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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

The annual fall parade of the fire department and competition was held fifty years ago. The Neptune Co.,. No. 5. threw a stream about 150 feet in length and won first prize. New Lon don was the scene of big fire. burn ing in all thirteen buildings. The To- cal fire department lent aid.
 Gleanings from The Bulletin files of '66 follow:
 Oct 29, 1866.-The annual fall parade of the Fire Department on Saturday. drew out a. full attendance of all the companies except the steamer boys, who were few and far between. Hay ing assembled to the sound of the alarm, the companies formed in line and marched over to the west side, countermarching back to Franklin Square. A delay of some moments was oeeasioned on the route on account of the baking and conduct Of a blind horse on the steamer which is always source of trouble. Arriving on the square, the trials for the prizes the steamer company offerered commenced,
 The, judges were seated on the root of the Wauregan, where they could ac- curately note the height of the streams. The steamers played through 150 feet of the steamers hose with~1 Is nozzle- The trial was fn the following order:
 Greenevilie No. 1, Niagara No. ?, Un- cas No. 3, Neptune No. 5. The playing
 was up against Liberty pole in the
 square. and owing to high winds, was
 not as effective as on previous oc-
 casions-No. 5 throwing the highest
 stream-over the cap of the pole. about
 150 feet-the prize was awarded to that
 company. The Hook and Ladder
 company then took hold of Three's s
 engine, moving the hose close up to the
 pole, threw a stream about as high as
 that fnrOyo hU No 6. thl1S nrOviner -heir ability to manage haad engine. Oct. 30, 1S66.-On Saturday, two
 brothers residing in New York. named respectively Charles and Daniel Baker. were out shooting in Colchester. Dam iel had been reclining on the ground and sprang up just as his younger | brother had taken aim at a bird and | getting in front of him. received the | full charge, which was loaded with slugs, which pierced his breast, causing | almost instant death. Before he eX- pired he dissolved his brother iron, l blame.
 1 The First and Second National | banks have declared semi-annua1 div l idends of five per cent. free from gov ernment tax.
 1 Fire Destroyed Thirteen Buildings. 1 A fire broke out in New London l Monday night destroying thirteen buildings fhe hotels of the city having 1 a narrow escape. A despatch was re- l cei.ed in this city by Mayor Blackstone 1 shat the steamer might be sent, which ! request the Mayor was unable to com I ply with, from lack of means of load 1 ing it on the cars. Even if he could | have sent it, it would not have been l of use, as experiment has been proved | that it cannot work with salt water | The Mayor therefore sent No. 5's en- zine with Q large crowd to man her
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
ROCK NOOK HOME
 GIFTs ARE ACKNOWLEDGED
Local People Who Provided Money and Clothing During the Past Few Months.


 TheS committee of the Rock Nook money and clothing received the past few months as follows.
 Fifty dollars on money from Mrs. Amy Hope BoviIle. Mrs. Frederick Os- good, A Friend. Other gifts of money from Mrs. Will lis Austin. Miss Mary Osgoed, First Congregational church.
 Also clothing from Mrs Sarah Har- very, Mrs. Thomas Beckwith, Mrs. J. B. Hussey. Miss Catherine Crocl1er, Miss Porteous. Mrs. Lawrence Gilman, Miss Mary Rudd, Miss Betty Gilman Mrs. Louis Saxton, Mrs. J. P. Hunting ton, Mrs. George w. Lane, Mrs. W. T Williams, Mrs. Sarah Harvey. Grace Circle, Kings Daughters.
 Rev. Richard R. Graham and Mrs Graham have returned from St. Louis
 Miss Winifred Weiles gave an in formal dance at her home Wednesday evening, in honor of Miss Virginia Ma son of Hampton, Va, who is the guest of Mrs. J. Dana Colt. Mrs. Daniel M. Lester has closed her house on Warren street and has gone to Florida for The winter months Mrs. James Metcalf Smith of Prov. idence has been the guest this weel |, of her parents MT. and Mrs. William Caruthers.
 Grosvenor Ely and children are il New York for a few days. After three months camping a | SQuaw Lake, New Hampshire, MT. ant
 Mrs. Ozias Dodge and their son. John | have returned to their home at Nor l wich Town.
 Miss Mary, Allen of New York wa a recent guest of Mrs. Lucius Brigg | of Broadway has .elassmate at We'll college, Aurora. N: Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO
Annual Fall Parade of Local Fire Department Drew Out Full
 Attendance = Columbian comnandesy Making Plans For Anniversary Concert and Ball--Uncas Team Won < First Game of County Championship Series.

