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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-05

throughout the story. His intentions are a mystery from the first to the Lilly and also to the audience. It is clever conception of the author to reveal him in the end as really appreciating the "Lily's" struggle throughout, her dreams and her near realization of them on one occasion when she tries the simple life for one who is totally unworthy and false
 Like most of the Murray appearances, ',The Gilded Lily Is deliberately pro dueed. The ballroom and cabaret scenes are wonderful, and the costumes worn are in the height of fashion. In all the picture is we'll worth seeing, and one of the best Miss Murray has been seen in for a long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-05
VICTIM OF UNKNOWN
 ASSAlLANT IS DEAD

J. B. Shelton, address unknown, who was picked up at Second avenue and Eighteenth street Friday night in an unconscious condition, caused by blow on the back of the head, died last night at the Hillman hospital without regaining consciousness.
 Mr. shelton was found lying on the corner, by an unknown party, who called an ambulance. He was taken to the hospital at once. where he died. His assailant is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-05
BLACKJACK ARTISTS
 FEATURE AT LYRIC

l Five acts of highly entertaining Keith vaudeville is the offering at the Lyric | theatre for the first half of the week, "On the Mississippi is billed as the headline attraction. Four blaekface com edians appear in this single act, and | they offer a line of comedy chatter, nifty dances and funny situations that keep the audience in a continuous laugh,
 Billy Doss, billed as mot the best, but as one of the best blackface comedians | in vaudeville" is the center of attrac- tion in this act The rest are enter taining, though, and the entire person. mel were forced to answer five encores before the final curtain.
 | Josie Rooney a sister of the famous Pat Rooney, with Jessie Block and Ar thur Franklin, offered a song and dance act called "A Cafe Honeymoon" Origi- nal music and nifty jazz dances are the that she is a capable artist and does not get along on her brothers reputation The other two members of the act proved equally as good.
 Loney Haskell, character monologue l comedian, was a bowling success, judg- | ing from the laughter of the audience during his entire act Haskell is vel known in Birmingham, though his aci this year is entirely new. His biggest l nlL was HIS SoiiS SntitiCdt Is the Only City in the South Where They Are Still Using Noah's Ark for 8 | Courthouse.
 John OMalley, an Irish tenor, in g repertoire of Irish songs was pleasing Ross and Floss won several encores witf an act in which they played severa kinds of musical instruments. I Topics of the Day. received many laughs from the witty sayings, and th' Pathe News completed the programme
 LOEW'S BILL AMONG
 BEST OF THE SEASON
 Birmingham theatre-goers were treated to five acts of the best vaudeville whici they have been privileged to witness in [ long time at Loew's Bijou yesterday Music, comedy and novelties were fea
 tured, the result being a perfectly bal arced bill.
 The five Virginia belles headlined th bill with a delightful musical act, eacl v of the belles playing at least one in
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
ANKLE AND THUMB BROKEN
 WHEN HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Mrs. Paul H. Zahn of 1es Fourth street had an ankle and one of her thumbs broken Tuesday night about 11.15 when she was struck by an auto mobile in Main street opposite the Odd Fellows hall building Mrs. zahn had been attending an Eastern Star meeting in Odd Fellows hall building and was about to start for home.
 The car which hit Mrs. Zahn was driv- en by Harold Callahan of Brook street, a salesman for the Paige motor car agency, who later came to police head quarters to report the accident.
 Previously a report had. been made to the police that the caq had scarcely stopped to see how badly Mrs. Zahn was hurt, but MT. Callahan stated to the police that he had stopped and of- fered to pick Mrs. Zahn up and take her to the hospital but others were helping her at the time and she did not want to be moved just then. He said he gave his numbers to Walter Tur- ner. who was one of those assisting Mrs. Zahn, and then drove off to get his car out of the way.
 Mrs. Zahn was taken home Tn her husbands car and was there seen by pr. Louis T. Cassidy. who had been summoned by the police. The accident was first reported to Officer John Dono van in Franklin equare by Louis H. I Geer who came from the haN, lookinl for an officer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
WEDDING. Krauss-Sourbier

