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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05

were married May 8, 1912, and she al
legged that he deserted her on Aug. l,
1916. Witnesses who supported her pc
tition were Sarah S. Cliff and Jennie NJ
Steadman.
Bessie Maynard Woodman of Norwich
was given divorce from Perley Leigh
Woodman and the custody of their six
year old child. She alleged that he de-
serted her in December, 1913 and is
now living in New Orleans, La. They
were married on Aug. IL, 1912. Wit
nesses who appeared for the petitioner
were Ida Keeney, Myra I. Pratt and
Charles Z. Keeney.
Florence ellis Madnati of East Lyme
who married Mario Malnati of East
Lyme on Dec. 3, 1913, was given divorce
from him and custody of their four-year
old child. She alleged her husband had
committed adultery with Florence Cong
don at New York and East Lyme since
Jan. l. 1916. Witnesses who supported
Mrs Malnatfs testimony were Lekzina
Warrington, Bessie Gibson and John w
Bogue. The last named testified that
Florence Congdon had hired an apart
ment in the house he owned and haC
lived there for two years with Malnat
as boarder.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
PERSONALS

Mrs. F. w. Hazen is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Ernest Roberts, in Buffalo, n
Y.
Samuel Baldwin and family of Good
year, have been guests of relatives in
Norwich
DR.. and Mrs. Armand J. LaPierre and
children of Norwich have been at their
cottage, Homewood, at Lords Point.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Wakefield and
family of Dayville, motored to Norwich
and visited relatives over the holiday.
John D. Fleming of Meriden, who
was formerly in the restaurant bust
ness in this city, was a visitor here
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Luther Andrews of Nor
wieh, visited Mrs. Andrews parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. P. Rich at East Killingly
early in the week.
Mrs. William Bogue, Misses Elsie and
Ruth Bogue and Mrs. Edwin Rathbun Of
Norwich, were recent visitors at Mrs
Stephen Lewis in Central Village.
Rev G. Pouget of the Diocese OF
Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting his friend
DR.. John J. Donohue of Montville. He
is on his way to Europe to visit his
mother.
Mr. and Mrs Vernon c. Brown have
| closed their city home, % West Firty
| Fifth street. New York, and will be at the
| Plaza, until they leave for their country
! place at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
WILL SPRAY PONDS TO
KEEP DOWN MOSQUITO PEST

We have with US again that summer
pest and despoiler of many a summer
nights peaceful rest, the malaria
bearing, germ-laden mosquito. This
carrier of disease, who lives and
thrives in the ponds and marshes
about our town, is soon to become the
object of an oil attack directed at him
by Henry Davis, who viii, during the
next few days spray the ponds and
marshes with mosquito destroying oil
This work was scheduled to have
taken place last week, but owing to the
difficulty in transpOrta ton the neces-
sary oil could not be secured. How
ever, through the courtesy of the Iron
sides Board Corporation, barrels of
suitable oil has been secured by Health
Officer E. j. Brophy. The street de-
partment will furnish the barrels and
bring the oil to the city barn whence
it will be taken by Mr.. Davis TO the
various ponds
This spraying of ponds and marshes
costs the city about $50 TO 500 yearly
and furnishes only temporary relief
Some few years ago it was advised by
the health officer that these ponds be
drained and filled in. The work would
have been permanent and would have
! cost about $1,000 but the money was
not forthcoming and now seems to be
a forlorn hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05

