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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
A9lNGToN SOCIAL LIBRARY
 IS 126 YEARS OLD
(Speeial to .The Bulletin.l

Hartford. Aug. 4-"Souvenir" Will liam H. Taylor. who is still engaged in the compiling Of the Centepnia1 | book for the state. dup up' the folr lowing interesting data., expressly for the Bulletin. in regard to the public libraries of WindhaEx county. where he was very active in Journalistic and political affairs for many years He obtained the data from the last report Of the librarians of the nineteen public libraries of the coune. to the state board of education.
 The Abingdon. Social Library in the town of Pomfret. is next to the oldest library in the state. being established in 1793- The Berlin Free Library in Hartford county antedates it by elev- en years Q482). The Rocky Hill H- brary was esta hlished the year follow ing the Abingdon library G7s4). The Abingdon library. according to the last report, contained 17S6 volumes; Phebe A. Sharpe. librarian. The data obtain ed of the other libraries of the county, in order of their establishment, is as follows:
 Killinsly -Ds~. olson Free Public Li- nrafy, estab blisI.ed in 1851; 11609 vol umes; Ernest R. Warren librarian Thompson Fabyan tNew Boston, cs- tabIished in. 1855. 2172 volumes: A. Ursula Putney, librarian. Ashaor.- (Warrenville) Nbcock Library es- tablished 1865: 1884 volumes, O. P. Durkee librarian. Windham- Willi
 
 1871; 965S volumes: Bell B. Riggle- man, librarian. Woodstock East Woodstock Library. established 1875; 5167 volumes. Mrs Lillian A. May H- Durham Hall library. established 1875; 653 volumes; Mrs Hattie B. Gates, librarian Pomfret- Pomfret Library. established in 1882; 7667 vol unes; Wae Marion Ma ion L. Harvey. librarian. Association, established in 1889; 77S- volumes; Mrs. C. c. Foster, librarian Brooklyn Brooklyn Public Library. established in 1890: 5637 volumes: G. F. Genung. librarian. Putnam-Put- nam Free Library, established in 1894; TYPO volumes; Emma J. Kinney. librarian. Hampton-Hampton Pub lie Library. established in 1885: 4000 volumes; Kate A. Thompson. lisrar ian. Scotland-Scotland Free Public Library, established in 1895: 2530 vol umes: Mary A. Smith. libraria n. Eastford-Eastford Public Library. established in 1896; 2s31 volumes; Plaipfield-(Moosup) Aldrich Free it. brary, established in 1896: 1885 vol uInes, GeoI ge H. Sanderson, Hbrar- ian. Windham'--N indham Ere, Lii nrsry established in ss ass7 2e5a 39. ;e yo, Woodstock-woodsto Library asso- citation, established in 1898: 5167 vol umes: Mrs. Louise l.. Child librarian. Chaplin-The Wrn. Ross Public lii brary, esta blished in 1901; 1737 vol umes; Mrs. Myrtle Lanpnear, librar- ian. ompson-Thompson Pubic Library. established in 1902: 1888 vol umes; Harriet R. Lewis. librarian.
 The last library to be eSta olisned in the county was the Plainf1e.1 I.i- brary Association in 1918. There are no public libraries in the towns of Canterbury or Sterling. making a grand good chance for someone to keep their memory green by pre- senting 8 library to their respective town. Why not start the ball a-roll- ing, now.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04

