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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL 60.
YOUNG HARRY SPIER,
 PIANIST, COMPOSER, SINGER.
Grandson of Levi spier, Norwich Dry Goods Merchant, Making Good in New York.

Sundays New York papers gave con- spicuous notices of the third and last song recital at Aeolian hall tomorrow afternoon by the famous baritone, Reinald Werrenrath, whose accompan- ist is to be Harry Spier. Mir. Spier is the son of Louis Spier a nephew of Mrs. Abraham Plaut, of 63 Cliff street, Norwich.
 The young pianist's grandfather was Levi Spier, who back in the sos had one of the leading dry goods stores in Norwich, in what is now the A. & P. store, on Main street The family home was later known as the Webster apartment house, on Broadway, oppo- site Davis theatre.
 Harry Spier has studied in Italy and in Paris, and is a singer and com poser as well as pianist. Tn Tuesdays program Warrenrath is to sing, in addition to the baritone cycle, The City of Joy, written for him by Deems Tay- Tor, a group of folk songs, of which the Swedish one, Pehr Svineberde. was arranged for him by Mir. Spier. Other songs are by Damrosch and La Forge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
CONTRIBUTORS TO
 BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.
Many iron, This Vicinity Help ReIievs
 Suffering Women and Children.

Seven thousand dollars, collected in Connecticut for the relief of the suf- fering women and children of Belgium, has just been forwarded by the Con necticut committee of the commission for relief in Belgium to the New York headquarters of the commission through the state treasurer, Charles c. Russ of Hartford.
 The money will be spent in New York for food and clothing for imme- the commission in Belgium. It is the concrete result of the efforts of the Connecticut committee during the new campaign@ which began about eight weeks ago on receipt of news that conditions in Belgium, far from being improved, were more pitiful than ever in the face of another hard winter.
 In announcing the shipment of the to the fact that the Connecticut com mittee of the commission for relief in Belgium is the only accredited channel for the collection of funds for Belgian non- combatants in this state, and ask ed that all persons desirous of con- donations, large or small, to the treas urer, CharlessC Russ, Hartford Trust company, Hartford. Conn.,, in order that Connecticut may get full credit for the generosity of it's citizens.
 The committee acknowledges with thanks the following contributions from Norwich and vicinity: F. l.. Woodland Norwich, g; Mrs. F. s. Camp, Norwich. s5; Francis J. Leav- ems, Norwich. s2; Lucy B. Sayles, Nor wich, s; Mrsz George D.. Colt, Nor wich, $1; Charles H. Brown, Norwich s10; F. J. Sayles, Norwich. s20: Car penter Mfg. Co, Norwich, $5; Mrs. Ed ward s. Worcester, Norwich, $5: Ed ward S. Worcester. Norwich, s5; Lu- cius B. Morgan. Norwich. $2: Baptist Sunday school. East Lyme, s6.35; Miss Katherine Ludington, Lyme. $500; Con- gregational church, Ivoryton, $1425; Ethel c. Comstocl. Ivoryton, g: Dr. George H. Jennings. Jewett City, s5; Baptist church. Packerville, ss; Charles H. Davis, Mystic, $.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Good Win Class Election.

The Good Will Bible class of the Greeneville Congregational church held it's annual business meeting with cleo ton of officers Sunday afternoon. The following ofhcerS were elected: Pres ldent, Frank Burke: vice president, Hugh Blackledge; secretary and treas urer, Charles E. Grover. The follow ing were appointed as chairmen of the various committees for the ensu- Ing year: Devotional, John McNeely; visiting, William F. Metzger; member ship. William Hastings: reception, William F1emming; entertainment Alexander Furgason; teacher, Charles E. Grover.
 The class has been in existence for the past ten years beginning on Jan. 2S. 1907. The class will unite with the pastors class and will hold a social evening Friday, Feb. 2. The arrange ments for the social have been com pleted and general good time is look ed forward to.
 The members of the class presented the teacher, Charles E. Grover, a beau tiful Oxford Bible in recognition of his services during the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29

