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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

A magnificent panorama of the city may be obtained from the summit of the many high hills in the distance. Norwich ranks high as a city of indus try, located as it is at the junction Of the Yantic and Shetucket rivers, and at the head of navigation on the Thames, it is destined to rival the largest cities of the state in the near future.
 Her daily newspapers, as well as the Board of Trade, have added, through their untiring energy, many new in- dustries, among these the new Ther- mos Bottle company, making product sold over the entire universe.
 The excellent system of electric rail- ways, centering in Norwich, gives quick access to any part of the city.
 With unsurpassed banking facilities and large wholesale houses, Norwich is easily the busiest trade center south of Worcester and between Providence and New Haven-hence, covering an immense territory.
 A steamer plys regularly between this port and New York, which is also reached by fast express trains at va rious intervals.
 The many fine, well attended churches illustrate the religious side of the city, and this, with the numer- ous club buildings, such as the Area mum, the Elks, Masonic Temple, Y. M. c. A., etc, clean, well paved streets, fine residences and stately trees, truly make Norwich The Rose of New Eng land. A. H., JR.
 PlainfieId
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

Eastern Connecticut and is surrounded on all sides by large manufacturing concerns making goods from the finest silk velvet to thin cotton goods; it also has great variety of other in dustries and people as a rule will pat ronize a place that has things close at hand. A purchaser can also find what he wants in variety. quality and quantity.
 Norwich as a junction point for cleo tric cars reaching out to all the ad- jacent cities and large towns, and the excellent car service with reasonable fares and transfers to various points, brings the surrounding country into close proximity to the trade center'' and is great inducement for people to take car ride and do some shop ping.
 The two railFoads traversing the city on the east and west sides and con- meeting nearby and far-away points north and west also the steamers ply ing the Thames river making low rates of transportation to and from New York and Boston all combine to make Norwich a most remarkable trade center" alike for exports and for i'm ports,
 l will tell from experience how one from distance can purchase to ad- vantage in Norwich. While preparing for my trip east I noticed among your
 
 Goods were marked much less than here, so concluded 1 would purchase only what was necessary for my trip before leaving here. and buy further supplies there which l accordingly did with satisfactory results; ruching and all such accessorie are about one-haIf western prices.
 It is also said that the west is from six months to one year late in adopt ing the New York styles. As Norwich is so close to New York the stores are supplied with the latest, most up to-date models from which a choice can be made from a large variety of materials and styles with less expen- diture of money than in the west.
 You ask, what makes the difference It is this: First. Norwich is near the source of supplies. It is near the cot ton growing states of the south. and the sheep-raising country of the north, from which places the raw material can easily be transported by steamer and by the railroads to the many man. ufacturing places in the vicinity of Norwich and made into cloth which is then sent to the nearby city of New York and converted into all kinds of clothing for men, women and children Of all ages and sizes.
 Cotton and wool are produced in the west and southwest also, but n1anufac- turers are slow in planting mills and we are dependent upon the east for most of our wearing apparel and goods of all kinds.
 l can safely say that in purchasing for large family one can save a round trip fare to Norwich and at the same time have the great pleasure of visiting with relatives and friends. and return with the trunks well filled with dry goods, etc, and no "duty to pay The Rose of New England is well represented throughout the west and i southwest by it's enterprisiug sons and daughters.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

and flourishing, and cater to a large city and country trade as we'll
 The visitor to Norwich who may have occasion to call on either doctor or dentist will find opportunity of do- ing so while in the city, for some of the leading men in both professions have offices in the business center of the city. In this connection, too, we must mention the drug stores, which in Norwich impress the visitor as eX7 ceptionally fine, with their unequa1led prescription departments, toilet goods, patent medicines and refreshing soda fountains.
 Candy and ice cream in all their variations may be purchased close by, while florists vie with each other in their effort to give you all sorts of beautiful and sweet smelling blossoms and plants.
 The best of banking and investment facilities are to be found in Norwich services; in fact any business of this sort may be attended to, close at hand.
 The task of doing business in the Rose of New England is pleasant, sat isfactory and economical, and under such conditions, with business men and clerks ready to do your bidding cheerfully and well, the task of build ing up a much greater volume of busi- ness for Norwich should be an easy one.
 Let us all combine to show our ap- preciation of this beautiful city and its obliging merchants by doing our busl- ness with them, knowing that nowhere else can our transactions be conducted with more satisfaction to ourselves.
 MRS. J. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
Business Capacity Larger Than De-
 nands.

