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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
NEW LONDON ENGlNEEs
 KILLED IN WRECK
Harry L. Stearns Met Death When Express Freight Train Struck the Engine He Was Operating.

An express freight train to New York struck light passenger engine at the Dorchester station on the Mid land division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad Thursday night. causing the death of Harry L.. Stearns of New London, Conn, en- gineer of the freight. Fred Fielding, also of New London, conductor of the freight, had an arm broken. The oth- CT train hands jumped and escaped in jury.
 None of the cars left the track but traffic was blocked for a few hours by the wreckage of the two engines. The accident occurred when the pas csenger engine which had just been uncoupled from a train, crossed on- to the maintrack from a siding.
 Henry l.. Stearns had been in the employ of the New Haven road for over 25 years. He was 54 years old and was born in Mansfield, Mass. He leaves his wife and five children. He is also survived by brother and three sisters in Mansfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Body of A. w. Chapman Taken to Providence For Burial - Ladies' Charitable Society Sends Gifts to Almshouse-PersonaI and Notes.

Wednesday afternoon service of prayer was held over the body of Ar thur Willis Chapman, at his late home at 38 Thirteenth street. At the ser vice Rev. Joel B. Slocum. D. D., of ficiated. This service was we'll at tended by relatives and friends, in cluding many from out of town.
 Thursday morning Undertaken Gag CT took the body in his automobile hearse to Providence the body be- ing accompanied by large number of relatives and friends. Services were held at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Elias Chapman at 137 Moore street Rev. J. E. Mcconnell, pas tor of the Union Congregational church of that city oficiated. There was a very large attendance of friends and relatives. About the casket were many beautiful floral forms. The bearers were four personal friends of MT. Chapman, William. Arthur, Charles Cushian. James Buckley, c. A. Camp bell. Burial took place in Riverside cemetery. Undertaken Gager was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
DEMOCRATS MAY ADOPT
 PARTY NEWSPAPER
Plans Discussed For Formation o'
 Stronger State Organization.

Various party matters were consid- cred at length at a special meeting of the democratic state central conn., mittee at Hartford Thursday. Plans were discussed for the formation of a stronger state organization, to render more efficient service in campaigns and as one aid, a party newspaper was suggested. No definite plans were adopted but the matter will be taken up at another meeting.
 A vote was passed approving the management of the last campaign by Chairman Fitzgerald. In order to help meet the financial obligations con- tracted by the national orga nization in the presidential election, each com mitteeman was delegated to raise funds in his own district.
 There was an informal discussion as to the party leaders in the, house and senate, but it is understood no candidate was endorsed. The follow ing committee was named to draft leg islation conforming to blanks in the state pla atform an dendeavor to secure passage in the assembly: Chairman David E. Fitzgerald, P. B. O'Sullivan Derby: H. P. Koppleman. Hartford 1; John c. Geary. Waterford. e
 Attorney T. J. Kelley of this city is a member of the state committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
CHRISTMAS GIVING SERVICE
 AT METHODIST CHURCH
Musical and Literary Program Carried Out -- Primary Department Had Christmas Tree.

The Christmas giving service of the
 was held Thursday evening in the
 the members of the school present. A
 roll call of the classes was taken and
 in answering each class brought an
 nevolent fund of the church. The following program was delight
 fully carried out: Prayer, MT. Purvis;
 piano solo. Miss Olive Reilly; primary class exercise; vocal solo, George
 Lorraine Macpherson, accimpanied by
 Miss Natalie Macpherson; reading,
 Miss Elizabeth Lane; piano solo, Wal do Newbury: violin solo, Miss Alma Fenton; vocal solo, Miss Nancy Co., burn; singing, Far at Sea, Nevin, male quartette; reading, An Old Legend, Miss Alice Coleman; calling the roll of classes and collection; piano duet Miss Mary Gray and Waldo Newbury; vocal solo, Miss Mary Gray; violin and piano, Miss Lane and Miss Reilly. The committee in charge of the en- tertainment was Ernest M. Newbury William Grove and Mrs. F. W. Cole man.
 Preceding the Sunday school enter tainment, the primary department held their annual Christmas tree. The tree was loaded with gifts for the lit tie ones and each received a box o1 candy besides the gifts. Mrs. E. M Newbury and Mrs. Costello Lippitt had charge of the primary department | program.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
SHOOTING AFFAIR IN eRoToN.
Amedeo AIiessandrini Fired Three Times at Woman and Her Daughter, One Bullet Taking Effect.

