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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
OBITUARY.
Frank Baker Stockino.

Word was received here Friday of the death of Frank Baker Stocking formerly of this city, which occurred at the home of his son, L. c. Stocking in Warren, R. l.. Friday morning aat 4 o'clock after an illness of about five months. Death was probably due to pneumonia.
 MT. Stocking was born in this city TT years ago, the son of Serinus S. and Julia Baker Stocking and spent the greater part of his life here, receiving his education in the Norwich schools Mir. Stocking learned the machinist's trade in the old c. B. Rogers shop where he was employed for AS years and when that concern moved away from Norwich, MT. Stocking went to Warren to live with his son.
 MT. Stocking was married to Mary E. Edwards who came from Cleveland O. MT. Stocking is a member of St James lodge, No. 23. A. F. and A. M Franklin chapter, No. 4, R. A NJ, Franklin council, No. 8, R. and S. N, and Columbia Commandery, No. 4, K T.
 He is survived by two brothers, S. s. Stocking of this city, Arthur Stock ing of Boston and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Jane Belden, of Danbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
TWENTY-TWo NEW
 MEMBERS VOTED IN.
Chamber of Commerce Directors Pass ed Resolutions on Deaths of P. J. O'Connor and J. C. Worth.

Twenty-two new members were vot- ed in at the directors meeting of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce held in the Transportation building Friday ev- ening at o'clock. The following are the new members:
 Simios Therrien, Norwich Central Labor Union, Arthur Story, Hertz Bros, John Gula, George H. Loring, Thomas Asbury, Dr. Curtis Bernard, ner, C. A. Chamberlain. John W. Me knley, Elmer R. Pierson, pr. Charles Childs Gildersleeve, William Trachten- berg, George G. Grant, B. L. Abell, w. R. Cowan and Son, W. E. Baldwin, Lahn Furniture Co.,, Williams Brother [.
 In vote on Referendum No. 12, on the report of the special committee on the Seameu's act. all four questions were voted yes. The ballot is issued by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and must be handed in by March II. The ques- tions voted on were as follows:
 1 The committee recommends that congress should be asked to suspend at once sections 4, 13 and 14 of the Sea mems act which discriminates against American ports and American ships, and which are restrictive of American commerce, until such time as by in ternattonal agreement the require ments of these sections can become equally applicable to the shipping of all nations.
 2 The committee recommends that the sections of the Seamen's act deal ing with deserters should be repealed as to foreign vessels and that the state department should seek to have arrest and imprisonment of seamen for desertion abolished by other nations.
 3 The committee recommends that congress should be, asked to request the president to withdraw at once the notices the United States has given regarding abrogation of treaties.
 The committee recommends that a. Federal Shipping Board should be created.
 Resolutions of respect were passed on the deaths of P. J. O'Connor and J. c. Worth.
 The committee on the banquet which takes place Monday night presented favorable report.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE
Neil o,Rrien,s MinstreIs-

Neil O'Brien and his great American minstrel troupe were greeted by a full house at the Davis theatre on Friday night. The performance opened with minstrelsy's traditiona first part and among the comedians who appeared were Pete Detzel, Billy Dunlap, Eddie Ross, Eddie Nazier and Neil O'Brien. One of the feature numbers on the programme was Could the Dreams of a Dreamer Come True, ballad, by James Bardi. The finale in the min strel show was an old and new popu- lar song debate.
 During the intermission there was a concert programme by the Neil O'Brien orchestra, M. J. Latham, di- rector. The Penny Arcade, for chill dren only, was the name of the come dy vaudeville sketch and this was fol- lowed by the popular comedian, Eddie Ross and his African harp. The closing vaudeville sketches were A New ISSrpisichorean Conception. Hotel de Danse, staged by Pete Detzel, and the Darktown Fire Brigade.
 The minstrels were enthusiastically app1auded and were forced to respond to encores again and again.
 During the evening MT. O'Brien was presented a handsome bouquet of flowers and an umbrella by White Cross council K. of C. Last year when MT. O'Brien appeared at the Davis the council presented him a bouquet of flowers and in acknowledging the gift MT. O'Brien said that he had prepared a speech for an umbrella. This year the council presented him both flowers and umbrella
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
 ENTERTAINED OLD SOLDIERS
Banquet Followed by Program-Made Pleasant Evening for Members of Sedgwick Post No. 1, G. A. R.