gether until 1882, when all meetings
were abandoned. The charter was re-
turned to the Grand Lodge in 1888.
On the 18th of May, 1915, the peti-
ton of the brethren in Norwich for
the resuscitation of Somerset Lodge
was granted by the Grand Lodge and
the charter restored. OF the petition
ers for the restoration of the charter
four had been members prior to the
surrender seventeen Others also
members prior to the surrender, re-
sumed their membership without any
action By the lodge, although for some
reason their names do not appear as
petitioners for the restoration.
From 1916 the lodge has an unbroken
record of existence. Three times
members have withdrawn to form new
lodges: Mt Vernon, in Jewett City,
1871; St James in Norwich, 1872; OK
oboxo, in Montville, 1874.
AS the lodge grew and prospered its
quarters were enlarged and improved
till finally, its members united with
those of the other bodies in Norwich
in building the Masonic Temple, which
was dedicated in 1894 and is devoted
exclusively to the uses of Masonry
The centennial anniversary was cele-
brated in 1895 and the lodge has just
closed the first quarter in its second
century of usefulness and prosperity.
Asa Spalding was the first master
of the lodge, serving one year, 1895
Following is the list of the first Off
GERS of the lodge:
Master, Asa Spalding: senior ward
! en-, Ebenezer Huntington; junio
warden, Benjamin Snow; treasurer
Daniel Lathrop; secretary, Samue
Huntington: senior deacon, Davit
Nevins; junior deacon, John Trum
bull; senior steward, Gurdon Lathrop
junior steward, John Turner; tyler
John Richards
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
BOAT RACE TRAINS To
BE Up TO USUAL CAPACITY

Limited observation train accommodate
tions at the Yale Harvard regatta on
the Thames river. June 25, appeared to
be likely Thursday. but as the result Of
appeals it is believed that the trains viii
be up to the usual capacity in spite of
freight tie-ups shortage of engines and
other traffic difficulties.
The Yale News on Friday depIored the
lack of accommodations, terming it q
misfortune which must be taken phiIoso-
phically. Inquiry at the Offices Of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
railroad brought reply that accommoda-
tons will be up to the limit but it will
be impossible probably to have more than
81 cars in a double-ender train. Limita-
ton of seats Will be due to the fact that
the number of applications for train
seats is greater Il ~ ever, and that five
thousand is about the maximum TO be
carried of which $500 tickets go TO Har-
ward. Yale already anticipates that over
10000 graduates will be back for COM
mencement.
At one time # looked as if observa-
ton trains would be omitted owing to
traffic conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
Somerset LODGE is 1925 YEARS OLD

Somerset Lodge, No. "a, f. & A. NJ,
will observe its 125th anniversary on
Tuesday evening of next week. The
anniversary observance will be held at
the Masonic temple and the program
Will include music and addresses. The
most worthy master and associate Of
tlcers will be prpesent A large at
tendance is looked for at the celebrat-
ton.
In the early part of 1895, Elijah
Clark, Farewell Colt, stephen Culver,
Gushing Eells, jeremiah Harris, Giles
L'Hommedieu, Ebenezer Huntington,
l. Hommedieu, Ebenezer Huntington
Samuel Huntington, Daniel Lathrop,
David Nevins, Robert Niles, John
Richards, Benjamin Snow, Asa Spald-
ing, Elisha Tracy, John Trumbun,
John Turner and Philip Turner, for
mer members of the first two lodges
established in the vicinity of Norwich
Norwich Lodge, established in 1865,
and Columbia Lodge, established in
1880 petitioned the Grand Lodge of
Connecticut for a charter to organize
lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
in Norwich, under the title of Somer-
set Lodge. The name was selected
in honor of the Duke of Somerset, who
Dullt the old palace in London where
Somerset House was later erected.
The charter was granted the 25th of
May, 1873, and Somerset Lodge, No. "a,
was duly established The first COM
| munication was held June s, 1875.
From this time forward for thirty
years Masonry in Norwich prospered
! Regular meetings were held and many
prominent men became members OF
! the order
The anti Masonic excitement which
| began in 1926, had its effect on Som
erset Lodge, as it did in lodges all over
the country. The brethren kept to-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
TAKES WAUREGAN HOTEL.
UNDER TEN YEAR LEASE

