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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO
Thomas Harland Appointed Assistant Commissioner of
United States Internal Revenue Service Meeting of
New London District Methodist Clergy-Steamer City
of Norwich Raised.

especially by increasing its width.
Capt. Williams contemplates moving
the wooden buildings on his property
and erecting in their stead a hand
20 feet front using the east wall Of
the hotel as the west wall of the
building. Mr. Allen will build of brick
foundation and one story, on which
will be placed the two-story wooden
building next his warehouse. The city
John Kelley Injured.
John Kelley, residing on Broad st.,
met with a serious accident on Mon
day, while at work on the improve
ments of Captain Williams property
on Main street. He was shoveling
gravel into a cart, when a boulder of
other workman, and fell. Kelley saw it
coming and jumped back in time to
save himself from being crushed to
the earth, but the rock struck his
right arm, dislocating it at the elbow,
and then fell on his foot, crushing one
of his toes. Drs. Cassidy and O. F.
Harris were summoned ond set the
arm. Kelley is the same man who was
badly injured by the fall Of a derrick
while at work on the foundation for
the new Bulletin building some months
since.
July u, 1SG6-The sunken steamer
City of Norwich has been raised above
the waters edge and towed in towards
Long Island sound.
The following additional sums are
acknowledged, in aid of sufferers by
the Portland fire: William A. Buck
ingham, 500; General William Will
Jams, $50; J. heavens and son, $25;
William A. Aiken, $10 amount previ-
ously acknowledged $500, making
total of $485.
The A. H. Vaughrs foundry caught
fire on the roof about half past five
Wednesday afternoon. The flames
which originated from the cupola,
were easily eXtinguished with a few
buckets of water.
July 13, 1866-The steamer Nassa-
SOFT which sunk at Watch Hill on the
4th, has been safely raised and tOwed
to Stonington. where she will be thor
oughly repaired. She will resume her
trips on the route between this city
and Watch Hill.
First Flag Raising in Occun.
The first flag in Occum was raised
on the morning of the Fourth, at sun
rise, and salute was attempted but
the gun burst. We obtained another
but that also burst, and then we got
others until we had burst five guns,
says an OCcum correspondent.
The following are additional sub
scriptions for the relief of Portland:
Lorenzo Blackstone, $50; John F.
Slater, $50; E. Learned SIS: H. Bill,
$25; total $3.50; previously announced
$485-making total of $685.. which
was RENTED to the mayor of Portland
on Thursday.
Some Heat.
July, "A, 1866-The heat yesterday
was ahead OF anything yet The Their
mOmeter in our Office stood at ninefv-
four degrees at D. m, and in one of
the shadiest places on the plains,
ninety-six.
There will be an union service of the
two COngregati churches tomor-
row evening in the Second church at
which the Rev. DR.. Van Dyck, the dis
tinguished Arabic scholar and mis-
sionary will speak He will give some
moral accounts of the moral conditions
and of the r1r.nsnants Of the A1-nhr
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

LAWRENCE HOSPITAL GETS
GIFT OF $25, 900
Mrs. Morton F. Plant Gives Money for
Benefit of the Institution.


Lawrence hospital of New London
was Friday presented a gift of $25,-
600. The donor of this munifcent gift
is Mrs Plant, wife of Commodore
Morton F. Plant.
Announcement of the gift is made
~ DR.. Daniel Sullivan, to whom Mrs.
Plant has given the money for the
hospital A check for the amount has
been turned over 20 DR.. Sullivan.
Mrs. Plant places no restrictions and
makes no SupulatiOnS regarding the
use of the gift. The money is given
to DR.. Sullivan to be used as he sees
fit. He is informed by Mrs. Plant that
ne IS to use his own discretion and to
use the money for any purpose which
in his estimation will be most benef-
Cial to the institution.
DR.. Sullivan is undecided to what
use the money will be put. Several
weeks ago DR.. Sullivan was given
$4,000 for the hospital by a person
who wished his name withheld 1t
was specified that this money should
be used for building purposes, either
Tor new building or addition to the
present building.
It is probable that Mrs. Plants gift
will be utilized for the erection of
new building, together with the $780,
900 recently donated, although it may
be found later that the money can be
used to better advantage in some
other way. At this time, however, the
erection of a new building or addition
seems most likely. For some time
past the hospital has been overtaxed
Almost continually there is a waiting
list of numerous patients seeking ad-
mission and for a long time it has
been seen that the institution would
have to be enlarged. Several months
ago, it was found necessary to pur-
chase a building nearby for the nurses
home so that the quarters in the main
building formerly used by the nurses
would be available for conversion into
wards.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We the husband and the mother of
the dear one who gave her life for
another at the hospital Sunday wish
to express our heartfelt thanks to
all who contributed their time and
strength to her care; the doctors and
nurses who gave tn cir very best for
our darling. And all the friends and
neighbors for their kind sympathy
and beautiful flowers. And God we
hope Will bless them all for the same.
MIR. F. STANTON BARBER AND
MRS. MARY A. MILLER.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
MINORS MAY ENLIST
IN NATIONAL GUARD
Those Between Is and Fl Years Need
Not Secure Consent of Parents.