On Friday evening the members of Sedgwick Post, No. I, G. A. R., were delightfully."- entertained by the mem bers of Sedgwick Woman's Relief Corps, No. 16, at Buckingham Memor- ial. At 6.30 o'clock a banquet was served in the dining room and the menu included escalloped oysters, cold meats, salads, pickles, rolls, cake and coffee. The diners, numbering about 100 marched into the room and took seats at the tables. The march was pianist. The chaplain, Mary E. Bes- wick, asked the blessing.
 After the banquet the following pro- gram was carried out: Reading, Mrs Park; piano solo, Miss Dorothy Raw son; remarks, Orrin M. Price. com mander of Sedgwick Post, No. 1 pia- no solo, Miss Hazel Banfield; address, The Best Means of National Safety Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church; re- marks, Rev. E. George Riddle, senior vice commander; recitation, Mrs. Park: closing selection, (phonograph) America.
 In his address Rev MT. Ricketts laid stress on the fact that the best means of national safety rests with the char of our citizens.
 During the evening there were se- lections on an Edison diamond disc photograph, the machine being oper- ated by a representative of the Edison labroatory in New York.
 Mrs. Gertrude B. TootiII was in general charge of the arrangements and was assisted by a number of the members of the relief corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
DAME NATURE HINTS When the Food is Not Suited

When Nature gives her signal that something is wrong it is apt to be with the food. The old Dame is always faithful and one should act at once.
 To put off the change is to risk that which may be irreparable. An Arizona man says:
 For years could not safely eat any breakfast. I tried various kinds of breakfast food, but they were all soft starchy messes which gave me dis tressing headaches. I drank strcng coffee, too, which appeared to benefit me at the time, but added to the head aches afterward.
 "A friend persuaded me to quit coffee and the starchy breakfast foods, and use Postum and Grape Nuts in- stead. I shall never regret taking his advice.
 The change it worked in me is wonderful. I now have no more of the distressing sensations in my stomach after eating, and I don't have head aches. I have gained 12 pounds in weight and feel better in every way.
 "Grape-Nuts makes a delicious as well as a nutritious dish; and I find that Postum agrees perfectIy-never produces dyspepsia symptoms"
 There's a Reason" Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich.
 Ever read the above Ietter7 A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
ALPHA sIGMAs HELD SOCIAL
Attractive Program Carried Out at the Second Congregational Church Un-
 der Direction of Miss Mary Kampf.

A good number attended the enter tainment and social given in the Sun day school rooms of the Second Con- gregational church Friday evening un- der the auspices of Alpha Sigma so- ciety.
 The program given by the younger members of the Sunday school proved to be quite entertaining and the par ticipants received ample applause for their efforts.
 The program was as follows: Piano solo, Miss Nina Perry; Raindrop Sol diers, Eleanor Smith, Violet and Bet ty D'ZumbrO, Grace and Katherine Covey; Sunbonnet babies, Gladys Broadhurst, Margery Harvey, Eliza beth Johnson, Dorothy Whitney, En- ma Thompson, Alice Higgins, Barbara DZumbro and Dorothy Chandler; Lin coin play, Ruth Whitehead and Charles Moiser; Making the Flag, Violet Did rickson, Sophie Gozyigski, Thomas Lee, George Angell; reading, Mrs. Rob- ert DZumbro; Sisters, Dorothy Allen and Miss Elizabeth Higgins; Mary Wyckoff, Cinderella; John Hilder- brand and Charles Sage, knights; Rob ert Sage, Prince, and Dorothy Harvey, Fairy godmother.
 Shadowgraphs were given by mem bers of the Alpha Sigma society with Miss Alice Jackson as reader.
 Latest style in hats, shadowgraph, afforded much pleasure.
 Refreshments were served. The en- tertainment was under the direction of Miss Mary Kampf
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR
 EASTERN CONN. BANQUET.
Special Trolley Cars Will RFing Out of Town Delegations to Norwich-The Completed List of Speakers.

