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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
H. R. BRANCH COMMITTEES CHOICE
As Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Norwich Executive Committee Appointed to Consider Proposed Changes in Bylaws.

naent of this committee was confirmed by the directors.
 It was voted that the executive con- mittee be authorized to extend the use of the chamber rooms to the Norwich Board of Trade and the old Norwich Chamber of Commerce during the pe- riod of dissolution and the winding up of the affairs of the two organizations.
 As voted the chamber will hold at least eight meetings of the entire memberhhip during the coming year at which times speakers will be, secured and the meetings will be either of a social or literary nature.
 Secretary Branche wa sauthorized to communicate with A. H. Andrews of New Britain, the secretary of the the purpose of securing his services as the speaker at the January meet ing which meeting will be determined after receiving word from Secretary Andrews. The sentiment of the meet Ing was that the January meeting be an open one and be held on Friday night, January 12, if possible.
 In order to secure more charter members it was decided to hold the charter open until February 1.
 The executive committee was given the power toinvestigate and consider the proposed changes in the bylaws relative to the different classes ot membership and other respects.
 At the previous meeting of the di- rectors it was voted that the cham
 Der contribute $10 award as prizes for the best display and exhibition o1 apples to be made at the annual meet ing of the New London Pomologica society be continued in the same terms and conditions as the awards of the Norwich Board of Trade.
 The directors voted to affiliate witf the National Chamber of Commerce and also with the Eastern Connection
 Chamber of Commerce. 1t was re- ported at the meeting that the East ern Connecticut Chamber of Commercs would hold their annual banquet 1T this city in January and it was voted that committee of seven be ap- 1 pointed to make the arrangements fol | the banquet in this city. Last veal the organization held their banque here and as feature attraction hat the trans-continental telephone ser vice.
 President James was delegated councillor for the organization to tn, National Chamber of Commerce whicl holds sessions in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
FAMILY REUNION
Held Christmas Day at Home of Mir.
 and Mrs. Michael Sullivan.

Christmas was the scene Of a very happy family reunion at the home of MT. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan at East Great Plain. The day was very pleas antly passed by all. The guests ar rived about noon and found an eleven course dinner awaiting them. The ta- ble was handsomely decorated with emblems of the holiday. Private ca terers oficiated at the dinner.
 In the afternoon an automobile trip to New London was enjoyed, the re- turn being made via Watch Hill and Westerly. The party returned about 5.30 to find a hearty luncheon await ing them. Many beautiful and use- ful gifts were exchanged. The even ing was passed with Victrela selec- tions, solos by MT. George Isham and dancing. The party broke up at a very late hour, speaking highly of MT. and Mrs. Sullivan as hosts and wish ing them many happy returns of the day.
 Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Isham and sons. David Strong and Eugene Frederick. Mir. and Mrs. Everett Tubbs and daughter. Mildred Veronica, Mir. and Mrs. John J. Sul- Hvan, Miss Julia V. Sullivan and MT. Frank P. Sullivan of the U. S. S. Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
SLIDING DOWN HILL ALMOST
 PROVED FATAL
Ten Year-old-son of MT. and Mrs.
 Charles J. King Injured.

A nearly fatal accident occurred on Wednesday when the ten-year-old son, Charles, of Mir. and Mrs. Charles J King of Elm street, was sliding on -ClitI street and in one trip down the icy hill crashed into the rear wheel or a large autotruck owned by c. b. Josiin. The accident happened at the corner of Main And Cliff streets. The lad was coming down the hill at a good rate or speed and, being unab e tQ control his sled. struck the rear wheel of the truck.
 Many saw the accident and say that it is q miracle that the lad was not killed instantly. The lad was picked up by Officers Carroll and De.aney and taken to the office of Dr. N. T Driscolls who cared for the boy .ino then, took him to the hospital in his automobile. The lad received a rag oed cut on his right arm which gave him considerable pain. Everyone whe saw the accident is of the opinior that the boy is fortunate to escape with so small an injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
PERSONALS


