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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
FORMER COVENTRY WOMAN
 FIFTY YEARS MARRIED
MT. and Mrs. Alexander Smith Ob- served Anniversary in Providence.

A golden wedding anniversary was celebrated Wednesday by Alexander Smith and his wife at their home. IS Chestnut street. Providence. MT. Smith can add to his list of trades. oc- equations, callings and avocations those of the sailor, sea cook, Union soldier, longshoreman, farmer, carpen- ter and curio collector.
 Mr. Smith is now 80 years old. His wife, who was Miss Cornelia A. Phil lips of Coventry. Conn..s is 76. Both are in fairly good heaHh.
 &The observance of the anniversary was a quiet one, Friends of the cou- pie called and wishem them more years of happiness. MT. and Mrs Smith were married at the Roger Will Hams Baptist church in Providence by the pastor of the church, Elder George F. Day, on Nov. 29, 1866.
 Mir. Smith was born Aug. 25, 1896, in the little fishing village of West Har- wich on Cape Cod.a "Cameknear being born at sea, at that, he added. as he gave the information which starts his life's history. My mother had lands ed from the vessel of which my fla ther was captain just two weeks be- tore Father followed the sea and died on the River Platte"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Especial to The Bul.etin.)


 Providence, R. T., Nov 29.--Henry T. Murphy of Norwich was killed just |sbefore noon today when an automobile in which he was riding skidded and overturned in front of the Golf Memo rial hall in Rehoboth, some eight miles from this city Mr Murphy, in com pany with his brother, Ignatius J. Murphy, of Murphy & Thomas, road builders, of Middleboro, Mass, and the latter'S family, were in the car en route to Norwich to spend Thanksgiv- ing. Mrs. Heary T. Murphy is in Nor wich at the present time. Ignatius Murphy of Middlcboro, owner and driver of the automobile. is unable to talk as result of the mental shock following the accident. His wife and their three children were also in the machine. They were all sent to the Morton hospital, Taunton, in an am- bulance. Natalie. II years of age, one of the children, is seriously injured. Mrs. Murphy escaped injury excepting a few cuts, bruises and strains, as did also Paul, years old, and Grace, 1 year old. In the automobile were tur- keys and other articles for Thanks giving dinner MT. Murphy's mother lives in Norwich and there was to be a family gathering tomorrow. It is stated by those who saw the accident that the car skidded when MT. Mur- phy turned sharp curve to let an- other automobile pass going in the op- posite direction. MT. Murphg's car is a new one. The car skidded on a moist roadway and is< said to have made a complete sonlersault. The injured man was pinned beneath it and his head was badly crushed, there being a compound fracture of the skull. The Morton hospital ambulance was called, but when it arrived the man had died. lgnatius J. Murphy, although not much
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
PERSONALS

Leonel c. Miller will spend Thanks giving in Providence.
 Raymond Higgins of Trinity is at his home on Boswell avenue.
 Miss Irene stahIer of New Loadon was in town Wednesday night calling on friends.
 Charles Sheehy of of Waterbury is in Norwich to spend the week end with friends.
 Clifford A. Rouse has gone to visit his brother over Thanksgiving a: Shamrock, R.
 Miss Rose Glasbrenner of Quaker Hill and Miss Rowe of New London were here Wednesday night.
 Charles Tingley of Waterbury is the guest of his parents in this city over the Thanksgiving holiday.
 Howard P. Benjamin, who is stu dentiat the University Of Pennsylvania Is in this city over Thanksgiving.
 MT. and Mrs. William Read of Lis bon were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Miner of North Stenington.
 Miss Faith Bonfoey, a member of the Academy faculty, is spending the holidays at her home in Middletown.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerome Mayer of Hart ford are registered at the 'Wauregan house. Mrs. Mayer is sister of R. c. Plaut.
 Miss Florence Sauer. who is teach ing school in Middletown. is visiting with her parents in Poquetanuck over the holidays.
 Miss Mary H. Maloney, stcAograph- CT in the office of the water board. is in Providence visiting relatives for several days.
 Harold Hull of New Haven, who is employed at the Remington Arms Co.,, is at his home on, Laurel Hill over Thanksgiving.
 Mr. and Mrs. James C. Macpherson and children, Lorraine and Natalie, are to spend Thanksgiving with friends in Maplewood, N. J.
 W. Leslie Fletcher, IT,, attended the dance given by the senior class at the Williams Memorial institute, New Lon don, on Tuesday night.
 Miss Elinor Byrne of Pearl street left for New York Tuesday where she will spend Thanksgiving with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Andrew F. Byrnes.
 Joseph Barry, George Muddeman, Thomas Barry and Joseph Donovan of Bristol who are employed by Joseph T. Devine Construction Co.,, are in this city over Thanksgiving.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
THANKSGIVING PROGRAMME
 AT THE COUNTY HOME
Over Twenty Numbers Were Excel IentIy Carried Out by the Children on Wednesday Afternoon.

