Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-02-13

present building were not satisfactory.
The letter was referred to the property
committee for them atter1ti ~ with rec
ommendation that changes be ma1a in
construction of fire escape ii ueces-
sBTy.
A letter u the board CT Lirman was
read from C. D. Hfne, secretary of the
state board of education, to the effec--
that a forfeiture of s6T.1s was due
from the town of Eindham because at
failure on the part of somebody to
make certain reports OH school matters
during the previous year. MIR. Case
said he thought the town would have
10 pay ID.
The next matter taken up was a
complaint from Mrs. Harrington to the
effect that two boys of about the same
age in the same family I'd home were
attending Wiadham and South Wind
ham schools. The matter was referred
10 the superintendent of schools for
him TO adjust.
The psua! monthly bills were then
read BY the secretary, passed and ap-
proved by the board for payment. AS
there was no further business to come
cefore the board the meeting adj
iourned at $50.
c1ovsy,,,j o~a-.h ~. OF Stafford
Springs committed suicide in a barn
near his nUme Tuesday morning,
shooting himself in the throat with
shotgun. and he died Within 20 min
utes. A razor was found beside his
body which he had used in an attempt
to sever the arteries in his wrist. The
reason for his rash act is not fully
known. He is survived by his wife
and nine children, one SON being in the
service.
The monthly gahetnirg Of Social
Corner CLUB No. /, IF This city was
held Wednesday at the rooms of the
w. c. T. L. on Valley street. About
Is of the 100 members were present.
At u o'clock q fine dinner vas served
after which Il general good time was
enjoyed by all present. F"ading and
speaking by various members of the
club being features of the meeting
Members unable to be present on &C
count of illness were rem ol1st cred, box
eS of good things to eat being sent out
to them 1t was donation day for the
poor and abou' $3.50 was contributed by
members The club meets the second
Wednesday IN each month and as this
day happened to be the birthday of the
Editor of The Social Corner OF The
Norwich Bulletin, he was also renen1-
bered by the club, fine birthday cake
and potted plant with many birthday
cards being sent bin.
n. J. Ma'tindale, supe"intendent OF
teh local U. S. Employment Service,
was in Hartford, Wedne 5dsy, attending
meeting of the U. S. Employment
Service, held by the federal director,
Charles z. Jlilian.
A resolution was passed in the house
Wednesday at Hartford reappointins
Frank H Foss Judge Of the police
court for the city of Wl{limartic-
Mr.. a-d Mrs. Fielder Russ of Chap
lin, who have many friends in this
city. celebrated the fortiet,l aHnivers-
ary of their marriage Tuesday even
ing at their home. Many friends Of
the couple called on them and pleas
ant evening was passed. A fine sup
per was served and during the evening
a poem composed for the anniversary
by Louis /. Copeland was Rad. Among
those present were friends from Will
mantle, Mansfield. Chaplin North
Woodstock AMI South Bra:1>:Fee, Mass.
Police cont was not III session on
Wednesday. not because Of the holiday,
but because of lack of business. -
Mrs. Annie Woodward OF this city
was operated on for appendicitis at St.
Joseph's hospital Tuesday. The OPP
Grafton was successful and her many
friends are glad to know tf13. her con-
dition is very encouraging
Rev. A. D. Carpenter. pastor Of the
Baptist church. was given Il pleasant
surprise panty. this week. tySmenoers
of the Christian Endeavcr seciety of
his church. Singing AMI earfes were
enjoyed by the visitors AMI Il handsome
study lamp was presented the pastor.
Light refreshments were served.
DR.. Overlook: of Putnam was in town
Wednesday.
Charles w. Hill of this city. who has
been in the naval service for afout a
year as yeoD1an. recently received his
discharge and has returned to his
former position in the Office of the
American Thread Co.
The Y. M. c. A. bowling alleys, which
were recently damaged by fire. are in
fine shape again. having been gone
over and conditions vastly improved
New lights have been added and many
improvements have been made. The
alleys are expected to be III use before
the end of this week and a new inter
est is being taken in big pin bowling
It is planned to form two leagues
among the members.
Inc regular meeting OF the Wlndn31n
Encampment, l. o. O. S vas held or
| Wednesday evening at eight o'clock in
| their lodge looms. Degree work was
deferred until the next regular meet
! ing There was a good attendance
Judge of Probate Otto r. Robinson
was in Hartford. Wednesday on bus
inesss.
r. w. Stinlpon and n. &. Light OF
Hartford. were in town Wednesday.
Mrs. r. W. Brewster of Willimantic
has returned from trip to Hart
ford.
It is said that the clerks in the
different sto' IS III W.llin;anIjc are en-
| deavoring TO have the stores close or
Friday evenings. A majority Of the
merchants have been interviewed anC
a number Of them are agreeable to the
| proposition.
Harry Tobin of this city is at his
/ home on a Today furlough and ex'
poets to receive his discharge from
the service shortly He is in the navy
| About fortv couples attended thu
| final meeting of ]. NJ. Berard's dancin&
| class Tuesday evening. Refreshments
were served and the reception was en-
| joyed by the class members and thei
| friends.
A fine ice crop is now assured loca