London had said that Mir. Rooney owuld be arrested if he was not cateful in what be said at the meeting. He also said that the jitneys had been op- erated on the collecting end in New London by trcileymen in full uniform.
 F. J. O'Brien. who was aIos speak CT atsthe meeting. said that he was surprised that the officials of New London should undertake to make oyer the constitution of the United States that gave people the right to free so sensitive that he would not stand just criticism should retire from pub lie life and return to civil pathways. He also told CT his experiences here with this strike as well as the one in 1916. at which time he claimed, it is said, Mir. Perkins begged for settle ment because the StrikebreakerS were taking every thing,
 William J.. Buckley, vice president of the Connecticut state branch of the American Federation of Labor. pre- scented 8 resolution that the New Lon don Chamber of Commerce. the New London court of common council. the mayor and the officials of the Shore Line road get together with the em- ployes and reach some agreement in behalf of organized labor. He also stated that 5e.000 people in Connecti- cut belonging to organized labor stood ready to back the strikers.
 The meeting was one filled with en- thuslasm and was very largely attend co by the citizens of New London. The Shore Line Electric Railway company has extended it's eerxice somewhat, since Friday. The tracks between New London and Montviltc were cleared of dit Friday afternoon and late in the day cars were sent a s far as Montyille cIu operated up to 6.30 o'clock. Saturday morning ne cars were operated on an hourly schedule which will probably be maintained.
 Cars are now operated on all lines in the city of New London limits and as far IS Golden Spur or the East Lyme -divisioa, where an hourly ser vice has been maintained fo- ;wo days.
 Traffic Manager, J. H. Cain sa:d that all told abot\ 50 men have now been hired and arc being broken i'll. Mir Cain said that green men will not be allowed alone on the cars for the pres ent as the company does not care to take any risk of accidents and this necessitates extra men on most of the cars.
 The Iinemen%employed by the Shore Line company were laid off last week as the discontinuance of the trolley service for two weeks gave them nothing to do. They are now out for more money. First class linenen are skiing for 70 cents hour. second class 6o cents and apprentices 90 cents as compared with eJ. 60 and 50.
 General Manager NJ. G. Stratton said that he has arranged for q con- ference on Monday at 10 o'clock to consider the matter with the unemen.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
SHORE LINE STRIKERS
 HOLD MASS MEETING

At a public meeting held in the Iyceum theatre in New London Sum day evening. P. J. O'Brien, second in- ternational vice president of the Amal- gamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Ernployes. sprung a surprise on the public when he an- nounced from the stage that the enl- ployes of the Shore Line road would agree to having the third man of the arbitration committee appointed by Governor Holcomb provided the award, if any was made, Become effective on June list. 1919. or between June 1st and the date on which the award was made, provided Mir Perkins would agree to abide by the decision.
 It was reported in New London Sunday evening that MT. Perkins had stated after the meeting that MT. OBrien was not representa- tive of any of his employees and that he would not consider the proposition
 Daniel Callahan. president of the Central Labor union. presided at the meeting, which was very largely at tended. P. J. Rooney. representing the trolleymen. spoke at length on the situation and told of the demands of the men and the various meetings that they had had with the officials of the road and with Mayor E. Frank Nor gan of New London. During the course of his talk Mir. Rooney stated that he understood that an official in New
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
zAvoRITIs lsS HELD
 FOR MANSLAUGHTER

Harry Zavoritis, proprietor of the Star Lunch in .Groton, and who, while operating a Chandler automobile in Thames street. Groton on Friday afternoon. July 2, struck and killed Mrs. Daniel F. O'Connor, was ar raigned before Judge A. r. Hewitt of the Groton town court Saturday morn ing on a charge of manslaughter.
 Counsel for Zavoritis demurred to the complaint. Judge Hewitt overru1- ed the demurrer. probable cause was found and Zavoritis was bound over to the next term of the criminal supe- rior court.
 Attorney Daniel M. Cronin who off, ficiated as prosecutor in the absence of Prosecutor Warren B. Burrows and Attorney Lubchansky, counsel for the accused spent a half an hour in argu ments over the amount of bonds. the former asking for an increase. while the latter requested that the bonds re- main at 5000 under which Zavoritis had been at liberty since the affair occurred. At the end of the arguments Judge Hewitt expressed the opinIon that the case was serious enough to war; anj an increase and accordingly tho bond was increased 10 s7,5c0.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
GROTON MAN PATENTS
 DELAYED ACTION FUSE

Following is the list of patents is- sued by the U. s. patent office to citi- zens of Connecticut, contained in the Official Gazette, dated Tuesday July 22nd. 1919:
 Louis W. Chism, Plantsville. con- meeting device. Frank Cobey. East Berlin, chuck. George F. Eberhard. w T. Mahoney, Trenton, N. J., and F. W Bold, Thomaston, stem winding and stem setting mechanism for watches Maximilian J. Fuchs. Stamford ma chine for making bronze powder. AL bert Hutchinson, Stratferd, car strap Howard c. Noble, New Britain. fast ening. Alfred W. Olds, Windsor, ap- paratus for operating automobile signs. George B. Pickop. New Haven assignor to Ma1leable Iron Fittings Co.,, Branford, grease cup. Gabor Racy, of Bridgeport, flour sitter. Herbert C. Reed, Stamford, manufacturing oxalic acid. George L. Reicheln1, New Haven, method and apparatus for / burning combustible fluids. Lawrenc r. Spear and~G. c. Davidson, New London, fixed ammunition for recoil guns. Gregory c. Dawson, Groton. delayed action fuse.
 Trade marks: Buckley Macaroni CO. Inc, kensington, macaroni. Middle town Silver O.. Middletown. silver plated hollow ware and table ware. Thomas R. Thompson. New Haven, wooden toys. Yale Daily News. New Haven, newspaper.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
PUNE ERALS. Peter J. DonneIIy.