Tn monthly meeting of St. Mary's Holy Name society was held in their assembly rooms on Sunday afternoon at o'clock, with the president, Lewis A. Andrews in the chair. Business pertaining to the society's welfare was discussed. The reports of the com mittees and officers for the past year showed excellent results-in fact the best financially of the IA years history of the society. all bills being paid and the society enjoying snug bank ac- count.
 It being the annual meeting for the election of officers President Andrews appointed Patrick J. Sullivan and J. w. Murphy, tellers. The ballot for the officers showed the following re- suits:
 Fitzmaurice: president. Lewis A. An drews; vice president, William T. Ma honey: recording secretary, Thomas P. Connolly; financial secretary and treasurer. Charles J. Mullaney teighth term); sacristan, Michael J. Dwyer.
 The appointive committees will be announced by the president later At present the society has three members on the sick list and during the past year death claimed five of it's mem bers, as follows: Henry Aubrey, Pat rick Sullivan, Andrew Farrell, Sr., James Kilkenny and John Coughlin.
 The society'S membership numbers 300 men of the parish and all men are eligible over their 18th year upon presentation of their name and vote upon same. The organization has done 8 fine work in the parish since it's for nation and under President Andrews regime it looks to further their prin- eiples this year.
 The society meets the last Sunday of every month (except July and August) and receives the sacraments in a body on the first Sunday of the month. The attendance att Sundays meeting was both large and enthusiastic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29

In the present time of conflict, this country keeps neutral, and it is well that it is so, said Rev. Peter J. Cuny preaching at the high mass in St. ters spiritual, it is impossible to main tain neutrality, although some persons try to do so. Sooner or later. each, however, must choose sides eiecting either for good or evil.
 Those who join the forces for good, have Christ as their Leader and for their weapons of defence the sacra- merts which He has instituted for their strength and aid.
 Against these weapons of defense there are seven principal sources Of evil, cunningIy devised by Satan so as to have in themselves, up to a cer- tain point, the appearance of merit, and proving unlawful chiefly in their excess.
 good the preacher dealt in his ser mon, considering Pride. Up to a cer- tain limit that is. in inspiring self respect and the love of neighbor as ones self. even pride is not only jus tifiable but praiseworthy; it is when it is carried to excess that it becomes sinful.
 Signal examples of sinful pride and it's effects were Lucifer, the Light Bearer, with his defiant T will not servei" the sin of our First Parents, in their ambition to be as gods, know ing good and evil. the boast of even the Prince Of the Apostles, who prom ised never to deny his Master. yet whose weakness Christ foretoid-
 The virtue. of humility, as opposed to this sin of pride. was set forth, the preachef admonishing his hearers to study themselves and weigh their faults, with a view to finding out in what respect they offend in this mat ter of pride, so hateful to God and so contrary to the teachings of the meek and humble Saviour.
 The day was the fourth Sunday af- ter Epiphany. The epistle read in the Masses was Rom. xiii. S-19 and the gospel Matt. viii. 23-2, the letter mar rating the miracle of the calming of the winds and waves.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
KILLED IN FALL
 FROM WATER TOWER
Hearing of Widows Claim Against Railroad Started Before comnnis- sioner.

A hearing in regard to the claim of Mrs. Ida Gum of New London, widow of James Gum, against the Central Vermont Railroad, was started before Commissioner James J. Donohue in his office in the Central building on Fri day The hearing was opened at o'clock in the morning and after con- tinuing all day until o'clock in the afternoon was adjourned until F'ebru- ary g. The hearing was held for the purpose of determining whether there existed a connection between the ae- cident and Mir. Gums death. From Gum was building 9 water tank at the time of the accident. He fell from a board which broke and fell twenty feet to the ground. The, witnesses were Mrs. Gum, the widow, Mrs. Mary Holmes and Foreman William A. Stewart and A. H. Lackey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
HOME OF FORMER GOV.
 JONATHAN TRuMsuLL.
Colonial House Was Erected Way Back
 in 171o.