Because Mrs. Eugenia Musanti ob- jected to Amedeo Allessandrini paying attentions to her daughter Lola, 14 years of age, Allessandrini fired a pis- tol three times at her Thursday night. One of the bullets struck the daughter in the left hip, another went through her coat and the third went wild.
 Allessandrini is "A years of age and is employed as a stone mason by George Marquardt of Groton. Thurs day night he met the Musanti girl, who was returning from her work in New London, on a trolley car, and talked with her. When the girl reached home she called the mothers attention to Allessandrini. The mother and daughter went to Allessandrini's home and the mother started giving Allessandrini advice relative to his paying attentions to her daughter, when he pulled the gun and fired three times and made a getaway.
 Dr. E. F. Douglass of Groton at tended the injured girl.
 Word was sent to the police officials and they notified Captain D. J. Two mey of the local department, who had the incoming trains and trolley cars very carefully watched for the shooter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
WIRELESS CLUB
 MAKING PROGRESS.
Interesting Meeting Held Thursday
 Night-Charter Still Open.

The Wireless club of the Y. M. .. A. held an interesting business session on Thursday evening with a good at tendance at the Y. M. c. A.
 One of the many important topics discussed at the meeting was relative to the increase in membership, and it was voted to extend an invitation to anyone who is interested in the study of wireless work. The charter is still open and it is expected interested per- sons will join at the next meeting, which will be held next Wednesday night when refreshments will be served through the courtesy of one of the members.
 At this meeting adopted of consti- tuition will be discussed.
 Already an operating room and reading room is being fixed in the Y. M. c. A. on the top floor, and plans are being rushed relative to the in- stallation of an efficient radio set.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Extra Size Garments

We specialize in extra sixe gar naents for stout women- Drawers at 44c, 65e and Sec. !
 Gowns at 6sc, aso and $1.2e. 4, Skirts at 40 and a9c. Sls
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
QUAKER HILL CHURCH
 PUT BAN ON PLAY
Sunshine Society Prohibited From Presenting Entertainment.

The spirit of peace on earth which
 is popularly assumed to be in the
 ascendant at his season is apparent
 ly going the other way in the neigh
 borhood of the Quaker Hill Baptist
 church, located on knoll adjacent to
 the New London Norwich trolley line.
 According to a young woman who for several years, has been prominently
 identified wit hthe affairs of that or
 ganization, there now exists a wide
 open rupture in the congregation
 which in her opinion even the media tion of President Wilson would fail to heal.
 According to her statement, the trouble started when sthe Good Cheer Sunshine society, which, she adds, had been one of the principal mainstays in supporting the church, wished to formance in the Sunday school room. Rehearsals had begun, she states, when a group of members of the church objected to proceedings and the pastor, Rev. Donald Fetch
 CT, issued an order that the perform
 ance shoul dnot be given. She de- clares that a similar production was put on few months ago without ob- lection.
 The Good Cheer Sunshine society has rendered an important part in per- 1 forming the philanthropic work of the Quaker Hill church, the informant l continues, but in view of tn ede-
 cree of the pastor, it has now decided
 to retire from it altogether.
 Plans are under way for the con- l struction of @ new building for the use of the Sunshine society and + male friends have agreed to contrib ute a days work toward it's erection ] A site has also been offered gratis When the structure is completed the | Sunshiners intend to have frequen
 entertainments for charitable pur'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
TAFTVILLE
Auto Goes Over Embankment Near Riverside-BasketbaI Manager is EIected-PersonaIs and Notes.