The business capacity of Norwich Is much larger than the population alone demands. We therefore have to offer the neighboring villages, towns and cities unusual attractions.
 Our fifteen minute trolley service is certainly the greatest in Connecticut md furnishes eazy transportation for he many people desirous of coming here to purchase goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
AT ALL STAGES
 OF LIFE
The Woman's Medicine. Good for All Ages. Mrs. Harold
 Smiths Experience.

.Clarksburg, W. Va.-"I am writing to tell you the good your medicine has
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
Goods as Represented.

Norwich, the metropolis of eastern Connecticut, offers unsurpassed facili- ties to the out of town shopper. Sit uated in the midst of a large number of bustling towns and villages, it has grown to be an attractive trade cen ter. Most cities with twice the popu- lation of Norwich do not appear so businesslike. People from 20 miles around congregate here, especially on Saturday evenings, when the business district is crowded with shoppers, to say nothing of the numerous sight SeerS.
 Many people from this section (Plainffeld, Conn.) claim they easily save their carfare by doing the bulk of their shopping in Norwich. The numerous department stores are well stocked with the best product that the the buyer anything from a pin to an automobile.
 A very noticeable thing is that the courteous and appear to work under the slogan: Money refunded for any unsatisfactory purchase" The clerks and other employees of Norwich's stores are polite, obEging and ever willing to assist customers in their selection Of goods. Large, airy and well light ed these stores make shopping a pleas ure rather than something to be rlead- ed. Then there are the waiting rooms and ladies' parlors to add to the pleas ure of the shopping party.
 If one wants to go to the theatre there are several to choose from, all giving a very interesting and enter taining performance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
We'll eoujpp.d .+or.. rar ,.

Well equipped stores may be found in all lines of books. music. dry goods. groceries, hsh. meat, grain, fruit, hard ware, cutlery, shoes jeweIry milIi- nery, confectionery. bakery, harness and blankets. teams. horses, autos, and so forth.
 For the visitor the Otis library Is a profitable place to spend a half hour or so. and for thise interested in his torical spots Norwich will never be found wanting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

IF after the shopping tour one wishes tricts, it is an easy matter considering the good trolley facilities, cars running every fifteen minutes and half hour.
 Visiting artists can buy all their material in the local stores, beside finding beautiful views to paint
 Places of interest for visitors should include Slater hall and the Free Aca-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
Excellent roads also lead into Nor

Wich from all directions, making it easy to drive or motor there to trans act business. And in this connection it may be well to add there are nu- merous garages and liveries where your horse or motor may be left while you are shopping, and where you may make any purchases you desire in con- nection with them.
 The first thing which strikes the visitor to Norwich is the attractive window displays which lure you into the stores almost in spite of yourself Some of the window dressers are cer- tafnly artists in their line.
 Large, well equipped clothing stores outftters and gentlemen's furnishings give the intending purchaser great va riety to choose from, while commodi- ous millinery stores, boot and shoe stores and ladies' speciality stores ca ter to a large and increasing trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

Music and jewelry stores are here too, for those desiring this class of goods, and the installnent plan of pur- chasing makes it easy for even the poorest to have music's refining influ- ence in the home.
 Instructive reading of. books, perl odicals and papers is fostered, too, by the well appointed book stores, where you may purchase whatever sort of literature you prefer.
 Turning to meat, fish and provision and grocery stores, we find them mod els of cleanliness, their goods display ed in tempting manner, everything of splendid quality, and prices the lowest quality considered. Here you may purchase everything nevessary for a well appointed table and may be cer- tain that everything will be fresh and tempting.
 Here also it will not be amiss to note the wholesale houses, which are many
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
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MERCHANTS WEEK WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

