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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

Package condensed mince meat Is
made up today OF the best quality OF
dried fruit and other items which can
be found. all OF which are found in
the United States with the exception
OF spices and currants. The study OF
packing condensed mlnce meat has eN-
tended over a period OF 100 years and
today IS as near its perfection as We
can possibly conceive The sanitation
IN the factories in which IL IS packed
is beyond reprOach as the competition
today IN these lines necessitates the
guarding of the most minute detail OF
the business. The apples used are Of
the best grade Of New York State,
where in our opinion is grown the
best favored apple known. The
raisins used are OF the best quality
seeded variety. No expense IS con-
sidered in procuring the very highest
grade OF spices, and sugar. as we all
know, is always sugar. the different
grades merely representing the differ
ent flavors or different granulation re-
quired for different purposes. Every
used in the manufacture OF mince meat
Is thoroughly cleaned and hand-picked
by people trained to know what should
and should not be used and in this
manner the article comes to the house
wife cleaner by FAR than she could
possibly take the same articles in her
own kitchen. regardless OF how clean
IL may be, and make up the filler for
her mince pie. The old idea OF dirt
being prevalent in quantity is today
disputed by the greatest authorities on
food products The meat used in
mince meat is OF the choicest and to-
day the same corn-beer which you
and / would use on our tacle IS what
Is being used in Serv-us Mince Meat.
There are very few pies made which
can be used as handily by the house
wife as mince meat for all IL requires
Is a little water and being heated for
ten minutes and IL is ready for the
crust and then the table and she may
without fear Of loss carry three or
four packages OF mince meat in her
pantry, having II ready at any time
for the chance occurrence OF unexpect-
ed company aL1 IL will be a good
dessert free from dirt. II is our
thorough belief that a mince meat pie
made from condensed mince meat is
about as cheap a dessert as can be
prepared and yet as good
For many years mince meat was
considered a winter dish. Each year
for the last ten our factory has had
to increase its capacity during the
summer months until today IL runs
every day Of the year with a regular
force OF helpers, We ship goods TO
every part OF the country the entire
year. This OF course means a great
increase in the use Of these goods over
when mince meat was eaten only in
the winter months which means an IN
creased sale over the former winter
/ consumption
THE L. A. GALLUP CO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
PERSONALS
George Clune of Norwich has been
in New York on business trip.

George Clune of Norwich has been
in New York on. business trip.
Mrs. Henry Croker of Norwich has
been visiting relatives in Hartford.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Herrick of
18th street are spending a few days in
Boston.
Miss Mary c. Hill and Miss Louise
Bragg of Canaan are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. C. Hill of Winchester street.
Mrs. Effie Jones of Worcester. who
has been visiting friends in Norwich,
returned home Wednesday afternoon.
Lewis Bolton, for some time en-
ployed as a waiter at the Wauregan,
left Monday for Chester, Pa, where he
has a position.
Mrs. William Freeman, Mrs. William
Young and daughter of Hartford are
spending a few days at their former
home in this city
Ernest A. Heber, former chauffeur
for ]. A. Atwood, Jr., has entered the
employ of the Ship and Engine COM
pany of Groton, in the mechanical de-
partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
CORNELIUS COLLINS ONE
OF LIVING SURVIVORS
Union Street Resident Vivid!y Re-
members Burning of Steamer City
of Norwich.

