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Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
ROssIE VELVET SOLVED
 TRANSPORTATION WITH TRrTcKs s

Transportation problems during special periods of stress were solved by the
 Rosie Velvet Co.,, of Mystic by the use
 of auto-trucks. An automobile publica
 ton makes the service which the Ros-
 sic trucks did an advertising feature,
 relating the story as follows:
 Working night and day during an
 extended period a two-year-old five-ton-
 CT during the spring of 1920 relieved the
 predicament of the Rossie Velvet Com
 pany of Mystic. when strikes and em- bargoes cut offreight connections with New York city, The trucks, driven by three shifts of drivers, carried virtually the entire outpuot of the mill during that
 period to the metropolis, distance of 160 miles. With elose-like regularity,
 the unit made four trips week. hauling its valuable loads of silks and velvets. No mechanical failure interrupted deliv- | cry during the emergency.
 'aThe truck, which made the 160-mile run in 14 hours, halted in New York but l one hour. It's load of finished goods dis | charged. it would return immediately 1 with, five tons of raw materials needed | urgently at the mills. Oil would be re- plenished and the gasoline tank filled during its brief stops in New York 9th
 erwise, it's engine virtually never stopped i during this crisis
 1 since the summer of 1918 to transport materials between the three mills con. 1 trolled by the velvet company. Regular | trips are made between the mill at Willi-
 mantle, 3S miles distance, and Mys- | tic, and also between Noank four miles
 away an dthe home mill 1 During the life of the truck to date practically no mechanical trouble has l been experienced, despite the fact tha i it is kept running summer and winter and winter conditions in New Englant are a severe test for any truck. The same publication shows cu of five-ton truck, which is one of twC operated by the Palmer Brothers Co.,. o
 Fitchville, makers of quilts and comfort 1 CTS. The mill relies solely upon thu 1 trucks for its supply of cloth, which il hauled from Fall River bleachery. The trucks give 24-hour service in plac' 1 of the one. two and seven three-weel delays which were the rule when tn | shipments were made by freight Fou | 150-mile round trips are made week. l The publication also shows a cut o l on of five fve-ton trucks operated ol long-distance schedules by the Americal l Thread Company of New York. Mileag
 ranging from 42,00O to ,63,000 have beei travelled by each of the units during tn 1 last two years. With one lone eX ception the trucks never have halted ol the road by mechanical troup'e, althoug the runs between New York, WillimantiC Conn.,, and Holyoke, Mass, and othe points call for round trips from 10 :, miles to SIS miles, winter and sum mer.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
STATE POLICEMAN, KNOWN HERE,
 HAS HIS SKULL FRACTURED

State Policeman Thomas A Mitchell who is well known in this city, suffered d possible fracture of the skull and is in d critical condition at St. Francis hos pital in Hartford and State Policeman Anthony Tomanio is in a serious condi- ton al the same institution suffering from possible internal injuries following smash Thursday in Hartford between the touring car in which the state po- Acemen were passengers and a one-man trolley car Miss Daisy Mccarthy, 23 years old, of Hartford, another en- ger in the automobile, which is the pro- i perry of the state police department, was also seriously injured, while a fourth occupant of the automobile, Thomas t'orentino, sustained cuts and
 bruises on his head and arms. Miss Mo Carthy suffered from shock and it is feared sne has internal injuries The Mccarthy girl figured in Eensationa l police case about two years ago, when l through her testimony before the Hart. l ford police commission she caused the ! dismissal of Hartford policeman.
 1 The state police car which figured 1T I the accident was recently bought for til,
 use of the state police force.
 No explanation was given of the cir cums ,ances which involved Miss McCar thy as one of the passengers in the stat
 car. The case will be rigidly investigated by the Hartford police department ant Chief Thomas r. Esan of the state DO lice, it was said Friday night
 Both State Policemen Mitchell and To manic have figured in important state DO
 lice activities within the past few weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
TAF7V!I.LE