An automobile owned and operated by Frank Fitch of Versailles met with an accident while on a return trip from Norwich Wednesday evening. As the Fitch machine was proceeding on it's homeward journey between the old icehouse and Riverside, the machine skidded on the slippery macadam road and ran down slight embankment, striking a tree which prevented the machine from going into the Pone- nah mill pond. As Fitch was the only passenger in the car he escaped with out injury, although the car suffered somewhat more than its driver. A wheel was broken and a fender badly bent, while one headlight and the ra- diator suffered their share of the shock. The whole cause of the acci- dent was laid to the slippery roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

turning from work in an automobile which was furnished by the respond ent, and which conveyance was always provided for carrying the men to and from their work. and while no def- mite contract was made to that effect, it was always understood by the men when they were hired that transpor- tation to and from their employment was to be provided for them by the employer. As the transportation was incidental to his employment, and fur nished by the employer, and as the claimant did not make any provision for such transportation himself. and as the injury occurred in the process of his being conveyed from his em- ployment to Versailles, the point of destination, it must be considered an injury arising out of and in the course of employment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE AT MT. CALVARY CHURCH,
Gifts and Candy Distributed to Mem
 bers of the Sunday School.

Mt Calvary Baptist Sunday school held it's annual Christmas tree in the vestry of the church Thursday even- ing with large number of the mem bers and friends present. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing was sung by the school as the opening hymn. Prayer was offered by the pastor, Rev. B. w. Williams, after which Supt. J. W. Williams made remarks appropriate to the Christmas time.
 A we'll laden and beautifully dec- orated Christmas tree stood on the platform from which each member of the school received gift and box of candy. Ice cream, cake and cocoa were served by the following committee Mrs. Hattie Reed, Mrs. Frances Evans, Miss M. J. Pollock, Mrs M. O. Will Hams, Miss Idella Scott, Miss Alice Williams, Mrs. A. F. Drury, Thomas Spivery, William Randall and John Randall. The gifts were distributed by J. W. Williams and Eva Lacy
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
FUN ERAL.
James J. RoneY.

The body of James J. Ronev arrived on the 1929 train from Worcester, Mass, accompanied by relatives and friends. Services were held in St. Andrews church at 2.30 o'clock, Rev. F. J. Bohanan officiating. There was large attendance of relatives and friends, and there was also many beau- tiful floral forms. The bearers were William FIemming. William Osborne, Ira Barrett. John McNeely. The burial took place in Moosup cemetery and the body was taken there in Under taker Ga ager's automobile hearse.
 Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

At a we'll attended meeting of Pal myra Encampment, No. 8. l. O. O. F., held in Odd Fellows hall on Thurs day night, William c. Auburn was elected chief patriarch.
 During the past year the encamp- ment has had a substantial gain in membership and by death they have lost five. The reports read showed that the organization is in excellent financial condition.
 District Deputy Ernest K. Decker of New London made an official visita- tion and found the encampment in the usual good standing. The officers
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
DIED

STARK-In New London, Dec. 27, 1916, Genevieve daughter, of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Moulthrop Stark.
 MOONEY-In New London.{ Dec. 26, 1916, Michael Mooney, aged{64 years. LIE RICHE-In Potter Hill, R l., James Le Riche. aged 73 years. CHAPMAN-In Norwich, Dec. 28, 1916, Charles Billings Chapman, in the 87th year of his age. Funeral service will be- held at the afternoon, Dec. 30. at 2.30 o'clock Kindly omit flowers. ROGERs-In Richmond, Va. Dec. 27, 1916, Mrs. George A. L Rogers. for mer1y of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
MONTVILLE ODD FELLOWS
 ELECT OFFICERS
Newly Chosen Officials Will be h. stalled Jan. 9-Henry w. Allen Mo- bIe Grand.

22, I. O. O. F., of Montville, held early in the week. the following officers were elected:
 Noble grand. Henry w. Allen; vice grand, William Watt; recording sec retary, Robert Patton: financial secre- w. Chapel.
 These officers will be installed on Tuesday evening. Jan. g. by D. D. G. M. William Kingdom and his staff from, New London The other officers will be appointed also on that even ing. A committee has been appoint ed to prepare refreshments and for a social evening after the installation on Ian g.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
PALMYRA CAMP ELECTS OFFICERS
W. C. Auburn Chosen Chief Patriarch-Oficial Vsita ton of District Deputy Ernest K. Decker-Gain in Membership

elected Thursday night are as fol-
 lows:
 Chief patriarch, William c. Auburn; high priest. Edward F. Kinney; senior
 warden, John W. Spicer; junior war den. Charles Drescher; scribe, John F. Auburn; financial scribe. Osten T. trustee for three years. Ashley T. Boon.
 The installation of the officers will be held at the next meeting of the encampment and the newly elected chief patriarch will announce the ap- pointive officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
AUTO LAW VIOLATOR
Norwich Man Failed to Appear Before
 State Secretary.