Final arrangements for the East ern Connecticut banquet to be held on Monday evening at the Wauregan house, are being completed by the com mittees in charge. The reception com mittee has issued Instructions to the suh-Committees of the four other towns in Eastern Connecticut, New London, Danielson, Putnam and WiIli- mantle, to be on hand at the Waure- gan house at ' o'clock Monday even- ing in order to meet all incoming del- egattons upon their arrival in Norwich.
 The completed list of speakers is as follows:
 Joseph T. Cruttenden, president of the Eastern Connecticut Development committee; William A. Somers. presi- dent of the Norwich Chamber of Com n?erce; B. J. Hartman, of Putnam, Mayor Timothy c. Murphy of this city, Charles A. Pease, president of the Con- necticut State Chamber of Commerce, Prof, George Grafton Wilson of Har- yard university Cambridge and Rev. w. A. Keefe of Plainfield, Rev. J. Ro- meyn Danforth of New London acting as toastmaster
 The transcontinental telephone ser vice which is to be one of the features of the banquet is now being rapidly in stalled. About 250 receivers have been installed in the -Wauregan house dining room and at the local telephone headquarters. The ticket committee reports every ticket has been sold.
 Special trolleys will bring the Daniel son, Putnam, New London and Willi- mantle delegations to the banquet. ar engagements to this end having been completed with the Shore Line EIec- tric company by the transportation committee
 The decoration committee, L. M. CraEdall, chairman, has covered in de- tail the arrangements for the decora- tions which are to be both novel and elaborate. A Washington Birthday scheme is to be carried out in the dec orating.
 A fash light picture of the banquet will be taken by Don Houghton, one of the members of the local chamber
 Prof. Wilson has been extended an invitation to remain in this city over night as the guest of Judge Lucius Brown.
 Walter Lester will sing a baritone solo over the telephone and it will be heard at the other end of the liile in California, three thousand miles away.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
ASSIGNMENTS OF CASES
 IN SUPERIOR COURT.
Many Short Calendar Matters Disposed of by Judge Milton A. Shumway at Session on Friday.

At the short calendar session of the superior court held in New London on Friday, with Judge Milton A. Shumway on the bench, the following matters were disposed of:
 Permission to file amendment to complaint was granted in the case of Fuchs ct al vs. Kern.
 The case of the Colchester Farm argued, and the judge took the paper.
 A second order of notice was granted in Smith vs. Smith.
 In the case of Luce vs. Cobb, answer or other pleadings in two weeks was ordered.
 Permission to file motion to expunge was granted in Elgart vs. Elgart.
 Judgment on sworn bill of particu- lars for default of failure to comply with order of court was granted in Davis ct al vs. Elliott.
 Answer or other blessings in ten days was ordered in T. A. Scott Co. vs. Keasbey, ct al.
 An answer was ordered filed in the case of Cora B. Way vs. Park, ex.
 Judgment to clear title to property in Preston was granted in Guile vs. Baker, ct al.
 Judgment of foreclosure with limit ation to last Monday of March was granted in Dutton vs. Latham.
 Reply in ten days was ordered in Coast and Lakes Contracting Co. vs. Martin, ct al.
 Judgment on sworn bill of particu- lars was granted in Nassau National bank vs. Elliott, ct all
 In Bell vs. Norwich Paper Mills, Inc, approval of receivers account was al lowed and an order entered authorizing the receiver to sell certain assets of the defendant.
 The following cases were assigned for trial:
 Wednesday, Feb. 23-Cook, ct al vs. Park, on trial; Brown vs. Brown, Nor gan vs. Huntington ct al, Wray vs. Simon, ct al.
 Thursday, Feb. 24-Potter vs. Rath- bun.
 Tuesday, March S-Knickerbocker vs. Adam.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