A regaila time was held Thursday evening in St. Louis hall on Dion street, under the auspices of the St Louis so- ciety. The affair war opened at S30 by grand march and dancing followed un- tL 11.30 when a lunch of sandwiches and soda'were served. After which danc- ing was resumed until 4.30 a. m The Sacred Heart orchestra furnished the music. Quadrilles featured with Michael Lamote acting as prompter The affair was in charge of the following com- mittee Albert Barry, chairman, Ar thur Allard, Henry Phaneuf, Napoleon Thoute and Parent
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Quette of Web ster Mass, are visiting Prime Dugas of South A street
 Napoleon Deschant of Willimatic at- tended the affair ,at St. Louis hall. on Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Joseph Elliott of South B street is visiting relatives in Pawtucket R. l.
 Anthony Murphy of the St. Thomas seminary Hartford is spending a few days with his parents
 Edgar Archambeut is spending the week end in Willimantic.
 Some of the younger set attended a dance in Plainfeld Thursday evening.
 party of young folks went to Willi- mantle the other evening, in hopes of at tending dance but on their arrival there were sadly disappointed as there was no dance
 Miss Alice Gladue was pleasantly sur prised Saturday evening at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Louis Gladue of School street, in honor of her twen- ty-first birthday. As a token of the esteem in which she is held, Miss Gladue was presented with beautiful ring sci with saphire a bouquet and a beau tiful basket of chrysanthemums. Games were played and vocal and instrumental selections were rendered throughout tn, evening. A delicious luncheon was serv. od by the hostess, assisted by Mrs N Raymond and Mrs. J. Ritchie After spending very enjoyable evening tht guests departed for their homes, wishing Miss Gladue many more happy birth days and acclaiming her as a most enter taining hostess.
 Miss Ida L. Lillibrdge is spending the week end in Hartforc
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27

her home CT Fourth street after an ex- tended vs,t with relatives in Providence.
 Miss T len Besset.e and Miss Lola Gay spent the holiday ill Moosup.
 Sarah Sullivan, widow of Stephen shea died Friday afternoon at 2.15 O. cl cE at her home, 339 Central avenue, af er a lingering illness of several years. She was 81 years of age. The deceased was born in County Kearey, Ireland, the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs Dennis Sullivan She was married in 1859 to Stephen Shea in St Mary church. She came 10 this county when very young and has lived in Greeneville since she arrived in America.
 She is survived by four daughters Mrs. Patrick Shea, Mrs. John Casey Mrs James Daley, Miss Sarah Shea, al If this city; three sons, Thomas, Steph- on and John Shea; one brother, Dennis Sullivan. of Boston. She was of lov. able disposition, willing when ~ was able to do a kind act for anybody Her wonderful personality among her neigh bcrs will be missed now that she is gone As Q mother she was kindly and thought ful and many are those that will mourn her loss.
 Mrs. James Vandermark of Water bury spent Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs. T J. Bernard of St. Regis avenue
 Miss Adelaide Murphy of Central ave nue spent Thanksgiving with her cousin Miss Alice Martin of Willimantic. At St Andrews Episcopal church ol Sunday morning, instead of the usua morning service. the nationwide cam paign pageant Advance the Line, wi ] be presented by members of the ch z school
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
OBSERVED THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