Orders have been received by the
Hartford United States army recruit
ing station to enlist men for the Con-
necticut National Guard, which will
make it possible hereafter for those
wishing to join a Connecticut regi-
ment to do 50 1T the government
headquarters in Hartford.
Another change which is effective
at once rules that boys between the
ages of IS and q can be accepted
without their parents consent, pro-
vided they are able to pass the
physical examinations A naodffca-
tion Of an old rule makes '17-year-oId
boys eligible for enlistment pro
vided they have their parents con
sent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
GET RID OF HUMORS
AND AVOID SICKNESS

Humors in the blood cause inter
nal arrangements that affect the
whole system, as well as pimples,
boils and other eruptions, and are
responsible for the readiness with
which many people contract disease.
For forty years Hoods Sarsap arilla
has been more successful than any
other medicine in expelling humors
and removing their inward and out
ward effects. Get Hoods. No other
nedicinesaets@ Nkeait,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Whan You Have a coId

Give it attention, avoid exposure, be
regular and careful of your diet, also
commence taking DIR. Kings New Dis
cevery. 1t contains P1ne-Tar, Anti
septic Oils and BaIsams. Is Slightly
laxative. DR.. Kings New Discovery
eases your cough, soothes your throat
and bronchial tubes, checks your cold,
starts to clear your head. In a short
time you know your cold is better. Its
the standard family cough syrup in
use over 40 years. Get a bottle at
once. Keep it in the house as a cold
insNrance. = Sold-at- your dfugglst.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
John McClimon Loses Five Cows in
thursdays Storm-Strike Situation
Remains the Same-Notes.

The lightning of Thursdays storm
did more damage than was known on
Thursday night. Five cows belonging
to John McClimon were struck by
lightning and instantly killed. The
cows were standing in a group near
ledge when they were struck The
cows were valued at over $500. One
of the animals was a thoroughbred
Holstein valued at $3.50. The light
ming entered another farm house near
the McClimOn place but did no Sc
ricus damage. A house on Boswell
avenue was struck but no damage was
done other than few clapboards be-
ing ripped off.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
WINS IN
SCHOoNERs' RACE
Defeated the IroIita by Less Than
Four Minutes in Annual Cruise.

Defeated the irolIta By Less Than
Four Minutes in Annual Cruise.
With the schooner yacht Vagrant,
owned by Harold S. Vanderbilt and
commanded by Capt. Edward NJ. Per-
ham OF New London as the victor in
the first division, sChoOners, the an
nual cruise of the Eastern Yacht club
came to a close at 6 o'clock Thurs
day evening at Bar Harbor, Maine. II
was declared to have been the most
successful cruise in the history of the
club.
Commodore Vanderbilt's Vagrant in
the race for first division schooners
defeated z. Walter Clarks Irolita by
less than four minutes, corrected time.
The official time corrected, was, Va
grant 3.O5:O5; IroIita, 3:O9:33. The
Vagrant won Commodore Sears cup
in this race.
The Vagrant wintered at the
Thames shipyard at Riverside and
after fitting up here got away in Feb
ruary for a two months cruise in
southern waters.
At 10 o'clock Friday morning the
ocean going race was started from q
point at Egg rock whistling buoy. The
finish will be at Halfway rock, Mar
blehead. The course will give a race
of 1872 miles for the Norman cups
presented to the Eastern Yacht club
by Guy Norman of Newport, a mem
hero of the club and a guest of Rear
Commodore Harold S. Vanderbilt
aboard the schooner yacht Vagrant.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Centennial Convention to be Held
Here.

July II, 1266.-The executive COM
mittee to make the necessary ar
engagements for the grand centennial
convention of the NJ. E societies in
this district, met in this city on Tues
day. Delegates from the different So
cieties in this district, were present.
1t was decided to hold the convention
in this city during some time in Sep
TENDER \ list of committees were
appointed and their work assigned.
Improving Main Street Property.
The improvements being made by
Captain Erastus Williams and Henry
Allen in moving back the buildings
below the Merchants hotel property
will be Of great benefit to Main street,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Past erands VIII Attend.

Thames past noble grands have re-
ceived notification that the next meet
ing Of the association will be held at
the home Of Mrs. Wilde in Jewett
City, who entertains for Ruthie lodge,
It will take the nature Of a picnic.
ConVeyances will meet the cars at
the station. The meeting viii be held
Wednesday, July g.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
TAFTVILLE
Damage by Storm Thursday Was
ConsiderabIe-Taf to Play New
London-PersonaIs and Notes.

