Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
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q NSaturday of this week Marion c SHutchins, who has been agent of the skandaFd Oil Company in this territory Qt,nearly a quarter of a century, will be r4d by the corporation and placed up-
 he pension list.
 While the trade that Mfr Hutchins has served will regret his retiring from active work all will rejslee with him , that his long and faithful years of ser vice have been rewarded in the liberal manner in which he is to be provided for and while he is in good health to enjoy the well earned rest that soon is to be hiA
 There have been many changes and vast increases in the oil business since Mir. Hutchins first became the agent of the company in this territory. It was in the spring of 1907 that he became their representative in this territory which then included the towns of Killingly, Plain field. Canterbury, Brooklyn and Sterling. This was before the automobile age had arrived and the distriA Vton of kerosene was the chief feature of the business. Gasoline was a minor proposition only, and the filling stations that one now finds even out in the country districts be- side the state highways were not even conceived.
 With the passing of the years and the growth of the company's business in this district Mir. Hutchins was relieved of the southern part of his territory, . new sta- ton being established at Moosup, MT. Hutchins son. Archie, being placed in charge there as agent to serve Sterling, Plainfeld and Canterbury districts.
 Within the past few years the business in the territory Mir. Hutchins retained has grown to exceed what it was in the greater district during the early days of his service. but Mir. Hutchins Nss un- falteringly met all of the added burdens attendant upon this increase and has al ways given fsultless service, as the trade will attest. He has travelled On througl the heat of summer and the storms of winter, a faithful worker, an agreeable representative of great corporation, 2 genial man who has been welcomed by the trade through all the years
 During Mir. Hutchins period of service The company he has represented so vel mas greatly increased its facilities fol handling it's business here. In place oi the horses and hor0e-drawn tank wagons that were in the equipment of the loca plant of quarter of a century ago, mo. tor tank tucks now handle the distri. button here. The company has erected 2 splendid garage on Mechanics street where it's storage tanks also are located
 While the Standard company is knowr the world over. there is much to be sait to M-. Hutehins credit relative to tn, ease with which it's business has beer transacted here. He has made smootf the way that has led to such succes anC the splendid record of service that is hi! nas been appreciated both by eompan, and patrons
 MT. Hutchins viii be succeeded al agent here by his son, Chester ". Hutch ins, agent of the American Railway Ex press company here and for nearly Il years identified with the Danielso1 agency of the Adams Express compan, an dits successors. His appointment a agent will date from August l, the day following his fathers retirement, but h, , will not reg larly assume charge unti ehe ia relieved of his present duties. 2 Like his fatiAer, he has been in clos t3ppch with the local public through