as I realized the good influence they have had on the lives of their children, and also in the community. For, after all, what is more inspiring than the example of good life? Then the thought oc- cured to me: Well, wouldn't they appre- cate knowing that they are appreciated? :? And that idea was what suggested to me the writing of letter. When l was ln- formed that there would be a surprise party I concluded that it might not be amiss to let everybody present share my sentiments (and I am sure they do) by having someone read this at the gather ing It may make father and mother bit uncomfortable for minute or two, but perhaps the discomfort will be some what counterbalanced by the thought of the good intention behind the deed I would not, however. have completed what I had in mind to say if l did not write a word about friendships. I feel | that father and mother were fortunate in ] their friends. It seems to me that friends are made naturally and without effort. That, perhaps. is why they have had so many good friends-because they them selves have been good, and have ac- qured them naturally. In reviewing the old faces, some not here how, pass before me which 1 remember with warm senti- ments. They were friends of my father and mother, and therefore my friends. I After all, you see, kids" remember. AnG
 so to you who are present I want to ex- press my warm and heal tfelt apprecia-
 tion of your influence as good friends. 1 And now, wishing the couple" at least as many more happy and prosperous years together in the future as in the past (and that, of course, necessitates the
 association of their old friends. and so
 the wish applies to them) and wishing you all right jolly good time at the cele- bration, I remain,
 A loving son and sincere friend. ROY.
 MT. and Mrs. Phillips have for many
 years been residents of the Sunnyside district of the Laurel Hill section of the city which Mir. Phillips has had a part
 in building up by the erection of mum
 Der of houses there.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
POETRY
THE cHANBEhEp NArrILrs.

THE cHAEBEhEp SATTILrB. This is the ship ofs pearl. shscs psez Sails the snushadowsd rssair--
 The vtuiurcns bark that fsnsz On the sweet summer wind Us parrlsd
 And coral rcefs lay 1are. Where the cold sea-rnaids' rise ts sun
 their streaming hasr.
 wrecked is iSsEs tSs ssin sI q F sfsfis aPis 1'
 And every chzmbei esl cell Where its dim dreaming; lsfescas woat to A.s tl,.., q, ! .iI tsa.zt sAsbsd As frosinr
 Befo-r ..lee Hes reyeaie,l---s- Its; irissa sss}Si1e ,lS Tsft ils saaiess eyp. Year after year Dehsld the siIeslt.tsn , That spread his luttrons coil. He left the past year's drelisnE for ths new, sti..t t-. "A .ss..s l.f stolesNS.n sof, step. its shininr arsh-ay Baiit uS lis ldie dosr. =. -k Stretched in his isstfound hozns and
 knew the old no mora. ,s.. Thanks 10. the heavenly Hsszase srsssht Child of.the wandering sea- -f e. Cast from her lsr. foriorn From thy dead lips q clearer note lr bern man ever Triton blew From rrfathed
 While on my ear fl riHEs Throughout the deep caves of chsmrM1 hear yosce that sincz: .s Build thes more. stately rpansions. o ny As the swift seasons roili - Leave thy iow-vaulted ra1ft ] lset each new temple nabler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with E dorae more II vast f < sf ! Til thou at leLrth nrt free | Leaving thine otnrrown sheil hy itfe's ru- III resting sea ~ A -afw -s- ssr.
 -oiiver Wendell fieines.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
HUMoR OF HE DAY

Steila--'Did you call for help when hs kissed you in the dark7
 Maybeile--Snly. I should say net Hs didn't need any. helps-Bosfpn 6is6A H.Harvard succeeds sn her attempt ts make her students speak correct Enriisn how will anybody be able 10 Nun1erstand what they are talking sbout,-Hacoa Telegraph s-7
 Jones-Broors is most petristent in looking for trouble.
 Bones-Yes. that feIlev VIII iooK for trouble where it has never been iost- Cartoons Magazine. ..,s g, -f
 Lulu-Hene's an; ad fora pan ts un- dertake the sale of q patent medicine able to the undertakr.-H6uston Post
 Attorney-Hou say these people Ars d. fected by. the moonf- .g
 Expert-Yes. the old man !, Is crazy over moonshine and the daughter be- comes silly in, the moonlight Post. sss- "And now. Eentienen.", piped the era tor. T. just wish to- .ta1 your. lrnemory."
 Good heavens r exclaimed one sf the audience has 1t come to- thatZ'-Isn. don Tt-Bits. s-, F$
 s'ciothes do not make the ruxn." re- marked the reaeyrnade philosopher, .t i'frNo.T- answered .rthe friend who was studying =a .tallor',s biil, - - They Z. dorrt make him They. break hira. ''--Ansrers. London. '.F---- s,. r- -s-.. -'.. -,-
 T hear. the government is roInr to pass law which. will he of rszl ,snsat to us"
 .:what. is- it7.' ---4--.---- .------- -----
 Every man will be allowed ts rsta!a small per. cent of hts earnings which he may consider as his own property.'s-4 Life. -''S '- 's'--'
 What vas~fhe. matter with that .lasy who inst hurriedly left the stores arksd the grocer. ,-- ,-.s.-s >--.-r<
 She found fault with. the pstatsoss- s replied the clerk. 2, {'.,
 What was the matter with ths pstA- | toes -s-------
 She didn't Ike the color st their eyesr'-Yonksrs Statesman. Tommy-out of a 3cb7. I Jimmy-Tes The boss said he wal lOsin' money on the things. I was nak- | ing.
 Tornmy-wasn't: there anything sls, you could do around the. place.
 Jirnny-I' think not Anyhow, he sax I didn't. seem ts be able to do ,aa5tAhs else ef-s.- a
 Tonmy-1nd what was. you rnakia'?
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
onportunitses in the Navy