club and Ostlere's Dutch Dolls was charmingly given by Misses Barbara Allen, Villa Bussey, Katherine Sul- livan, Loretta Oat. Mildred Grove, Elizabeth Luther and Laura Fields in Dutch costume with wooden shoes.
 This, of course, had to be repeat ed. The stage settings arranged for the last number and the pretty group ing, as well as the lively music. made the closing number Tutti F'rutti, ar ranged by Miss Higgins, in which the club was assisted by the sextette con- posed of Miss Mary Lester, Loretta Higgins, Lucille Lord. Elizabeth Fill more. Dora Schwartz and Irene Roy, a popular selection and gave even more variety to the programme.
 The members Of the Girls Glee club are:
 Helen M. Kelley, director; Loretta P. Higgins '16. leader; Dora M. Schwartz '16, business manager.
 Mary Bresnahan, IS, accompanist.
 First sopranos: Ruth Barber IS, Miriam Bliss '1s, Josephine Canty IS, Mona DriscolI '15. Abby Gallup IT, Loretta Higgins '16. Mary Lester IT, Lucille Lord-'17. Agnes Nelson IT, Ruth Scrivener IS.
 Althea Church IT. Margaret LouShlin IS, Beatrice Eastwood IS, Laura Fields IS. Elizabeth Fillmore IT, Mar tha Henry IS, Lucille Howard '16, Agnes Leahy IT, Mary Lord 'l6, Grace Mitchell IT, Loretta Dat '16. Esther Pullen IS, Katherine Sullivan IS.
 First altos. Mildred Grove. '18, Alice Coleman '16, Elizabeth Coleman '16, Elizabeth Luther '1S, Olive Linton '16, Marion Palmer '16. Dora Schwartz '16.
 Second altos: Barbara Allen IT, Esther Allen IT, Annie Bass '16, Wini- fred Baker '19, Dorothy Wulf IT, Irene Roy IS.
 Each of the three soloists, Misses Lord, Higgins and Bresnahan receiv- ed a handsome bouquet of flowers Several members of the club acted as uSherS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
NORWICH WOMAN IS
 GIVEN A DIVORCE.
Ida Jennes, Deserted 20 Years Ago in Russia, is Freed From Her Husband, George Jennes.

Ida Jennes, married in Russian Po- land in 1879 and deserted by her hus- band, George Jennes. 20 years ago, was granted a divorce in the superior court in New London. on Friday. Her husband is now of parts unknown. Mrs. Jennes told of being left alone in Rus sia with five children and of her hus- band coming to this country and of his failure and refusal to provide for her and the children.
 Mrs. Jennes testified that she mar ried her husband in Russian Poland in 1879. Seven or eight years lated he came to America to seek work and promised to send his wife money for support which he failed to do. She followed a short time after. landing in Norwich about 21 years ago where she learned her husband was in Philadel- phia. She went there and when he re- fused to support her caused his arrest for which he was given a jail sen tence.
 Friends of Mrs. Jennes interested and sec11ed his promise to support his wife if he were released from jail. He was released and came to Norwich where he remained six weeks but he disappeared and he has not provided for his family. Mrs. Jennes has worked all these years supporting herself and three children, two having died, un- til they all married and were able to take care of themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GIRLS CLEECLUB INANNUAL CONCERT
Large Enthusiastic Audience Heard Credable Programme in Slater HaI-Boys' Glee Club and Academy Orches- tra Asssted-Soloists Presented Handsome Bouquets

