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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
CONFIRMATION HEARINGS.
Commissioner Donohue Had Very
 Busy Day on Friday.

Compensation Commissioner James J. Donohue held five hearings on Fri day at his office on Broadway
 The first was at 9.20 o'clock in the morning when the claim of John D. Ward vs. the state of Connecticut was heard.
 Attorney Charles W. Cassidy ap- pear<1 for the claimant and Henry German of the state highway depart ment appeared for the state. The evidence was to the effect that while alighting from an automobile Of the state department in Versailles, Oct. 28 MT. Ward had his heel caught under one of the wheels of the machine and as a result of the injury blood poison ing set in. The claimant was awarded s6.50 weekly during the period of dis ability with medical bills.
 At ii o'clock the claim of Micha el Adorno of Middletown, against K. M Goodrich of Cromwell was heard The employe strained himself while in the employ of the employer and the com missioner reserved his decision as 8 question arises whether the man did receive his injuries in the course o1 employment,
 The hearing of Mick Kusmisz vs Central Vermont railroad was heard ir the early afternoon. The plaintiff claims he received @ rupture while working for the company at the New London dock, in handling bales oi hemp. Commissioner Donohue award. ed compensation.
 Dennis w. O'Connor of Westneld Mass, vs. tho Burr Lumber Co.,, wal heard at 2 o'clock, who claims he wal injured in moving railroad ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
WORK STARTED ON NEW
 WINCHESTER BUILDING.
Connecticut Engineering Company Has
 Commenced Driving SpiIes.

The Connecticut Engineering com pany of this city has been awarded the contract for driving the spiles for the new Winchester wooden mills building which will be erected in ThameSville.
 The spiles are to be driven before Feb. 1st, and there are in all about 1000, and the work has been staIsei l. Charles Geisthardt. has the contract for furnishing the spiles.
 The Connecticut Engineering com- pany also has the contract for supply ing the sand and gravel which will be used in the construction of the build ing, which will be in the neighborhcc ] of 10000 cubic yards.
 The Turner Construction company of New York are the general con- tractors and they have already started work on the new structure, which will be constructed of reinforced concrete six stories high, 83x1S1 feet. It IS ex- pected that the concrete pouring VII be started in about two weeks after the spiles and footings are in. The Turner company has leased a lot opposite the site of the new build l ing from George w. Carroll, where they will erect storage house and nace to build the forms for the con- crete,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
 HELD OPEN MEETING.
Members of G. A. R. Post Passed an
 Enjoyable Evening.

A general good time was enjoyed st the Buckingham Memorial Friday evening when sedgwick post, No. l. G. A. R., held an open meeting and campfire. An informal program was carried out by the veterans. An ad- dress, The Last Days of the Confed- crate Government, was given by George Kampf, who was warmly al,- plauded for his efforts. Experiences of life in the Civil war were told l;y Comrades Lafayette Starr of New London, George R. Saunders and Will liam N. Perkins.
 FoloWing the addresses, a social evening was enjoyed, at which time Q buffet lunch was served by the Wom- ans Relief corps of the post. In charge of the serving was the executive com mittee, which consisted of the fol1ow- ing: Mrs. Gertrude B. Tootil1,' chair man, Mrs. Mabel B. George, Mrs. Sll- san Kampf, Mrs. Margaretta Wright, Mrs. Lillian Brewster, Mrs. Anna Guile, Mrs. Ida Greene, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. Laura Hutchins, Mrs, Julia Kies, Mrs Joseph Hiscox, Mrs. Nellie Bailey and Mrs. Gertrude John- son.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
OBITUARY.
E. L. Crane.