The damage done by Thursdays
storm is greater than was at first
thought. Two COWS belonging to Jo-
sepk Porter were killed by lightning
While standing under a tree in the
pasture off Merchants avenue. The
lightning entered the Peoples store
but no damage was DONE although
several persons in the building were
badly scared and one woman tainted.
Two motors at the POnemah mills
We're burned out during the storm and
men were busy repairing the damage
all Thursday night. There were sew
eVal bad washouts about the town,
enc on Providence street, one on
Front street and one on Merchants
avenue. The Ponemah company and
the town have men at work filing up
the holes made by the water. The
lightning put almost all telephone com
muniCaJions out of business and some
of the lines are still out of working
order
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Will sIoan's Liniment Relieve Pain7

VIII SIoan's LInlment HeIIeVe Fam !
Try it and see-one application will
prove more than a column of claims.
James S. Ferguson, Phila, Pa, writes:
CT have had wonderful relief since I
used SIoan's Liniment on my knees.
To think after all these years of pain
one application gave me relief. Many
thanks for what your remedy has done
for me-" Don't keep on suffering. APP
ply Sloans Liniment where your pain
Is and notice how quick you get re-
lief. Penetrates without rubbing. Buy
It at any Drug Store. 25c.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
MARRIED


QTTNN-COs New London,
July -, 1915, by Rev. Joseph P.
don and Miss Susie Nichols Costello
of Waterford.
TOOMEY-COONEY-In Baltic, July IA
1916, by Rev. J. v. E. Belan niger,
John J. Toomey, of Bridgeport, for
merry OF Norwich, and Miss Mary
COoney of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
QItre,R11llRtin.
Norwich, Saturday, July IS, 1916
THE WEATHER.
Conditions,


There were local thunder showers
in the New England and Middle At
lantic states. High temperatures con-
tinue east of the Rocky Mountains ex-
cept in the southeast. The tropical
disturbance of the present week was
apparently central at D. m. near
and probably north of Santo Donin-
go. East of the Mississippi river part
ly cloudy weather will prevail Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Winds for Saturday and Sunday:
North Atlantic, Middle Atlantic. mod
crate east to south.
Forecast.
Eastern New York: Partly cloudy
Saturday and Sunday.
New England: Generally fair on
Saturday and probably Sunday.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records reported from
Sevtn's pharmacy. show the barome-
trio changes Friday:
Their. Bar
a. m. Observation-Disclosures. 81 3014
- H. '''''.....s...... Y 6O.20
Highest rs. lowest IS.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Friday: Partly
cloudy.
Fridays weather: Fair. cooler.
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Sup NToor oDa rUSJo-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

W. W. King Of Shelton. Conn. was
q recent caller on Mrs. Henry E. Bar
rows Of Sachem street. Mr.. King. as
a boy was a pupil of Mrs. Barrows
when she was a teacher in the
Greeneville public school
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
William Hastings Met With Accident

William Hastings of Central avenue
while looking into a washout on
Fourth street fell in and was obliged
to have the help of a passerby be-
fore he could get out. Mr.. Hastings
escaped with a few minor bruises and
cOngratUlates himself on not being
more resiously injured
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
TaftviIIe VS. New New London.

TaftvfIIe will be out strong today
against the fast Whaling town team.
There has been several changes in
the lineup and Manager Parker says
that the New London boys have got
to show something to get away with
the long end of the score. On Sun
day the Iaftville team will go CUP
against the All-Norwich team at the
Falls. The teams were supposed to
play last Sunday but the weather was
bad.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Thomas Harland of this city, fifty
years ago was appointed assistant
commissioner of the u. S. Internal
Revenue service, in the treasury de-
partment. One of Norwich's most in
terpriSing industries and many OF its
citizens contributed sums of money
for the aid of suffering residents of
Portland, Maine, who were thrown out
of their home owing to a great con-
fagration. Gleanings from the Bull
letin files of sc follow:
Appointed Assistant Commissioner
July 9, 1866.-We are informed that
Thomas Harland of this city mas been
appointed assistant commissioner of
the U. S. Internal Revenue service, in
the treasury department. Mr.. Har-
land has been for some time back,
chief clerk of the patent Office and
was efficient in organizing the Inter-
nal Revenue Bureau.
The post office is now located in
the new Bulletin building, where it
viii have much more convenient and
cOmmodiOus quarters than before.
When the fitting up is entirely COM
pleted, it viii be one of the most con-
venient offices in that state.
Methodist Clergy Meets.
At the last meeting of the Methodist
clergy of New London district, it was
decided to sub-divide the district in
VI N4S4OIto LLIcLL HOGlNA Cl4LJ4 tlOC ACNA VI
more churches, and hold centenary
meetings in the month of October;
these meetings to be attended by
cIergymen and speakers It was also
decided to hold one great meeting for
the whole district in this city, in the
last of December.
Local Concern Contributes.
July 10, 1866-Mayor Blackstone has
received the communication appended
below, with the enclosure of $500 for
this object. It comes from a concern
which has already esta blished a repu-
tatiOn for being among the most lib
eral and prompt in all deserving char
tiles. The example is worthy of imi-
tation.
Norwich Ct, July 9, 1856.
To His Honor L. Blackstone, Mayor
of the City of Norwich:
Dear Sir:-EnclCsed find two checks
on the Thames National bank, for one
hundred and fifty dollars each, which
we, the employees of the Norwich and
Fling Wooden Companies, wished to
be forwarded to the proper persons,
to be applied in the aid of the suffer-
ers by the great fire on the 4th inst,
in the city of Portland Maine.
Ana while We contribute our mite,
we hope others will feel the import
ance of aiding in the good cause, to
those who have suffered by this great
calamity.
We remain yours, with respect,
NJ. H. DuPIessis, clerk and others.
A P. StuTtcVant. \ gent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
No Change in Strike Situation at U.
S. FINISHING Co,