In the town of Lebanon, upon a broad and beautiful street, is the home of former Gov. Jonathan Trumbull, who served the state as chief executive from1769 to 17S4. This little and then beautiful home was erected back ii1 ITO, and is still standing in a good state of preservation. It is likely to become, before long. the property of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution.
 It is optional, however, with the daughters as to whether they will take title and possession and the matter is receiving consideration of the 49 chap terS in various parts of the state. Among those who are in a position to state it is the belief that the home stead will be taken over, but the mat ter cannot take definite form until every chapter in the state has been heard from.
 Not long ago Martha Pitkin chapter D. A. R., of East Hartford and South Windsor, upon the announcement of Regent Miss Anna M. Olmsted that the State D. A. R. might, under certain conditions, become possessors of the homestead, took a vote favoring the project Other chapters in the state have taken similar action.
 By the will of Miss Mary Dutton, deceased. the TrumbuIl property is left to Miss Ellen Huntington and Miss Halland. teacher. during their lives. When it ceases to be their home it is gwen 10 the state U. A. H.. providing they keep it in repair. If they do nor accept it upon those terms, it will be- come the property of the Congregation al Church society.
 The house is Of the colonial type: two rooms are in front, between which is the ancient front door, and a large kitchen and buttery are in the rear The house fronts on the Green, which was the training ground of the minute men.
 Back of this little dwelling is a vast amount of history not familiar to the average person, yet familiar to those inclined in research. Governor Trum- bull studied for the ministry. He re- signed his parish in Colchester that he might assist his father who carried on an extensive trade both by land and water. His wife, Faith Robinson. was the daughter of Rev. Elden Rob inson and they were united in we'd lock- Dec 9, 1735, when he was 25 years of age.
 Adjacent to the Governor Trumbull homestead is the historic war office. the property of the Sons of the Amer ican Revolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Y. M. H. A. INITIATES CLASS
 OF SIX CANDIDATES
Whist Followed the Initiation cere-
 rnony at the Association Rooms.

Six candidates were initiated at the regular meeting or the Young Mems Hebrew association which was held on Sunday afternoon with President Benjamin Weinstein in the chair Be- sides the transaction of the regular routine of business it was decided to hold a dance in the near future and the arrangements were left to the en- tertainment committee.
 In the evening a whist was held for members and friends. There were I5 tables and the prizes were won by Miss Nellie Rabinovitch and Charles Goldman.
 Refreshments were served under the direction of the entertainment committee which comprises Saul S. Alofsin chairman, Philip Rosen, Ben iamin. Weinstein, Samuel Cramer and Harry MandeIl
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
TO RUN-D0WH WOMEN
Detroit Woman Tells How To Regain
 Strenath.

Detroit, Mich. s1 was in such a run-down condition had no ambition to do anything, had a chronic cough and cold and nothing seemed to give me any relief and I was gradually getting worse. until Q friend advised me to try yinol. which I did Alter the first day or two it seemed to put new life into me, tho tired, worn-out feeling began to disappear, I regained my appetite and was able to get a good nights rest The cough grad uaIly wore away. and I am now feel ing like myself again, so that. I can do all my housework and go about my duties as usual. vinol is certainly a wonderful medicine" Mrs. W. E. Waters, Detroit, Mich.
 yinoI restores health and strength in conditions like this, because in natural manner it increases the appe- tite, tones up the digestive organs, enriches the blood and strengthens every organ in the body.
 We guarantee that VinoI will do the same for any rundown person in Norwich, or give back their money.
 Broadway Pharmacy, q. c. Engler, Proprietor. Norwich. NinoI is sold in Wf1limantic by the Wilson Drug Co. in Danielson by the A. ". Williams Pharmacy, and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue. Also at the leading drug stores in all Connecticut towns
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
DIED

MURPHY-In Palmertown, Jan. 25, 1917. Johanna, wife of John Murphy. DOUGLAs-In San Diego, Cal. Thurs day, Jan. 25, 1917 Anna L., widow of - Francis D. Douglas, formerly of Nor wich-
 Hartford papers please copy. LILLIBRIDGE+In Packer, Conn. Jan. 2S, 1917, Adelaide S., widow of Jesse P. Lil1ibridge, in her 75th year. Funeral from her late home. Packer. Conn.,, Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 12 m. HUNTER-Jn Montville (Mohegan), Jan. zs, 1917. Mary W, wife of Wil- liam J. Hunter.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. S1IITH-In this city, Jan. 1s. 1917, Lydia C., widow of Charles F. Smith aged 32 years and II months. Funeral services will be held at the residence of her son, Frank e. Smith, 214 Laurel Hil1 avenue. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 2.so p. m.
 HALDWIN-In Los. Angeles, Cal, Jan. IS, 1917, Hannah Burnham Baldwin, daughter of the late Elijah Baldwin, Jr., NJ D., and Sarah H. Baldwin, of Canterbury, aged e1 years and Funeral services will be held at her brothers home in Canterbury on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at o'clock. Sprague, Jan. 2s, 1917, James Tucker, aged 68 years. Funeral from his late home in Sprague Wednesday. Jan. 3l, at 1 o'clock. Burial in the family lot in Pautipaug HtiI cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Extension School for North Sioningfon
Made Sunday by County Agent E. C.. Warner-Conferences to be Held This Week With Town Advisory Conanittees Various Lines of Agricultural Work to be Considered