Everett l.. Crane of Poquonoc died at his home in Poquonoc Thursday aft ernoon after an illness from heart trouble lasting several weeks and for entertained from the, first. MT. Crane was in hi ssixtyfirst year and was a native of the town of Groton in which he. spent practically all his life.
 In politics he was a democrat and had represented the town in the gen. eral assembly for three terms.
 He was g. member of Charity and Relief lodge. F. and A. M.; of Mystic council; of Palestine commandery, No. 6, K. T., and of Charity chapter, Dr. der of the Eastern Star. He wa salso affiliated with Fairview lodge. No. 1, I. o. o. F.
 He leaves wife. a daughter. Miss Cassie Crane. and a son, Dr. Ralph Crane of Stamford His family was with him at his death. His loss will be a personal one to many who have always respected him highly and his place in the public life of the com munfty will not be easily filed.
 Russell H. Nevins.
 Russell H. Nevins died at New York hospital Thurnday in the sixty-fourth year of his age. He was the son of kins Nevins of Waterford, He was born in New York, Oct. 12, 1853. He pl epared for Yale at MT, Jennings school in the class of 1875. He left before completing hi scourse to enter the New York college of Physicians and Surgeons where he graduated with honors. On account of ill health he was forced to discontinue the prac- tice of medicine and of plate years he has spent his winters in Florida and his summers at the family place in Waterford. He is survived by his wife and four sons. His wife was formerly l Miss Alexandrina Taylor. He was talk en ill shortly after going south this fall and returned to New York where he died after being there a mew days. Edward A. Price, Word has been received of the death 1 of Edward A. Price which occurred 1 in tho Los Angeles County hospital on Nov. 15 after an illness of over 1 two years. He is the son of Orrin NJ Price. commander of SedgWick Post, l G., A. R.
 The deceased was born in Bozrah 1 35 years ago the son of Orrin M. and
 Angeline B. Price, At the age of IT
 he enlisted in the regular army ser l vice and served six years. most of l which was spent in the Philippines 1 Returning from the Philippines Mr. Price located in California where he
 has resided ever since.
 Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Carrie M. Edgerton of Hartford and Miss Elsie I. Price of California, one brother, William M Price of North Etonington.
 i The funeral of MT. Price was held
 Nov. IS from the Episcopal church in l Los Angeles
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
WEDDINGS
Brittin-Stephenson,

A very pretty home wedding took place on Friday evening at ' o'clock when Miss Mary Royal Stephenson, daughter of MT; and Mrs. Richard united in marriage with Raymond Clarke Brittin, son of MT. and Mrs. John Brittin, of Geer avenue, at the home of the brides parents with sonly members of the families attending.
 The ceremony was performed by Greeneville Congregational church, in the parlor, which was attractively dec orated in green and white, with banks of laurel leaves.
 The bride and groom entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's 8 wedding march, played by Miss 1sa, during the ceremony Miss Service soft ly played To a Wild Rose.
 The couple were attended by Mrs. Tyler Stanton, sister of the bride, who was matron of honor, and Tyler Stan ton, who acted as best. man. Little Miss Caroline Brittin, sister of the groom, was the ring bearer.
 The bride was becomingly gowned in white silk poplin- with pearl trim mings and carried large bouquet of white bridal roses. Her matron of honor was very attractive in white silk with satin and crystal trimmings,
 
 white embroidered chiffon lawn. The brides going away dress was brown taffeta, with coat and hat to match. After the ceremony wedding supper was served. The happy couple left by automobile for New London York and Madison, N. J. On their To- turn they will reside with the groom 6 parents at 46 Geer avenue. MT. Brittin is employed as ticket clerk at the Central Vermont station and is very we'll known in this city. Mrs. Br1ttin was employed in the business office at the Southern New England Telephone company and is a favorite among her many friends. The bride received many beautiful wedding presents consisting of silver and cut glass, linen, and other useful gifts.
 Brooks-MalIey. Norwich friends have received from Mrs. Ellen Heath Malley announce ments -of~the marriage Of her daughter Julia Elfnor, and Walter Frederic Brooks, on Wednesday,, the 20th, al Worcester, Mass. The at home cards are after April list atS54 Queen street Worcester.
 MT. Brooks is the nephew of David Hale Tanning and the compiler of the History of the Planning Family. He has been frequent visitor in Norwich While engaged in retaining the al1- cient Tanning burial ground at Led yard.
 The Worcester Gazette avs of the wedding: The marriage Of MfssqJ. Ell nor Malley of Worcester and Walter E. Brooks off5 Queen street took place Wednesday. The ceremony was fper- formed by Rev. Pr: Henry stnes and there were no attendants. MT | and Mrs. Brooks Will pass the winter in California and on their return VII. make their home at 54 Queen street,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
DIvoRcEs GRANTED
By Judge Reed at Short Calendar
 Session of Superior Court.

