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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
Promoted to capltoI superintend.nt


 The appointment of Frank w Cong don of Hampton as superintendent of the capitol at Hartford. which was made Monday by Harvey P. Bissell cemptrol- ler-elect. is in the nature of a promotion as MT. Congdon has served as assistant superintendent since February l, 1916 To take MT. Congdon's place. the incom- ing comptroller has appointed J. Howard Mackenzie of Bethel. Both will assume their new duties with the new comptrol- ler on January ;.
 MT. Congdon became assistant super intendent of the Capitol upon the death of Beaumont H. Johnson of Winsted. who was appointed to the place by Comptroller Marris c. Webster, at the beginning of his first term six years ago, when superintendent Wilson was also ap- pointed Mir. Congdon is native of Hampton. born May 1, 1874. a son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph W. Congdon. After attending public school in Hampton, and business college in Hartford, he went to work on his fathers farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
FORT NICHE GUN WILL


 Fort NIichie, which is one of the coast defenses at the eastern end of Long Is land sound is to have a 16-inch disap- bearing gun placed next summer The construction of the emplacement for this "howitzer' has been going on since early last winter under the direction of army engineers.
 The gun, which was tested at the gov ernment arsenal in Watertown, Mass, Monday will be given it's fire tests al Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md, within the next few days.
 This gun is sixty-nine feet long and has an estimated range of twenty-tWo miles. It has special operating mechan- ism by which it can be fired once minute After each shot the recoil causes it to sink back on it's carriage out of sight in position for reloading.
 Fort Michie is the smallest of the three Coast Artillery forts in this dis trict, which forms a part of the pri- mary defense of Long Island sound It is situated on Big Gui island, between Fort H. G. Wright on Fishers island and Fort Terry on Plum island. Race Rock Light, which guards the main en- trance to the sound known in maritime circles as 'the backdoor keeper of Man hattan, stands at the left of Fort Mich ie.
 According to the report of the secre- tary of war. made public Nov. 29, plans have been presented to congress for con tinuing the manufacture of the Is inch gun and the Is inch howitzer. Con- struction of the emplacement for these 1 types of. armament will extend over sev- | eral years. it is claimed. and co-ordina- tion is necessary in Coast Artillery pro- jects so that the completion of emplace- ment and and material therefor will oc- cur at the same time. The entire ques- | ton of immoble mounts and mobile rail- road mounted artillery has been inten- sively studied together with the neces- sary long range fire control and the use | of aircraft in this connection. | The only gun in use at this present time similar to the one to be placed on Fort Michie is located at Governors Is- land.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
CALL FOR. CONVENTION OF
 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

The adjutant of Fletcher post has re- ceived from Thomas J. Bannigan, Hart ford, department adiut2nt the call for the first state convention of the women $ auxiliary units to the American Legion posts of the state. At present there is no woman's auxiliary in Norwich, but it is possible that an auxiliary will be organ ized before the state convention,f which will be held at the American Legion home ill Bridgeport Feb. 1st
 The convention will be a one-day ses- sion and will be called to order at 10 a. m. The opening address will be delivered by National Commander Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
 The object of the state convention is to form a department organization of wom- en's auxiliary units, adopt a department constitution, elect state officers and transact such other business as may come before it in conformity with the pro- visions of the national and department constitutions.
 Each woman's auxiliary is entitled to send two delegates. Each post which has not wornan's auxiliary is entitled to send one woman delegate to be elected by the post
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

From outlying districts came reports of trees being blown down and a large amount of damage from water. roads suffering washouts and roads being blocked by fallen trees.
 Baltic Swept by Flood.
 In Baltic there was consiG era0le amount of damage enc by the storm. The Beaver brook, which flows through the north end of the town, went on ram page early Tuesday afternoon and over flowed it's banks, flooding the principal streets of the town. Cellars were filled with water on upper High street and Railroad street wa5 from six to twelve inches deeo in places.
 The ~ q that leads northward hy the convent was washed out to depth of four to SIX feet and stone wall five feet high was undermined and fell in.
 Men of the town worked all Tuesday afternoon building dirt walls to turn the brook back into it's course, and, it was not until late in the evening that the water subsided. The rain washed sand and debris across the trolley tracks, caus- ing the Connecticut company much vol and delay.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
Two Rooms With Baby.

