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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
FEDERAL HEARINGS ON
CHARGES OF LIQUoB SELLING

All those who were unfortunate enough
to be arrested for the illegal salr of
liquor and the possession of tho same
with intent to sell now face federal ehars-
es of violation Of the yolstead act About
twenty local saloon keepers will face
S. Commissioner Earl rMathewson on
Monday afternoon for preliminary
hearing.
Thomas ]. Kelly, acting for some OF
the accused, was present and asked that
the cases be continued until represen-
tative of the u. S. district attorney could
be present to hear the testimony. Com
missioner Mathewsoh was in commIni-
cation with the district Attorneys office
and George Cohen, assistant U. S. dis
trict attorney, will be present at the
hearing on Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. f<S zfs s-f-i =
Bonds of $500 were demanded in each
case and were furnished. What the
United States court will do with these
cases is merely, matter Of conjecture
but from the findings of the ,past few
weeks in other cases of a similar nature
the fines have been very. heavy and in
some cases there have been Jail sentences
imposed. s ~. AZ
! Twelve violators Of the national pro-
hibition act were taken into custody in
New London Monday afternoon on war
rants issued by U. S. Commissioner
Frank L. Mcclure of that city.
All had been previously arrested by
the. New London police. for liquor law
violations.
All Of the accused but one waived
reading Of complaint and were bound
| over to the federal court under bonds
| Of $500 each. Gaspero Freno demanded .
| bearing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
JOHN DONOVAN SIGNS
PAPERS OF BANKRUPTCY

John Donovan, who keeps a grocery
store at Sc North Main street, signed pa
pers Monday in voluntary petition in
bankruptcy Liabilities were shown at
S15,7e4 and assets at $3.50, which in
cluded $1,750 in real estate and 500 in
books, prints and pictures. Mr.. Dono-
van signed the pa pers at the office of his
attorney, Judge John IL. Barnes, and the
papers were later lodged with Thomas N.
Shields, referee in bankruptcy. About ten
days ago the supreme court handed down
decision agains. Mr. Donovan and in IA
vor of John F. Craney on an appeal from
case where Mr.. Craney won a judg-
nient of $4,000 against Mr.. Donovan.
The total liabilities shown by Mr.. Dom
ivan in his bankruptcy papers are made
up as followsi:, -
Taxes $40, Norwich Savings Society
mortgage $3.50, ". E. Brewing Co., Hart
ord. $4,000; Estate Of James p. Shan
non $4,000, Michael Shea, New london,
JOY; Bishop. Bidwell & c.. $500; Pres
ton Bros. SIS; Norwich Electric light
and gas $50; THE Household Co.. $50
| Thomas J. Donovan 500. Mary Donovan
| $500 John F. CraDey s2.10o; Napoleon
3. Lewis and Enroll Lillibridge $2,5oo
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Flynn and their
daughters, Isabel and Grace. of Plainfield
spent the New Years holidays with Mrs.
Flynn's sister. Mrs. Homer La Rose, of
Fourth street
Miss Florence Tilley of Fourth street
spent New Years in New LonduP visit
ing her sister, Mrs. P. H. Wilson.
Andrew Young and daughter Amelia of
Fourth street spent the holidays in
Quincy. Mass visiting Mr.. Young's
daughter, Mrs. ]. Quinn.
Miss Elinor Donovan of Page street
spent New Years with her sister, Mrs.
Patrick Dillon. of Three Rivers. Mass.
Philip H. Wilson and William Wilcox
Of New London were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard R. Tilley of Fourth street
on New Years day
James Redden, John Dennis, John Hig-
gins; John F. Morrison and Edward Rear
don motored by auto to Westerly Sunday.
While there they attended a third degree
X. Of C. meeting.
Charles Mclaughlin has returned to
Hartford after spending few days at the
home Of his father on Central avenue
The Jolly Four held their annual New
Years eve dance in Union hall Friday
evening with large attendance. At l.
o'clock President Edward McNearney
ASA-A~A ~ q NOAy piSdSlLlS SOIO, AulQ LalE
Syne. The committee in charge was
Maurice Coughlin. ticket seller; JOIN
Quinn, ticket collector; Gustave Hagu.
and David Shahan had charge of the Goa
room; Patrick McNearney and DAME
Dennis had charge of soda Dancing wa.
from $40 until 100
Eugene Carroll of Washington, D. C.
has returned after spending few days a
the home of his parents on Mowry avenue
George Nolan has returned to Spring
aeld, Mass, after spending few days a
the home of his PAL ents. on Fifth street.
Robert Swanton and Thomas Delane.
spent Sunday in Westerly
John Fox and Eugene Fuller spent Sun
SAY afternoon in East Norwich
Samuel Kerns has returned to Ne,
York after spending the week end at tn
homo Of his father on Boswell avenue.
Arthur Portelance and Fred Haslar
have returned to their homes on Fourt
street after spending New Years in Ne,
York city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
HuMcR OF THE DAY

