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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

Good sized houses Thursday saw the opening performances of The Wizard of Bonn Bom presented by the Car melo Musical Comedy company. This is musical show with a fantastic theme, the plot being laid upon the mythical isle of Bonn Bonn, somewhere in the far-off western seas. The story develops around one Benjamin Frank lin Lafayette Lincoln Johnson, a duslzy native of Tennessee who arrives un- eXpectedly upon the Isle of Bom Bonn in an earoplane. His novel arrival creates the impression that he is of supernatural origin and he is given a high office in the native kings service, where he proceeds to mix things up in a lively fashion In this he is assisted by Lillian Washburn in the character of a visiting Hottentot who la, sset her cap for the king. The show Is full of negro humor of both the droll and hilarious kind, and there isn't dull moment from start to finish
 The sprightly chorus make delight fully attractive native girls of the Isle of Bonn Bom and are given frequent changes of costume for the many pret- ty musical numbers. Features of the show are the Minstrel number, the Turtle Dove song, the Old Fashioned Girls, the Lymph dance, the Tokio novelty, and the Rag Time wedding, although these are but a small portion of the musical programme. A quar- tette and 8. sextette also contribute some excellent numbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

work and spoke in regard to the dis obedience Of the temperance laws
 Capt. Jason Randall, after Rev. MT. Knappenberg finished, arose and told why the laws were not enforced and said there was only one way, and that was to have prohibition officials.
 The credentia1 committee reported and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. H. Addie Randall of Groton; vice president, Mrs. Prentice of New London; secretary, Miss Mary Day of Colchester: treasurer, Miss Harriet G. Cross of this city.
 Mrs. Randall was elected delegate to the national convention which will be held this year in Indianapolis during the month Of November, and she was given the power to select her alternate.
 Mrs. Buell. spoke on the state con- yention which will be held in October In Waterbury.
 Mrs. Newbury of Mystic made mo- ton that the organization petition the New London city papers to exclude all liquor advertisements in line with other papers and magazines. It was voted to extend note of sympathy to the sseretary, Miss Mary Day, who is III at her home in Colchester. Mrs. Fields made a motion to thank the ladies' for theirs entertainment, which was seconded. The meeting closed With 6 hymn and the W. c, T. U. ben ediction.
 The delegates from here were Mrs. J. J. Fields, Mss Harriet e. Cross and Mrs. Arthur F.IWyman.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

North Main street came within hair breadth of being tho scene of a very serious accident Thursday night when the , i5 Baltic car out ,,e Frank lin square, crowded with people, left the rails, plunged across the street and through the iron fence just north of the Marguerite building, coming to stop With the front end hanging six or eight feet over the edge of d 16-foot stoue embdnkment. Att tbe time when the car left ti,e irons, James Murtha, an attendant at the Norwich State Hospital, who was on the side- walk, was struck by the car, hurled down the ernbankment and narrowly escaped death.
 At the point where the accident oc- cured, men had been engaged in ex- caVation work for the new Hassam pavement and it is evident that dirt and stones on the rail caused the car to leave it's path. After the accident pulverized stone was found on the rails.
 The car was under the guidance of Motorman Henry Johnston. who states that he was going at d slow rate of speed when all of sudden the car struck the stones ~and dirt and, with out warning, lurched on its@ mad plunge for the sidewalk. Motorman Johnston immediately applied his brakes and also the emergency brake
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