She was not what, you would call a good looking girl yetsvery attractive and positive in her manner so you could see at once that the best part of her life had not had chance to reveal itself
 T don't want this baby-it is mine but please take it and give it to some one who will be good to it. Oh don't want it-I just can't keep it any longer-I cannot earn money enough to keep us both.' These and many more are the words of the above unmarried mother as she sat in the rooms of the Connecticut Children's Aid Society She had come to us for help in getting rid of the child but instead ,she went away with one of our staff to a kind hearttd woman who made room for the mother and baby in her home and gave them mother-care which awakened sin the heart of the young girl a feel for her child which finally grew to a real love in the weeks and mon ths that fol- lowed. M sf
 The Connecticut Childrens Aid Socie- ty paid their board and finally when she was strong and had regained her self-control, a position was found for her by means of which she was able to pay part of their board Her interest in and her love for the baby grew with each new added charm so that her sole aim in life came to be-A Home for the Baby.
 We helped her to go to night school where she learned 6 trade and is now self-supporting and devoted to her child and nothing could induce her to give it up.
 Would you have done the same thing: We helped her for you and the good oi the community and now ask that you i do your share by giving to the Con necticut Children's Aid Society, so that this work may reach many more like | this young girl.
 l Make all contributions to MT. VII
 liam H. Reevesk Bank of Commerce
 New London, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

Harry Delaney and Anthony Greyle fave returned after spending few days visi-irg relatives in Hallviile.
 Plumer Shea, who was confined to his hone on Bogwell avenue with illness is able 10 be about again.
 Joseph Sullivan of New London has returned after spending a few days at the home of his sister on Fifth street
 Harry Gallagher of Fifth street has returned after a weeks hunting trip in Colchester. He bagged a goodly number Of game while there, returning with about fifteen rabbits.
 1siss Letitiz Kramer Is confined to her home with Illness and in her absence Robert Otis of West Main street pre- sided al the organ for the sertN es of the Greeneville Congregational church, last Sunday.
 Miss Helen Kilborn of the Central Baptist church gave a short talk to the Sunday school of the Greeneville Con- gregational church Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
Holiday Leave For Navy Men.

All young men who enlist in the navy now will receive leave over the holidays upon completion of their enlistment if they so desire. Men enlisting in the navy now will have an opportunity of being assigned to one of the vessels that will make the foreign cruise next June. Only young men of good character and in good physical condition are accepted in the navy. Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of the largest institu- ton in. the country and to be somebody. Further information concerning. enlist ment can be obtained by writing to, or calling at tn enavy recruiting station 50 State street, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
rAFTXlLE

The property holders of the village met Monday evening in the Fire Depart meat Nc. building, with a good attend anee. Chairman Edward Adans, presid- ed. The report of the committee on the house numbering of the mill section of the village was read and it was vot- ed to number the houses. E. Prunier Of Norwich. agent for fire equipment, was at the meeting and an order for some equipment was placed in his hands,
 Following this meeting the merchants held short session with Chairman F. Bsicue in the chair. It was decided to keep open on Thursday. afternoon and eveling. untsl New Years.
 During Tuesday evening the trolleys were rinning only as far as Baltic, this being on account of the damage done by the storm in the vicinity of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
 FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

The government has reminded post masters to call the attention of those who are to make Christmas presents to their friends or members of their families to the suitableness of government securities as gifts They are gifts in which there is real value.
 War Savings stamps can be bought this month at f425 and are payable on Jan uary 1, 1925 in the sum of $5. United States treasury certificates for S1OO, payable January l. 1925. can now be bought for. &S4.sO. The Norwich post of- he has had many calls for these in- vestments during the past week, and fin several cases it is shown they were for Christmas gifts for they have been reg istered in names other than the buy CTS
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
sALIsBURY,s PETITION FOR
 PARDON WAS DENIED