Judge Reed granted four divorces at a session of the superior court in this city on Friday and other short calendar matters were disposed of. In the case of Copp vs. Alexander was granted.
 A demurrer was argued in the case of Chiaponi vs. Perrin and the judge reserved his decision.
 One week in which to file an an- swer was allowed in the Marshall vs. Miner, exr.
 An answer was ordered in two weeks in the disclosure of defense or judg- ment in Thames Loan & Trust Co., vs. Gordon.
 The claim of the American Surety Go. was diSallowed in the case of Fen ton, ct al, vs. Fenton Building Co.,, and an order to sell accounts and per sonal property was passed.
 Foreclosure was granted in the case Of Oopp vs. Alexander, ct al. The amount was $1,146.6S.
 An order for pleading made Dec. 15 in the case of Perlroth vs. Naletzky, ct al, was revoked.
 Alice May Carreira awas granted a divorce from Manuel Carreira, Jr., on the grounds of adultery and was give1i the custody of her six-year-old daugh- maiden name was Alice May Beale and she was united in marriage with MT: Carreira on Sept. 2. 1909. On or about June 1. 1913. MT. Earreira de- serted his wife and totally neglected his marriage covenant and on or about January 1, 1914, and on Qther dates he committed adultery with Jane Doe ir New Bedford, Mass.
 Raphael Pieracini, New Bedford policeman, testified to finding Carreira
 living with another woman and wher
 arrested Carreira pleaded guilty od committing adultery.
 Judge Reed granted q divorea te
 William grown of Stonington from his wife. <ertha R. BroWh of Ted. yard on the grounds of deserfton They were married on Dec. g, 1911 and in the same year during the earS part of June Mrs. Brown left her bus. band and has not since lived witf him.
 For habitual intemperance Eliza. 1 beth B. Rhodes Of Storiingto1f Was
 freed from her hus5and. Thorna. I
 Rhodes of the same place: They Wer5
 married on May 26. 1914, ana for .
 number of years it was brought out 1T
 habitualiy intoxicated and had beer arrested a number Of times for non | support. The mother was given the | custody of the 11-year-old child, VII. liam H. Rhodes.
 1 The case of Blanche D. Jackson O: | East Lyme vs. her husband, Walter | Jackson, formerly of East Lyme, bu 1 now of parts unknown, was anothe, | case of desertion where the wife wa l left to take care of minor children l The couple were married on GcE 14 l 1907. and about five years later Jack. ed by Judge Reed and the mother wa. granted the custody of the two chfl dren, Blanche M. age years, ant Eleanor, aged years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
HIGH WIND DOES MUCH DAMAGE
Two Trees Blown Down On East Sde-Pate Glass Window in Thayer Building Caved in-Steet Lights Put Out of Commission

dead as a result of the wind, a pole be-
 ing blown down on Maple street and the other two were put out of commits sion by branches of trees being blown down on the wires.
 Two large trees on the East Side
 were blown down, one on Mulberry street and another on Main street near
 the house of D. A. Jahn. A large limb was blown from a tree on Mckinley
 avenue, this limb falling across the
 wires put out the Franklin street cir cult. On Washington street a limb was
 blown from a tree standing in front of the Bradford house.
 Many blinds were blown from hous- es and much damage was done to avn fngs about the city. Two persons liy- ing on the West Side went home bare headed, having their hats blown into the river as they were crossing the bridge at Central Wharf. In all prob ability considerable damage was done outside the city which was not reported Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
DEMURRER SUSTAINED
In Case of Elizabeth Gelino vs. City
 of Norwich for $1,5oo Damagee.

Judge Reed has sustained the de- murrer filed in the case of Elizabeth Gelino vs. the City of Norwich. The plaintiff alleged that while walking along the sidewalk on North Main street, near the, Marguerite building, stepped into aMhole in the sidewalk and fell with force and violence. She was painfully injured and bruised about the eyes. nose, cheeks, chest, abdomen, knees and her nervous sys- tenn was severely shocked. She claim ed $1,500 damages.
 In the memorandum of the demurrer filed by Judge Reed it Is stated that if the plaintiff stepped into a hole in the sidewalk and was injured, surely the correct day on which it occurred is susceptible of definite statement. If it was on Dec. g. 1914. there is no reason why it should be so stated. To state it as on or about that day is to throw doubt upon the time and to render it uncertain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
CONN. STATE GRANGE
 MEETS IN THIS CITY.
Executive Committee Announces the Prosramme-Deeree Work Will Be Held in Olympic Hall.