The navy is offering exceptional oppor- tunities to young men between tn cage of r and 35 who enlist in the navy for 2 two. three or four year period. Trade schools are maintained at the different training stations in the country where young man who wishes to learn a trade is, sent for a course of train ing. Any trade that young man may choose upon enlistment in tn enavy Int is taught for nothing and paid well while learning His clothing is given to him he receives free medical attention, den tai treatment, all kinds of amusements sports, and chance to make a man O himself Information concerning enlist ments may be obtained at the navy re cruiting station, 50 State street, Nev London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
NIANTIC RIVER DUCK HUNTERS
 CAME NEAR DROWNIN

Two Flanders young men, Orrin Ban ming and Joseph Wargo, Jr., had a mar row escape from drowning Wednesday morning in the Mantle river when they upset from canoe but were saved by Clarence Gray of Waterford
 The two were out duck hunting and Banning shot duck which was taken aboard, supposedly dead. But Vi the hunters were padding towards sho4a the duck got to it's feet and began to walk around in the canoe. The hunters club | bed it with paddles and thought they had finished the duck, but it came to life again, jumped overheard and escaped
 As they resumed padding, the canoe overturned, and both were thrown into the water, which is about 40 feet deep al that point, and at least one-half mile from shore in any direction
 Wargo dropped his gun and tried tc climb into the canoe but it turned over and over under his weight Banning forced him to stop and hold on while he climbed upon the keel of the upturne6 | craft. Then Banning tried to paddle
 with his feet and pull Wargo to shore
 but they could make no headway. Ban.
 ming was handicapped by holding on tt i the shot gun which was borrowed for tht trip. Wargo's gun was also a borrowe e 1 one.
 l After IS minutes spent in vainly try 1 ing to push the canoe to shore and, jus i as Wargo was about to let go and sinl ] from exhaustion, Gray, who saw the ac | cident from house, got to them with ;
 boat and hauled them aboard The, were taken to house near Pine Grove tt | be warmed up.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Australia seems to have an ine1hanst- ible supply, of marble that 3foiind there in many colcrs; in addition to pare white. 3 , --,
 A Mediterranean moIlusk Is locally called the siIk worm of the sea. as 1t spins a fiber from which cisthiag and hosiery can be p e.. E. ts=i
 The handle of a recently patsnted broom Is tubular. and can be connected to hose so. that water flows through the broom when 1t is desired ' Thrashers employed in harvesting fhe wheat crop In Alberta, threw up their jobs because they did not receive srzps fruit or oranges for breakfast.
 Under. the old province charter. ve- men property owners sin. Massachusetts enjoyed the voting privilege fer nearly 100 years, from 1881 to l7so.
 In Siam the wives of all hobiemen have their, hair cut short SOL that it stands straight up on their heads. the average length being about one and sne- half inches. s
 Yucca cactus, once a rank growing nuisancS and in the way, has become . valuable plant since the dlscovery that its fiber Is. of much value in the rhaau- facture of ropes. f, Illinois cement manufacturers are ex- perimenting with shipping thelr produet in bulk in freight cars. protected by noistening the top of each load to form a crust s-.,-. !. g I From office girl and stepogrzpher to the secreiaryships Of a. sT.eeo.eeo hotei corporation Is the climb made by Mlss l Elizabeth .Drielsn.a. ofsEhscago i1 dcz- | en years. - S- 1 - '''' '- = r --t e Q l A small spirit stove. which will burn ! liquid fu<l and Yet may be eaffied m bz { or pocket without leaking. is a, new cou- venience. The wick is- In con;zct with an asbestos pad Into which Aite spsril soais by capillary attraction. |. s's.s
 Engiand's champion typevrI;er ls AiSl MilIicent Woodward. who has a fceurc of writing iss words minute-s sseed which :s faxcsr than that of the ave rage shorthand writer. Furtherrssrk rh, ] accomplished the feat blindfoide6.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
VERY LOVELY.