liam B. Mitchell; Voluntown, Austin A. Main. John Kinney; Franklin, J.. Henry King; Sprague, Oscar Ander- son, Herbert c. Watson; Lisbon, H. J. Dennett.
 When Chaidman Gardner asked for nominations for judge of probate Att torney Libby took the floor.
 It is my pleasure to put in nomina- tion the name of a man who has flll- ed the office of judge of probate for this district for the past 12 years with ability, dignity and uniform courtesy to all persons having business before his court. said Attorney Libby.
 A man, who by his conduct in off, fee, by his fair and equitable treat ment of all parties in his court, has won the united support of his own party and the absolute respect of all
 men regardless of party affiliations. A man whose record in office may be dissected and meet not be defended; whose record is an open page, in it. self 8. sufficient Endorsement. and a guarantee of reelection to this impor- tant and responsible position. I noni- nate Nelson J. Ayling for judge of probate for the district of Norwich.
 (Applause). James c. Fitzpatrick seconded the nomination. Herbert c. Watson of Sprague said he also de- sired to second the nomination as he performed a like duty 12 years ago. The nomination was approved by ac- clamat ton.
 Upon the motion of James c. F'itz- patrick the chairman was empowered
 to name a committee to notify Judge Ayling of the action of the convention and he selected J. Henry King. Paul Guest and Arthur Y. Libby. A few moments later the committee escort ed Judge Ayling into the hall and he
 was introduced to the chairman and applauded.
 T1T6c hI1Ii nj citation of the renomination. Any ex- l tended remarks he said would only be ] repeating what had been said in the past. He spoke of holding the office for 12 years. He had always tried 1 to act for the right and he hoped he
 had given satisfaction to the people The probate laws are being made more complicated and now there is a i federal law that must be obeyed in i the settlement of estates. The state | officials are particular to see that es- l tates have been properly taxed in the 1 past. All these interests and the in- | terests of the people who have estates | have been properly taxed in the past All these interests and the interests o1 the people who have estates in the l court must be safeguarded and the | task is not an easy one. He concluded 1 by again thanking the delegates fol their show of confidence and invited all to dine with him at the Wauregar | house.
 1 The old probate committee consist. l ing of Justin Holden of Norwich, Johr i N. ewis of Voluntown and Eckford G l Pendleton of Preston were retained ir l power.
 Chairman Gardner congratulated tht delegates upon their excellent selec-
 ton and said they had chosen the
 next judge of probate. (Applause.)
 After the meeting adjourned tht
 delegates were greeted personally by
 Judge Ayling.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
NEW LONDON POLICE
 OFFICERS GET RAISE. Will Receive $1o Month More Under
 New Ruling.

Whether or not the increase of $10 monthly passed by New London citi- zens in session last Monday will take effect commencing next Sunday or be delayed another month is a question which neither the New London police committee nor members of the depart ment are prepared to answer at the present time.
 The vote calls for an increase of SIG each for every member of the police force. Capt. George Haven, who is now receiving $100 a month, will ir the future receive $110 monthly. Lieut. Thomas Jeffers, the next in rank, will be increased from $90 to $100 pel month; Sergt. Benjamin A Beebe now receiving $S5, will work on a scale of $95 per month under the new pro- visions, while each regular patrolmar is increased from $80 to $90 per month No provision has yet been made for an increase in the case of Supernumera- ries, although it is possible that some slight advance from the present rate of $60 may be arranged for in making up the new schedule.
 Before the increase can go into ef- feet an ordinance must be Introduced into the council providing for the ad- dition to the payroll. Such an ordi- nance maybe introduced at the meet ing of the council next Monday even new council takes it's seat.
 In either event, it will mean that the change in police salaries cannot take effect until Nov. l, unless an amend ment is offered making the increa SC effective Oct. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
RECOGNITION SERVICES FOR
 REV. B. w. WILLIAMS
Mount Calvary Pastor Received Iato l
 Hearts of His Congregation.