The thirty-second session of the Connecticut State Grange which will be held in this city on January 9, 10 and Il will meet for their sessions in the town hall and the degree work will take place in Olympic hall. |.
 The executive committee which con- prises 1T. D. Loonis, secretary, c. T. Dacis. master, L. H. Healey. J. H. Hale, and J. A. Sherwood. have announced the following programme of the con- ventfon:
 Tuesday, January g.
 Open in fifth degree. Roll call of officers and granges. Appointment of committee on credentials. Obligating delegates in fifth degree. Announce ment of special committees. Report of committee on credentials. Intro auction of business referred without debate. Reports of deputies. Recess.
 Afternoon Session at O'Clock.
 Introduction of business referred without debate. Address of Ma ster CT. Allen B. Cooke. Address of Chap lain Rev. J. H. Hoyt, D. D. Report of the treasurer, N. $. Platt. Report of the secretary, H. B. Loonlis. Report Of the executive committee by L. H Healey. Report Of the finance com- mittee, H. c. Durham. Recess. Evening Session at O'Clock Welcome, Mayor Allyn L. Brown Exemplification of the fourth degree of the U. W. work by c. M. Gardner High Priest of Demeter, masters and delegates will bring their copy o1 ciplfsr key for comparison. Remarks by visiting members. Music. Closing in form.
 Wednesday, January 10th. Morning Session at 9.90. Opening in fourth degree. Introduce ton of business referred without de bate. Special order of business at l 10 o'clock Election of one member of executive committee for three years. Report of Patrons, Fire In
 suranee, Co.,, by H. c. Durham. Re. port of Patrons Exchange, by H. G
 Manchester. Recess.
 l Afternoon Session 2 O'Clock. Last opportunity for intrduction O | business referred without debate. | At this session there will be a pro. gramme following a short lecture con ference. Edward E. Chapman, lee turer of National Grange and other: will be present and take a prominen
 part. Recess.
 | Evening Session at 8 O'Clock i, | Olympic Hall. l Cenferring of the sixth degree in full form. Endowing masters and dele Egates with A. w. by the worthy mas
 ter. Remarks by visiting members Closing in form.
 l Thursday, January f1th.l | Morning Sessiok1 at 9.30. l 0p6aing in the foarth degree. Bus l mess session. Reports of committeei
 and action thereon. Recess. l Closing Session 2 O'Clock. 1 Reports of committees and 1actio1
 thereon. Unfinished business. Clos | ing form.
 At this convention it is expected tha there will be from 500 to 1000 grang
 CTS feom various granges throughou the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

With the clearing up of the weather Friday morning the wind shifted into the west and blew with increasing fury all the afternoon until 1t reached a velocity Of fifty miles an hour late Friday evening. This Is the hardest wind that Norwich has experienced for some time. Although the mercury registered about thirty degrees above zero the wind cut like assknife.
 Considerable damage was done by the wind Friday night and the trouble men at the local electric plant were kept busy repairing broken wires and lamps that had gone out.
 The large plate glass window in the front of the Taylor store in the Thay- CT building was blown in about seven o'clock. The window which had been cracked for some time was not able to withstand the stiff breeze. The arti- cles in the window were taken out and the hole boarded up.
 Three electric light circuits on Franklin streets, Asylum street were
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
POST OFFICE HOURS ON CHRISTMAS DAY City Carriers Will Make Two peliv-
 cries,

The office will be open from a. m. to 12 m. The money order, postal sav- ings and carriers windows will be closed all day. Two deliveries will be made by the city carriers. the regular morning delivery. and a delivery at p. m., outgoing mails viii close as usual, the last mail for New York and Boston will close at 9.15 p. m. Rural carriers will make their regular trips.
 Greeneville, Norwich Town and Preston stations the hours will be the same as at the main office.
 Stations 1. 2. 3, 4. 5. s, and no money order business will be trans- acted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
aY. M. c. A. NOTES.
Basketball Practice-Sunday After
 noon Meeting.

Fast basketball practice was held in the Y. M. c, A. Friday evening when seven men worked out against the second squad. Next week prac- tice will be held Wednesday night Much interest and enthusiasm is be- ing shown in the basketball team.
 There will be no classes at the local association on Monday as it is Christ mas.
 The regular Bible study classes were held in the Association building Fri day evening with a large number in attendance. Supper was served at o'clock followed by the study.
 The regular Sunday afternoon meet ing will be open to women Sunday when Miss Almira c. FTink will read some beautiful Christmas stories. A musical program has been arranged for the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
SALVATION ARMY TO SEND BASKETS TODAY.
Some Doubt as Yet About Having Christmas Tree for Poor Children of the City.


 Ensign Albert Bag1in stated Friday that there had been collected in the kettles placed about the city about $225 with which 1t Is proposed to supply baskets containing chickens, provisions. tea, coffee, sugar, etc., to the poor families of the city, this re- ing $75 less than was desired to carry out the object. The bad weather IS blamed for the lack of sufficient funds.
 If the sufficient amount is collected in the kettles today the ensign will provide a Christmas tree in army headquarters tonight and toys, candy and oranges will be distributed to gladden. the hearts of the little folks who otherwise are liable to be without gifts for Christmas. The baskets will be distributed this afternoon, 190 of them. Provided the money continues slow in coming in, the tree will te given up and Christmas candy and oranges will be distributed with the baskets so that the children will find they are not fotgotten entirely.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
ANDREW AVERY ELEciEp
 SECOND LIEUTENANT,
Fifty Company Men Appeared Before
 Examining Board.