down on special train about Il Oct. s1. 1sss.-A party of men who went to New London on the special train. which took No: 5's engine down Monday night, came back on the ex- press freisEt train Tuesday morning. ti1s1 officers of the road generously bringing. them back free of charge. Some of them showed their gratitude for the kindness by denelishing every lantern on the train.
 The anniversary concert and ball Of the Columbian Commafldery. No. 4 K. T., will take place fin Breed hall next week.
 Nov. 1, 1s66.-It has been heretofore mentioned that it was proposed to offer champion bat to be played for by the baseball clubs in the county. Yester- 6iax afternoon conference was held in thfs city with representatives from four of the six prominent clubs in - the county, and after q general expression of opinion on the subject, a plan of de- ciding the first possession of the bat was suggested, which met general ap- Ito the clubs, eligible to play, which shall win che first concluded match, best two out Of three matches.
 The club will be presented in the name of the Young Mems association of this city. It will be solid rose wood silver mounted, and enclosed in suit 1 able case It will De open this season I to all clubs in New London county who belong to the National Baseball as- l sociation, or which take the required | steps to become member of this as- | Eociation. .9
 Sudden Death of James Clark.
 Nov. 2, 186e.-James Clark, an em-
 ployee at the paper mill in Greene. vile, fell in I fit while at work or 1 Wednesday, was taken home and die6 I the same day.
 l The first game for the champion bal | of New London county was played al New London, Thursday, between tht 1 Pequots of that city and the Uncas | of Norwich, resulting. after an exciting I a score of 57 to AS.
 l Nov. 3, 186G.-Gen. Henry Case i: the republican candidate for Congres.
 in one of the Illinois districts. Gen | Case is a native of Norwich and s graduate from Yale. He studied 1av i city and later went west and settled l in Illinois. He served through the, wa
 with the distirction as colonel of al 1 Illinois regiment, and was brevetted I brigadier general.
 The proposition has been made t. Norwich by the American Missionar, association to esta blish normal ant name of the city. The buildings fo the purpose can be bought for the sun of $3.000 and the association offers t,
 support the teachers.
 At a regular meeting of the Col
 chester Baseball club. Friday evening dent and w. 4. Potter vice president
 to fill vacancies. c. L. Rawson ant George T. Backus were elected dele l gates to the National association.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
DfEp.s.

DIED.
 MILLER-In New London, Ncy. l,
 1s1s; Ellen Hillier. widow of John BIGLIN-In New London, Nov. 2.5is1s, Thomas Biglin. z.s 9ys5 GAGER-In Bozrah, Nov 8, 1916, sam uel A. Gager, aged 45 years. Notice of funeral hereafter.
 Philomena Blais. aged 7s years. HOwARD-In this city. Nov. 8, 1916 Mary Desire Beebe. beloved wife of George W. Howard, of Mantle. aged 6S years.
 Funeral from her late home in Mantle M Monday. T6s fa I, My. s; at o'eioek Burial RUDD--In Wyoming, N. Y. Nov; 3 late George A.. Rudd. -s FRINK-In Jewett City. Nov 8, 1916 MazifnS from a iak Ria st sed @ Hnriai in Preston city. " DEAN aSan 1p besS H05wsh sxed 7s Noy Tssrs g. services at Gager's funeral parlors, 7t Franklin street, Saturday afternoon
 2 N2v at t5e 9fl2ok BsTia in cfmn fam l tery.
 ZAHN-In Norwich. Nov 1, Frank W l Zahn, <aged 65 years.
 1ao Fourth street, Il Sunday. m Ia vn's Nov. | at 1.3o p. m., and atthe German Lu theran church at o'clock. | CRARY-In Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov. 1916, Jesse Dayton Crary, in the 64t1 year of his age. native of Mystic 1 Conn. .E
 ZIEGELMAYER- New Haven, Nov | 2, 1916, Della Kelley, widow of Al l bert Ziegelmayer. iE IW1LFERT-In Occum, Nov 3, 1916 | George Wi1fert, aged 54 years. | Funeral from his late home in Occun | Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 o'clock p. m
 Burial in Yantic cemetery. MINER-In North Stonington, Nov. 2 Lucy Ursula Miner aged 70 years, | months and days. l Prayer at her late home Monday a 12 o'clock. Services in the Mine
 meeting house at 1 o'clock Monday
 Burial in Union cemetery. Relative and friends invited to attend with
 outafurther notice.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
PURE BLOOD MAKES
 HEALTHY PEOPLE

