Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-15
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO

~xater celebration" to commemorate the completion of the reservoir was held in Norwich fifty years ago this week. The sane week lumber arrived for the new Preston bridge and the con tractor in charge of of the work expect cd that the bridge would be completed by the end of June. Work was continued on the horse railroad, rails for the Bean Hfl route being laid nearly to Broad street. Extracts from the files of The Bulletin of 1870 follow:
 Monday, May g, 1S70-An day Satur- day lumber was being carted to Preston bridge According to the contractor, who has at last appeared the bridge will be completed by the last of June, long be- fore the people of Preston can fill up their side of the structure of course.
 About 500 feet of rails were laid on the horse railroad on Saturday, extending the line on Franklin street nearly to Broad street. Arrangements have been made with the street commissioner to complete the grade. the railroad to pay Inc stipulated sum for their benefit.
 Two legal gentlemen practising in the city. had a slight unpleasantness Sat urdsy. finally coming to blows.
 A gentleman driving an express wag- on through Main street happened to
 
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 Tuesday May 10. 1s7O.-The city hall ring under the leadership of Mayor Bowen. have been endeavoring to get an expression from the administration fav- orable Co Mir. Bowen's reelection, but thus far have signally failed. as members of C SAabinet say they do not desire to he mixed up in local fight between three republicans and that the adminis- trstion will not interefere. Washington despatch.
 submarine iron vessel that was built during the rebellion at Mystic, for use as a torpedo boat. has been recent iv ---chased by the United States gov rrument and removed from Newark where it has remained since the war II weighs 25 tons and will carry ten men lt was a failure during the war and was sunk under one ot the bridges of the passaic. by it's owners. It was ubse- uuenty raised and landed. For what purpose it is to be used is not known.
 And now the water celebration is al Na4l ana lA aalpeaTS NnaL lne eHOTlS or the laborers for its success are to be crowned with glory There have been many obstacles to overcome. but the zeal with which the work has lately been carried forward has removed them all and the way to a celebration worthy of The city Is clear. The celebration is to be- held on Thursday.
 After the procession Thursday. the Third Regiment is to have a collation. ir Breed hall. The Hartford City Guards are to be entertained at the Wauregan by the Norwich Light Infantry.
 Chief Of Police z. c. Crowell. has in- vitcd tho chiefs of the Bridgeport. Hart lord and New Haven department to par .icipate in the festivities Thursday. They Eiil appear in the procession and will be ais guests during the day.
 Wednesday. May II. 1s7o-A commit lee of four from the Wauregan Hook anC Ladder company. leave here this morn Ing for Connecticut river. there to mee .he South Penn Hose. Companies talk ng part in the reception should be at the house of the Hook and Ladder company ready 10 start at o'clock for the Wes Side depot.
 The break in the line of the horse railroad near the Bacon Arms factory Fzs yesterday filled the street having 'ecn regarded. All the material for the completion of the road will arrive this