The Wauregan hotel at the corner of
Main street and Broadway, for over fifty
years Norwich's leading hosiery. has
been leased for a period of ten years to
the Knott Management which conducts
chain of hotels in New York and one
in New London. The leasing of the hotel
has been under consideration for some
time and was completed on Friday aft
ernoon
The Parker-Davenport company is to
retain all of its holdings in the proper
ty. John J. McAuliffe of New York will
come here as the new manager of the
hotel Mr.. McAuliffe has been in the
hotel business for many years and has
been associated with James 2. Knott
head of the New York hotels, as his as
sistant The hotel Will be known
hereafter as the Wauregan House Cor
poration.
The Wauregan House was first leased
of the Henry Bill estate by F. z. Parker
and H. b Davenport. December 1, 1890
On Nov. 4, 1891, Charles f. Simmonds
purchased the property from the estate
| of Henry Bill and Gurdon Bill. In 1891
| the Croker House in New London was
| leased by Messrs. Parker and Davenport
| In December 1906, =. +. Parker pur-
chased the Wauregan house from the es
| tate of Charles F. Sim0nds and on Nov
|
| incorporated, the incoTporators being 2
f. Parker, Mrs. Fannie C. Parker anC
H. B. Davenport. At this time the prop
erty was again sold, F. T. Parker to tn,
| Parker Davenport Co. On May 7. 1915
a reorganization of the company wa
made Mr.. Parker Withdrawing. 4 nev
| corporation was formed consisting of Il
B. Davenport, J. c. Bland and NJ T
Jensen. The hotel since that time ha
been conducted under the personal man
agement of Mr.. Bland
Mr. Bland came to Norwich in July
1889 as bell boy at the buckingham no
tel. now the Del-Hoff then managed b.
]. N Weaver and II. 3. Davenport Sep
TENDER, 1891. he went to the Waurega1
House as night clerk, then under tn
mana cement of T. z. Parker. In 1894 M
| Bland was made room clerk and. in 1873
assistant manager. In 1915 he becam
halloween in the hotel and manager
holding this position up to the presen
time
Mr.. Bland has been very successful i
the hotel business and since he has be
come half owner in the company an
manager many improvements have bee
made to the property. A new lobby ha
been installed, with improved entrance
on both Main street and Broadway an
many innova lions have been installed
The service in general has been great
improved and the hotel today stands
far better than ever before and the ne'
management takes hold with everythin
| in it's favor.
Mr. Davenport came to Norwich
1889 with J. \. Weaver and opened th
buckingham hotel on Broadway. In 189
he went to the Waureean House wit
r. Z. Parker and since that time ha
been engaged in the operation of tn
hotel He is widely known in hotel eli
cles throughout New England and retire
after a long and successful perior {
} hotel mana cement.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
PROMINENT MYSTIC MAN
DIES AFTER LONG ]

Stephen Billings Palmer, one of the best
known citizens of Mystic, died Thursday
night at his home. following a long ill
ness. He was born April 90, 1886. in
Stonington, a son of Alexander Palmer
and Hannah Billings Palmer. He was a
direct descendant of Walter Palmer.
founder of Stonington, who emigrated to
America in 1858. Mr.. Palmer was a clerk
in his early life in a store owned by
David Mallory on the site now occupied
~ the Gilbert block in Mystic He went
to Cleveland, O.. about 1860, working for
his brother, E. A. Palmer. When the
ivil war started he enlisted in Company
F, 15Oth Ohio Regiment Volunteers. and
at the end of the war, in 1865. he return
cd to Cleveland and went into partner
.sh p with his brother under the name of
E. A. Palmer & Brother, wholesale gro
GERS and druggists. Nine years ago Mr..
Palmer returned to Stonington, retiring
from active business, and year later he
went 10 Mystic.
Mr.. Palmer was a deacon Of the Con-
gregatlonal Road church anda trustee of
the Groton Society for Savings He leaves
his wife, Mrs. Julia Newberry Palmer. a
son. William \. Palmer of bingham.
Mass. and brother. John F. Palmer of
pascaero, Call
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
PARK CHURCH CRADLE ROLL
OBSERVES GOTH BIRTHDAY