Hoods Sarsaparilla surely and ef- Actively removes scrofula, boils and other blood diseases because it drives out of the blood all the humors that cause these diseases. They cannot be successfully treated in any other way. External applications for their removal have proven almost useless, because they cannot drive out the impurities that are in the blood
 Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure rich blood, perfects the digestion, and builds up the whole system. The skin becomes smooth, clean and healthy. This great blood remedy has stood the test of forty years. Insist on having Hoods, for nothing else acts like it. There is no real substitute Get it today. Sold by all druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
THE WEATHER.

Conditions. The pressure has risen and is above the normal throughout the Atlantic states. #e In the middle Atlantic and New England states the weather will be partly overcast and warmer, and prob- ably without precipitation, Saturday and Sunday.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate west; middle Atlantic, moderate variable.
 Forecast. Southern New England and Eastern New York: Partly overcast Saturday and Sunday; rising temperature. Northern New England; Partly overcast and warmer Saturday and Sunday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar @. m. .'.ssss.......... 5h SVu8 l2 m. ................... oS SO.1O p. m.... 4S 3V.20 Highest 62, lowest 3S.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Fair; mod crate temperature.
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
HELD IN .$1,5oo
 ON THEFT CHARGE. NewS Haven Mans Case Continued in
 New London Police Court.

At the request of the defense, Judge Colt Friday morning granted con tinuance of one week Tn the case of A. s. Grove Of New Haven. brought to New London from Waterbury Thurs day afternoon by Lieutenant Downing and Policeman Jackson of the state police to face trial On a. charge of theft. Bonds were filed at $500.
 Grove Gis charged with two counts of false pretenses. It is alleged that about Sept. 1 he contracted through Patrick Quinn to secure a quantity of lumber from the Thames River Spe- ciaIty company with which to build houses Tine lumber was valued at $575 The warrant also charges that he obtained 20 kegs of nails valued at $60 from the Lyon & Ewald company in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
SALVATION ARMY HAS
 RENTED NEW HALL.
Opening Service Has Been Planned
 for This Evening.

The Salvation Army has rented a hall in the Ward block on Market street. The opening service will be held on Saturday night at o'clock. Services will be conducted through the week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Satur- day and Sunday nights at 8 o'clock, also Sunday afternoon at 2.45. En- sign and Mrs. Baglin, who have taken charge of the local corps, have spent nearly 12 years in Salvation Army work throughout New England and have had splendid success in all their appointments and are capable of do- ing a good work in this city. An ef- fort is being made to raise $150 to carry on the relief work, and if suc- cessful a place will be opened where clothing, shoes, etc. will be distributed to the needy through the cold winter months. Anyone who would like to give something toward this work
 should notify Ensign Baglin, No. 59 Hedge avenue, or telephone 1247-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Building Operations.

The work on the addition to Donais bakery on Norwich avenue is progress ing rapidly. The roof is on and the three walls are up and the stucco work put on. In a few days the window frames will be set. At the Sacred Heart church the workmen are en- gagged in grading the grounds in front and are setting the granite coping The work on shingling George G Grants garage is fast nearing com pletion The work of remodeling Dr. Thompson's houses on lower Hunters S avenue is nearly finished all that re- mains is painting and some interior work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS CANNOT Bf
 CURED

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of he ear. There Is only one way to cure eatarrhul deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal deafness is caused by an unframed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. When bling sound or imperfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed deafness Is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by eatarrh. which is an infiamed copdition of the mucous surfaces. Ha1fst Catarrh Cure acts through the blood oii the mucous sur faces of the system.
 We will gfNe One Hundred Dollars for any case of catarrhal deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Circulars free. All druggists. T5c.
 F. T CHENEY & CO. Toledo 6
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
FUNERAL.
Frank McBennett.

