at o'clock in the evening. They had rain all the way which rather spoiled the trip homs. Burdick left Danbury for New York to join the state rife team on the trip south. Mir. Pendleton shipped four machines to Danbury for the races.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
CANVASS THE CITY
 FOR BUILDING co. committee Confident They Will Nave sueesss-Nsw Subscriptions For $500.

One more subscription for five shares of stock making $500 in all subscribed by individuals. was re- ceived at the meeting Tuesday aft ernoon of the joint committee of the Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce to which has been en- trusted the formation of a stock com pany to build houses to accommo- date the employees who are to come here for the Hopkins and Allen Arms company.
 The committee met at the Board of Trade rooms at o'clock and in- creased its membership to 22 and took up the plan of a canvass of the city by using the directory names. page by page. This wfil be followed up as speedily as possible and each mem Der is empowered to secure assistance for himself. Another meeting Is to be held Thursday when results are to be reported.
 with the determination to succeed for each man is convinced that this is such an opportunity as has. not come to Norwich before and the way 1t is met will determine the future of the city, which will be a bright one Il
 this Hopkins & Allen proposition car be taken care of. That it will be taken care of by the united efforts oi
 the citizens is the confident belief oi
 the committee. That is the spirit ir which they are going to work. Among the new member added or Tuesday to the committee were Franl J.. King, Charles I. Smith, George " | Carroll and w. A. Somers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
WILL ATTEND MISSIONARY
 MEETING AT WILLIMANTIc.
Norwich Congregational Churches
 VIII Have Delegations Present.

Among those from this city who will attend the semi-annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Missionary Union of Connecticut to- day CWednesday) will be Mrs. Sam Bishop, Mrs. F. J. Leavens and Mrs. A. A. Browning.
 There will be morning and after noon sessions, the morning ses- sion to open at ten o'clock. The speakers will be Dr. c. J. Ryder, sec retary of the American Missionary as- sociation and Rev. Phillip M. Rose. pastor of the Italian church at New Haven. Reports of the church work in the state will be given.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
DIssAR ATTORNEY.
New London Man Said to Be Treaten,
 ed With Arraignment.

The superior court will reconvene in Norwich tomorrow morning and dur ing the day a member of the New London Bar society will be taken into custody on charges that will probably result in his conviction of the crime of fraud and will cause his disbarment from the society. The attorney was until a short time ago a practicing attorney here, but has removed from the city, He is still in the county New London Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
MaIinowski 10 ciainnsnt for Reward

One os the f9urteen elaimants ;iS for ing to the capture and conviction of the murderers of the Rev Joseph Be- brfs and his housekeeper. Miss Eva Gilmanaltis, at New Britain. on the night of February 6, is Matthew R. Maiinowski of New Britain. He is well known here. where he has served as court interpreter in Polish cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
NOVEL MASSAGE CREAM
Perfect Skin Food That Removes
 Wrinkles and Clears Complexion

"FiuNtoS anu SicdFe SSHHPfS@t~h
 The most delicate skin will quickly respond to the soothing and tonic ef- fects of Hokara, and when this pure skin cream Is used. pimples are soon a thing of the past.
 As a massage cream or after shaw ing 1t is unequaled, removing all irri- tations. and making the skin soft and velvety.
 | Apply a little to the hands or face after washing and surprise yourself with the dead skin that comes on.
 Hokara Is the only anttseptic mas- sage cream. and pimples, eczema and all skin hsemishes soon disappear when 1t is used.
 Although far superior to the ordi- nary massage creams and sold on a guarantee of "best you ever used or money back" yet the price is trif1e. only 25c for a liberal jar; larger size soc.
 Sold on a guarantee by Lee 6 Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
PROF. BLAKESLEE LEAVING
 SToRRs COLLEGE.
Going to Cold Spring Harbor Station
 Harvard Man His Successor.

The departure of Professor A. F. Blakeslee from the Chair of Botany of the Connecticut Agricultural col- lege is a real loss to the institution. I naddition to his regular class room work, Professor Blakeslee has car- ried on investigation work of great value, particularly along the lines of genetics.
 He goes to tho Carnegie Station for Experimental Evolution at Cold Spring Harbor. The investigations he has begun at the Connecticut Agri- cultural college will be continued there.
 His successor is Edmund W. Sim not, Ph. D. Professor Sinnot is a raduate of Harvard college in the class of 1908 and received ris doc tors degree in 1913. He has spent one year in New Zealand and Aus tnalia as a Travelling Fellow of Har- yard university collecting plants For the last two years he has been instructor in the Harvard School of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
Permission to Adopt Child.