The cradle roll of Park Congregational
church observed its 9th birthday Friday
afternoon at the Hugh Henry Osgood
Memorial Parish House. The children
played games, recited verses ard other
wise took part in the programme. after
wards enjoying refreshments. The mite
box opening took place during the after
noon and the offering totalled $50 which
will be used for relief of ArnGr----
children.
= The cradle roll was founded TWEEN
ty years ago by Miss Sara L. Hunting
ton who has always taken great in
terest and pride in this department of
the Sunday school work Up to few
wears ago Miss Hunting was super
intendent of the cradle roll but at
present Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson is in
charge of this department
Mrs. L. Q. Smith had charge of the
refreshments served the children. There
were about thirty-fve present.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
ORGANIZE FOR CHAUTAuQUA'S
SECOND SEASON IN CITY

Organization for the Chautauqua
season in Norwich from June 20 to
July l was effected Friday evening at
a meeting held in the police court room
at the city hall by a dozen persons in
terested in having a second season of
Chautauqua for this city. Burt P. Nc
Kinnie, advance representative OF the
Chautauqua, was present and ex-
planned the attractive programme that
will be presented.
The following organization was
made: Chairman, Rev. C. H. Ricketts,;
vice chairman, Rev. Charles A. North
rop; secretary, Miss Louise c. Howe;
treasurer, Henry D. Johnson; adver-
Using, George A. Keppler; tickets,
Henry D. Johnson; hospitality, Edwin
Hill; junior, Miss Helen NJ. Lathrop;
grounds, Charles j. Twist; hauling, w
H. Collins.
The Chautauqua meetings will be
held on the Academy campus as they
were last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
Bad CompIexions
Peeled Of At Home

The girl with the poor complexion
rornplains. Il have to touch up my
ehseks. i am sallow and a sight, ana
only my makeup saves me.
Now, as matter OF fact; more WON
en- spoil their good looks than Improve
them with cosmet The practice GER
tsiniy is unnecessary. now that the
Virfuss OF ordinary mercolized wax as
6...,, found that the wax has wonderful
ABSORBENT powers. II causes the faded
81 diFcolored scarf skin to hake on in
minute almost imperceptible particles,
SO gently. gradually, as TO cause no IN
convenience at all. In this way the old
complexion is actually removed-nke-
hfotrhes. moth patches and other sur
ACE defects. A new complexion APP
nara clear, smooth. ySuthrul. heal
frv-hued skin such as no rouge, pow
der or cream can produce. Mercolzed
wax. 10 be had at any drug store in
convenient size package. is applied like
csid cream and allowed to remain on
over night.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
OBITUARY
George A. HoIdridge.

George A. Holdridge of Ledyard died
in this city on Friday afternoon about
$50 o'clock, following an illness of two
weeks. Mr.. Holdridge underwent an op-
citation short time ago and was unable
to rally, failing gradually until the end
MIR. Holdridge was born in Groton g.
years ago lhe son of the late Daniel and
Eliza Holdridge, both natives of Ledyart
His early life was spent in Groton and
LCdyard, later going to Rhode Island,
where he engaged in the grocery business
in Providence and Hope Valley At one
time he and his brother, Charles D.
Holdridge. were in business together in
Providence
In Hope Valley, r. T., many years ago
he was united in marriage with Miss
Jennie Day, who died about 5 years ago.
A short time after the death of his wife
he returned to Ledyard. where he has
since made his home. He was a member
of the local lodge of Heptasophs.
He is survived by two brothers. Sam
uel E. Holdridge of Ledyard and Charles
D. Holdridge of Providence. and sister,
Mrs. Sarah H. Maine of Ledyard There
are several nephews and nieces.
Henry Ferris.
Henry Ferris of New London. who
died in Preston Tuesday was a son OF
the late Henry Ferris and Fanny Man
waring Ferris. His father was a dry.
goods and Yankee notion peddler many
years ago and was we'll known in New
London. Miss Catherine Ferris, a sister
survives him.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO
CITY ELECTION OFFICIALS