The funeral of Frank McBennett was held at his late home on North Main street Thursday morning. At the services in St. Mary's church Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice ofhciated. The bear .ers were James Conley, Francis Mona han, John Grove and John Shea. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Undertakers Shea &1 Burke . had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who offered their assistance or sympathy during our re- cent bereavement, for the kindly deeds rendered by the employees of the Gas and Electrical department and the Loyal Order of Moose, and for the many floral rememhrances. These acts of kindness will ever be remembered MRS. HARRY w, TRACY AND CHILL
 DREN.
 Norwich, Nov. 8, 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

f4-Cowf1ey, ct al. vs Mulcahey, exx., appeal from probate, Armstrong vs City of New London.
 Not specially assigned: Wednesday, Nov. 15--Rogers vs City of New Lon don, Barber vs Great Atlantic J Pa cific Tea Co., Hantmann vs Ryan; Thursday. Nov. Is. Parker Davenport Co. vs Stevens. Biaistoek vs Kirman. Austin vs Bacon.
 Special Assignments--Tues Nov. zL Keeney vs Harwood ct :. al. exrs, Craney vs Donovan. Church vs Dono- van, Harris ys, Donovan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

grades; Sometime, recitation, Lillian Burdick; Blue Bells of Scotland, song, all grades; My Native Land, Gustave Lambert; The Random Sho. Edith McAvoy; The Ungrateful Guest, Mary McCune; The Bird of November, Julia Kziazek Boys May Whistle, Phyllis Gilchrist; Old Ironsides, grade VI, Miss Driscoll; Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, all grades.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Worms Sap Your chiId,s strenatb

Is your child pale and fretful? Does he cry out in sleep or grind his teeth ? These symptoms. may mean worms and you should obtain relief at once. Kickapoo Worm Killer Is pleasant remedy that kills the worSn. land " it's mildly laxative quality expels it from the systenn1 Worms sap the vii tality and make your child more sus- ceptible to other ailments. Your Druggist sells Kickapoo Worm Killer. 25c. a box.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
TAFTvILLE
Farewell Party for Edwin Pollard Building operations-Persona and Notes.

Friday evening farewell surprise party was given Edwin Pollard at his home on Front street by a number of his friends. MT. Pollard leaves Sum day night for Boston where he Is em- ployed. During the evening Mir. Pol lard was presented a travelling case by Thomas Gre~1wood in behalf of those present. The evening was de- lightfully spent with music and vocal selections. Many of the guests rem dered solos, including George Weller, Jr., Everett Pingree Howard Dunse and William O'Brien. Dancing was also enjoyed, music being furnished by MT. O'Brien. A chicken pie SUD- per was served by the host.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
OBITUARY.
George sWilfert.

The death of George Wilfert occur red at his home in Occum Friday af- ternoon after short illness. MT. Will fert was born in Germany in 1862 and came to this country when a young man and located in Occum where he has resided ever since. He was the son of Mir. and Mrs. Nicholas Wilfert He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Robisch and Mrs. Valentine Lup- pert of Norwich. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Sportsmen Have Good Trip.

A party of local sportsmen went on a hunting expedition Friday in the vicinity Of Canterbury and returned with four partridge, several rabbits and a number of squirrels. Those ir the party were George Weller, Jr. William Kinder and Charles Senge- man. The trip was made in Senge- mans automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Fire on Roosevelt Avenue.

Friday afternoon fire or Roose- welt avenue called out the chemical and other fire apparatus. The fire was among the leaves on the embank- .ment just off the street. Before the firemen arrived the fire had gained headway and burned about 10 or 15 feet of the fence along the street. It was quickly extinguished with chem ical and no damage was done
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
CARD OF THANKS

Allow us to thank all those who reavement. and contributed floral of ferings. Thanks to the Rev. INT. Var icy and all friends and the choir. Such bered.
 MIR. JAMES MATHER AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
School Exercises.