The situation in the strike of the
shade department employees of the U.
S. Finishing company remains the
same. The company refuses to grant
the demands of the men and the strik-
ers are still out. Friday afternoon
about forty Of the strikers were seen
walking about the streets holding a
meeting on everE corner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

W. W. King and Mrs Adelaide NeaIe
Of Shelton, Conn, have returned to
their homes after a short stay with
Mrs W. w. Armstrong of Prospect
street. They were called to Mystic by
the death Of Mrs. Charles E. Gas
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Lectured at Conn. coIIeae.

Edmund H. Wuerpe1 of the St
Louis School of Fine Arts gave an
address on cubists, post impression
lists and the artists at New London
hall, Connecticut college, Thursday
afternoon. His audience was highly
interested in the lecture.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Thursdays rain washed a hole in
Fourth street about Is feet long and
feet wide and over six feet deep
Traffic on lower Fourth street has
been stopped owing to the washout.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Owing to the heavy rainfall the wa
ter in the river rose rapidly Thursday
night ard Friday morning two feet
and half were coming over the Pom
enak dam.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Miss Mabel Jones has accepted a
position in the sales room of the Po-
nenlah company. Miss Jones takes
the place of Miss Bertha Schof1eld,
who has left town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Mr. and Mrs. F. W. LOOMS of Pros
poet street have returned after & few
days visit with Mrs. John Cock of
Hartford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

ter. Harold and Leonard left Thurs
day for a two weeks visit with reIa-
tives in Maine.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Notes.

Thomas Shea was on fishing trip
a Alexander Lake Thursday and re-
turned with a string of several large
bass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

After .screwing the tops Of cans of
fruit DIP into hot paraffin over the
rubber, thus filing any tiny air pass
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low
tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
BORN.

OakviIle. July 9, 1916,
daughter, Shirley Roberts, to Nj
Clara Smith, daughter of MI. an
Mrs. W. H. Smith of WilMmantic.))
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Miss Bertha Mueller of Merchants
avenue is listing with relatives in
Syracuse and Schenectady.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Miss Ethel ThurIow has returned
to her home on South B street after
a weeks say with friends in Hart
ford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15
Advertised letter.

The only advertised letter in the
TaftvilIe, Conn, post Office is address
ed to John W. Sherwood.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Miss Jane Anger is visiting with
friends in Maine and Massachusetts
for a few weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

AIphonse Teller of Front street is
away on a two weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

George Stone has accepted a posi-
ton with David O'Brien in the latter
blacksmith shop.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Mrs. A. z Pingree and sons, Les
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Miss Marie Pratt is visiting with
relatives in Providence for a short
time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Mrs NJ. A Ironside is visiting with
relatives in New Bedford for a short
time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-15

Miss Ora Trudeau is visiting with
friends in Putnam for a few days.
The Dickinson press., 1916-03-25
LOCAL NEWS

Rubber boots, the kind you can
vulcanize, only $500 per pair at The
Hub. 3-25-tf
Mrs. Carl A. Anderson and little
son, Gordon, left Wednesday for their
home north of Beach. They have
spent several weeks in the city visit
ing Mrs. Anderson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. D. Gray, and other friends in
the city.
A new auto sales firm under the
name of r. j. Fleck & Kuhn Co.,
was recently organized at Richardton.
The new firm has taken the agency
in Stark county east of Belfeld for
the sale of Imperial and bort arr and
have already received six cars for
their sales house. The members of
the Fleck & Kuhn Co. are well
known residents of Richardton and
have reason to expect their share of
the 1916 auto business.