 Edward Smith of Montville has been the guest of friends in Westerly.
 Rev. Harry Coleman of Southington spent Christmas with his parents in Norwich.
 Mrs. L. M Young, of Laurel Hill avenue is making a holiday visit with relatives in New Jersey.
 MT. and Mrs. Emil Weyer have re- turned to their home in Willimantic after a few days visit with relatives in Mystic.
 year for two weeks stay in Cuba and will spend the remainder of the winter in Florida.
 Miss Marjorie Phillips of Peck street is spending two weeks with relatives yoke, Mass.
 Miss Julia Haggerty of West Thames street leaves town today (Thursday) to spend several weeks with her brother. Joseph E. Haggerty. of Phila- delphia, Pa.
 Rev. and Mrs. Charles H. PecL os Marshfield, Mass, who spent Christ mas with relatives in Hanover, were guests Tuesday of Rev. and Mrs. Ii. T. Arnold of Williams street. <
 Miss Geraldine Oat. of the Column bia University. who is spending the holidays at her, home on Pearl street, is the guest for a few days Of Mrs. Robert Lillie, of Lebanon.
 Herman Polexr of Norwich, who fell from a moving trolley car at Quaker Hill Saturday night, was considered slightly improved at the Lawrence hospital, New London, Wednesday.
 Miss Frances D. Corneck of An thony, Kansas. a student at the Elmer son School. Boston, Massachusetts,, is spending the holidays with MT. and Mrs. Will J. Koonz, of Peck street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
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 We especially want to send 1t to those apparently hopeless cases, where all forms of inhaIers, douches, opium preparations, fumes, patent smokes" etc, have failed. We want to show everyone at our own expense. that this new method is designed to end all dff- ficult breathing, all wheezing, and all those. terrIole paroxysms at once and for all time
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
State Police Conduct Raid.

In the New London police court Wednesday morning, before Judge William B. Colt, the case of Lizzie Waters, negress, charged with keeping a disorderly house, and the cases of Roy Robinson, negro, John B. Sullivan Francis McGilney, Jesse WiIlcott, all white, charged with frequenting the samef1 were continued until Saturday. The prisoners were all taken in raid on the establishment at 360 Main street, New London, Tuesday night about 12 o'clock The raid was pulled off by state policemen. In court Wed nesday the bond of Mrs. Lizzie Waters, which had been placed at $100. was raised to $250, and the bond of $2e each for the frequenters, was contin- ued.
 Lieut.. Theodore Downing and State Policemen William Jackson, Thomas Mitchell and Howard F. Brooks made the raid after spending several hours watching the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
EAST KILLINGLY COUPLE
 REFUSED MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Byron M. Lewis and Lena A. capweII ; Must Wait Five Days Before They
 Can Be Welded,
(special to The Bulletin.l

Providence, R. l., Dec. N.-Byron Morris Lewis and Lena Avelia Capwell of East Killingly, Conn, came to this city today and took out a marriage license at the city hall. Under the state law five days must elapse be- tween the time the license is issued and the time the ceremony is per- formed, and the city registrars office interprets this to mean five full days, not including the date of issue.
 MT. Lewis said he was 61, lumber dealer and the son of John R. Lewis and Emeline Dawley of Coventry. He was divorced Aug 18th, 1916 The woman, Lena A. Capwell, is Al, was divorced in December, 1901, and her parents were Stephen H. Capwell, far rier, of Greenwich, and Mary Green of Coventry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
o. E. s. TO MEET
 IN NEW QUARTERS.
Last Meeting of Year Held Last Night
 Regular Business Transacted.

The last meeting of the year, which also happens to be the last meeting which will be held in the Buckingham Memorial by Sachem chapter, No. 57, o. E. s., was held Wednesday evening with a large number in attendance The regular routine of business was transacted and the reports read and approved. It was voted to change the time of meeting and hereafter the meetings will be held the first and fourth Mondays in the month. The chapter will move this week into their new room in the Chamber of Com merce building. At the next meeting the installation of officers will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
PROFESSOR FARRELL TO GIVE
 RECITAL AT LOCKPORT.
Third of Series Conducted by Great
 American Artists.