Wouldn't 1t Dc lovely IT the rain eiSns I'll the water was quite hlsis over all the If the cabs and buses all were eel ansst And we had to 90 to school in htti3 Wouldn't 1t be lovely if t stun. sAo1le And ws ail wen, up to live on the seeoae If we saw the butcher sailing up the hilI. And we took the letters in at the window It's been raining. r-ininE. all the After All these things might happen really very If we Soss up tomorrow and found tAey
 Wouldn't t be, Eiorious7 wouIdn't it b< fun7 W T. t~
 From Fairies and chimheys. Sy, Rsss Fyleman-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
RECEIVER ASKS CANcELLATION
 OF INTERIM CERTIFICATE

Frederick w. Mercier, receiver of the Mantle Menhaden Oil and Guano Co. of East Lyme. has brought suit against Frank Ste.l of Baltimore for cancella- ton of an interim certificate issued by the company some time ago.
 Before it went into the hands of the receiver the company borrowed S70.0OO under the advice of a Baltimore attor- ney for which it issued a certificate calling for s1000 900 worth of bonds of the company, secured by q mortgage OH property of the company Tn East Lyme Later the loan was reduced by S2o,00O leaving balance of S50.00O.
 The certification and mortgage secur | ity was held by a bank in Baltimore 1 from which the defendant bought several. days ago paying $51,ooo, witi the full knowledge of the infirmities o
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27