Slater hall and annex were both we'll filled on Friday evening in antici patton of the fifth annual concert of the Girls GIee club of the Norwich Free Academy.
 They were assisted by the Boys Glee club and the Academy orchestra, All of these did very creditable work and the concert proved a most enjoy able event in the school life and to the large company of parents and friends.
 The programme opened with three selections by the Academy orchestra, which were well played under Fred ericl1 Cranstons leadership. These were Strauss Thousand And One Night. Gounod's Ballet from Faust, and FriuePs N1ignonette, op. 26.
 The Girls Glee club was received with enthusiasm in Broutes Venetian Carnival and gove as an encore num- Der, Gray Days. They were followed by Misses Lucille Howard and Olive Linton in the pretty piano duet, Sup pes The Poet and Peasant. Two oth- CT attractive numbers by the Girls Glee club were Old Mars Winter and Lady of Dreams.
 A solo by Miss Lucille Lord. Cher ry Ripe, by Horn, found much favor and was followed by, I Have the Sor- rows, as an encore number. The Boys Glee club also came in for a. re- turn call aIler lnelr two numbers Who Did, and Round the Old Camp Fire. Miss Loretta Higgins, the lead CT, was warmly applauded after her solo. Dear Heart of Mine, and also after her encore number Because You're You. Miss Linton accompanied for her. Another interesting se- lection given by the Girls Glee club was Thompson's, Come Where the Lilies Bloom and preceded the piano solo, Fantasie by Chopin. well played by Miss Mary Bresnahan. For encore she gave Nevin's Narcissus. Little Grey Hour in the West, by Lohr, was given by the Girls Glee
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GROUP GAMES AT Y. M. c. A.
Team Secured Highest Number of Points in Standing Broad Jump Benjamin Made Ft. g In.

In the group games held at the Y M- C. A. Friday evening, Team No. 3 scored the highest number of points during the evening in the standing broad jump Many were absent owing to other attractions going on about the city.
 The results follow:
 Team No. l, Captain Grove, Bauck, 8 1t. in.; Blair it. in.; Sekel, 8 it. 1-2 in.; Sage, 1t. Tin. Total 53 feet l 1-2 inch.
 Team No 2: Captain Walker, NeI- son, it. fin. Total 8 feet, inch.
 Team No. 3: Captain Charnetski, Singer, ' 1t. 2 in.; Gilmore, 2 it. in. Osborne, it. 4 in.; Charnetski, 8 ft 1-2 in; Roessler. it. 10 in. Total 3S feet 1-2 inch.
 Team No. 4: Captain A. Johnson, E. Johnson. 8 it. in.; Benjamin it. in. Total r feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
RETAIL MERCHANTS TO
 CONSIDER ORGANIZATION
Meeting to be Held at Board of Trade Rooms Monday Morning - Credit Rating May Be Discussed.

A call has been issued for a meeting of the merchants who participated in Dollar Day, at the Board of Trade rooms at 10 o'clock Monday, Feb. 21 A report will be given by the differ ent committees. The merchants have cooperated in holding a number of such sales as Dollar Day, Merchants Week, etc, without a formal organi- zation. The subject of forming a more definite organization of retail mer- chants will be considered at the meet ing and large sized attendance of retail merchants is expected. Prob ably the subject of credit rating will be considered. There are other mat ters concerning the welfare of retail CTS which will probably be considered by this organizatio
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
PERSONALS