The funeral of Peter J. Donnelly was held from his home in Baltic on Saturday morning with relatives and friends present. including a delega- ton from Sprasue court. Foresters of America to which, order MT. Donnelly belonged At the service in the Bal tic Catholic church. Rev. w. r. o. Rrien offfciated and the choir sang The hearers were six members of the foresters Burial took place in the Catholic cemetery where Rev Fr. O. Brien read a committal service. Ifn- dertaker George G. Grant had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Doyle kervin.
 On Saturday afternoon a military funeral for Doyle Kerwin. who was drowned when the submarine C-c sank off Pleasure Beach on last aNadneS- day, was held from the hore of his father -in-law, William Do~non at Baltic. Included in the large attend ance were relatives of the deceased and many of the sailors of the 'Su,,- marine Base at New London. The ser vices were conducted b-' Chaplain Nj. o. Alexander of the subrnarine base. Eight sa,ors from the bn.st acted as Hearers. Burial was in the Paufa- paug cemetery where a firing squad :isi ed "a voi;ey over the grave of th.;r C3r1rsda and the bugIer sou ided taps Chaplain Alexander pronounced the bened;ction. Hourigan Bros had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
CONTRACTOR ENTERTAIN
 EMPLOYES AT PICNIC

The employees of the Peck McWil- Hams company were royalty entertain ed Saturday by their employers at a picnic at Chapman's Point
 The boys who have returned from the service were guests of honor. The boys were John D.. McWilliams, Geo. Wilson, Paul Jatkowski. Edward Ro- diano, Edward. K kendall, Edward Rear don. Philip Bellville and Raymond Ollete. The start was made from the company's office at nine o'clock when eight automobiles and two trucks took the sixty employees down the military highway to Chapman's Point, below Groton.
 Bwo teams were formed and rec ord game of baseball was started, but not realizing the tremendous power of the weilders of the bat enough lais were not provided to finish tIte game. Modesty forbids mentioning the names but it was wonderful the way those sight and is probably still travelling through space. for it has not yet been found The other flew all 10 pieces. The victory was claimed by both the teams and so reported. The noon l,ur is where Chef Frank F. Davis step ped into the 1imtlight ably assisted by Chef Henry Woodmansee. He served a monster Rhode Island clam bake, which included clan1s. fish. lobster, pc- tatoes, green corn and sausa ges. white bread. brown bread, coffee and water melon.
 ed by Paul H. Zahn and tlere was something doing every minute. Swim ming, crabbinG, and boating, and con tests in athletic games filled the oft . ernoon hours. Prizes were gIren for many of the races. At lice o'clock reaching Norwich about six thirty o. clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
PERSONALS

Judge and Mrs. John H. Barnes have left to pass three weeks in tho White mountains.
 Mrs. Frank B. Gay of Bellefouche South Dakota. is visiting her sister Mrs. Harry A. Spauldings of Sfo Ham ilton avenue.
 Mrs A. E. Doane of Peacedale. R. T. is visiting her sisters. Mrs. R. E. G4r- penter and Miss Conrer. At their Fish CT Island cottage.
 Miss Katharine Bray and her niece Miss Margaret Murphy of Central avenue, are passing two weeks vaca- ton at Watch Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobson have returned to their home in Ansonia af- ter visiting MT. and Mrs. Frank H Patrick of Williams street.
 Miss Marion wolcott of Yankers. N Y, and Miss Marguerite Wolcott o1 Hartford are visiting their grand par ents Mir. and Mrs. Costello Lippitt, o1 Norwich, at Willimantic camp ground
 MT. and Mrs Dennis J. Hayes ot the Del Hof hotel and Former Coun- cilman John H. Carney and Mrs. Car ney, are on a motor trip to Canada in ten days.
 Raymond Novarine. member oi the United States Life Saving Corps and leader of tent l. at Camp Massa- peak Gardner Lake. where he has been located for several weeks, re turned Friday to his home in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Chamber lain are on an automobile trip to Can ada. accompanied by Mir. and Mrs George Fl. Drew of New York Mrs. Chamberlain has not been in Canada for 31 years but MT. Chamberlain was there abodt Is years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT
 v. M. C. A. MEETING