Services of recognition for their pastor, Rev. Benjamin Wesley Will Hams, members of the Mount Calvary Baptist church held a public ipstalla- ton and reception at the church on Thursday night. which was largely att tended. Rev. R. B. Harris presided.
 The program follows: Organ pre- Jude; selection by the choir. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow; invoca tion, Rev. E. George Riddle. Me- Kinley A. M F. Zion church; prayer, Rev. E. Geo. Riddle, pastor Mckinley Ave. A. M. E. Zion church. Norwich; Word from the Baptist. Rev. A. w Burden. Federated church. Greetings from former parish, MT. David L. Clark, Milford. Conn.,; hymn. Church Is One Foundation; sermon. Rev. Thomas w. Garhett. Ansonia, Conn.,; hymn, Blest be the Tie That Binds; charge to the pastor. Rev. A. B. Coates, D. D.. secretary Connecticut church, Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D., pastor Central Baptist church, Nor' Wich, Conn.,: remarks by the pastor; hymn, Victory; benediction, Rev. Ben iamin w. Williams, pastor Mt Cal vary Baptist church. Norwich; organ postlude. Miss Idella Scott is the or ganist~
 The church altar was attractively decorated and so was the Sunday school room where a banquet was served after the installation exercises. The color scheme was pink and white. At the pastors table were the clergy, the deacons of the church and their wives.
 The committees in charge follow: General committee, the oeacons of the church, John w. Williams. $. ". Lacy, Henry Lacy, Frank Lacy, Will liam Spivery, T. A. Spivery, Captain Jackson, Andrew Jackson and H. H Moreland; decorating committee, Mrs Francis Evans, chairman, Miss Idella Scott. Miss Lottie Jackson, Miss Mat tie Moreland and Mrs. Annie F. Drury church clerk. Mrs. Mary Lacy was chairman of the banquet committee Miss Agnes Lacy had charge of the silver and M. J. Brown had charge ot the table linen.
 The choir of the church comprises the following: Miss Lottie Jackson Mrs. Francis Evans. Miss Alice Will 1 liams, Mrs. Eudora Randall, Miss | Blanch Jackson. Miss Louise Han Miss Agnes Lacy, George Johnson Aleck Randall and Mrs. Annie F. Dru- ry.
 l Rev. Thomas w. Garnett of Ansonia who gave the principal address of the 1 evening, took his text from Matthew | 28: 18th verse.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
INJURED IN TROLLEY WRECK
James Murha Knocked Down Enbankment by Electric Car While Walking Along North Main Street-Trolley Jumped Track and Shot Across Sidewalk, Smashing Iron Fence-Main Line Entirely Blocked for Several Hours-Passengers Transferred Around Wrecked Car.

with which the new steel cars are
 equipped. Leo Jacques was the con-
 ductor.
 The car very nearly hit a telegraph
 pole and did not stop until the whole
 front truck had ploughed through the
 iron fence and hung over the em- bankment. The rear trucks. however, stayed on the trackbed. Immediately after the accident a hurry medical call was sent out and Drs. Callahan, Smith, Harper and Louis Cassidy were on the scene with in a short time.
 MT. Murtha was picked up and car ried into a nearby saloon and shortly after taken to the Backus hospital in the auto-anbulance. At the hospita, l it was found that his left ankle was I broken in two places. there were bra- sions on the right side and it is l thought that there may be internal 1 injuries.
 Mrs. Tillie Fave of Baltic, who was l in the car. received. it is thought. con- cussion of the brain and was taker | to the hospital. Mrs. William Ward 1 was taken with mysteries. 1 The accident drew a very large crowd to the scene and blocked traf l fic on the north bound tracks fol about two and a half hours. The cal when placed back on the rails went tc
 the barn under it's own power.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
CITIES ARE UNABLE TO
 ERADICATE HEADLIGHT EVIL Public Acts Prohibit Passing of Or dinance Regulating Auto Equip
 

Cities in the state of Connecticut are unable to eradicate the evil of glaring headlights on autotnob piles because of the passage of section Is. chapter 231, of the public acts of 1915, which prohibits any town, city or borough from passing an ordi- nance regulating the speed or equip ment of motor vehicles.
 With headlights cassidy interpreted to be part of the equipment of g car, it is seen that 1t is impossible for a city to pass an ordinance tc prevent auto drivers from using theil glaring headlights when approaching another car. Many drivers of cars have suffered from the lack of con- sideration on the part of operators r on approaching cars making it diff cult to see the road ahead.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
PERSONALS

Miss Julia F. Kelleher has been in New York on business.
 J. A. Desmond has been in New York on a business trip this week.
 Mrs. Charles Schmitton of Hartford is spending a few days with friends in Waterford.
 Miss Alice H. Woodward of EPasa- dena, Cal, is the guest of H. R. Wood . ward of Spalding street
 Mrs. Eliza winckleman of Norwich is visiting Mrs. Ruth A. Webster at Shacauiola, Lords Point.
 North Stonington correspondent notes that Archa W. Colt of Norwich, Conn.,, was dinner guest of MT. and Mrs. Henry D. Randall Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter voso, of Gall eton, Penn.. leave town today for New York after spending few days with MT. and Mrs. Marion Durham of Broad street.
 Mrs Samuel N. Morgan and Mrs day evening. on their return to their homes in Colchester from an automo- bile trip to Providence.
 A New Haven paper mentions that Prof. Hiram Bingham has returned Farms, Salem. Mrs. Bingham is re- maining in Salem for a longer time.
 Mrs. W. P. Brightman of HoIN in ton, R. l.. who has been caring for her father in Brooklyn, Conn, is ill and is unable to be moved to her home
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Served Mechanics Liens