The probate court in New London granted the petition of Captain James Mclaughlin to adopt Alice Frances King. Since the adoption of the child. Captain Mclaughlin and farni- ly have moved from New London to Lebanon, where he will engage in farming. Captain Mclaughlin was for many years until last month, pilot of the steamer New London of the Central Vermont line, and has also been employed on the Steamer Block Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
settled Loss on Contents.

Walter F. Lester. secretary of the New London County Mutual Fire In- surance company, on Tuesday settled for all the companies interested the insurance loss on contents of the dwelling of c. D. White, which were damaged by the fire of Saturday morning last
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
Taken to Hospital.

A daughter of the Shapiro family was taken to the Backus hospital in the automobile ambulance on Tues day evening about o'clock from the home of her parents on Franklin street near Grove street, She has scarlet fever
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
ton. Del. who also went

of Wilmington, Del. who also went over the whole route
 Mfr. Gay had time to visit the Sol- diers' home and also made visit at the pension office and the government printing office. where he saw Miss Julia Hoffman. formerly of this city, and also called on Charles Bentley, a former conductor on the New London Northern road
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
Raising Money for Charity.

The Young Ladies' auxiliary held a successful dance in St. Mary's T. A B. hall on Tuesday evening. Geer's orchestra furnished the music for the dance. which was largely attended. The proceeds are to be used for char itable purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
Reservation for suprsm. Court Asked

After. the naturalization session of the superior court had finished its work at New London on Tuesday afternoon about o'clock Judge William H. Wfl- Hams heard the attorneys in arguments made on a case asked for reservation for the supreme court It is the case of Bill ct al. trustees. vs- Groton Heights Baptist church. ct al
 - Judge Williams reserved decision
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
sup.rIor court short caIsndar.

There Is to be a short calendar ses- sion of the superior court with assign .ment of cases here on Friday. The session will be held at 10 in the morn inR
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

New Haven. = The annual fall luncheon of the New Haven Council of Jewish Women will be held at the Hotel Taft Monday. October Is. The speaker will be Mrs. $. M. Loebinger of New York,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

The reason a Stuarr.s Dyspepsia Tablet Is powerful enough to digest your next meal is because it is com posed of those things which e weak ened digestive system lacks.
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
LETTERING

On a plain memorial the lettering iu ehe only source of ornament and on the more slaborate stones it harmon izss with the general. plan Of deeora- tion. The -fashioned plain block letter has been largely displaeed by the carved round letter and ether graceful types and 1t is our aim to make cur lettering approach the per- feetion Of modern magazine printing. The only examples of the most rnodsrn tpye of letters in Norwich cemeteries were cut In this shop within the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Several horsemen from here will attend Danbury fair this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Thursday, St. Marks day. there will be services in the Episcopal churches.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Weather sharps are expecting a cold snap, now that streams and ponds are so we'll filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

The October meeting of the state fish and game commission was held, Tuesday morning at the capitol.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Somerset lodge will work the entered
 apprentice degree tonight at 7.30 o'clock.-Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

raEnE . 70 adveEti.IaE msdlu@ lA tstin for 0&slnesa reauita f
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
City of Norwich Water Works
Office of

Office Of Board of Water Commissioners.
 Norwich, Conn, Oct l, 1915, Water rates for the quarter ending the office oct. 1. 1915. offce open from 8.30 a. m. to D. m.
 Additions will be made to all bills remaining unpaid after Oct. 20. .CHARLES W. BURTON. Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06
THE L. A. GALLUP co. Wholesale Distributors
 Norwich. Conn.
GEORGE G. GRANT
 Undertaken and Embalmer 32 Providence St., TaftviIIe

Prompt attention to day or night cailz. C Telephone s30. aprltAWFawl
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

A months mind requiem high mass for Michael Flynn was sung in St. Patrick's church Tuesday, by Rev. J. H. Frederick.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Because of the rain storm. there was but one session for the lower grades of the public schools Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Repairs have been made and now the woodwork is being painted on the brick house on Church street owned by Mrs. w. W. Beckwith.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

Albert c. Brown of voluntown Is serving as juror at the superior court in session at Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-06

According to statistics, the great gale of September 22 and2 8, 1915 was perhaps the greatest autumnal storm in the history of New England
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
FOR SALE-VehiCIcs.

SEVERAL nice rubbcr-tired top bug
Eics cheap One Columbus top buggy
nearly now. cost slT5. now S125 One
Concord Gear buggy, rubber tires. s75.
See us for bargains. Meyers sons.
HAVE few more wagons at 800
You Will have to see them to an
preciate the bargain George G. White
Son. fo6 North Fifth Street
ENTIRE stock Of buggies and surreys
to be sold ut cost tn make room for
auto work. Auto top building and
body building "a specialty. Smith Moore
Vehicle Co. 3l4 North Fifth Street.