At the GreeneviIle grammar school the regular Friday afternoon exercises were held and the following program carried out: Lead. Kindly Light, song, all grades: Busy, Stephen Hoffman;
 Come More, piano solo, Doris Birg- land; Old Folks at Home, song, all
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Local Bows at Groton.

The Royal Athletic club will play in Groton Sunday. Their opponents will be the 'Co1onia1s of New London. The team has been practicing hard during the past week and a fast game is ex- pected
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

On &ccoWAE ex lneEease n prses a c.
 nngcas the Whltesfonf EtGne VIII Aa q .. C0NANE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

Arthur Pickering was a delegate tt the State Sunday School convention held in Hartford Wednesday ant Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

T. Gauthier has accepted a position in the carpenter shop of the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Personals.

MT. and Mrs. Peter Gadle, who have been spending their honeymoon ir Boston, have returned. q
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

The jerseys for the basketball teams in this place have arrived and mill be worn in the first game.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

Arthur Rhydholm, who has been employed in Norwich, has accepted a position with the United States Fin ishing company in the stock room.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

Miss Elizabeth Daly attended a par. ty given in Jewett City Thursday ev- ening. ..-f-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

Mrs. Henry Fountain of South F'ron street who has been i'll at her home is improving. I".
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

MT. and Mrs. William Ryan have returned from their honeymoon spent in Providence and other cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

Miss Julia Hart of Boston Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. D. c. Murphy of South A street for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
BORN

M'FARLAND-In Central Village, Oct. 2S, 1916, $a san to MT. and Mrs. Charles MeFaFland.
 sAYLEsA1ri East Kiliingiy, oct 30, 1916, a daughter to MT. and Mrs, Albert E. Sayies. stt-5szsz <ss-l.ssEs' q
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVIILE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tidc. which is followed by Hood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Personals and Notes

g, Edward Joubert and Leon DeCelles were recent visitors in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

MARRIED. BECKwITH H-sURDICK-4 In New Lon don, Nov. 2,: 1sI ;, by aRe V. Joseph P Brown, Of.rlfi P Beckwfth and Mrs Etta May Burdiek Of Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04

WHEN. YOU WANT to put your bus less before the public. there ts mo Iedium better than through the s&d- brtising columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-15
DAVIS THEATRE
Mary Piekford In Less Than the Dust
Three Shows Today-continuou
Saturday from 100 to 1890.

AS a star away from any program
and shining all alone, Mary Pickford
is seen at the Davis theatre in the
new picture. Less Than the Dust.
This is the first production made by
the famous and loved Our Mary
since she took the head of her own
company, the Mary Pickford Film
Corporation. Written by Hector Turn
bull and with the fine direction of
John Emerson there has been provided
for Mary Pickford in this new picture
production that is the real attain
ment of the best work and art of the
best brains In this wonderful art in
dustry.
1t is by far the largest production
in which Miss Pickford has ever an
peared and it has been made under
her guidance and ever present in
fiuence in the perfection of every de-
tail.
The scenes are laid in India and
England and all are of great beauty,
while several will have startling eff
fects without stepping beyond the
possibilities of the plot. Mary Pick
ford will be seen as a little orphan
girl who deserted in India by her IA
Their. an English officer who has be-
come a social derelict, is adopted as
sword maker and reared as a native
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-15

Of the lower caste-less than the dust.
During an uprising of the natives and
an attack on the troops she saves the
life of a dashing young British officer
and here begins a tender love story
that runs through all of the scenes
like a golden thread. Among the pic
turesque scenes are street in city
In India with all of it's quaint shops
and vari- colored bazaars, its conglom-
Grated crowd of peoples. a battle be-
tween troops and natives the desc
Grafton of the temple and the sacred
waters of the pool, a storm on the
desert and also into the quiet and
stately atmosphere of an old English
estate where it Is learned that the
little castaway is not q native and
of the dust and where she finally gives
her heart to the young officer, The
part is admirably blended for the de-
ughtful comedy and tender pathos that
always marks Mary Pickford's crea-
tons. It will sibe aonther role that
will soon take its place among the
others in the memories OF her host of
admirers.