The amount of business appears to have increased immensely during the last few years so that at present Nor witch is the seventh city in size in the state. The principal thoroughfares are splendidly illuminated every even- ing with lights of remarkable bril- hancy- There are many first class ho- tels and restaurants, thus making it an ideal city for tourists
 Norwich's chief interests are not confined solely to the stores, but also to many beautiful public buildings, such as the city hall, Slater Memorial, library, postoffice and numerous other of splendid architecture.
 Then there is Monegan park one o6 the finest rustic parks in the state. Also the Falls, a short distance by trolley, which is well worth a visit. A trip by boat in summer can be made without much loss of time, giving the visitor an opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery of the Thames.
 Two of her streets offer remark able contrast, that is: Main with it's long line of stones, reminds one of a busy street in New York city or Bos- ton, while, on the other hand, Water appears like a street in Cairo. Egypt.
 Norwich is quite an agricultural cen ter. The many grain warehouses and huge hardware stores tend to collab- crate this statement.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

Up-to- date wearing apparel is every where the rule. No need to go to New York or other large cities. for right here in Norwich are displayed, in bright, modern stores. the newest goods and latest styles and at prices that surprise you.
 Leaving the stores which deal in special lines of goods, we find several large department stores where every thing from house furnishings to a spool of thread may be purchased. The most striking thing about these stores is the fresh, newly opened appearance of their merchandise. Nothing ap- pears mussed or shopworn, but rather as though a fresh supply had been opened in honor of your arrival. The economical housewife, by watching for special sales in the various depart ments, may greatly increase the pur- chasing power of her money.
 We'll stocked furniture and house furnishing stores display the latest de- signs for the benefit of the home maker, thus making the by no means easy task of choosing easy and de- lightful.
 Perhaps in no other city of it's size can you find such excellent hardware stores. They are large and bright and contain everything that this class of trade can demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

Norwich Is supplied with florists in every locality, giving the beauty in flowers that one finds in the beauty of our town. The Rose of New England. They specialize and are all scientific gardeners.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

H. L. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
CHINA

SOUTH-Miss Mary A. Jones. who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Bragan in Kallowell, returned home
Sunday.
News has heen received here of the
death Of Mrs. Sarah E. Varney at the
Huntington home, Amesbury, Mass.
Rev. Perry D. Macy arrived in this
place Sunday afternoon and led the
evening service at the chapel.
A reception to Mr.. and Mrs. P. A.
Thompson and family will be held at
the Friends chapel Friday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson are soon to leave
here to make their home in Aroostook
county and their many friends in this
community wish to have this opportu-
nifty Of bidding them goodbye and ex-
pressing their good wishes. If stormy,
the reception will take place Saturday
evening.
Judson Goodspeed left Friday for
Portland. where he will visit his son
Everett for a few days.
Mrs. Charles Hubbard of Strong Wis
tied her brother Alonzo Boynton, a
few days last week, returning home
Friday. He returned with her, where
he will visit his mother for a short
time.
Mrs. Charles Jackson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Leslie Jones, in Angus
ia for short time.
Wesley Haskell is on the sick list,
being confined to his bed.
Eight of Erskine Academy students
attended the boys conference in Fair
field. They were accompanied by their
Mrs. w. J. Thompson is slowly re-
covering from her fall. She wishes to
thank all who SO kindly remembered
her in the postcard shower. She great
ly appreciated the thoughtfulness of
one and all.
Mrs. A. c. Brown, who has been on
the sick list, is slowly improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Elwood Of Au-
gusta passed Sunday with Mrs. Ell
woods parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Almon
Smith. They are moving their house
hold goods to Augusta. where they
will reside in the future.
A daughter was born Wednesday.
Feb. Is. to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Peavey.
Miss Clancy Of Hinckley is working
at Walter Peavey's.
Miss Nellie Tibbetts visited at Reu-
ben Reeds several days recently.
Mrs. Willie Rolf is recovering slow
ly from an attack of the grip.
Donald, the little son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Levi Decker, has been very Ill
the past week, but is little better at
this writing.
Frank Crummett is sick with a very
bad cold.
Miss May Goodwin, a teacher in
Newton. Mass, arrived Saturday tt
pass a week with her sister, Miss Min
ia Goodwin.
Asa Shores, who is employed at the
machine shop in Waterville. is at home
for short time, suffering from an in
jury caused by getting piece Of steel
in his eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Croker were
in Skowhegan Thursday. Mrs. Croker
remained for a longer visit with he,
daughter, Mrs. Linwood Nutting.
Mrs. George Barrett was the guess
last week of relatives in Skowhegan.
Earl Bean is on a business trip te
Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Emery OF
Skowhegan are visiting his sister, Mrs
Laforest Moore.
Miss Cora Bingham, who was sum-
moned to Waterville last week by the
serious illness Of her brother Wesley
returned home Monday.
A. NJ. Burrill, who went to Haver-
hill, Mass, last week to visit his wife
who underwent a surgical operation
there several weeks ago. returned
home Monday. He reported Mrs. Bur
rill as gaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
WINDSOR
Windsor Corner School.