Morris Naleslxy, the New Haven contractor who recently started the erection of several houses in Linden street and Blydenburg avenue. New London, had three more mechanics liens served on him late Wednesday afternoon, this time by R. J. Segar and c. r. Whitall of Westerly, R. I. The liens aggregat@ about $2O0 and are for claims for materials and labor fI~- nished by the claimants, doing busi- ness under the firm name of WhitaIl Electric Co. The serving of these three liens makes an aggregate num- Der of 15 served on Naletsky since the work on his houses stopped and ir addition he has a lawsuit on his hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Major Hull a Speaker,

Major Hadlai A. Hull, pioneer in the formation of the Connecticut Coast Artillery corps and founder of the First company of New London, presid- ed as sz~<emaster at the banquet of the latter organization held in the Croclzer house. New London, wednes- day evening. In point of attendance, enthusiasm, speechmaking, decora- tions, music and menu the occasion was a distinct success. Palms and flowers bedecked the dining hall and Old Glory occupied a conspicuous place on &he east wall The tables were laid in the form of a hollow square.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
RENoMlNATED HON. N. J. AYLlNG
 FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE
Republican Probate Convention for This District Held at Town Hall on Thursday.

Hon. Nelson J. Ayling was renomi- mated for judge of probate at the re- publican probate convention of the Norwich district, held in the town hall Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The convention was called to order by Justin Holden. chairman of the pro- bate committee. Benjamin R. Gard ner of Griswold was chosen chairman on motion of James c. Fitzpatrick, and Herbert c. Webster of Griswold was made clerk. The committee on credentials, James c. Fitzpatrick of Norwich, Albert Benjamin of Preston and Paul Guest of Lisbon, reported the following delegates present:
 Norwich, Arthur F. Libby, James c. Fitzpatrick, George E. Brooks. George Adams; Griswold, Benjamin R. Gard ner, Herbert Webster; Lisbon. Paul Geist; Preston. Albert Benjamin. Will
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Yacht Crew Saved Children.

Three small children, ranging in age from five to Il years. har a, mar row escape from drowning in Shaw's cove, New London Thursday after noon. Rhey were Buster Hyde Elsie Potter and Madeline Hyde.
 They were paddling out in small skiff in the cove when the craft tipped over. presumably by all the children getting on one side of the boat. They were all plunged into the water where they were struggling when members of a yacht crew saw them and went to their hescue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Second Church Nioht.

evening in the parlors of the Second Congregational church was very suc- cessfu1 just as it has been since it's inauguration six years ago. The Sec
 ond church night means a get-to- gether meeting, to renew acquaint- ances. Rev H. J. Wyckoff gave a short address and the Church Im- provement society served refreshments
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Wisely enough, the farmers have decided that big apples are more proftble than little ones, and that the cider. apple is not a thing to be desired. If its product is used for vinegar the state will not suffer, but if the cider is used as @ beverage just before 1t arrives at the vinegar point there is work ahead for the criminal court. The Johnson and the Bailey cases in Middlesex county furnish grim proof of what cider can accom- plish. It's production is not a reliable means to wealth and the more its out put is reduced the better it will be for the 1sta+a-Hartfard 5Cauraut-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
OBITUARY.
Miss Annie May MaIIett.

Miss Annie May Mallet, F years of age died at 1 o'clock Thursday morn ing after long illness. She was the dau ghter of George and Sophia De- bau Mallett, of No. 316 West Main street. Miss Mallett was born in No via Scotia and was employed until the time of illness at the American Thermos company. Besides her par ents she leaves two brothers and two sisters.
 Mrs. Virginia Bettini.
 Mrs. Virginia Bettini of the navy yard died at the Memorial hospital in New London Thursday. She was ad- mitted to the hospital on tn enight of Sept. 25 in a serious condition. She was 50 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Everything was quiet Thursday in the infantile paralysis situation on New London. Officer Edwin c. Chip man stated that no new cases had been reported and that the situation was the same as it had been some time past except for the new case which was reported Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

trola, which is much needed in the building. Six papers are to be circu- lated in the village, all in charge of the pupils in the senior class. It is hoped the public will show interest and subscribe toward the instrument. Last spring the teachers tried to start folk dancing, but without any kind of music very little progress was made.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Scout Field Day Postponed.