Henry c. Gardiner of East Lyme is visiting in Montvtlle.
 J. W. Bussey has been in New Yorf, on business this week.
 C. I. Smith has returned to Norwich after passing few days in New York city.
 William H. Cruickshank has been confined to his home this week by ill., ness.
 Miss. Margaret counihan and Miss Catherine Crimmins are spending a week in New York.
 John Curtis Chapman of New York, formerly manager of the Norwich base ball team, is visiting friends in town for few days.
 The Misses Lilly and Viola Marsh all of Plainf1eld have retuned home after being the guests of Mrs. Dan
 Charles H. Barnes, for Is years an efficient and popular clerk at the Ral- lion grocery on Broadway, entered the employ of J. M. Young & Son Friday.
 John A. Service. who for some months has been in charge of the Rallion grocery store, will enter the employ of R. F. Smith, beginning Mon day next.
 Travellers are pleased to find Bag gagemaster James H. Canty back at the New Haven road station and rapid ly regaining strength after undergoing a surgical operation some weeks ago at Backus hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Stephenson of S7 Hickory street announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Lucille Margaret, to Tyler s. Stanton of New York, son of Deputy Sheriff George H. Stanton of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Incidents In Society

Miss Edith Young left Wednesday for few weeks visit in Saranac, N, '.
 Mrs. James A. Atwood, Jr., of Town street has been passing a few days in Wauregan.
 Mrs. Drum arrived Friday from Chi cagO to visit Mrs. Grosvenor Ely of Washington street
 Mrs. B. J. Hunt entertained at luncheon Thursday at her home on Huntington place.
 Miss Louise B. Meech entertained the Thursday Afternoon Duplicate Auction club this week at her home on Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GOLD CONE! HEAD
 AND NOSE CLEAR.
FIRST DOSE OF "PAPE's COLD COMPOUND" RELIEVES ALL
 GRIPPE MISERY.
Dnn,t stay stnffed-nnI

Don't stay stuffed-up!-
 Quit blowing and snuf1ingi A dose of Tapes Cold Compound" taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head, chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages; stops nasty discharge or nose running; relieves sick headache, dullness, feverishness, sore throat. sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
 "Pape's Cold Compound' is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only 25 cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Don't accept a substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
SUPT. E. J. GRAHAM
 STARTS FOR DETROIT
Will Attend Conference of National Educational Association to be Held All Next Week.

Supt. of Schools Edward J. Graham will leave today (Saturday) for De- troit, Mich, where he will attend the conference of the National Education Association of the United States which is to be held all next week. MT. Gra- ham will go as far as New York to- day and continue on to Detroit Sun day. Connecticut will have a large delegation at the conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
ENGINE AND FREIGHT
 CARS JUMPED TRACK,
Traffic BIockaded Friday Evening at Navy Yard-Trains Were Sent Over c. V. Tracks.

An engine and six freight cars jumped the tracks of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad Friday evening in the vicinity of the navy yard. The trouble was caused by a break in the breaking beam. By shutting off the power in quick time the engineer saved a more serious ac- cident. No one was injured.
 The accident caused a blockade of traffic for the rest of the evening and trains were sent over the Central Yer mont road.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Pleasantly Surprised by Friends

Miss Winifred O'Connen of Sachem street was pleasantly surprised at her home Friday evening by a number of her friends. The evening was spent inI playing games and with music Re- treatments were served by the hostess and the gathering broke up at a late hour all impressed with Miss O'Con- nell's hospitality. The party was ar- ranged by Miss Margaret OFBrien.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
LOCAL OWLS HELD WHIST.
Mrs. Margaret St. John and Herman Bruckner Awarded First Prizes-Re- treatments Served by Committee.

The local nest of Owls held a whist in their hall, Friday evening, with 12 tables. The prize winners were as follows:
 First ladies, Mrs Margaret St. John. neck scarf; second, Mrs. Ira Hines and Miss O'Neil were tied and in the cut Miss O'Seil won a lace collar; ccnsol- ation, Mrs. John Walsh, jabot.
 Gentlemen. first, Herman Bruckner, pack of playing cards in leather case; second, Everett O. Miller, box of handl1erchiefs; consolation, Frank Q. Smith, nursing bottle rattle.
 Refreshments of ice cream, waters and cookies were served by the enter tainment committee