In the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward A. Sourbier at 166 Mt Pleasant street st six o'clock Tuesday evening, their daughter Lydia was given in marriage to Carl Edward Krauss, son of Mfr. and Airs. Edward Krauss of 65 Pratt street The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alexander Hewes Abbott, pastor of the United Congregational church, of which the bride is a member.
 The bride, who walked with her fath- nr, was attended by her sister, Miss FL sic 4. Sourbier, as maid of honor and Miss Ella Krauss, sister of the groom as bridesmaid The bridal party preceded by the ushers, Albert Harris and John Pick ering, marched from upstairs through the hall and living room to the parlor where they were met by the groom and his best man, R. Frederick Sourbier, brother of the bride. The double ring ceremony was used.
 The wedding march, the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, was played by Miss i Corinne Johnson, who also played be- fore the ceremony.
 Directly after the ceremony the bride and groom received in the parlor. Cater. CTS served the wedding supper to about one hundred and fifty guests. 1 The bride wore an extremely simple 1 gown of white georgette with an embroid cred veil caught with pearls. The only jeWelry she wore was a pearl necklace the gift ftfle groom. Her shower bou uuet was of roses and lilies of the valley | The maid of honor's gown was of sun burst taffeta, she carried an armful O lavender Attraction dah1ias. The brides maid wore turguois blue taffeta and car ried Aurora dahlias of a sunburst shade Mrs. Sourbier's gown was black crepe me teor with jet trimmings. She wore a cor sage of violets. Mrs. Krauss wore blacl satin with beading and also wore vielets
 The decorations by Geduldig's consist ed of palms and ferns with large vases O white lavender chrysanthemums in tn parlor; autumn foliage and chrysanthe nuns were used in the hall and on tn stairway The color scheme in the dinin room was pink where roses and dahlia were used.
 The bride presented her maids gol bangles, and to the groom a scarf pi1 The grooms gift,to the bride was a neck lace of pearls and to his best man h gave, a gold pencil
 Gifts included substantial checks, ST yer, cut glass, china, linen and furnitur
 The bridal couple left late in the even ing for New York, where they are t spend the major part of their honeymoon The brides travelling suit was of brow duvetyn with beaver trimmings and hs to match
 Guests were present from Buffalo \ Y, Richmond Hills. L. L, New York cit and other places.
 The bride has been employed by tt Porteous & Mitchell Co. The groom employed as a clerk at the United State Finishing company.
 MT and Mrs. Krauss will be at home { their friends after November first at 16 Mt. Pleasant street.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
CLAIMS Ss.477 FROM
 ACTOR o'NEIL's ESTATE

Attorney Thomas F. Dorsey of New London has made application to the pro- bate court of that district for the appoint ment of commissioners to decide his claim of s3,477 against the estate of the late James O'Neill. the noted actor, whose home was in New London: The claim is for services rendered the deceased.
 The application sets forth that Ella ONeill is the executrix of the estate of James o'Neill and that on August 27, 1920, the probate court limited the time for presentation of claims against the es- tate to six months.
 That the applicant had a claim against the estate of s3.477 and has duly present. ed the claim in writing to the executrix. On Sept. 80, 1921, said executrix notified the applicant in writing that the claim | is disallowed.
 | Your applicant therefore makes appli- cation for the appointment of commis- sioners to receive and decide upon said claim as provided by statute" ] Judge Arthur B. Calkins has named October IT at ? ?. m. as the time feI hearing said application.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
MRS. 0AssEY's DIVORCE
SUIT IS ON TRIAL


 The suit of Mrs. Lucy A Massey of Stoningten against Paul Massey of the same place for support and maintenance was started before Judge Allyn L. Brown in the superior court in New London Tuesday morning. MT. and Mrs Massey were married on March 25, 1908. and Mrs. Massey claims that her husband is worth S25. 900 in real and personal property and that he earns s10O00 a year.
 Mrs Massey. who was the first wit ness on the stand, told of the mistreat- ment to which she was subjected by her husband which finally resulted in her being compelled to leave him on April s, 1918. She related several in- stances or which she was beaten and assaulted.
 pr. John K Buck'yn of Mystic tes- tiled to having attended Mrs. Massey on several occasions when she had come % him suffering from brvises and cuts which she said she had received at the hands of her husband
 pr. Lewis Allyn was another wit ness. and was followed by Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Davis of Stonington and Frank Patison of Norwich. a wood expert. The plaintiffs case was not all in when the court adjourned for the day. c. Had laI Hull is attorney for Mrs. Massey and Charles L. Stewart of his city for Mr. Massey.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
EARL STAMM STATE BANK EXAMINER

Charles S. Stamm of No. Ann street has been appointed examiner for the state of Connecticut for the state banking depart ment, his appointment being effective No- vember 1st. MT. Stamm has resigned his position as assistant national bank ex- aminer for New England.
 For the past two years MT. Stamm has been connected with the chief national bank examiners office at Boston cov- erfng the New England state. Of late Mir. Stamm's duties has been largely confined to Massachusetts and Connecticut.
 He started his. banking career with the Dime Savings bank of his city upon grad uation from the Norwich Free Academy in 1912. At the time of the liquidation of the First National bank he wen. with the Thames National bank, remaining with them until he entered the service during the World war.
 While in he service Mir Stanm was stationed at Camp Meigs, Washingon, D. C, and was later transferred to the quartermaster generals department of the army. He then became a member of General Lord's staff, which had charge of the finances of the army Mr. Stamm's experience in the financial world mas been wide and he Is we'll quaI,
 ined for his new appointment. MT. Stamn will make his home in Norwich for ths present.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
THAMES RIVER BRIDGE WAS
 OPENED 2s YEARS AG