Notwithstanding the scarcity and high price uf barrels. several s0-Callel rrrs managed to either steal or beg enough to celebrate rhanss-iv.ng night l tle usual Norwich GUS om- Several irr. ucnfres of these barrels afforded mach enjoyment even to those who had I..- the.rs by The 'take-away' route One .Gne" on Seventh street had collected about loo barrels and burned them in Era strings on Gilmore lot at the top .r seventh street. Another had abou- barrels and had only two smaller poles tfrt they burned in lot on Eleventh srect
 WIlhm Bowen has returned to his homo Ca Page street after undergoing a f.- serious opera ion for appendicitis .he Blc,.us hospital His many .renfe will be pleased to know that he ls rapidly improving.
 a surprise party was he'd in honor cf lt.Inm Roldan lt hls home on Eiev- el street Tuesday evening with lany M rE friends attending Illuy games e- played during thc evening. WIZ lam C- Sempie entertained bl' render re few selections on his violin while ..aa wore rendered by William Eior- ira and William Baker A Mnch was U cons. sting Of fancy cake. ice
 lm fancy cookies. fruit and hot choc- o,rte
 DIT and Mrs Fred Towne of Hartford arr ending a few days with bis n1r- ls lis and Mrs. FraaS Towue 3f Elcv- rH.f street.
 Nrfoas Ncalou Of Sprinr7eld. Mass. a glendIas a few days at t'. home of lH parents on Mowry avenue.
 .r and Mrs. Harold Shaw who were un down by an automobile while wai.- iar Tor a car on Mckinley avenue and rh1 are now in the Gac.us hospital uc.c rcDor-cd resting comfortably Fri tag
 3ir and Mrs Howard Eevele of Are tc. 2. |. are spending few days vis- llrr relatives iu the village.
 John Lorrs-n spent Thursday in rilnleiA While there he attended tho 'anco lu Che evening.
 Tho dolly Four club of Fourth street lo,i their third annual dance in Union Ian. lrcenevlie. Wednesday evening tf1 thc largest crowd attending that Iftr attended dance in Union nall i uas a grand success. The chairman l fle committee in charge was Edward i.rNcant-. ticket seller. 1Iauric, lcl-nin. ticket collector, John Quinn .ir Hague and David Shahan hal cfarsc ot the coatroom.
 sunday evening the many friends O aA"H AAHtNA s.lfA save NeE a NleaS1u ia-1ricc parry in her honor at the hom ll Hiss Mar.ou uowa-tn of 18th street Many friends vfere present from Ney London and Westerly. 4 blffe. lunc' vas served by Mrs. Joha Kennedy. con r.-tn- of fancy cakes. cookies. hct choc c.atc. fruit sandwiches. ice cream. Vic froil selections were heard during tn evening. also many pleasing solos wer aiso heard In a very pleasing manner me party broke up al a late hour, al t1.ng Miss Shea a very pleasing host css
 John O. Shea Of Jewett City s7en Thanksgiving day at the homs of hi une,. Michael Shea. of North Mai alrCfe.
 Thomas Enright of Boston. Mass. acnfi1g a few days at the home of hi mother. Mrs. John Enright on sevent street
 2ir. and Mrs. George Lockwood ( Gran evliie. R. I. arc visiting with NJ and Mrs John Piche os Fourth street
 1irs ". O. Woodn1a has returned {
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
PRESTON CITY GRANGE
 HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

In spite of unfayorable weather Tues day evening, good number of members of Preston City grange met and made choice of the following as the officers for the ensuing year: Master, Clifton A. Dawley,; overseer, Sydney G. Hall; lec- turer, Charles C. Zabriskie; stewart, Will liam w Service assistant steward, Walter McClimon; chaplain, Rev. Thorn as J. Lewis; treasurer, A. E. Shedd sec retary, Mrs. Angeline Service; gatekeeD- CT. Fred Benjamin i; Flora, Edith Pierce Ceres, Elizabeth Service; Pomona, Mar ion Pierce; lady, assistant steward, liar riet Bennett.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
fCRED FOR PLACE ON
 STAFF OF GOVERNOR

Walter s. Garde, owner of the Garde Hotel properties in Hartford and New Ia en. well known in Norwich, is prom ncnty mentioned as likely to be named ar GovcInor-elec, Everett J. Lake for l place on h.s staff, as the member from inc New Haven part of the state. The ,Fgw Haven Times-Leader, commenting on he matter, says: Speculation contin- ucs rife as to who Governor-elect Ever t, J Lake will appoint on his executive
 T from this scity. It appears rather tain that he will name Walter S.. fer3a. proprietor ana owner of the Ho-
 e rde proprietor and owner of the iIocl G4-da hu- 4ir Garde, it is under -t t.cd. retains his legal residence in Hart -or5, although he lives here the greater ast of the year at the Hotel Garde, which he owns and conducts"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
Ashford, New York

CT feel it my duty to tell you what 'Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets did for me.
 tried several kinds of physic for over three years :; and, of course, while took it every night my bowels would move; but as soon as I stopped taking physic, I would be constipated and would have Piles terribly.
 Iheard of 'Fruit-a-tives' and bought one box and took them. Now I am not troubled any more with Constipation and no more Piles. 'Fruit-a-tivcs' did for me what no other medicine ever did {; they left no after-efects, and now I do not have to use physic.
 l recommend 'Fruit-a-t;ves' to all my friends''.
 Mrs. JOHN CAPozzI.
 5oc. Q boz, 6 for $2, 50, trial size 25c. Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited. OGDENSBURG. NY.