'one-hah the world doesn't know nov
the other half lives"
II can tell you one thing" l.s
-. f,rweliT"c.-:
. 4" aThe american half Is beginning 20
suspect Chat the other half lives On sur
atlon.F--L9uisvilie .courier-JournaL
rs your wife's mother enptoytng her
trfp to the rnountainsT
.-Tr afraid not. She found sorns-
thing ~ last that she can't walk over
--BostoH Transcript
=. My,wife Is suffering from snrIi Shea"
-. mot At all. At breakfast today me
BROKE an egg that had seen better day1-
-Bufalo Exnress
Poets very seldom make any nssney
by their work e"
But then they don't have to pay for
their license. baltimore American. ~
First Stude-Look ats'em an N that
mud. How VIII they ever get eie1Af
Second Stude-Huhi What do you srp-
pose the scrub team Is for2 Boston
Transcript.
"I;'s surprising how well they get
along together. dIdn': think they would
have much In common"
roh. yes. they both dislike he sane
things !'-Cartooas Magazine.
ihe sufcuohary Is most VntuaDe
book" t-a
yes. but It is the parent u lot o.
worthless novels"-Louisvcil Courier
Journal.
roe. tjoyiously,-I wrote sonnet On
] nv eur las; night What shah I do with
/ it?" 49, T
wsfey Cunsynpatheticaiiy)sens 4
/ to the laundry-Houston Post
| Il sse where the daughter Of a seR-
made man u about 10 marry = chap who
! writes VERSE;
Don't you. know. the old gentleman
| Is fesr.ng his hairr'
You never. can tel. Some ri these
1 salf-rnade men have a saeaking admir-
/ alton for Tsesry."-Birmlngham Age
4 Herald e.
4 II should. Ike to go 10 New YORK"
| raid ire weary and su5dued traveller.
4 Are you asking for irforTnatior."
! said the yorne Woman AT the desk. cor
are you mercy telling your troublesr
Washington star. %
Redd-That.s ap Old golf eOurs y
yours. isn't Il?
Greene-why. mo- It's comparatively
new. ~
|! About 1871"
Are you sureT
"Oh. yes. positive"
why. / heard n man say the oiber
lay that he vent around Il in e.
Tonkers Statesman.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
COMPLETES FIFTY YEARS IN
NEW ENGLAND. RAILRoADIN0

Asa II. Porter, well known to railroad
and steamship men of this section as
former ticket agent at Willimantic and
purser of the Norwich and New York
Transportation Co.. now agent of the
New Haven roads Back Bay station at
Boston, completed so years as a railroad
man Sunday. His father, Asa r. Porter,
served "A years with the same road. in
cluding 80 years as conductor of the
Fall River boat train.
1t was in Sep ernber, 1871, that Mr..
Porter became operator at Putnam on
the Boston, Hartford & Erie railroad and
in January of the following year went
to the Williman,ic assignment. After
service there and as purser for the steam
boat company he was. in 1881, made
freight cashier Of tho transportation
company. which position he held un.il
1888. when he was appointed freight
agent at the South Boston terminal of the
old New York & New England road. At
forwards he was in the comp rollers de-
partment of the New Haven road, a
ticket agent at the Grand Central talon
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