Simon A. G. Salisbury of Preston, who is serving life sentence for the murder of William Kinney at Preston May G., 1918, made applicatioY for pardon at the semi-annual injecting of the board of pardons in Wethersfieid M onday. Sails bury based his plea on the statement that insufficient evidence was presented at the trial ard that he committed the crime in defense of his family. The application was opposed by State Attorney Hull and it was refused. It was Salisburys first plea for a pardon.
 The application of Joan G. Bogarlus, a soldier of New Lcndon. who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Dyer Copeland, an aged peddler of that city, il years ago, was Withdrawn before the hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

1, 1s16, and suffered a fractured skull from which she was confined to the hos ptal for several weeks. The attorneys iii the case were Arthur T. Keefe, Hol- andesky, and Brown & James.
 A settlement was also reached in the case of Nathaniel T. Bacon of New Haven against Willis Austin of Norwich dispute over the alleged changing the basin of q spring on the plaintiffs prop Ierty by the defendant. The attorneys were Shields & Desmond.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
] SETTLEMENTS MADE IN TWO SUPERIOR COURT CASES

Settlements without trial were made in the first two cases assigned for trial in the superior court here Tuesday morn ing before Judge Isaac Wolfe and a jury.
 Helen Starr both of New London, a suit fered in an automobile accident, was settled. The plaintiff, who is minor was struck by an automobile owned by the defendant and driven by her broth CT, Harold Starr, in Main street on May
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

Not only hard corns and not only soft corns but every kind of corn sur renders to "Gets-It," the national corn remover. It takes weeks or months to grow corn. It takes just a few seconds to stop its pain with two or three drops of "Gets-It." Quickly it loosens so, you can peel it right off without the least twinge or hurt, and it is gone
 anteed, money-back corn remover, costs but a trifle at any drug store. Mid. by E. Lawrence & Co, Chicago. Sold in Norwich, and recommended as the worlds best corn remedy by Chas. Osgood, H. M. Leron & Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
THAT TERRIBLE RAckAcHE

from which so many women suffer is significant of organic trouble. 1t tells, with other symptoms, such as head aches, nervousness and depression. that nature requires assistance, For forty years Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege- table Compound, a simple remedy made from roots and herbs, has been the one effective remedy in such cases. It speedily removes the cause and re-
 stores the system to healthy, normal condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
FINES FOR TWO MEN
 WHO HAD wHIsKEY WAGON

Joseph werlin and Ruby Asher, who were arrested on Monday for bringing liquor to Norwich were fined $2oo and costs in the city court on Tuesday morn ing They appealed the case and en- deavored to- secure bondsmen ybut were unsuccessful at a late hour on Iues- day evening.
 Catherine ,Dapolito and Angelina De- matico were fined sS and costs each Tor cutting two evergreen trees in Mohegan park.
 A Pittsfield man who was arrested TOT intoxication was fined and not being able to pay went to jail. A Woonsoeket man paid s5 and costs for being intoxicated. In the court Monday morning two | Worcester men paid $5 and costs fol | intoxication.
 1 E. Moore was fined s10 and costs fol a Sunday drunk and went to jail. l Leo Lemioux of Jewett City charged
 with damaging private property wa
 discharged by the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
REv. JOINT. WINTERS ORDAINED
 POPPY YEARS AGO. SUNDAY NEAT

A former curate at St. Patrick's church, Norwich, Rev. John T. Winters, pastor of St Mary's parish, New Britain, left Mon- day for Baltimore, Md, where he attend ed a reunion of hls class Tuesday. Father Winters attended St. Charles: prepara- tory school and completed his. theological studies at St. Mary's seminary in 1SS0
 He will observe the 10th anniversary of
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
Three Join MayfIower- Society

The board of assistants of the Con- necticus Society of Maynower Descend ants met at Hartford Saturday with the governor eionel Charles E. Thompson. Three members were elected. John Asher Wilcox of Bloomfield. eighth generation from John Alden; Mrs. Albert Walter Sexton, tenth generation from William Brewster. and Isiah Baker, jr, of Hart ford ninth generation from Stephen Hop- kins.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
wsrkn.n., c.mrsn..,Ion.