will be taken up. Thirdly, the confer ences will consider poultry, and then boys and girls club. work
 At o'clock this (Monday) after noon the county agent will meet the town advisory committee of Ledyard. and this evening he will meet the Salem town advisory committed
 Tuesday morning the county agent will attend the opening of the Col chester extension school. Tuesday af- ternoon he will meet the East Lyme town advisory committee at Mantle, and in the evening he will meet the Old Lyme town advisory committee. Wednesday afternoon he will be in Montville on a similar mission, in the evening at New London, and Thursday he will spend in the league office in tins city. Friday will find him at work with the town committee in Groton, and on Saturday there will be a di- rectors' meeting in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29

Announcement was made on Sunday by County Agent F. c. Warner of the New London County Improvement league that an extension school is to be held in North Stonington next week. The dates are set for Feb. -6, [, g and g. A program of well known speakers who will give addresses along various lines of agricultural and dairy work is shortly.
 All this week the county agent will be in conference with town advisory committees in various sections of the county with reference to the line of work each town advisory committee wishes to take up for his town. The first work to be considered at these conferences will be dairy improvement keting facilities. Then cash crops such as potatoes, hay. corn, oats and fruit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES
 FOR TROLLEY ACCIDENT
James Murtha Filed S2o, 1000 Action
 Against the Shore Line Company.

Twenty thousand dollar damages for injuries received on September 18th on Saturday by James Murtta against the Shore Line Electric company. On September 2sth MT. Murtha was walk ing along North Main street when he was struck by a street car which left the rails just north of the Marguerite building and shot across the sidewalk. MT. Murtha was thrown down an em- bankment and received serious inju- ries. His left ankle was broken in two places, his right arm was sprain- ed, his arms were bruised and his face was cut. He claims he is perTnaneetly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
HEALTH BILL IS
 APPROVED BY BOARD
Carries Principle Which Has Been Adopted By Several Other Cities.

On Saturday copies were received of the resolutions adopted by the Nor wich Medical association and sent to the representatives and senator sn this district. The resolutions are against the health bill proposed for Norwich. It was stated by Senator John H. Barnes that the health bill proposed had been approved by the State Board of Health and that the principle of the bill has been adopted by several other cities and that the board of health at this session has in troduced a bill to carry out in all ci- ties of the state just what this bill proposes for Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
UNION LYcEuM.
Yesterdays Meeting Held at McKin-
 ley Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church.

The union lyceum met on Sunday afternoon in the Mckinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion church. with a good num- Der attending. The devotional service was conducted by Rev. E. George Bid dle, pastor of the church and the pres ident of the lyceun. Mrs. Lydia King. presided.
 The following program was carried out: The Book of the Year, James Hutchinson; solo. Memories, Maud Epps recitation. Miss D. Lacy: read ings by Miss Idella Scott Russell Lacy: Daniel Harris; recitation, Miss Cassie Robinson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Norwich Guests at Birthday Party.

Walter Smith of Uncasviile was giv- en birthday party last week. Friends and relatives from Norwich, New Lon don and the village helped him pass a happy anniversary. Miss Nichols of New London sang several solos. MT Smith played the Victrola, and part of the evening was given to dancing. Re- treatments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
what to po for Dad ceIds

If you want d cough medicine that gives quick and sure action in heal ing colds, coughs or croup, get Foley's Honey and Tar. It heals unframed or or bronchial tubes; breaks up tight coughs. Ioosens the pblegTn, makes breathing easier. stops tickling in throat. W. F. Thomas, Summerville. Ga, writes: "Foiey's Honey and Tar Is most efficient remedy for coughs, hoarseness, etc. I have used it with excellent results. The Lee & Os- good Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Mrs. R. w. Perkins Spoke on Red
 Cross Work.

At the Greeneville Congregational church Sunday morning the pastor Rev. c. H. Ricketts delivered an in- teresting sermon on Nature and Scope of Integrity. In the afternoon Mrs Robert ". Perkins. president of the local Red Cross, addressed a large meeting and told of the work done by the society in the present crisis across the sea, also she gave an outline of the progress of the society since it's founding. There was a large attend ance at both afternoon and morning services
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
ReainaId peFerest Brown.

Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Reginald DeForest Brown. son of Mrs. A. Fred Brown, who died in Lexington, Mass, which was held Saturday afternoon at z.30 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Undertaken Gager. Friends acted as bearers and burial took place in Yantic cemetery. Rev. E. George Riddle. pastor of the church. ofdciated and read a commit tai service at the grave.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
False Key Workers in New London.

False key workers are operating in the Ocean avenue district in New London The latest robbery is that in the homestead of the late Fleming Smith, occupied during the past season by MT. Woodwork of New York. Entrance to the house was gained by means of keys.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
TAFTVILLE
Third of Series Of Entertainments Held in St. Louis HalI-British- American Relief Fund to Be Organized-Per- sonaIs and Notes.

At St. Louis hall Saturday evening the third of a series of entertainments and dances was given by the St. Louis society of this place. There was a large attendance and neat sum was realized. The Sacred Heart orchestra gave a short concert, followed by a dance. a program of 14 numbers being enjoyed The Sacred Heart orchestra furnished music for dancing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
SUBMARINE WAS
 NEW U. s. CRAFT.
Put Tn at State Pier to Let Captain
 Go Ashore.

"The Deutschland has arrived was the word spread broadcast in New London Saturday. Although sub- marine did come in the harbor and moored at the slip where the Deusch- land docked, on investigation. it was found that the undersea boat was the new United States G. 1. which docked to let the captain ashore.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
DAMAGE SUIT DROPPED
 FROM COURT DOCKET
Action Brought by Baltic Woman Was
 to Have Been Heard on Saturday

An action brought by Helen Cou1bie of Baltic against SiGeon T. Slocum of Scotland in which damages of $500 were asked was to have come before the common pleas court in this city on Saturday The case was settled out Of court and was dropped from the court docket. The plaintiff stated in the complaint that she had been knocked down and beaten by the defendant in Scoeland on December 13, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
To Organize British American Relief
 Fund

At a special meeting of the Taftville Social and Football club held in their rooms Sunday afternoon final arrange ments were completed for the organ ization of a British-American relief fund. It was voted to hold a mass meeting this CMonday) evening in the rooms The speakers of the evening will be Fred Holdsworth, Albert Bards- ley and John Caadlish. This is the first fund of it's kind to be established in these parts and a great success is looked forward to.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
BORN.

MAIN-Jan. 26, 1917, a daughter. Eliza beth Irene to MT. and Mrs. Avery Main of Allyn's Point. wHITFORD-In Jewett City, Jan. 26, 1917, a son. Raymond Perle, to MT. and Mrs. Perle Whftford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party was given Michael Downey at his home on North Main street Saturday evening by a large number of friends. The evening was spent with games and music, a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Butchered Large Hor.

Herman Chapman, Preston, butch cred a AS pound hog for Maurice Flynn of HalIville on Saturday after noon Besides having a reputation of being a good butcher, MT. Chapman is quite chef.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29

Mis- Mary Skinner and Miss Viola Jacques were the guests of friends in New London Sunday,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Miss FIossie Meyer Entertains.

At her home in Lisbon Saturday evening Miss FIossie Meyer entertain ed a number of friends. The evening was delightfully."- spent with games and music. Many of the guests rendered piano solos and sang several solos. ments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
EastIand Wins Pool Tourney.

The finals in the Social club pool tournament were played Saturday evening between George Eastland and George Moores, the winner being MT. Eastiand by the score of 51 to 50. This gives MT. Eastland the club champion ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
Wiif Tour Cotton Relt,

For the purpose of studying the cot ton situation and the mills in the south, Arthur Chester Brown. agent of the Falls Co, leaves today for Jack points. He will be gone about five weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
MARRIED.

ADVERTISEMENTS Norwich, Jan. ,25: 1917. by Key: John H. Frederick. Mitchell. both of Norwich.
 CULvER-PERRY-I Jewett City, Robert A. Culver of Norwich and Miss Mary E. Perry of Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29
win Send Rox to Nebrasks.

On Tuesday morning the ladies of Park Congregational church will pack a box to be sent to home missionary in Nebraska.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-29

Ernest Pollard of Hartford spent the week end here as the guest of his par ents on Front street.