fast was served at the home of the bride
after which the bride and Groom left
for tour, which will take in New York
city.
The bride and groom received many
beautiful and useful gifts. The groom is
employed in the Ponemah mills.
At the Sacred Heart church Monday
morning at $50 Rev H, F. f,fagnc1l
united in marriage Miss Marion y.erpard
and Anthony Raymond Cuertin If Nor
witch. The witnesses were, Louis Guertin
and Existc Bernard.
A collection was taken at the Sacred
Heart church New Years for the chill
dren of the Far East
New velvet curtains have been hung
over the afches in the sanctuary of the
Sacred Heart church.
After being closed during the holt
days the Ponemah Company and the j.
B. Martin Company hayefesumed opera
tons.
Leonard St. onge of Quebec. Canada,
is spending few weeks with. friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott of Provi-
dence, R. L, have been the guests Of
| Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Hindle of Slater
avenue
Theodore Goodrum, U. S. navy, has
| been ordered to Panama and will leave
town early this week. Mr. Goodrum was
| recently married to Miss Jennie Kendall
| Of Norwich avenue. Mrs. Goodrum vii
/ reside with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William C. Kendall for the present.
Mr. md Mrs. Albert Aberg entertained
a number of friends at dinner Saturday.
Louis. Till;nghast has returned from
spending the holidays with his daughter
Mrs Roy. Taylor of New Haven.
John Rankin has returned from sew
eral lays stay with his son in New Yorl
city.
I Mrs. Eugene Tetreault of New Haven i
the g1esl. of. her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Paradis of South A street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Roberts are NOV
ing from South B street to South FIT
| avenue.
Misses Marie Dugas and Rose Goulle
have resigned their positions with tn
Ponenlah Co.
Miss Clark of New Bedford has bee
a recent guest of her parents. Mr.. an
Mrs Ernest Clark of Front street
/ Mr. and Mrs Arthur Desiourdy re
turned recently from motor trip
: Manchaug, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Dubeau of PlaiI
| field spent the holidays with Mr.. and Mr.
/ Thomas Lambert.
Raymond MERCER of Arctic, r. L, wa
= ! business caller in town Monday.
After enjoying a vacation of one wee
scholars returned to the Wequonnc
school which opened Monday.
omer Pepin has returned to the trail
y ing station after visiting his parents ov,
n | the holidays.
s In spite of the springlike wealth,
s some of the lovers of skating were CT
It joying day of the sport Saturday {
}. the local ponds.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

Sixteen new cases are on the docket Of
the criminal superior court for the term
which opens in this city his (Tuesday).
morning at IL o'clock, with Judge Gardi-
ner Greene presiding.
Pleas will be taken on the opening day
of court, with State Attorney HsGlai A.
Hull representing the state in the prose-
cution Of the cases, and Allyn L. Brown,
public defender; advising and representing
the accused.
The following are those who will be put
to plea and the offenses charged: Henry
D. Bennett. statutory arson; James NJ.
Brassill, forgery; William Craven, theft
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
TAFTVlLE

IN the Sacred Heart church Monday
morning at 7.3o, Ernest L. Desmarais, son
Of Frank and Mary Desmarais, and Miss
Mary Lumina Girard, daughter of Louis
and Melina Girard of North A street
were united in marriage by Rev. U. o.
Belleroee- The couple were attended by
Miss Dora Facine, niece of the bride
as bridesmaid and Wilfred Desmarais,
brother Of the groom was the best man.
The bride was gowhed in a brown duve-
tyn suit and wore a picture hat and
carried a bouquet Of pink carnations.
Her maid was gowned in a brown ve,-
cur suit with hat to match and car
RED bouquet of white carnations
After the ceremony wedding break
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

thing for the store to do. the proprie-
tor agreed to send the package home
to accommodate his customer.
How will you get 1t thereg inquir-
ed the customer when the store man
had indicated his willingness to de-
liver the package, -
We'll, we may. find somebody who
is going that way and let him take it,
or we may hire a messenger to take
1t up was the answer
How much win 1t cost you, II you
have to get a messengery" " the
next question from the customer.
Probably 10sor 10 cents, nt-s the
answer. 4.f
well. you give me the Is cents, and
I'll take It home myself"
And they did. and he did.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
cAMPBELL-sEGUIS WEDDING
rAKEs PLACE IN HAIIFA

Announcement Of the marriage Of Ross
Edith daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. lslt.el
Seguin of Central Village. to John Hart
ley Campbell of Halifax, Nova Scotia,
has been received.
1, Miss Seguin is a graduate of the New
England Conservatory Of Music, Class
Of IT and has been the head of the vocaS
department Of. the Halifax Conservatory
Of Music for the past three years. Mr..
Campbell is one of Halifax's war heroes.
being picked man of the Canadian S5th
Division He served in France during
the entire war and was decorated for
bravery by the king.
Nj. Campbell was a contractor in Bos-
ton and an American citizen before the
war but went back to enlist when Can
ada called. Since his return he has been
associated in the, contracting business
With his cousin, Scot Cameron, also OF
Halifax. -s {s
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
HALLE CLUB MoNoRs RS
FOUNDER AT FESTIVAL,