At the New London County Home on Wednesday afternoon the children observed the advent of Thanksgiving with a program of over twenty num- bers. Among those present was Mrs Frank A. Mitchell and others. The program was rendered as follows:
 Hurrah for Thanksgiving, school; The First Thanksgiving. Henry Will cox; Whittier's poem. Alfred: The Corn Song, school: Johnnie and the Pumpkin, Walter Bolton; Pumpkin Pie. three girls: Peter Pumpkin, by the school: Thanksgiving, Agnes Bur- dick; song, We Thank Thee. grade |; Some Special Thanksgiving. Willie Scaplan; Thanksgiving Philosophy Oliver Lawrence; song. Over the River, school; Thanksgiving, three girls; Acrostic, 12 children: singing Swinging the Shining Sickle, school; The Spacious Ffrmament, school; song, Come Ye Thankful People school; Thankful Day. school: reel tation, Benny Wilcox; exercise; five children; Joyful Thanksgiving, eight children; play, Miss Alden's Party, Il children; America, all-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
KILLED UNDER OVERTURNED AUTO
Henry T. Murphy Met Death En Route This City When Car in Which He Was Riding Skdded and Upset at Re hoboth-Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Murphy and Three Children Thrown Out--Eeven Year Old Girl Lies in Serious Condition in Hospital Intended Pass Thanksgiving With Relatives in This City-Body Will be Brought Here Today.

hurt, collapsed and was unable to give any coherent statement or informa : ton. The others were taken to the hospital for treatment. Medical Ex- aminer c. S. Holden was called to view the body. It is said that there is 8 bad curve at the point where the &C., cident happened.
 The body of the unfortunate auto mobile victim will arrive in New Lon don via Providence at Il o'clock this (Thursday) morning and will be brought to this city for the funeral. the date of which had not been de- cided upon at a late hour last night. Felix Callahan, Jr, brother-in-Iaw of MT. Murphy, left for Taunton early on Wednesday afternoon and will return with the body today.
 MT. Murphy was the son of Mrs. Catherine German Murphy and the late Anthony J. Murphy of this city. Five months ago. on June 5, he was united in marriage with Miss Kath- leen E. Callahan. daughter of Felix F. Callahan of No. 47 Union street He leaves his wife. his mother, two broth CTS. Anthony J. Murphy of Cape Cod, and Ignatius J. Murphy of Middleboro, Mass, and, three sisters, Mrs. Michael J. Curran of Lafayette street, this city, Miss Elizabeth M. Murphy of Volun- town and Miss Pauline G. Murphy of Springfield, Mass.
 MT. Murphy was popular with his many friends in this city. all of whom speak of him in the highest of terms. His untimely death is deeply regret ted by all and the heartbroken family have the sympathy of many friends.
 The Elks lodge in Tounton did all in their power, to assist the relatives of the two men, both of whom are E1ks. Late Wednesday night it was said that the eleyen-year- girl has fractured skull
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
WEDDINGS.
condon-o,NeiIl.