The winter term Of school at Windsor
Corner closed Saturday. Feb. IL. 1t was
taught by Miss Annie F. Lyon. sue
cessful teacher and resident OF Wind
sor. Several of the parents and friends
were present to witness the closing ex-
ercises, which were as follows:
Recitation, Lincoln Is Sleeping,
Doris Malcolm: harmonica solo. Leslie
Murch: concert reading. second grade;
recitation, History Poem," Leslie
Murch; recitation. washington and
His Ratchet" Blaine Merrill: recita-
ton, "Washingtons Grave" Evelyn
Malcolm; recitation, when Papa was
a Little Boy" Lonnie Rogers; concert
reading, first and second grades; reci-
tation, "Alrs Ill That Begins III
Frank Latin; recitation, "Johnnie's
History Lesson, kimball Wilcox;
harRonica solo, Leslie Murch: roll call.
all responded with favorite sayings of
Lincoln and Washington. Prizes We're
awarded Kimball Wilcox, Doris Mall
colin. Marjorie Cappers and Leslie
Murch. Confectionery was served by
the teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
10000 TONS OF
ICE NOW HARVESTED
ON KENNEBEC RIVER
And Safely Housed Between
Chelsea and Swan Island
Utmost Efforts Will Be Made
to House Every Pound Posi-
ble-Operations Also in Prog
ress at Bangor, Bristol and
Boothbay

Gardiner, Me-, Feb. 23.-(SpeciaD.-D
since the American Ice Co. began har-
vesting ice on the Kennebec river the big
crews of men that are scattered along
the different ice fields from Chelsea to
Swan Island have been kept busy the
greater part of the time except at such
times as stormy weather has prevailed,
with the result that tonight there are
stored in the various icehouses along the
river about 10000 tons of some of the
best ice that was ever hauled by an end
less chain up an elevator. Today's snow
storm stopped work to some extent and
will put the work back a little. but the
men will get into the game again Thurs
day morning and will make every minute
count The ice is about thick enough
anywhere that operations are in progress
and all that is asked is continuation of
good cold weather for few weeks longer
Manager Ballard said today that the ice
ranged in thickness from II to Is inches
all along the river and at the Old Or
chard houses in Chelsea it was IA inches
thick With 10000 tons in the houses out
of a total capacity of about 100000 tons,
and with the month of March close at
hand. it is hardly probable that all of the
houses can be filled, but Mr.. Ballard is
bound to cut all the ice that he can and
will keep everything moving in an en-
deavor to bring about the desired result.
The number of men now employed on
the river is something over 1900 and the
number of horses 400.
The situation tonight as regards the
amount of ice in the different houses
shows the Old Orchard houses in Chelsea
to be nearly full, and it is probable that
the close of the current week will fidd the
work completed. At the Chelsea houses
next below the Old Orchard houses ice
is being run into three rooms and the
houses are about one-third full. Down
at the Smithtown houses. which are on
the Pittston shore. there are seven rooms
and four of these into which ice has been
running are about two-thirds full.
At the Independent houses, which are
the next houses south of the Smithtown
houses and also located on the Pittston
Shore the north block of rooms is about
two-thirds full, and the Berry houses.
further down on the Dresden shore. are
about half full, as are the Cedar Grove
houses further down the Dresden shore.
The houses at Stearns' Point, where the
work of filing has been in progress but
few days, are one-ffth full and the
Hodges houses, the last on the list, one
third full.
Places otherwise than those on the
banks of the Kennebec river where the
American Ice Co. has crews at work in
the. endeavor to get every pound posi-
BILE are at Bangor on the Penobscot riv-
err where work has been in progress four
days: at Bristol. where the company's
house is about one-third full, and at
Boothbay. where the amount housed is
about the same as at Bristol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24