Prof. Frank l.. Farrell left for Buff falo, N. r., Tuesday evening to give a piano recital at Lockport, not far from uEffalo, Thursday evening. The recital will be the third in the series of Amer can artists which is being conducted at Lockport this winter by great American artists. The artists chosen for these recitals are representative American artists. The recitals are financed by music lovers of Buffalo and Lockport.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
The Thames National Bank

Norwich, Conn. Dec. 23,s 1916.
 The annual meeting. of the Stock holders of this Bank. for the election of Directors sAnd the transaction of such other bhsiness as may legally do ne before them, is hereby called to Ee held at their Banking House on Tuesday. Jan. 9. 1917, at II o'clock a. m. CHARLES w. GALE Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
WEDDING.
NiIes-PIunkett,

The wedding of Miss Anne M. Plun- of this city. took place in Bridgeport Wednesday. The ceremony was per- termed by Rev. E. J. Piunkstt, . brother of the bride. Miss Plunkett is the daughter of MT. s and Mrs. Thomas Plunkett of Hickory street and has been teacher in the We. quonnoc school in TaftvilIe. The groom is a brickleycr and resides on Boswell avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
WEST SIDE FINocHLE CLUB Voted to Change Meeting Night
 Bailey Leads.

The West Side Piuochle club met for play Wednesday evening. sIt was voted to change the night ef meeting from Wednesday to Monday and the next meeting will be held the second Monday in January. The standing after Wednesday nights play was as Lewis 5000, underwnod s3S76. Hal lissy eee7o. Larsen e1150, Hahn 9171o, A. Jordan e01S5, Pettis ee450, J.. Jor- dan ss3eo, Pendleton s650o. Reeves
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
SIGNS MUST COME DOWN BY FRIDAY
Street Commissioner Will Remove
 Them at Owners Expense.

Street Commissioner George B. Eel lows has given out notice that all the owners of overhead signs who have take the signs down before Friday. If the signs are not taken down by Fri day the commissioner will have men take them down at the owners ex- pense. Special permits have been granted to owners who have illumi- mated signs.
 The street department men are still at work on the ledge in the Thames street improvement.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
lS5th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, Conn, Dec. g, 1916.
 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the current six months a semi annual div idend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annun, payable to depcsi- tors entitled thereto on ard after January 15, 1917. a-,a,.-s- a.a.s
 COSTELLO LIPPITT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
SOME FRS
DR. sHAHAN. SueciaHsf

on diseases of the Bieod and Stomach. Culture therapy for Rheumatfsm, Neu: rftis, Tuberculosis. Anemia, Skin and Kidney troubles. es.FsConventional or pre- scrIption treatment for the Stomach. I0-n a. m., PA and 7-S D. m. Phone S21 No outside calls made after
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
A ChearfuI Loser.

One of the woman's party leaders, Miss Alice Paul, who stumped for Hughes, now says publicly she is glad Wilson was elected. She is cheerful loser.-Springfield Republi-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
IT. i23rd Annual Meeting

Of t&e Mutual Assurance Co. of the City of Norwich will be held at the Norwich, Savings Society Monday. Jan. $t,I f917, at 10 a. m.
 NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS. Policies will be renewed at the Nor wieli Savings Society on presentation.
 C.. R. BUTTS. Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Ex-Mayor crandaII Received Gifts. z
 Ex-Mayor s. A. Crandall of this city, now at the Masonic home in Walling- ford, received many gifts on Christ mas
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
Inauirina to Know.

Now, if General Wood would just inform us with what nation we are to have that little war he speaks of he would be doing the country a real service. Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Attending Clerks Convention. Oswald Wil1ett, clerk at the Waure- gan house, is in Boston attending the convention of hotel clerks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

WHEN YOU WANT 1o put your bus fness before the pubic, there is no medium better than through the ad- verti sing columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
Christmas at Girls, Club.