Of the fifteen alleged violators of the automobile law who were sched- uled to appear before Secretary Chas. D. Burnes at the capitol Wednesday afternoon, two failed to put in an ap- pearance.
 Mark S. Bringham. an employee of the State Hospital at Norwich, col- lided with another car and his front wheels were so locked with those of the other car that he was hurled into the gutter. It was discovered that he had been operating under another's h- cense and he was not allowed to ap- ply for a new one for thirty days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
SANTA CLAUS VISITED
 ST. JAMES PARISH.
Rev. Leavitt c. Sherhurne, Rector, Re-
 ceived Gift.

Santa Claus visited St. James Epis- copal church at Poquetanuck Thursday evening and distributed gifts from well laden Christmas tree to the schol- ars of the school. Each scholar was remembered with a gift and a box of candy. The rector, Rev. Leavitt C. Sherburne, received two handsome gifts, one from the Young Peoples Parish Aid society and the other from the Sunday school teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
BORN

sMITH-Dec 27, 1916, daughter to Mir and Mrs. Raymond Smith, 28 Division street. NAGLE-In Poquetanuck, Dec. 2S, 1916 a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Thomas c. Nagle. JEFFREY-In Stonington (Pawca- tuck), Dec. 27, 1916, a son. Donald Oliver, to Mir. and Mrs. Alexander G. Jeffrey.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
MARRIED.

MOORE-EAT0N-In Flanders, Dec. 27, 1916, by Rev. c. M, Reed. Harry A. Moore of New London and Miss Marion c. Eaton of Flanders. -STANToN-In Nor wich, Dec. 2s. 1916. by Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, Ludwig KrTumbholz of Occum and Miss Helen IS. Stanton of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Coleman Manager of Tiqers.

Asa David O'Brien has resigned his position as manager of the Tiger bas- ketball team, the team held a meet ing at which they appointed Richard Coleman as the new manager. They would like to hear from any team un- der 16 in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Christmas Gifts at AImshouse.

The Ladies' Charitable society of St. Mary's parish through a committee. who brought cake, candy, fruit and other delicacies to each inmate of the aImshouse this Christmas season. This work was greatly appreciated by all the inmates of the house. The com mittee who carried out the fine chari- table work was as follows: Mrs Jas. Sullivan, Mrs. Elizabeth Mccormick, Mrs. Dennis Bowen and Mrs. Mary G. Moriarty.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Horace Johnson Better,

Horace Johnson, the we'll known weather prophet, has been seriously i'll for the past few weeks at his home in Middle Haddam. but Is now able to sit up each day. His improvement in health will be noted with much pleasure by his many friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Basketball Practice.

The Taftville basketball team, who fell victims to the Ben Hurs Christ
 mas day, were practicing al Parish hall Thursday evening, as they intend to make somewhat more impression on the next team they meet, than that | of the last game.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Mr. O'Brien is spending week with friends and relatives in Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Major Paine at Armory

The Third company, held their reg ular drill Thursday evening in the State Armory with a full attendance. Major Paine of New London was pres ent and inspected the local company in artillery work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Incidents In Society

MT. and Mrs. George C. Butts and little son of Rocklawn have returned after a visit with Mrs Butts parents, Major and Mrs. Francis Lowell Hills, of Marhlehead, and also with Mrs. Butts uncle, Edwin A. Hills of Bea- con street, Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

William Jervis spent Thursday af ternoon and evening with relative and friends in Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Thomas Enright has returned t, New Haven after spending the holi
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Attended Dinner in Hartford.