The following worl0men's compensation agreement has been approved by Com missioner J. T. Donohue:
 Hopson & chapin Mfg Co.,, New Lon don employer. and William Roy Hart, New London. employe. infected right foot st rate of $3.90.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DISPATCHES

board of the connectic1t Lesrzs sf Rt-
 publican Women ns foilows. Member
 ship. ways and means. legislative prsss rDeakers' committee and political e-fuc,- tonal committee. The ctahussn 1sn hs appointed shortly and wi1 seiect their cwn co-workers. Mrs Josesh " Ais9D presided
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

Reports received in Connecticut by the silk trade are to the effect that, while yard goods have been put in the back ground during the holiday season, the Ttores are making more than their usual Sales of dress materials.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN MAKE
 PARESr-TEAcHER TOPIC

The December meeting of the Parent Teachers association of the Laurel Hill school was held in the school building on Tuesday afternoon with a large number in attendance. Mrs. Zoe F. Savage was the speaker of the afternoon and took for her topic the subject of Children's Books Mrs Savage in her talk brought out the facts regarding the books most suitabls for the very young children. Tea wal served by Mrs. James Osten. who was the hostess for the afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

his ordination to the priesthood next Sunday. He went to St Mary's church. New Britain. IS years ago, succeeding the late Rev. William A. Harty.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

The public schools of Vernon have the European Child Feeding Fund
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
Burglars in New London

Two stores on lower Bank street, New London were broken into Friday night, but no report of the breaks has been entered on the 'blotter'' at police head quarters.
 The A.. P. Tea O., store was enter ed from the rear and the rear window of Downey's pharmacy was broken Ac- cording to story given out at the phar- macy, the visitors are reputed to have entered the building and to have ran- sacked the place. It is believed the in- truders were ssearcring for money and nothing else. No cash is reported to have been found and no report has been made of any goods taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
"Cets-It" For Hard or Soft
 Corns
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WITH, THIS CORN REMOVER

Common sense tells anybody that the way to cure a corn is to remove it, cap and root-banish it entirely
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

Hubert J. Ryan is at his home in New London after seven weeks visit with his sister, Mrs. Brooks of Los Angeles, Cal
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
SUN. MOON AND TIDES.
GREENEVHLE

Six hours after hign water 1t is low UAter. which Is followed by nood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

c. O. P. Women Committees Committees were formed at Hartfor Monday by the executive and advisor.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15

IlIEHE8t VI lUWt5L 10.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Rain and wsrfner. Tuesdays weather: Hard southeast to south rain, warmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
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Norwish.- Wednesday. Dec. IS, 1890.
THE WEATHER.
cepdhions.

The storm that was central over southwestern Wisconsin Monday night moved north northeastward with great ly increased intensity and 1t was cen day with a minimum pressure of 2S.54 inches, at White River, Ontario. This storm has been attended by rains over the eastern half of the country. The temperature has risen in New England and 1t has fallen in the re- zion of the Great Lakes.
 The outlook is for snow or rain in the region of the Great Lakes, the up- per Ohio valley, northern New England and northern New York, and generally fair weather elsewhere east of the Mis- sissippi Wednesday and Thursday The temperature will be somewhat lower Wednesday east of the Missis- Eippi river. storm warnings are displayed on the Maine coast.
 Winds of Atlantic coast:
 North of Sandy HoolS-strong south west and west winds, overcast weather, gales and rain or snow along the Maine coast.
 Sandy Hook to Hatteras-fresh to strong west winds, fair weather We'd nesday.
 Forecast.
 For southern New England: Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday, cold CT Wednesday.
 Observations in Norwich. The Bulletins observations show the following records reported from changes In temperature and barome- tric readings Tuesday:
 Ther Bar. a. m. .s..............s... 40 Z5.SV A- m- ...sss........-. 04 ZS.oU D. m. AS zS.SU highest bl. lowest 46.
 Comparisons.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-15
SILK AND COTTON NEGLIGEEs
 ss.5o TO ss.5o
cHILDRENS FURs
 s5.ss TO &2e so