April II, 1896, is a date which Cor
nelius Collins of Union street will
never forget as long as he lives. as it
is the fifteenth anniversary OF the
great Sound disaster. the burning CT
the steamship City Of Norwich. a boat
which was running between this city
and New York. Mr.. Collins Is one OF
the only three living survivors and
can recall the event very clearly.
Thomas Driscoll of this city is one OF
the other two survivors.
The disaster happened about 3 o.
clock in the morning or Huntington
which is 46 miles this side OF New
York, in the widest section OF TIE
Sound. The morning was very foggy
and as they were ploughing down the
Sound they were struck midships by n
schooner, coming in the opposite di-
rection. Practically everyone was in
bed save the watches and at the crash
all scrambled out onto deck, thinly
clad in night clothes. There was one
life saving boat on board and that
was used for the passengers. As soon
as the water rushed into the boiler
room there was a terrific explosion
and the vessel burst forth IN flames.
Mr.. Collins can wildly describe the
pitiful scene of those in the water
struggling to reach floating drift wood.
Soon after the launching OF the life
boat it capsized.
Crawled on Hands and Knees.
When the fire broke out AIr. COL
Inns was crawling on his hands and
knees towards the stern OF the boat
where he climbed down on the rudder
and he found refuge for awhile but
was forced to abandon his station. The
capsized lifeboat was only n short
distance away so he made a dive for
it. He chung onto the boat until pick
ed up by a Providence boat some
hours after.
One man. Mr. Collins says, SWAIN for
nearly four miles only to be taken
/ with cramps and sink.
| When on board the Providence boat
the best the officers could do in the
! line of clothing for Mr.. Collins was a
| blanket which he constructed roughly
/ into clothing. The Providence boat
was headed for New York and landed
at Pier No. and the Norwich landing
place was at pier No. 40. As som
as the boat tied up at the pier, Mr.
/ Collins left and rushed aboard the
1 trolley clad in his castaway attire
I The conductor Of the trolley tried &c
| put Mr.. Collins off but he insisted or
riding to Pier No. 40. The conductor
called policeman but Mr.. Collins
still insisted on riding to his destina-
| ton and they agreed to let him. He
was well taken care of at the com.
pany's offices.
Mr.. Collins can also clearly pictur,
the captain of the boat who wa.
clinging to the pilot house with ont
hand and with the other he dipped
water on his arm to relieve the heai
from the burning ship.
The City of Norwich had an extrs
cargo of freight on that night. tn,
schooner that struck the steamer sanl
like a stone Immediately after tn,
crash.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
SPEAKER CLARK ATTENDED
A REPUBLICAN BANQUET.
Thought He Was Going to Banquet to
Former Speaker Cannon.

Washington April 12.-Spcaker Clark
inadvertently attended a republican
banquet TO former Speaker Cannon to-
night and occupied a seat Of honor at
the speakers table
The speaker and Minority Leader
Mann are 10 attenda fraternity dinner
tomorrow night, and Mr.. Clark got the
Idea this was the evening for the
event When he arrived at the ban
quet hall a French dance was in prog
ress- He vRinly tried to locate his
hosts at various hotels and was on his
way home 10 search for his invitation
when Information came that Mr.. Mann
was at .he Army and Navy club. On
this clue. the speaker hurried 20 the
club and, sighting the minority leader
headed for the banquet table. Realizing
his mistake. he attempted TO retreat
but the diners seized upon him. After
spending an embarrassed hour at the
speakers table. the unexpected cues;
was permitted to explain his presence
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
JUDGE BARNES NAMED
A VICE PRESIDENT.
Other Norwich Men Appointed on Re-
publican Convention Committees.

At the republican state convention
In Hartford on Tuesday Judge John II.
Barnes of this city. Charles g. Perkins
of New London. 8. Arnold Peckham OF
Windham and Charles A. Thompson OF
Ellington were among those named as
vice presidents. Frank II. Smith Of
Norwich, George II. Robinson OF Ston-
ington, Frederick G. Burrows Of New
London, Archibald Macdonald Of Put
nam. Charles H Blake OF Brooklyn and
w. L. Higgins OF Coventry were named
members of the committee on perma-
nent organization. Among those an
pointed on the credentials committee
were Joseph II. Henderson of Norwich,
Irving H Pepper OF Groton. Lawrence
Drescher of Sprague. Charles E Aver
Of Killingly and Edward Baker Of Can
terbury, and those appointed on the
committee on rules included Eckford
g. Pendleton OF Preston. z. Frank
White Of North Stonington, Henry Q.
Chappell Of New London and William
II. Hall Of wellington.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
MISS ELSIE D. BRAND
ENTERTAINS 3 NATURAL
Finely Rendered Programme Made
Pleasant Afternoon For Members.