The marriage of Miss Helen Teresa O'Neill, daughter of the late Mir. and Mrs. Patrick .O'Neill, and Thomas Jo- seph Condon. night train despatcher TOT the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.,. in New Lon don, took place at o'clock Wednes- day morning at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church. Nuptial mass was cele- brated by Rev. T. M. Crowley in the presence of many relatives and friends
 The bride was attractive1y gowned In travelling suit of blue broadclotl1, with hat to match. sShe carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, with a shower of ribbons. Her sister. Miss Catherine O'Neill, was brides- maid. She was also attired in blue broadcloth and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Edward F. Condon, broth CT of the bridegroom, was best man.
 Following the ceremony a reception was held at the future home of the newlyweds, 52 Jay street, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was serv- guests from Brooklyn. New York, Nor wich, Bridgeport and other places. The Interior of the residence was hand somely decorated with yellow chrys- Rnthemums. v ]. Friends of the couple gathered at the Union station to give them a glad some send-of on their honeymoon to New York but by utilizing an auto mobile for the first lap Of their jour ney Mir. and Mrs. Condon escaped the torture of confetti and old shoes.
 Kane Brady.
 In St. Johns church, Fitchville, on Tuesday morning, at g o'clock Miss Anna Sophia Brady, and Jeremiah Francis Kane. of Fitchville, were united in marriage by the pastor of the church. Rev. David R. O'Donnell. The bride was gowned in Burgundy satin and wore a hat to match. The a gown of green satin with a white velvet hat. The groom was attended by Michael Sweeney.
 After the return from a trip to Boston and Worcester, Mr. anu Mrs. Kane will reside in Norwich The bride is the older daughter of MT. land Mrs. William Brady of Fftchville. MT. Kane is the son of MT. and Mrs Cornelius Kane and is a plumber. em- p1oyed in Norwich.
 Super-Connor.
 In St. Patrick,s church Wednesday morning at o'clock Rev. J. H. Brod- erick married Miss Mary Louise Con- nor. of Norwich and John Franklin Su- Walter Huntley, a personal friend .of l the groom and the matron of honor was Mrs. T. J. Coffey. sister of the bride.
 Relatives and friends attended. The bride and her maid wore tailor-1nade quits with hats to match.
 There was a breakfast and recep- ton in the home of the bride in East Norwich. The. gifts were numerous After a tour the happy couple will reside in Hartford where the groom is | employed as a machinfst.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS
Five More Were Signed by commis-
 sioner on Wednesday.

Five compensation agreements were signed on Wednesday by the commits sioner as follows: essz
 Henry A. Stagle Stonington and George A. Marsh, Westerly. Date of injury, September 1, and award $10 weekly from September IS.
 Troy Steam Laundry, Norwich and Fannie Brown, Norwich. Date of in- jury was September 27th and award $5 weekly from October 9th.
 Hopkins & Allen Arms Company, Norwich and P. Lassonde, Norwich. Date of injury, October 2oth and award $5.75 weekly from November first.
 Shore Line Electric Company and George F. Dunn, New London. Date of injury October 10 and award $6 week. ly from October 20. r@e
 Estate of c. D. Sevin, Norwich and c. w. Sevin, Norwich. Date of in jury was September 4th and award was $S weekly from September 18th
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
DR. LEWIS FORCES AHEAD
 IN WEST SIDE PINocHLE Displaced Bailey Who Dropped Back
 l to Third Place in the Standing.

When the scores were counted up on Wednesday night Dr. Lewis took the lead in the West Side Pinochle club tournament displacing Bailey who went down to third place. The scores. made Wednesday night are as follows:
 Peckham 1905. Larsen 7245, Dr. Lewis 6S75. Hallisey. 6S7O, A. Jordan l6555, Hahn 6385. Pettis 6325, Bailey 6160, J. Jordan 6145, Underwood 6115, Pendleton 6110, Reeves 6060.
 The standing to date:
 Dr. Lewis 6S,370. Peckham 67,S40, Bailey 67,695, Underwood 66,635, Lar sen 65.900, Hallisey 65,545, J. Jordan GA, 1885, A. Jordan 64.620,f Pettis 64,510, Hahn 64,275, Pendleton. 62,9S0, Reeves 61 1525
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
TURKEYS, CHICKENS AND
 DUCKS BY MAIL.
Looked As If Postmaster Murphy Had
 Struck the Christmas Rush. |

A large number of packages con- taining turkeys, chickens, ducks and fruits for Thanksgiving were sent through the local post office during the past fe wdays. The shipments have been very numerous and the local office looked as If it was conducting the Christmas rush. Postmaster Murphy had all packages containing poultry and perishable matter sacked direct to their destination so as to prevent any delay in transit. The mails are now being used extensively for mail ing farm products direct to the con- sumner from the farmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
Business Mems Gym Class Largest Ever-other Glasses Are We'll Att &anIaL

The business mems gymnasium class Is the largest in the history of the Y M. c. A., and all the other classes are very weli-attended.
 Physical Director R. T. Crosby will be in New Haven Friday attending the state conference of Y. M. .. 4. physical directors.
 Genera! Secretary Edwin Hill will go to Bristol, Conn, this afternoon to visit his rnotIer,
 Boys Secnstary J. H. Ely will attend the older boys conference in New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
FUN ERAL.
MeIvina Lasonde.

The funeralnof Melvina Lasonde was held froh her late home on Sherman street, Wednesday morning at S.30 o'clock. Services were held at St. Pat rick's church at g o'clock with Rev. Myles P. Calvin officiating. The bear CTS were Michael Trembly, Frank Clang, Timothy Parent and Frederick Vaudry. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Undertakers Shea and Burke were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
GAVE DINNER IN HONOR
 OF HER CLASSMATES.
Miss Mildred Cary Was Hostess at the Wauregan House Thanksgiving Eve.