Though the Sunday morning break lasts for sailors at the Y. NJ. C. A. have been discontinued the atsernoon meetings are still being held anl yes tel uay's Get together was enthusi- astically attended.
 The meeting was opened at 5.30 by the singing of war songs and hymns, led by Secretary Hill; the instrument al music being furnished by Messrs La Fontaine, Ashby and Benson
 MT. La Fontaine sang That Tumble Down Shack in Athlone" which was very much appreciated by sailors and civilians and by general request sang song which he had used a few Sun days ago entitled, T Gathered a Rose.|
 Rev. L. c. Sherburne was the speak CT and he took his texa the second verse of the ninth chapter of Mark :: And after six days Jesus taketh with Him Peter, and James and John, and leadeth them up into high noun tain apart by thmeselves; and He was transffgured before them.
 Changing the order in which the names appear the speaker described the characteristics of John, the spirit ual. fdealistfc. desciple, and James, the worker of good works, the practicle desciple and then showed how Jesus loved Peter and had need of him through he had his faiIings, denying his Lord thrice at the trial
 In closing MT. Sherburne pointed out Lndt there lS FooIH III the hInSdom or God for all types of people and that though we may often fall fa:' short of what we should be, as Peter did Jesus is always ready to reinstate us if we but love Him and try to do His will.
 The ladies of the Trinity Methodist church with Mrs. Ernest Newbery in charge. served q very attractive lunch after the meeting.
 Just before the meeting broke u;, James L. Case. president of the as sociation, spoke a bew very impress sive words of Godspeed to q number of the sailors from the base who have been regular in their. attendance at the Sunday meetings md who are to leave for their homes this week
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Adelaide V. D. Low.

A letter received by Miss Tibbits of Laurel Hill avenue. Norwich. from Miss Regina Hicks of sharon Springs, N. Y. tells of the death of Miss Hicks aunt, Mrs. Adelaide Van Buren Low, 90. In different seasons a number of Norwich summer visitors to Sharon have enjoyed Mrs. Lows hospitality, and all remember her as an exception ally gifted woman.
 She was niece of President Martin Van Buren. Throughout her long life she had .been an ardent worker for temperance and had entertained many noted leaders in the prohibition cause. She was also active for suffrage.
 Last November she suffered shock and since then had been practically helpless and of late had failed men tally. A few days before her death fire destroyed the two neighboring ho- tels, the Manhattan and the Morren house. As Mrs. Lows house caught fire. she was hurried1y taken up to the Pavilion hotel, where she was cared for during several days. but was able later to be removed to her own house. where she died July 90. The funeral was held at her home Friday after noon.
 Miss Hicks is keeping the house open until Sept. 1st. KS
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
POWERFUL PILE
 REMEDY DISCOVERED
Haa Never Failed to End Most 0hsfa' nmfe Case of Piles i'm Few Dmys.

For years 1t has been proved that sc- called external remedies applied tc or piles. and at the best can only give temporary relief. Surgical operations also do not remove this cause, but
 This wonderful prescription, known as Miro Pile Remedy, is so efficient in the treatment of piles that even chron- ing with profuse Sbleeding have been completely cured in from three to ten days. Think of it. Just a few doses and the most persistent case of piles is absorbed, never to return.
 Just read what Henry J. Stone of the
 aI had bleeding and protruding piles for three years and tried all kinds or remedies without result, but was thor epEhfy eured after taking one bottle Prank. J. Phillips of Bird Island.
 aI used half a bottle of Miro. It worked like a charm. I no longer suf- fer with bleeding and protruding piles. I never regretted the money for such Wenid ha1s used the Whole bottIes but 1t was not necessary
 All pharmacists dispense Miro or can it's worth the little trouble to obtain it to be rid of piles forever
 IPORTANT-what is known as itching piles are not piles in the true senxe Of the word. although this cont1i- piles For this condition Miro Pile Ointment ras been prepared as in such cases 1t is not necessary to take the cannot supply you we will gladly send either of the above mail charges paid on receipt of price Internal Treatment tax 2c extra Guaranteed Remedies Co. Elyria. Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04

general school purposes. It would have ans entrance 70 arranged that the room could be used Independently of the rest of the school building. On the main floor of the building would be ten class rooms. 24xS0 and one study room. In addition there would De a retiring rooms for men and women teachers and d suite of offices. The assembly hall would oc- cupy the middle of the first floor and would be equipped with an unusually large stage suitable for students the atricals ard all general school pur- posts.
 O2f the second floor Here would be ten additional class rocms a large li- brary and three rooms for the busi- ness instruction department.
 On the third floor there would be a general cla ss room, a. locker room for physics, a chemistry laboratory. a biological laboratory.ss general science room and a large locker room. There would be space for stock in struments and supplies and an office for the heed Of the department.
 Such a building is what the mem bers of the town school committee feel that Norwich needs Nsld it is their hope that a building of this or sinni - lar description will meet the approval of the towns citizens.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
Junior SChod Would Accommodate 1000