Wednesday afternoon. Miss Elsie D.
Brand entertained the B Natural club
at her home, No. 159 Rockwell street
The programme was as follows:
Piano solo. Hungary Rapsodie Mig
nome. by KOtling, Mrs. Charles Sax
ton, encore. Song of the Brook. opp.
90, by Lack; vocal selection, Were
Garden, by Chaminade, Miss Ruth
Potter encore Sombrero. by Chami-
made; accompanied by Mrs. Saxton;
duet, Polonaise Militaire. by Chopin,
Miss Olive Riley and Miss Marguerite
Wulf, encore, Berceuse from Jocelyn,
by Goddard: vocal solo, Gypsies Song
by Dvorak. Miss Elsie d. Brand. en-
core, The Sleep That Fits on Baby's
Eve, by Carpenter: accompanied by
Mrs. SaXton; piano solo, Nocturne IN
B maiCE Mrs. Charles d. Geer, en-
core. Music Box. by Liadow: vocal So
10, Because 1 Love You Truly, with
cello Obligato, by Miss Maria Gallup
and Miss Florine Scofield, at piano.
Mrs. ]. c. Overbagh.
There was chorus practice led by
Mrs. Overbagh and accompanied by
Mrs. Geer
At the conclusion of the programme
refreshments were served by the
hostess. assisted by Miss Marguerite
Wulf
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
WEDDINGS.
Palmer-ElIiott.

Harold Nichols Palmer of New
London and Miss Mary Caroline Ell
lott of Eastern Point We're married
at noon Wednesday in st. James
church. The ceremony, which was
extremely simple, was performed by
Rev. Philip NJ. Kerridge. The only
attendant was Guy T. Arms, who Off
ciated as best man. The bride wore
an attractive travelling gown. The
guests were limited to immediate rel
atives and included: Mrs. Nelson
Whitney, of New Orleans, sister of
the bride; Mr.. Whitley, Mrs. Charles
w. Durham, another sister; and
Reuben T. Palmer, Jr., brother Of TIE
bridegroom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer left immedi-
ately on a honeymoon trip and On
their return will reside at Eastern
Point. The groom, who is q popular
member of many social organizations
in New London, is employed by the
New London Ship and Engine Co.
Palmer TayIor.
Harry L. Palmer and Miss Florence
Taylor, both of LeffingweI, were
quietly married at the rectory OF
Christ Episcopal church at O'Clock
Wednesday evening by Rev. Richard
r. Graham. They were attended by
Daniel F. Mcneil and Miss Ruth Nc
Neil Mr.. Palmer is the son OF
Chris L. nd Mary E. Nicholson Pal
mer. Mrs. Palmer is the daughter OF
Jerome and Jane Frisbie Taylor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
INTERNATIONAL union TAKES HOLD
Representatives Arrived Here Wednesday Look Over Local
Labor Situation-An Union Tradesmen Employed by E
J. Cross Company Leave Work.

Following the declaration of the E.
]. Cross company on Tuesday that
they would operate open shop on their
local contract, the International union
has taken hold of the situation in this
city and on Wednesday two represent
atives from headquarters were here in
terviewing the union men who have
left the job and looking over matters
in general They will make their re-
port to the international body, who
will then announce their plans.
One of the two representatives from
headquarters was John z. Potts of
Worcester, representing the carpenters,
and the other was Edward Byrnes of
Bridgeport, representing the masons.
From an authoritative source it was
learned Wednesday night that all union
tradesmen employed by the L. ]. Cross
company in Worcester and elsewhere
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Citizens Caucus at eroton.