On Wednesday evening Miss Mildred Cary gave a dinner of 26 covers in the Grace Treadway of Columbus. O., and Miss Edith Hobson of Philadelphia. classmates of Miss Cary at I.aSalie seminary, Aaburndale, Mass. Dancing followed the dinner. Preceding the dinner the party attended the theatre. The party was chapercned by Mir. and Mrs. Fred Cary and MT and Mrs. Rus
 sell zEaird. = sssFt's z
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
HELD DANCE AT NORWICH CLUBHOUSE.
Moonlight Dances on Program Ar
 ranged by Delts UpsiIon Phil.

One oe the prettiest of the fall dances was given on Thanksgiving eve by the Delta Upsilon Phi sorority of the Academy in the Norwich club house. The dance hall was attractive ly decorated. with college banners. There were about IS numbers on the dance program, which included two moonlight dances. The Waijo orches- tra furnished the music. The commit
 tee in charge comprised Misses Eliza beth Fillmore, Hazel L. Fletcher, Ruth Loring, Helena 'Wulf and Lillian Boynton. ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Union Service .Toniaht.

The Union Thanksgiving service of Broadway Congregational, Central Baptist, Church of the Good Shepherd, Trinity Methodist Episcopal and the Second Congregational will be held in the latters house, of worship, Thurs day evening, at 7.45 o'clock. with the sermon by the Rev. Joel Byron Slo- cum, D. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
 HELD THEATRE PARTY
And Then Enjoyed Banquet in Wau-
 regan House Dining Room.

The Young Peoples Aid Society of St. James church, Poquetanuck, held a theatre party on Wednesday night, followed by a banquet in the Waure- gan house.
 The menu follows:
 Chicken Gumbo
 Flake Waters o. Roast Chicken, Giblet Sauce E, Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Supper Rolls
 Waldorf Salad
 Neapolitan Ice Cream
 Assorted Cake
 Demi Tasse
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
M. s. C. CLUB.
Members Were Guests of Miss, Evelyn
 Sauer in Poquetanuck.. s

The NJ. s. c. club met on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Evelyn Sauer in Poquetanuck, where a pleas ant evening was spent in sewing and music. Mrs. Leayitt Sherburne was the guest of the evening" The club voted to hold a gentlemen's night and social at the next meeting which will be held at the home of Mrs William Mitchell on next Tuesday evening. Re- eSs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Will Wed Thanksgiving Day.

The marriage Of Agnes Elizabeth Moore, daughter of MT and Mrs. John Moore, formerly of Norwich, and Charles Richard Adams. formerly of Montville, will take place at New Brit ain Tha akssiving day. They will be at home after Dec. at 15 Kelsey street New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Competitions on Thanksgiving.

Compositions on Thanksgiving.
 While there were no regular Thanks giving programmes in the public schools the anniversary was not passed unnoticed for compositions on Thanks giving written by the children were nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Supt. Hugh B. Campbell is entertain Ing over Thanksgiving pr. Samuel Gordon of Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

A social hour followed the banquet with music furnished by an Edison Diamond Disc phonograph loaned by the Porteous and Mitchell Company The committee of arrangements com pfised Lester Smith and Herbert Whit taker. Mrs. Whitaker is president of the society and Miss Evelyn Sauer' is secretary of the society. Rev. l.. c. Sherburne, rector of the church, was in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Mrs. George D. Ccit is entertaining
 family part vat her home on Broad way for rsthe holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Took Fis on Franklin Street.

A man from the Falls took a fit on Franklin square shortly after s o'clock Wednesday night. The man was car rie dinto the hallway Of tie Eagle boarding house and later sent to his home. A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Miss Caroline T. Gilman closes her house on Washington street this week
 and will spend the winter in New
 Haven. W
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

MT. and Mrs. Albert T. Utley will spend Thanksgiving at their daughters s home in Suftie1d.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Mir and Mrs Heathcote WooIsey and children of Pelham Manor, N. Y, and Prof. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Bacon of New Haven are Thanksgiving guests of Gen. and Mrs. William A Aiken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Mrs James E. Fuller and her daugh- ters. Miss Margaret Fuller and Miss H. Louise Fuller, of Washington street, will spend today .(Thursday) in TaIcottville, guests of Rev. and Mrs. F p Bachelor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