Sergeant Andrew Avery was elected second lieutenant of the FIffh coni- pany at the regulars drill held in the armory Friday night. sLiautsnaatt Avery takes the place. of I4sntansnt Earie C. Herrfck, who isz on the nffs assigned HsE
 The regular work of the eveniag was infantry dr1ll, and: thetsSwn { good afteIdance.
 These exarpirlug board, which isscor. posed of Major Fay1sA Rlla 2rat 1dept. F. Q. Smith, met and exan1fueH Nsk- eraI candidates for hrst afd seocrid gstnnefy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
FUN ERALSs
Mrs. Martha 8. Harris.

The funeral service of Mrs. Martha Strong Harris was held Friday after- hoon at two o'clock at 1ao Broad street, New London. Rev. James " Bixler;; P. p. copdtirted the service and the Choir Of the Second Congregational ehurch sang two anthems. The han- arary bearefsR were the deacon of tho church, |. B. Johnston, r. D. Wtiten, E. Hau Sh1rts. Waiter A. Towne. AL fred Colt and Colin s. Buell.. Burial was in Cedar Grove cemetery.
 George D. Corey.
 The funeral of George D. Corey was held from the home of fats brother -lfi :. laEF, Hefheft T. Miller, 6n Oak street, a 2,se o'clock Friday afternoon. Mahy 4ut Of town relatives and friends were h atfehdance. Rev f. Eldred Brown dHfdafed Many beautiful flowers wei afransed' about the easl<et. The beer2 lHyEou, WaIter Crooks and Paul H, Z&hn, members ldf sernaFset lodsga, EufIAI was 4n Yahtie cemetery, where D denamfttal sSfVIee YVES read at the grave,
 undertaker Gager had charge of the funeral ratTangenfefits
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR CROSBY
 WISHED A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Mayor Brown in Behalf of Business Mems Gym Class Presented Him a Purse of Gold.

A very pleasant surprise awaited Physical Director R. T. Crosby at the business mems hour in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium last evening when Mayor Allyn L. Brown, an enthuslas- tic member of the class, in neat ard pleasing address wished the physical director a Merry Christmas and in behalf of the class presented MT. Crosby @ purse of gold,
 The spirit which prompted this gift gives evidence of the high esteem in which the members of the business mems class hold the physical director. There are at present 40 business and professional men taking regular work in the association gymnasium, this hc- ing the largest number for many years, and the interest is still grow ing,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
PERSONALS

Mrs. w. c. Barrow of Dayville was a recent visitor in Norwich.
 Mrs. A. w. Williams aud Mrs. c. B. Hutchins of Danielson have been wis., itors in Norwich during the week.
 Frederick Kingsley of Norwich, who is overseer of the road work in Ash- ford, is boarding at w. c. Browns.
 Misses Josephine and Julia Kingbe-- ger of Fftchvi11e have returned to their home after attending a silver Jubilee of Rev. Daniel A. Bailey.
 The New London Telegraph notes that Congressman and Mrs. Richard |P. Freeman arrived Thursday night from Washington to spend the Christ mas vacation with the home folks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
woMAN,s RELIEF CORPS
Transacted Regular Business Meeting
 Will Hold New Years Party.

The woman,s Relief Corps of Sedg- wick Post held their regular meeting Friday afternoon in Buckingham Me morial, with Mrs. Mabel E. George in the chair. The regular routine busi- ness was transacted and the reports of the secretary were read and ap- proved. It was voted to hold a New Years party for the members on New Years night. There was large att tendance at the meeting. The meet ing was closed with the singing of America and the salute to the flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
lS5th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings seelety
 Norwich, Conn, Dec. 0, 1916.
 The Directors of thls Society have declared out of ths earnings of che current six months sernl. annual dly- idend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable to depesI- tors entitled thereto on and after January IS, 1917..
 COSTELLO LIPPiTT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
Daily Thought,

Beautiful t ls to understand and know that g thought did never yet diai that as thou, the origl ator there of, hast gathered t and created # freEs tRe whole part, so thou wilt transmit 1t to the whole future.-Car- lyle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

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