The election officials for the various
districts in the coming city election held
a meeting Friday evening at the office
of Town Clerk Charies S. Holbrook. in
the court house, to receive their final
instructions. The instructions were Civ
en- by Town Clerk Holbrook and Me-
chanic Ashley T. Boon.
The election officials in the first,
second and third districts will be as
follows:
First Distriq Moderator, Martin E.
Jensen checkers, Weston c. Pullen and
Thomas NJ Shields; machine tenders,
Charles E. Hilton, A. A Clark. Frank
w. Brewster, w. A. Buclinham, John
Callahan and Philip Spellman; mechanic,
Ashley T. Boon.
Second Distrirt-Moderator. William
W. Ives; checkers. Edward G. Rawson
and Joseph c. Keegan; machine tenders,
william Stetson, George w. Stanton and
Joseph Manchester
Third Observation-Disclosures, John T.
| Sweeney; checkers. Arthur r. Black
| ledge machine tenders, F. c. Geer and
John F Malone.
Registrars of Voters Tyler D. Guy and
| Cornelius ]. Downes were on duty a.
| the court house from noon until p. m
| Friday to demonstrate the use of The
voting machines to the new voters WIZ
are not familiar with this mode of Vot.
ing.
| The indications are that an unusually
large vote will be cast Monday Many
! of the candidates on both tickets ar,
campaigning harder than is usual il
city elections.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
LEG OF BEEF SMASHES
TROLLEY CAR WINDOWS

Three windows and the grab handle
on West Side trolley car were broken
Friday afternoon when the car coIlid-
ed with a motor truck loaded with
quartered beef on Main street near
Market The auto truck had pulled up
as close to the curb as possible to al
low the car to pass but the motorman
not estimating the clearance, drove
his car past the truck with the result
that one of the legs of beef scraped
along the side of the car breaking the
grab handle and three windows. Only
few passengers were on the car at
the time and all were occupying seats
on the opposite side of the car, thus
escaping possible injury by flying
glass
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Frank L. Farrell has returned
after visit of several weeks with friends
in Manhattan and at Sheepshead Bay.
Mrs Wallis S. AlHs entertained Fri
day afternoon in honor of her aunt Mrs
William Witter, of Woodbury., former
ly of Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T, Amy celebrated
their thirtieth, or pearl anniversary Fri
day evening, with an informal gathering
Of friends and neighbors Mr. and Mrs
w. Humphrey Amy, of WiIIimantic, as
sisted.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
ASTIGMATISM

This defect OF vision is called Astig-
matism and is a retroactive error Of
the eye which requires the utmost
skill and experience TO correct. Astis-
matism is not condition acquired BY
age nor is it brought on by excessive
use of the eyes. It is a latent defect
which becomes more pronounced "a
the power of accommodation is lessened.
REQUIRES SPECIALLY eRoUND
GLASSES
To overcome this trouble, lenses must
be ground TO balance the sight and re-
Iieve the strain upon the delicate nerve
and muscle machinery that controls
the eye.
We have had excellent success in
treating the most difficult cases Of this
kind.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05

The services were conducted by Rev Al
exander H. Abbott, pastor Of the United
Congregational church. The bearers were
2. R. Robbins. VIII L. Stearns. Frank L
Royce and F. L. Arnold. Burial was in
the family lot in Yantic cemetery, where
Rev. Mr.. Abbott conducted a committal
service.
Funeral Directors Church & Allen had
charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
AMERICAN LEGION GIRLS
CONDUCT SUCCESSFUL DAN

A most, successful dance was held in
Ponemah hall, Taftville. Friday evening
under the auspices of the women mem
bers of Fletcher Post, No. 4, American
Legion, of this city. The attendance
numbered $50 and music for the dancing
which lasted until midnight was fur
nished by Humphrise orchestra. Punch
and ice cream were served during in
remission. A large delegation of the
Post members attended the dance, max
ing the trip from Franklin square and
back by auto bus.
Miss Gertrude O'Neil was chairman
of the committee in charge of the dance
and was assisted by Misses Marie Dear
ing, Marguerit Driscoi1 and by William
Anderson and Henry Jennes.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
WEDDING.