A harmonious meeting was that of
the Citizens caucus held in the dis
trict hall in School street, Groton on
Tuesday evening.
The following ticket was nominal
ed:
Warden-Frank W. Allen.
characterization D. Hanover
George L. Bilderbeck, Harry Hayes
Frank Hutchins, Horace Newbury and
p. o. Fowler.
CIerk-Leo Brogan.
Treasurer-M. NJ. Baker.
The committee for the coming year
will be composed of ]. L. Randall. c.
w. Allyn and Ira S. Avery,
At the caucus the chairman was
Captain Randall and c. W. Allyr
was clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

have left the construction company's
employ and that only non-union work
mon are now employed on the COM
pany's various contracts. At the local
contract there were non-union lab.sr-
ers pouring concrete on Wednesday.
Mr.. Potts returned to Worcester We'd
nesday afternoon, but Mr.. Byrnes is
still in Norwich and will probably re-
main here for some time.
The local difficulty has been trans
ferred from the Jurisdiction of the
Norwich union and negotiations will
now be carried on by the international
body. Just how soon a settlement
will be reached is not definitely known
but it is expected that the difficulty
will be settled in the near future. Nc
trouble of any kind is anticipated by
the labor officials, as the union mer
are conducting themselves in a very
orderly and quiet manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
NEW STYLE OF BOXES
FOR RURAL ROUTES
All Boxes Erected After July Must
Be of Stand Sizes.

Postmaster John P. Murphy OF the
local post office has received a bull
letin from the post office demaptment
stating that the department has de-
signed two sizes Of mail boxes for use
on rural and star routes after July
l, 1916.
A small size CNo. u for letters and
ordinary mail. A large size CNo. ~
for all mail. including parcel post.
Patrons may use either size and
will not be required to discard boxes
in use July LIST while they remain SER
viceable, but all boxes erected after
that date must be of the new type.
Standard boxes as designed are not
patentable and there will be no re-
strictiCns upon the rights to manu-
factUre and sell them, after approval.
in accordance with postal laws and
regulations
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Test For Guard ATTENDANTS

The State Civil Service commission
will hold tests at 100 o'clock Friday,
May 8. 1915. at Room 70, State Cap
itol. Hartford, Conn.,, to fill eligible
lists for State Prison attendants.
Separate lists will be maintained
for married and single men. Married
men are frequently placed, and more
are needed to complete lists.
Salaries are $50 per month at en-
trance, with quick promotion If Salts
factory. Capable men are appreciat-
ed.
Candidates must be at least % and
not over 40 years of age. Height
should be at least feet 9 inches. and
weight at least 10 pounds. A little
under weight or little below specified
height will not debar from test. but :
man should not fall below specifica.
tons on both height and weight.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

The term of the town schools, which
closes tomorrow, has been extra long,
Is weeks, but the spring term will be
only nine weeks in length.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
FARTHER LIGHTS MET
WITH MISS KEsLER.
Recitation BY Three Young Ladies
Was Feature of the Programme.

The Farther Lights society of the
Central Baptist church met with Miss
Francis Resler, No. 156 Broadway. on
WedEe sday afternoon at o'clock
sided.
Besides the transaction of the reg
ular business, Jack and Janet was re-
cited by three young ladies', the Misses
Ethel Adams, Elsie jacobson and Hell
en- VergasoG.
The question, How to Raise Money
was discussed. Refreshments were
served by the hostess
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Medical Officers Exams.

The final examination in the oni-
GERS school course for medical off,
GERS Of the Connecticut National
guard will be held April "a at 1 D.
m, according to orders from the
adjutant- generals office. Major
Henry r. Stiles will hold the exam
ination in the state armory at
Hartford. The examination at the
same time at the arnory in New Ha-
ven will be conducted by Major Ed
ward S. Moulton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
HAS APPOINTED TRUSTEE
FOR BANKRUPT ESTATE.
Frank @. cronin Named at Hearing
Before Bankruptcy Referee Thomas
M. Shields.