Members of the Norwich Girls club held a Christmas social and tree in their rooms in the Thayer building on Tuesday night. Games were played and refreshments were served and gifts were exchanged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Horace D. Tracy of New York have been guests over Christmas of MT. Tracy's parents, 3.r and Mrs. B. A. Tracy
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Philadelphia preachers have formed ! church advertising club.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Miss Grace Lester, teacher in music and art in the schools in Harrington, R. l., Is passing the holidays at tei home on Warren street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Mrs. Courtland Beebe has returned te her home in Newark, N. J., after T visit with her mother, Mrs: Henry r Haskell, of Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Clinton D.. Higoee. who have been visiting Norwich reia- tives, have returned to their home in Erie, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Gen. and Mrs. William A. Aiken and Miss Jane McG. Aiken have retu-nej after passing Christmas in Worcester
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28
Incidents In Society
Miss Isabel Mitchell is spending week in Englewood, N. J.

Miss Isabel Mitchell is spending q week in Englewood, N. J.
 The Mothers club met yesterday af- ternoon with Mrs. Walter B. Gilbert.
 Mrs. Ada Larrabee of windham has been the guest of Mrs. Lucius Brown.
 Miss Helen McGregor Clark of New York has been visiting Norwich friends.
 Miss Mary Hyde of Brooklyn. N. r.. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. Ty- Ter Olcott.
 Gerard L. Parker and daughter An nette of Brookline Mass, are guests of MT. and Mrs. H. F. Parker. MT. and Mrs. Ralph W. Webb of Nantucket, Mass, have been guests of MT. and Mrs. Edmund w. Perkins. Gen. and Mrs. William A. Aiken and Miss Jane McG. Aiken have returned after passing Christmas in Worcester. MT. and Mrs. Clinton D. Higoee who have been visiting Norwich reia- tives, have returned to their home in Erie, Pa.
 Mrs. CourtIand Beebe has returned te her home in Newark, N. J., aftnr q visit with her mother, Mrs: Henry r. Haskell, of Broadway. MT. and Mrs. Horace D. Tracy of New York have been guests over Christmas of MT. Tracy's parents, Mr and Mrs. B. A. Tracy Miss Grace Lester, teacher in music and art in the schools in Harrington, R. l., Is passing the holidays at tei ! home on Warren street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Miss Mary Hyde of Brooklyn, N. Y.. is the guest of her sister. Mrs. w. Ty- Ter Olcott.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Gerard l.. Parker and daughter An nette of Brookline, Mass, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Parker.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Ralph w.. Webb of Nantucket, Mass. have been guests oi MT. and Mrs. Edmund w. Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Miss Helen McGregor Clark of New York has been visiting Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

The Mothers club met yesterday af- ternoon with Mrs. Walter B. Gilbert.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

Mrs. Ada Larrabee of Windham has been the guest of Mrs. Lucius Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-28

COSTELLO LIPPITr. Treasurer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-15

hsAUIlFut location; special scientific care;
nervous, elderly: every comfort; nurses; book.
let Dir. Randall. city Line Chestnut Iiiii
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BOARDING


10TH. s.. 3ts-Handsome rooms single or on
SUITE superior table board.
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APARTMENTS

WALNUT AND iiTH ST. Is. w. cor. Modern
sHitesi exceptionally attractive high ceilings,
4uuSekeepins, u desiredi rents sii.9T and S75
~ COZ. l2ul IhnAlmnt ei.
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Malice Aforethought

why have you pitched that tent in
your back yard?"
well, I have a large family and
I'm persuading them to take turns
sleeping out there. BY the time get
through nobody will want to so camp
ing this summer"
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sANlmAR1UMs

SttHMANToWNrhe shippen Wayne & Hans.
-sIlSrst .S--Elrst class In appointments service.
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BUSINESS PERSONALS

DIAMONDS BOUGHT
-. ..,erences Appraisement. l per cent
Ha1HsARRY w SMITH. Ill Sansom St.
EVENING CLOTHES TO HiKE
,,.., STYLES Phone Poplar 23i. Open evEs.
PeE1ISDNFR's tnth and Glri,rt i've 5 w c2r
S,,I5gFFIUOUS HAilt removed by ele, trniysis
ths, 9nsS sNIITTi. 462 Keith Theater Bldg.
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Paddy (after holding forth at con-
siderable length on the wrongs OF
Ireland)-" Faith, and it's Lib
erty and Freedom we're wantin', sorr.
Visitor to Dublin-But what sort of
liberty do you want. my friend. that you
have not already?
Paddy (after profound thought)-
Llberty-to- -begorrah-liberty to shpIt
in the trans
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Wanted