The town school committee, who for some time past have been urging the construction of a junior high school in Norwich in o1-,er to relieve the congestion of the. focal echoofs and Ito provide at least one new, up to date building for the town. have furnished The Bulletin an illustration and de- Scr.ption of a building which they feel would meet the requirements of the local situation.
 The plans for the building call for about thirty rooms at q cost of about $I,000 a room. representing total cost of, $210.000 completely equipped. The building would accommodate ap- proximately 1000 children. and would afford every necessary facility for a complete metropolitan school.
 The bSxsnnient which would be a1- most entirely above ground would contain two large manual training shops, with adjoining tool and lum- Der storage rooms space for an arf department, boys and girls lunch rooms and physical education de- partment. The gymnasium would have q complete compliment of lock CT and dressing rooms .and a private office for the physical director. Thic room would be about sixteen feet high and would be fully equipped for all
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
HOME AFTER TOUR
 OF NEW YORK

After an absence of one week, most of which time was spent in motoring through New York state, hr. and Mrs John Williamson of the East Side. Mir and Mrs. John Fontain and daughter Miss Gtrtrude Fontain and Miss Julia Malone, of Central avenue, have re- turned The tourists left Norwich a week ago last Thursday, going by way of Hartford direct to Poughkeepsie thence to Kingston where they passed a few days with relatives. Several points of interest were visited on the Hudson, and a trip was made into the Catski1ls. The party returned by way of New Haven after very enjoyable time. The trip was made in Mir. Fon- tain's car
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
HEAVY TRAFFIC ON
 MAINE BOUND TRAINS

Maine, as summer vacation ground, is extremely popular this year. Express trains passing through Norwich for Maine lsave been run m several sections nightly and qll the sections filled to capacity.
 There are three trains passing through Norwich for ports ;n Mnine over the New Haven road. The Penn sylvania Bar Harbor express. running Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, from Washington and iolila- delpnia and intermediate points; the regular Bar Harl,or starting at New York and the State of Maine express running from New York. The first two run to Bar Harbor and the last runs to Portland.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
POLICE ARREST MAN
 FOR BEATING WIFE

Frank Macel1o of 47 Thames street was arrested by Patrolrnan Divito on Sunday evening for beating his wife. Macello it is claimed told his wife. to go in the house and go to bed and then struck her and Dit her on the arm. At the police station Mrs. Ma cello displayed several bruises on her arm and the teeth marks of her hus- band. She also claims that he has threatened her several times with a re- volver.
 When Divito went to the home to arrest Macello he could not find him and after a search located him sit ting down in the garden in the rear of the house among some tomato vines.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
Investigate Sinking of o-e.

It has been learned that the naval board of inquiry. consisting of Capt. J. c. Leonard. U. S. N, Commander mander G. P. Brown. U. s. N, with Lieut. Commander P. F. Foster, U. s. N, as judge advocate. ordered by Rear Admiral James R. Glennon, us. N, commandant of the Third Naval district. to investigate the sinking of the submarine G-2 of Montauk Point on July 30 will be in session several days before any official report of its findings win be made public.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
AUTO BUS UPSET
 NEAR GEER AVENUE

Sunday afteroon about one thirty o'clock one of the busses plying be- tween Norwich and New London over turned at the corner of Geer avenue Thamesville. The bus was coming out into the main highway and while endeavoring to make the turn was thrown off balance and rolled over on- to it's side throwing most of it's pas sengers out into the road. Those who weer left in the bus climbed out and putting their shoulders to the task righted the bus, climbed hack :.lto their former seats and the driver con tinued to New London
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-04
cen.ipede Bus.

What looked at a distance like. bi centipede crawling along the cenen road near the Connecticut colleg grounds was seen Saturday afternoon It turned out to be one of the big Ave senter busses with ali the male pas sengers out in the road on each sid pushing it along to reach d poin where the trouble that had over whelned the bus could be repaired Two women passengers kept thei seats and kept up a good natured h-