At hearing before Referee in Bank
ruptcy Thomas NJ. Shields at his Of
fee on Monday Frank Q. Cronin was
appointed trustee, Meyer II. HoIlan-
dersky. Robert A. Keefe and s. Victor
Prince appraisers on the bankrupt es-
tate OF John b. Leahy OF New London.
It was brought out at the hearing that
Mr.. Leahy's assets comprise the half
Interest in the saloon business con-
Quoted by him and James H Mallon
Mr.. Mallon purchased this half inter-
est for $500. but the larger par1 Of
his amount was paid to creditors Of
Mr.. Leahy on written orders from him.
This made these persons preferred
creditors. SO that Trustee Cronfn will
proceed with. suits against them in
order to secure the full amount OF
money which the bankrupt estate
should have shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Pet Postum Committed Suicide.

Pining for his owner, who was alb
sent on his annual leave, a pet pos
sum belonging to John Collins, light
keeper on Little Gull Island, is be-
Heved to have committed suicide by
strangulation between the bars of his
cage. The cute little animal, who had
been given the name of Jacob, was
brought from the south by a soldier
at Fort Terry and presented to Mr..
Collins. Jacob and his owner became
firm friends and were constantly in
each others company on the limited
area Of the island.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and Movina Pieturs.

A race between the fast western ex-
press train. The Lark, and an eight
cyclinder Cadillac car was the attrac-
ton in the movie line at the Davis
theatre on Wednesday and was seen
by large houses at both afternoon and
evening performances. The picture
shows beautiful scenery along the line
from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The vaudeville numbers were as at
tractive as ever and were well receiv-
cd by the audiences.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

Plans for the celebration of re-enter-
ing their church after the completion
of redecorating and repairs have been
begun at the First Baptist church of
New London, and Easter Sunday has
been decided upon as the time for
holding the first of the dedication ex-
ercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Catholic woman's Club to Sew Today.

A meeting Of the committee OF the
Catholic WOman's club appointed by
the president, Mrs. Frank T. Sylvia,
met Wednesday afternoon and complet-
ed arrangements for. the coming whist.
This afternoon the club members
will begin their regular Thursday af-
ternoon sewing meetings at Bucking-
ham Memorial
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
M. s. C. Club Meetino.

The NJ. S. c. club met at the home OF
Mrs. George Mansfield Tuesday even
Ing, during which a piano solo Won
ders Of Love, was given by Master
Harold Mansfield The clubs guest for
the evening was Mrs. Lillian Lucas.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess, assisted by Miss Sophia
Hollowell
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
BAKED BEAN SUPPER
AT UNIVERSALIsT CHURCH
Delicious Menu Served Wednesday
From to $50 BY the Church La
dies.

The ladies of the Church of the
Good Shepherd, Cniversalist, conduct
ed a successful baked bean supper in
the church basement Wednesday from
to $50 o'clock. The general COM
mittee in charge comprised Mrs.
Nellie z. Bailey. Mrs. Byron Matthew,
Mrs. Mabel George, Mrs. n. Hussey
and Mrs. John Irish.
Those who acted as mattresses were
Mrs. Fred Young. head waitress, Miss
Georgia Fillmore, Miss Agnes Ge-
brath, Miss Ruth Beebe. Miss Villa
Busy and Mss Hattie Fowler.
Mrs. George Boon had charge of the
ticket table. As usual the menu was
pronounced a delicious one.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY is
Second Church Ladies Will Serve Y.
M A Supper During Campaign

The Church Improvement society of
the Second Congregational church met
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with
the president, Mrs. Daniel Haviland, in
the chair. Plans were discussed for
holding an entertainment during the
latter part of May
It was voted that the committee of
arrangements serve one Of the suppers
at the Y. NJ. c. a. during campaign
week. The date for the annual May
meeting was set for May 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Car Ran of Track.