$50, a rood article to sell as a mail-order
WAiNIlt,i experienCed salesman and ad
pr9PosiSo pr9gPcS. no fakes. schemes or junk. B ITO.
fsdrer office.
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nns1NEss oPpoRTuN1r1Es


LIVE PROMOTION SYNDICATE
,nnatd financial connections. open for en-
.gseent On prop9s!t,iSon Of pedTit h5sAest 5 REF
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OYERBROOK-
TIE DRENEL APARTMENTS, at Overhrool
Statlon-One housekeeping APARTMENT roomi
and bath; to lease after September l.
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.-.-sST FOR SALE or on royalty; perfect
fAIh;.N..y household necessity; sclf-lockng
saniitssss' sheet metal bread and milk bottle
kesyss;ying box commands G. big field. rs there
nopD. 1925 Haverford ave e-
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Acid Test

Jones-How can the presence OF
pewter in silver he detected?
Smith-Try TO pass a bad dime.
The evening world., 1916-12-22
MUST PAY S17,500
FOR TENT ROMANCE
WITH "NE|CHB0R"
jury Decides Contractor NAL
10y Alienated Affections of
Mrs. Thomas j. holland.

Thomas J. Malley. a wealthy con-
tractor OF Dongan Hills. staten ISL
and. learned the cost OF "A summer
romance with another mans W 70 In
the tent colony AT Grant city, :. l..
to-day. when a jury In the Bronx
Supreme Court awarded Thomas J..
Nolan. a customs Inspector. a verdict
OF 1880 against Mr.. Nalley for
alternating the affections OF Mrs. No
Ian.
Mrs. Nolan was in court with her
two daughters. Ethel. eighteen ycars
old. and Dorothy. twenty.
On the witness stand Nolan said
he first became alarmed a. the at
tentions OF Malley to his wife when
he returned to the tent colony ms
night IN the unmer OF 1912 and
found her with her i've daughters in
Malley's tent. Thereafter, he said.
she paid frequent visits to the con-
tractors canvas abode.
The following year he was opposed
TO staying In the tent colony. but his
wife and her daughters insisted and
they went there. Then. Nolan added,
all Of the Nolan family but himself
visited Malley's tent. lie finally made
an Investigation which brought
chambermaids from hotels near Grant
City as his witnesses.
Both Malley and Mrs. Nolan denied
on the stand the statements OF her
husband and she accused him Of
cruelty. Her daughters testified that
whenever their mother was In NAL
ley's tent one Of them accompanied
her. They declared they had never
seen anything improper in the con
duct of their mother and Malley.
Mrs. Nolan was a widow when she
married Nolan, Sept. 2. 1906. Following
the incidents at Grant City he sued
her for separation and was awarded a
decree q yea & by Justice Brady,
He then hled the alienation suit. Coun-
sci for Malley to-day asked thirty days
TO prepare an appeal. but Justice Null
Ian allowed only ten.
The evening world., 1916-12-22
FIVE LIVES LOST
IN SWEEPING FIRE
IN MASONIC HOME
Institution in Wichita, Kan,
Is Completely Wrecked
by Blaze To-Day.

WICHITA. Kan, Dec. 22.-At least
FIVE persons are believed to have lost
their lives and several are suffering
from injuries as the result of a fire
that destroyed the main building Of
tho Kansas Masonic Home here early
to-day.
In addition, scores of old men and
women and children suffered from the
effects Of smoke or from exposure In
a temperature OF . above zero.
Two bodies, so burned that identih-
cation seemed impossible, were taken
from the ruins before noon.
The Home was the property OF the
Masonic Lodge OF Kansas. The
chapel. valued at $4,000. and the hos
pital, valued at 5000, were tho only
buildings saved. The loss was estl-
mated at $3.50. 200.
The fire started in tho boiler room
and had gained great Roadway before
being discovered by a p%asserby.