Clyde Getchell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
3. Getchell of New London, and Miss
Gladys Elizabeth Kershaw of Fall River,
Mass, were married there on Wednes-
day The wedding took place at the
Boyle Street Christian church. Rev A.
B. Arnold, pastor, officiating. The dou-
BILE ring service was used.
Following the ceremony a large recep-
ton was held at the brides home, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Getcheu left on an
extended wedding trip through the Berk-
shires, White Mountains and Canada.
Upon their return they will reside at
116 Irving street, Fall River.
The bride is the daughter of James
Kershaw, president of the American Pro-
cess Co. of Fall River
Maynard-EIder
A quiet wedding took place Thursday
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Maynard of No. los Mckinley
avenue when their son Leslie William
was united in marriage with Miss Eliz-
abeth B. Elder, of Worcester. The GER
| emony was performed by Rev. Arthur
F. Purkiss, pastor of the Central Bap-
fist church, the double ring service be-
| ing used.
| The couple were attended by Miss
Dorothy Maynard, bridesmaid. and Will
| liam Maynard best man. The brides
gown was of pink crepe de chine and she
wore a veil caught with lilies of the
valley. The bridesmaid was gowned in
/ pink charmeuse Both bride and brides
maid carried bouquets of white and pink
| carnations.
| Mr. Maynard was born in Lebanon and
| is employed as a wire weaver in Wor-
| cester. His bride is a native of Lei
| cester, Mass, and is the dauE-T. 81
| Mr. and Mrs. James H. Elder of Wor-
cester. She. has made her home in
Worcester where she has been EMPLOYED
The young couple are popular with
| their many friends who wish them a
bright and happy future They will re,
side in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
BozRAH SCHOOLS WILL
GRADUATE CLASS OF 20

The graduation exercises OF the
schools of Bozrah will be held in
Palmer hall, Fitchville, on Thursday
evening. June 10, at o'clock. The
graduating class this year numbers
about 20 and includes the scholars in
the upper grade Of the six schools in
the Bozrah district. This class is one
of the largest that has been graduated
in the district in many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
ARRESTED FOR RUNNING STILL
AT NORTH GROSVENORpALE

Arrested Friday afternoon on a farm
in North Grosvenordale for running
whiskey still, Stanley Krakowski 35,
of Worcester was brought here by fed
rial officers early Friday evening and
locked up at police headquarters.
A motor truck load of whiskey in
barrels was also brought here by the
officers
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05

Mrs. Pauline Spicer Rose has escaped
from the Connecticut state farm for
women at East Lyme. Following her
commitment in the New London police
court some months ago. she declared she
would no stay Al the farm. Gertrude
Brown also escaped. from the inslitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
Manchester Unity Works Initiatory.

Four candidates were worked in the
initiatory degree at the regular meet
ing of Hugh Henry Osgood Lodge. No.
1920, NJ L., l. o. o. F., held Friday
evening in Pythian hall. Noble Grand
Herbert Renard presided at the meet
ing at which routine business was
transacted. There was a large at
tendance at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
Electric Light Wire Broke.

The Greeneville and Taftvine sections
We're in darkness part of Friday night
after an electric light wire from the city
plant broke and fell into North Main
street near the electric light station, cut
ting off the street lights to the north.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
Calling Superior Court Docket.

In accordance with Section % of Rules
of the Superior Court, the docket of
this court will be called at the superior
court room at Norwich on Friday, June
II, 1920. at $50 a. M sharp.