cows, 1880 lbs. at 3.S0c., cows. $3.50
lbs. at Sac. Newport L. S. Co. sold
10 cows. from 4@6c, 80 calves at 3
Lee. and 20 hogs at lie. dressed. v.
A. Hanson sold bologna cows at 8
sac; and 40 calves at 10c. A. M. Baggs
sold 10 cows, average $50 lbs, at
lac: 100 calves at &c, and SO hogs at
1-2c. Hall & Lowell sold oxen, av-
erage HOO lbs. at &c. 30 cows. aver
age 500 lbs. at 4 Sac, steer, $50 lbs.
at 1-2c, steer. 900 lbs. at Sac.
/ bull, 1000 lbs. at 1-2c, and 80
cows, average 800 lbs. at 1 3-4c: 100
calves, average ITO lbs. at SC; 100 hogs,
average $50 lbs, at 8 1-2c; and 10
sheep, 20 lbs, at sc. Minis & Holbrook
sold l OK, 1920 lbs. at 1-2c. oxen.
$3.50 lbs, at Sac, steers, $3.50 lbs.
at SAC, and / COW, $50 lbs, at 5
1-2c; q calves. at SAC. and II hogs
at 1-2c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
WILD BILL FLEMING
ARRIVES IN AUGUSTA

Wild Bill F7cmming arrived on the
7 O'Clock train last night He came di-
rect from Pittsfield. Mass, where he
defeated Dave Powers on Monday.
Feb. 81.
a telegram received Tuesday night
by Mr. Slosberg from kibler states
that he leaves New York Wednesday
night and will arrive today. he also
states that he is in fine shape and will
show the fans a different fight than
he put up before.
Tickets are selling quite fast and
those who want a good ringside seat
had better phone to Perry's and have
them put away. Prices: soc. and 75c.
floor and 81 ringside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
A MOTHERS GRATITUDE
Mrs F. A. Conrad Of Altoona Says
That Father Johns Medicine Keeps
Her Children Well

The mother of four children, Mrs. F.
A. Conrad, says: my children were at
dierent times troubled with severe
colds. also Group and bronchitis. and I
have given them Father Johns Medi-
cine. which has given complete salts
faction, and cannot find words to ex-
press my thankfulness for the benefit
that Father Johns Medicine did. My
younger boy was always weak. but
thanks to Father Johns Medicine, he
is now the picture Of health" (Signed)
Mrs. F. A. Conrad, lila Second avenue.
Altoona, Pa. 1t is important for
mothers to know that Father Johns
Medicine is safe to give their children
for colds, coughs and grip, because it
is free from chloroform. opium, NOR
phine. codeine, heroin or any other
dangerous drugs in any form. Father
Johns Medicine is all pure and whole
some nourishment, it's gentle laxative
effect helps to drive out impurities and
it soothes and heals the breathing
passages.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-24
MONMOUTH

Day & Richardson. hardware dealers.
have dissolved partnership. Hereafter
the business will be carried on by n. E.
Richardson.
Mrs. D. E. Torsey is visiting relatives
in Brockton, Mass.
DR.. H. c. Hanscom has gone to New
York for medical treatment. He was
accompanied by H. E. Merrill.
Mrs. L. T. Shorey went to Winthrop
Thursday to attend the George Washing
ton party given by Mrs. J. H. McIlroy.
regent of Patient Stanley Chapter, D. A.
R., at her home on Central street.
Carleton Blake is at home from Boston
for a short visit.
Mrs. Franch March and Miss Flora
Frost have gone to Norwood, Mass. on
account of the illness Of their niece, Miss
Edna Frost, who is a teacher in one of
the schools there.
Martha Blake, little daughter of F. K.
Blake, who has been critically i'll with
pneumonia, is slowly recovering.