The Halle club held its Christmas fes-
tival in the rooms in the Chapman block
en- Broadway Sunday evening with large
number of the members present. A large
Christmas tree was heavily laden with
gifts for every member. Santa Claus, inn
personated by the president, Miss Kath-
crime Smith, presented the gifts. sup
per was served by the committee. the
menu consisting Of escalloped potatoes,
salmon salad, rolls, cake coffee, candy
and nuts. During the supper there was
a silent tribute to the memory of the late
Mrs. Gertrude Halle Lanman, the founder
of the club. The evening entertainment
concluded with story reading and com
munity singing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
sKIDDING AUTO sMASHEs *
BIG PLATE GLASS WINDOW

About noon, Monday, the large Cadillac
car bearing the registration number 1902.
Connecticut, and driven by Philip ]. Ros-
en-, crashed through a large plate glass
window in the building owned by. Mrs.
Eugene Mccarthy at ESQ West Thames
street. The machine was coming down
West Thames street hill and when a short
distance from the Mccarthy place ski ided
on the wet pavement and crashed into the
window before the driver could regain
control Of the machine The car was
damaged to some extent. The broken WIN
Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
CUSTOMER CARRIED PACKAGE,
RECEIVING MESSENGERS FEE

4 One of the well known retail cloth
ing stores of Norwich had an expert
ence with a customer last week which
the proprietor said was unique in his
many years. in the retail trade.
A man who bought $3.50 worth Of
goods and was already carrying sew
eral packages asked the clothing man
If he couldn't send this latest package
home so as to Save him carrying any
more. While this was an unusual
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
IA 4. Hell FUL HAIR HINT

"A lady visiting friends says Paris
ian Sage ID. the best thing / have ever
used 10 make my hair wavy. lustfous
and abundant IL keeps away all
dandruh and stops itching" Lee &
ossood Go, sells Il with guarantee OF
money back II not satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
ST. MARY,s Has $50. geo

Rev. William A. Keefe at the mass at
St. Mary's church Sunday. announced to-
the members of the parish that at the
present time the. new building fund
amounted to $4,000. OF this sum $4,000
is the result of the jubilee week in which
the parish was canvassed for funds and
the other $4,000 was balance on hand.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
.:Yll.l..a st.t6trs b. Yolrntarn.

Miss Alpha Gaudette of St vineent's
hospstals Worcester. spent a few days at
tH home .qf her mother. Mrs.. Annie Gas.
dette. { OF IoIuhf6wh.r Mss Gaude;te.
who formerly Aved in Eoluntown is in
her. slaat year OF training at ST. Vim
cents hospital. < 't'i'' .''.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
SUIT OVER ALLEGED
) K. DEk.O FRAUD wITHpRAwl

= - :. " 80 = ~ y W. nbNHVN
The suit. OF Oscar .silyerlieb of Lisbon
agalhst Morris Goldberg; and Harry f.o-
thenberg Of Lisbon for $500 damages
has been, withdrawn without costs from
the superior court. silVeriieb claimed
th.tihe contracted to buy for $4,000 from
the two defendants two certain racts Of
land In Lisbon. consisting Of abou. 100
scfes and, Including 2s acres Of timber
ana 20 acres Of clear land He claimed
Chat tie two, sellers showed him some
land whIchs they said was what they
were going to. deed him but tina. 1t was
really the property, Of ohe|Kam.nslxy and
the Aspfnook Co, so that when he paid
his. money and took the deed. 1t did mot
convey the properly they expected to re.
ee4Sesor had been, shoEns :
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

IN New York, general agent OF the New
Haven road, with ofhces In Boztbn,
freight agent at the Back Bay stztieR.
stationrnaster at the South terminal ind
agent at Back Bay. 80 ss'-f ~, -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
WHAT ONE DOCTOR SAYS

DR.. NJ. c. Lyons says: after careful
Investigation I heartily recommend It
(Rhauma1 for all forms Of rheuma-
tism." Lee & Osgood Co. sells and
guarantees It Use Of one bottle vii
convince you why this well-known doc
tor. praises II SO highly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
POETRY