The state boy scout field day which was to have been held in Meriden this coming Saturday has been post of the city of Meriden owing to the infantfle paralysis. If nothing pre- vents itswin be held October 2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
New York Artists Eoaage Camp Site.

Several New York artists have en- gagged camp sites at Greystope Heights for next summer to form school of painting which will grow as the building progresses One attractive house will be completed Nov. l and another will follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Another case of infantile paralysis has been reported in Vernon, mas5ins three in the town. A 3-year-old child of Pasquale Ponticeln is the pa- tient.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
AFeerded Partv 'fn Jewett cjtv,

Fred Swan. Fred Drew, Gus Haber, John Farrell and Clifford Rouse att tended a party in Jewett City, Thurs- day nighrnt. They made the trip in MT Heber's automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

A crate of nice looking huckleberries, 32 quarts, was brought from Ledyard to Somers' Thursday, something which does not often happen as late in the season as September 2Sth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Rt. Key. John J. Milan of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford, who was to confirm a class in St. Patrick s church, Norwich, October 30,, is con- fined to his bed at his residence in Hartford with an attack of articular rheumatism, has cancelled all engage raents up to November i.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Connecticut will have the greatest ing to plans which are being com pleted by the state board of agricul- ture for the display at the National Dairy show in Springfield, Mass, Oc- tober 12 to 2i
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

The D. A. R. twenty third general state meeting is to be held in Dan bury. Thursday. November g. All fifty chapters in Connecticut will be repre- scented. and it is expected that about 500 will attend.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Time to get into a new Fall Suit.
 Your special Suit is here. Tn size, pattern and quality we can meet your individual idea. If you want one of the new fancy mixtures at $15. here's your full moneys worth. From that price up to $50. satisfaction for every dollar and for every man.
 Lightweight Fall Overcoats and Raincoats SIS. to $25.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

A cargo of yellow pine lumber on the ocean going barge Tottenville, was lowed to Norwich Thursday, where the cargo was discharged al Fort Point for the H. F. St A. J. Dawley Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

The wonderful moving picture. Pill grin's Progress, at Y. M. c. A. tonight. adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

On account of the prevalence of in- it was decided by Deputy Scout Com 1
 missioner Edwin W. Main to postpone
 till October 2Sth. the big state field
 meet of the Boy Scouts. scheduled to
 be held at Hanover park, Meriden, on next Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Quaker Hill Wants VictroIa.

An effort is being made by Miss Florence Peck, principal of the Quaker Hill school, to raise funds for a Vic-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
JItaeaBa1uett1la
Norwich, Friday, Sept. 29, 1916.
VARIOUS MATTERS

Today Is almanac day for October.
 Light vehicle lamps at GOA this evening.
 The big storm predicted by Uncle Horace Johnson seems to be belated.
 The late fall has helped out the lima bean crop in a number of gar- dens.-
 This week James E. Lord, of Lords Hill, has been in North Stonington ap- praising sheep killed by dogs.
 Call for your repair work at Kings bury's. See adv.-adv.
 An equal suffrage league is to be meeting at Fairview hall Tuesday, Oct. 10.
 A number of motor parties from here will go to Portla1d Saturday for the big anniversary parade and Old Home day.
 Rev. W. H Lakin of Montville preached at Cohanzie chapel Wednes- day night. There was a large attend 'ance.
 Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R., is to open it's season in October and this year will hold meetings at the homes of members. Pilgrims Progress in moving pie lures at Y. M. c. A. tonight.-adv. State Health Officer Dr. J. T. Black of Hartford has given his consent for the opening of the Mystic Oral school Tuesday, October B.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

In compliance with the state laws the Southern New England Telephone company is marking all it's telephone poles in the southern part of the coun-
 fy-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

The reading room at the Otis li- brary will be open Sunday afternoons from 2 to o'clock. during the winter beginning next Sunday, October 1st.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Philadelphia has 2oo.oon schnolchil-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

The annual meeting of the Gardiner Family association, scheduled to be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Horace Gardner, 761 Montauk avenue, New London, was postponed until Wewnesday October Il.
 lures with lecture by Col. Ray of Lon don, Eng, Y. M. c. 4. tonight-adv