Senator John H. Barnes of this city was in Hartford Thursday night, att tending the banquet at the Hartford City club given by the Hartford coun- ty republican senators.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

David O'Brien has started duty o the Heman Morry farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Arthur Jodoin, who has been spend ing a few days with relatives in towl is to return to Bridgeport this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

William Carey returned to Bridge. port after spending the Christmas hoI. ldays with relatives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Francis Fitzmaurice of Bridgeport is spending a week with relatives 1T town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Alfred Benoit. who is in the United States navy, stationed at Boston, is spending a few days with relatives ir town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

MT. and Mrs. H. Flynn of Hartford are spending the holidays with rela- tives and friends in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Peter Maynard of Taftville is visit ing friends and relatives in Worces ter for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

MT. and Mrs. Gustave ,Hedler an son Curtiss are spending the holiday with relatives and friendse in, Glas tonburY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
IIl1f BlIllRtitl.
Norwich, Friday, Dec. %, 1916.
THE WEATHER
Conditions.


 The winds along the north and mid- dle Atlantic coasts will be moderate west and northwest. The persistence of moderately low pressure over the Atlantic states re- suited in the. continuance of rains through this entire district with a lit tie snow in the north portions of New York and New England. During Thursday, however, there was a gen. over virtually the entire country so that now an extensive high pressure system prevails along the ocean and Gulf coasts.
 Owing to the prevailing high pres sure fair weather may be expected for several days east of the Mississippi River. with low temperatures that will extend to the Atlantic coast by Friday night.
 Eastern New York, Southern New England: Fair, colder Friday; Sat- urday fair.
 Northern New England: Partly coludy and colder Friday: Saturday fair.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday: ' a. m. ................... % oo-oU o 12 m. 31 3o-35 p. m .........-..-..... 5o oV.zu Highest Al, lowest 36, Comparisons Predictions for Thursday: Rain. Thursdays weather: Rain follow ed by clearing and colder.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Glastonbury.-A young son of Anton Autos broke his elbow yesterday while sliding down hill at Grasmere
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Shea & Burke Al Main Street
 Funeral Directors
CARD OF THANKS

To the many friends and neighbors who helped in any way to lessen the shock of our bereavement we, the un- dersigned, wish to in this manner ex- press our sincere thanks and appre- eIation. Also to St. Andrews choir and to those who sent floral tokens.
 MRS. JAMES J. RODNEY,
 MIR. AND MRS. HARLOW LADD.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Dance at State HospitaI

Swahn's orchestra of this city fur nished the music at the weekly dance held at the state hospital on Thursday night
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Frederick Norman of Boston Is te be the guest of friends and relatives until after New Years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Dancing Class We'll Attended.

The dancing class of Downing and Fox held in Pulaski hall Thursday ev- ening was we'll attended. A pleasant evening was passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Miss M. Donovan and Agnes Han- lon have resigned their positions al the Boston Store and are attending the Commercial school.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Raymond Paquette is visitin, friends and relatives in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

John Muller has returned to Hart ford after spending the holidays with relatives on Ninth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Hartwen Thompson. who is study ing at the Harvard Medical school, il enjoying his Christmas vacation a his home in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Michael Conner of Hartford is spend ing the holidays with friends in town
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

Personals and Notes. George Farrell of this town was a guest in Baltic Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29

John H. Sullivan of the American school of Hartford, will remain as the guest of friends on Merchants avenue till after the New Year holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-29
Muslin Drawers

Women's Drawers of muslin and cambric, plain tucked and with lace and Hamburg trimming -at 2fe, 35c, 40 and up to e5c.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-10-09
In The Social Realm

Mrs. George Siemantel, who is visit
ing here from Canadian, Texas.
Needlework furnished an informal
and pleasant diversion until 4:SO'
when the guests were invited TO the
dining room. where a dainty pink
and white luncheon was served. The
table decorations were especially at
tractive. Crystal candlesticks hold
ign pink candles with pink shades
stood at each end Of the table and
large pink basket filled with pink
and white candies made pretty CEN
terpiece. Individual mint baskets
stood at each plate and small paper
chairs bearing the names of the
guests and a friendship verse served
as novel place cards. The hostess
was assisted during the afternoon by
her sister, Miss Margaret Siemantel.
Those who enjoyed the afternoon
included the honor guest and Mes
danes ]. W. Mccoy, w. w. Caldwell,
L. w. Herrick, W. E. Newcombe, D.
F. Carson, Clark Bush. T. n. Smith,
]. D. McRae, George A. Briscoe, B.
A. Hinthorne, n. Thompson, M. c.
Reed, Engle and ]. H. Turner.