The Boswell avenue car due in
Franklin square at IL O'Clock wednes-
day night ran on the track at the
switch at the junction OF Boswell ave-
nue. and Franklin street The work
crew was summoned from the Greene
Vile barn and the car was soon back
on the rails again.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Was AeeompanIst at Salem Concert

Mrs. Grosvenor Ely Of this city re-
turned on Wednesday evening from
Salem, Mass, where she was accom-
PIANIST at a concert given by Mrs.
Jessie Satch Simonds, violinist. Will
liam Gustafus, bass soloist, Of Boston,
and ather we'll known artists. The
concert was held in Academy hail, Sa-
lem, on Tuesday evening, and the
Salem press spoke very highly OF the
artists ability.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Celebrated Ninth Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur 1. Vars cele-
brated the ninth anniversary of their
marriage Thursday evening April i, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Murray
of 65 Myers avenue. A number of
handsome and useful gifts were re-
ceived. A buffet lunch was served
the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Psi siqma Tau sewina Circle.

Psi Sigma Tau sewing club met with
Miss Mildred Grove of Laurel Hill
avenue Wednesday afternoon. The
president, Miss Elizabeth Fillmore, had
charge of the meeting. The young
ladies' sewed and played games. Re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Committed Suicide.

Charles e. Main, 40 years old, COM
mitted suicide by hanging at his barn
in North Stonington on Tuesday night,
it was learned on Wednesday. Some
time ago he was hurt in a trolley ac-
cident and it was said his injuries
had a depressing. effect on him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

The local postoff1ce has been notified
by the department at Washington that
hereafter all parcel post matter in
tended for Iceland or the Farce islands
must be accompanied by a declaration
of the contents, under new rules pro-
mulgated by Denmark
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Attended FunreIa of Addison Avery,

William H. OSullivan and P. J.
O'Sullivan officers Of the New Eng
land Navigation Co., of Newport, R. l.,
were in Norwich Tuesday, attending
the funeral of Addison Avery. While
in Norwich they were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. ]. Dodd of Cliff street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
SPRING TIME, 1916

Dandelions
Red Bananas
Alligator Pears <
New White Potatoes
Sunny Mountain Oranges ---.s
Vineland Sweets \ s
Mushrooms
Pie Plant
Water Cress
New Scallions
New CARROTS
Fancy Lettuce
Fancy Celery
Fresh Asparagus
New Cabbage
Fresh Strawberries by ex-
press.
SOMERS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Police Made Three Arrest,.

The police made three arrests on
Wednesday all on minor charges. The
prisoners will come before the city
court session this morning
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

A reunion of the Connecticut an
New York Briarcliff societies will h
held at the Briarcliff school at Brian
cliff Manor, N. Y, on Saturday, May
Mrs. Harriet Learned Bond of Ne
London, formerly of Norwich, is a
alumna of Briarcliff
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
Mrs. Mary Jane Poindexter.

After an illness of several years the
life of Mrs. Mary Poindexter came to
a peaceful end on Wednesday morn
ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Robert Holmes, John street.
Born at Orange, Virginia, in 1886.
the daughter of the late John and
Mary Breed. Mrs. Poindexter spent
her early girlhood in Virginia, wnere
she was united in marriage with Louis
Johnson and later with Nicholas Poin-
dexter, both of whom she survived.
At one time Mrs. Poindexter was the
matron of the Manassas school, Man
assas, Virginia. The deceased had
been for many years a member of the
Lincoln Memorial Conversational
church. Washington. d. c.
To mourn her loss she leaves one
sister. Mrs. Margaret Smith of this
city, two sons, Charles Johnson, NJ. D.,
of Aiken. $. c., William p. Poindex-
ter. of Washington. d. c.. and two
daughters, Mrs. b. Cook of Washing
ton, d. c.. and Mrs. Robert Holmes OF
this city. Twenty-one grandchildren
and six Observation-Disclosures also sur
viVe.