The little tots will appreciate these. 'pretties." Shown in White Coney. Iceland Fox, Thibet. Erminette. Nutria. Kit Fox. Red Fox and Moufiion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
B|GI INCREASE IN
 NUMBER OF AUTOS Millions of Dollars in Taxes Collected Each Year From
 Motor Vehicles

The latest statistics covering the registration by states of motor cars and trucks in the United States shows a grand total of 7.9o4271 vehicles
 These figures are as of July last and represent an increase during the previous twelve months of over twen- ty-five per cent. It is estimated that the fees derived by all the states from the license tax this year will approxi- mate s10o,00o. 900.
 This vast sum is being used in the development and maintenance of the highway systems of the country Its effect in the constant increase of rural and farm values is marked Besides it clearly indicates the almost universal use of the motor vehicle for the busi- ness activities of the nation.
 Registrations to July 1, 1920, show that in the states of Georgia North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Ala bama and Florida there are now in use more than 57o,000 vehicles of the gas- propelled variety.
 Ohio leads the list of states. yet Georgia is only nineteenth in the column. with North Carolina twentieth. Tennessee twenty-sixth, South Caro- lima. twenty eighth, Alabama thirty first and Florida in the thirty-third place. Thus it is seen that the south eastern states are not behind in the use of the motor car.
 The automobile business will grow in the future as it has in the past" says Harry sherman of the Brming- ham Motor Company, local truck deal CTS, for the reason that it is today an essential attribute of the life of the busy business man. professional man or farmer We are enjoying the usual large Buick demand throughout this section, and are looking forward to our best season in business"
 The nineteen twenty-one line of Buick models is in my opinion" says Mir. sherman. "the most complete we have ever offered; it comprises seven distinct models, from the roadster to the seven passenger sedan; many i'm provements and refnements are mo- ticeable. which, with the celebrated Buick valve-in head motor, insures satisfactory service to the owner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
Adunnson Motor Co. Erect Handsome New Building to
 Care for Ford SerUice
Structure at Eighteenth Street and Fifth Avenue Will Be Opened Monday-41 ,OOO Square Feet of Floor Space-Basement for Storage Under
 Entire Building

Tomorrow morning the Adamson Motor Company, exclusive Ford dealers, will be in their new home on Eighteenth street at Fifth avenue. At that location handsome structure has been erected for the sole purpose of giving the maximum amount of service on Ford cars and Fordson tractors
 A one-story building with basement under the entire structure. occupying something like 41,00o square feet of floor space, arranged perfectly throughout so that every person entering will get the very kind of service he wants with the least amount Of effort. this new Ford home stands out as one of the most nodernly equipped and one of the largest Fora dealers buildings in the country.
 This tu:lding is a monument to Reese Adamson, president of the Adamson Motor Co. and stands out as one or the greatest achievements in the history ol automobile circles in the south Three short years ago Reese Adamson starteo out as a Ford dealer and today he has one of the most magnificent buildings among Ford dealers in the entire country.
 BASEMENT FOR STORAGE The entrance to the new building of the Adamson Motor Co, is on Eighteenth rect. The basement under the entire buildirtg occupying 27.900 square feet of floor space. will be used for storage and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

the entrance is at the south end of the building, a ramp leading down into the basement. Fcrd cars to the number of 150l can be stored in the basement and a plan soon will be worked out whereby cars will te washed, polished, creased and inspected once each week. The garage will be open day and night.
 Naturally genuine Ford parts will be carried at all times and stock room with 400 square feet of floor space has been provided for that purpose. All of the parts will be passed out of three windows situated in the center of the room so that the parts men can wait upon customers with all possible -peec and convenience.
 The shop is one of the best equipped and best manned in the entire country and is large enough to enable seventeen cars to be worked upon at the same time The shop is also equipped to do painting and trimming.
 To insure commercial users or ford cars getting 8 quality commercial oody when they need it, Reese Adamson states he will carry a complete line of the best commercial bodies. Tires also will be handled, but only in Ford sizes. This de- partment, as the commercial body de- partment, will be operated for the benefit of the customers only. Accessories will be handled in the same manner.
 The building has been. designed for the