Theswest winu was = rover and = sAIIz1i
one and free
tfhey ncs-fOo1ty red Clover thus related
He saunIrrsa through the garden, very
- sydr and eeVUhair. r.-
And pad the rrnfcelisst Of court 70 estry
fiiowtr ti,erss
But the, flaming saliva Haunted hlw
The dainty 2sters ltauntcd him.
The .dahlia feigne4 lnJllieTencc. Though
IN her heart ghe wanted aim. ~
Inc ho.lyhocks Aid Hour o'ciocks: mo.
thank lou. not today =
W as the MCCAIN void They hung him, ~
ne whistltd down. the way.
The west. wind was a wand'fer and q ane
L0thario
CT must be common gossip. for the clever
He was, in all his lgailantries. most IN
discriminate.
But the gay sultana greeted him in q
manner most sedate
Lheyd pass the time o. day with him
No other word they'd say with him,
For az he was 90 charming and had
such a breezy way.
The mourning bride TO whom Ne sighed
she wouldn't raise her head.
For all his vows. the bleeding heart re-
manned Uncontrolled.
The west wind went phllanderlng vher-
ever he saw NJ
tits really quito scandal when you
come TO think Of it);
He stole away one autumn day-it maj
an. awful stir
And an The garden grieved for Rim, %
penifent they were
Yet the saliva had 1outed Inn.
The, dahja. sorely doubted him
In dolic2te disdain the asters scornfuiiy
had routed him:
They hung their noor. pathetic heads
1 fthe Clover said they criciI1
And, onns by me. conveniently and outrtir
| they died : -
Esther Clark Hin, in Kansas City star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
GREENEVlLiE

Six hours after high water it is low
water, which is followed by food tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

COmpafisOns.
Predictions for Monday: Fair and some
what colder.
Mondays weather: Generally fair;
continued mild; westerly wind.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

A writer says that there Is a great deal
of character IN politics-but he doesn't
specify which kind. 49, .-.... !
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04

ON BUYING AN OLD BOOK.
Dear quaint old book = How fair VOC
seem,
With c. asn' Of gold to shut you tight.
Above your covers can dream.
Ana from your pages CLEAN delight
The hands that held vou frs. -r.r. So
two centuries and more AGO:
fel all their 10y you keen IN trust
With that Of other hands, know.
NPv kind Fate shield ro, ,v5rlcr.
From IRE! from food. from foul deHka
mat whom read my hooks no more.
Some other share this jov az mine.
Corr A, Matson Dolson. in Boston Rec-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-04
Olae B1lIlLestisss
Norwich, Tuesday. Jan. 4. 1891.
THE WEATHER.
winds.

Winds.
North of Sandy Hook-Moderate south
and southwest winds and fair weather
Tuesday.
Sandy Hook to Hatteras-Moderate va
riable winds, mostly south, fair weather
Tuesday.
Conditions.
The air pressure c. 4 inues abnormall&
low over south Canaua and along the
northern border and it remains relatively
high in the south. This pressure distri-
button has been attended by a continual
ton of mild temperature in practically all
parts of the country.
The outlook is for continuation of
generally fair weather and mild tempera-
ture in the states east of the Mississippi
river during Tuesday and Wednesday.
Forecast.
For Southern New England and East
ern New York: Fair weather and mild
temperature Tuesday and Wednesday.
Observations in Norwich.
The Bulletins observations show the
In temperature and barometric readings
Monday:
Their. Bar.
a. m..s'ss'.ss"s.es'..'. ~ zS.oO
II m Az zS.SU
b p. m. ................... 90 z5.6V
Highest 40, lowest 80.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Monday: Fair and some
what colder.
Mondays weather: Generally fair:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-05

land from Milton. have been prepared
for the occasion, and on these grounds
are to occur the events OF the day, as
follows:
10 a. m Automobile parade will form
at Bagdad, proceed to Milton and thence
over the new bridge to Harold. Decorated
cars will head the procession.
II a. m. Speaking by members Of the
state highway commission and short ad-
dresses by Thomas r. West, Ernest Amos,
w. A. McRae, Fred w. Marsh and others.
IL noon. Dinner on the grounds.
1870 p m. Baseball game.
2 p. m. Swimming contest.
3 p. m. Fat mans race, minimum
weight, 200 lbs.
$3.50 p. m. Water battle between Milton
and Bagdad with Milton fire department
on the streets OF Milton.
4 p. m. Presentation OF flag to Milton
high school. donated by Congressman J.
H. Smithwick. w. W. Clark will formal
ly present the flag.
p. m. District convention Of the
knights of Pythias in high school audi
torium; speeches by grand lodge officers,
supreme representatives; presentation OF
veteran jewels; speech by ]. e. Keen.
8 p. m. d. o. K. K. ceremonial and
parade.
p. m. Grand ban on newly paved
street.
Program viii close at midnight.