The Misses Averiu of Danbury are spending a few days with MT. and Mrs. John C. Averiij of Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Miss Mildred D. Cary, who is a stu dent at LaselIc seminary, is spending the Thanksgiving recess at her home in town with four school friends at her guests. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Miss Caroline Stone of New Hart ford is the guest of her sister, Mrs. James L. Case.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Will Spend Thanksgiving .n Boston.
 M Frank Leonard and James Red den, both of Greenegille,. will spend Thanksgiving in Boston with relatives of MT. Redden. They left Wednesday, afternoon and will return on Sunday 1ight.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30
Arrived Chas. Slosbefg WEST SIDE
Incidents In Society

The Sewing club met Monday after noon with Mrs. Henry E. Cockrell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Thomas G. Brown of New. York is spending Thanksgiving at his home at Trinity reetcry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

Already plans are going forward for the annual sessions of the Southern New England Conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church, to be held next year in the Mathewson street church, Providence. The last conference met with Trinity Methodist church, Nor WieT1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-30

The members of St. Joseph's church.
 Cliff street. celebrated the anniversary tuition at their hall Sunday, so that their only observance of Thanksgiving will be mass in the church at o'clock today, Rev. I. V. Maciejewski, officiat-. iDp
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
VETS HECKLETH0SE
ABOARD HANlY TRAIN

CLEVELAND. o. oct. 20.-Rain
and wet advocates stood out in the
dry special train tour Thursday
across Ohio from Union City. Ind,
10 CleV Gland. a drizzle fell through
out the day reducing the crowd that
listened TO rear platform speeches of
the prohibition national candidates
10 small numbers, and in two cities.
Gallon and Shelby, the loquacious
vets interrupted tho meetings with
protests against the speakers state
ments
one Of the vets took the speak
ers stand at Shelby and attempted
TO make a speech. but was hooted
down by the crowd. J. Frank Hanly,
the presidential candidate had just
finished speaking and had given way
TO Ira Landrith. the vice presidential
candidate. when the wet advocate
interrupted.
you cannot make this country
dry. and I can prove it," he shout
ed. 'I'n come right up there and
do Il if you want me-"
Landrith invited the man to the
platform and the invitation was &C
cepted. Before he had time 10
speak, however. the crowd insisted
that it did not come TO hear him
and he retired.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
If You Knock an Il" Out of "Kelley"
What Chance Has Reporter to Know H9

writer IL is not unlikely that a
mistake will creep IN notwithstand-
ms a very vigilant watch.
South Bend. though not alone in
the possession Of a long list OF unus-
ual and uncertain names. has. per
haps. acquired together with an un-
commonly large percentage OF for
eign population, more than its share
OF these type Blenders" Certain
streets OF the Cit are mon compos
ments" inasfar as names are con-
cerned. For instance, il is the con-
tinual hope and prayer Of the re-
porter that no big story may ever
break on Ford or Grant SITS. and
these are not by any means distinc-
tive in this regard.
For exercise in spelling and for
practical practice in memory work
copy down the following list and
time yourself in the aqIisition Of it's
correct typography.
Wojciech Szyjan, Ladislaus Prey
bylinski. Valentine Przybysz. Ru-
dolf GustafsOn. HYDE Coons. Ar
thur Dahlgren Sophia Engdahl.
Charles Ivan, Len Dreibelbis. Hays
Van Buskirk. lie Probandt. stephen
Spychalski. Lawrey Berkeypile. Pc
ter DeMagd, May Kish, Zottie Gre
peau. Bonj Plotkin, Szczepan Szczas-
kowsh.
No guarantee is extended with the
above paragraph as 20 it's absolute
accuracy. II is more than likely
that in passing through the four or
five hands Of error-prOne human
beings that a mistake has crept into
the copy.
1t is scarcely necessary to prepare
a long list Of unusual names that
are found TO be weighing on the
.consciences of local people even
though such a list might prove an
excellent substitute for the nightly
face massage Of some fair readers
The city directory that may be
found at almost any corner drug
store is a spacious store house that
may be consulted. with due regard,
however. TO a probable aftermath.
But the following list chosen at
random may serve as an introduce
ton: KlOpisinski. Niespodziany. Pa
jakOwski. Klowetter, ETH. Segity.
Ulbricht, Sobczanski, Czifra, Wujci-
kOwski, GrbegOrz Pastuszynski,
Hawblitzel, Ujhelyi, Bujtas. Sidrits.
Igus and Observation-Disclosures
When your name is spelled with a
&C" instead OF a * and the re"
is turned around 10 "er" consider
the galaxy of names that confronts
the men who get out the paper, and
prove at least 10 yourself the depth
OF the kindness Of your nature; for