Thirty-two years ago Monday with banners flying and band playing. the Thames River bridge. now the state high way bridge, was officially opened by the New York, Providence &. Boston railroad, now the New Haven road. Chief Engin- eer John O'Brien of New London was in charge of the machinery which he had just finished installing. and today finds Mir. O'Brien occupying the position ot chief engineer on the new railroad bridge. Of the original bridge crew. Alr. O'Brien is the only one in active railroad service
 In the g years of its existence the draw has opened approximately so.O0o times With the erection of the new rail- road bridge, the old bridge was trans formed into a highway bridge, and as such promises to give many years Of valuable service
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
PERSONALS

John Drisco1l, of Norwich was call CT in Colchester early in the week.
 James R. Kearns of Boswell s-enue attended the Tuesdays game of the worlds series in New York.
 James W. Bussey has spent part of the week in New York on business.
 Roswell Edgecomb, who is i'll with pneumonia at his home in Groton, is im- proving.
 MT. and Mrs. G. F. stillnan of Nor wich were the weekend guests with MT. and Mrs. Ralph Stilman at Old Saybrook
 Mrs. Harry Spencer Clark, former ly Mrs, Hill of Hartford is spending a few days with friends in Norwich and Poquetanuck.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan Hall of Pres ton City. had as their guests Tuesday, Mrs Halls cousin, Miss Jessie D. Hyde | of Washington street. l MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Miller of Can. terbury have closed their house and returned to 112 Vest ssth street, thei1 residence in New York l A former matron of the Johnson Home l Mrs. Janet Miner, of Middletown, has been the guest for two weeks of relatives and friends in Norwich and vicinity. Mrs. Oscar Hildreth of Water Mir |. L, and Mrs. Edward Mayer ane daughter, Ellen of Southampton, L. l. are visiting MT. and Mrs. Alfred Ram age of Uncasvi1le.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Dagget and daughter Arlene of Central Village anc Floyd Mitchell of Danielsen were weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Alfret Ramage of Unoasville.
 Salem summer residents, Prof. ant Mrs. Hiram Bingran, have returned iron Honolulu and are visiting Mrs. Bing hams mother. at New Haven. before sh goes south for the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
FOUR PASSENGERS INJURED
 IN TROLLEY CAR CRASH

Four passengers ia 9 trolley car bound from Yantic for Franklin square re- ceived injuries which required medical attention when the car was hit in the rear by another trolley car at Buckley's switch on Lafayette street about 63o Tuesday morning. The first car had stopped on the switeE when the second car came un behind it and was unable to stop in time due, it is claimed, to the rats being slip2sry because of the fog and leaves.
 The first car was well filled with pas sengers on their way to work who were thrown about by the force of the col lision. Loretta Richards of Yantic. Franz v. Tunicki. John Lechowitz and Leo Ouch suffered bruises and lacera- tions. DTS. ]. W. Callahan and Paul Gadle attended the injured persons. Conductor Dingivan and Motorman Young were in charge of the first car. The crew on the car that struck this one was Motorman Wiekham and Con ductor Terry.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
COVE STREET MAN FINED.
 LIQUOR GOES INTO SEWER

The continued case of Joseph zincef- ski of 23 Cove street, accused of vio- tetlon of the liquor law, was called up m m police court Tuesday morning. Mr. Alncofsh was present in court with his counsel, Attorney R. NJ. Douglass. who last week had claimed that the warrant upon which the search and seizure of hauoF at Zineof@ki's house was not a lesa! warrant and that the liquor found could not be used as evidence against the man.
 Prosecuting Attorney Lee Roy Rob pine disputed this claim and cited le- gal decisions in support of his argu- ment. Judge Arthur F Libby found zlncefski guilty and fined him s2o0 and costs The fine was remitted and Zin- eofski paid the costs e SUBS.
 The whiskey in the five jars and jugs which were seized was emptied into the sewer after the court session by the police and the mash in two kegs that were seized is to be dumped into the river
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
MOTHER! CLEAN
 CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the ''fruity- taste of California Fig Syrup" If the little tongue is coated. or if your child Is listless, cross, feverish. full of cold or has collie, give a teaspoonful to cleanse the liver and bowels. In few hours you can see for yourself how thoroughly it works all the constipation poison. sour bile and vast out of the bowels. and you have a well playful child again.
 Millions of mothers keep California Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea spoonful today saves a sick child to- morrow. Ask your druggist for gen. uine California Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother 7 You must say California" or you may get an imitation fig syrup.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
WATERFORD BOYS CONDITION
 SERIOUS FROM woUN


 The condition of Robert Ellis. 12- year-old Waterford boy, who, while at tempting 10 make an entrance to the Wetmore home at Manitocl5 hill, Water ford, through a window last Saturday. sprang a gun trap, receiving the con- tents n his left shoulder, remains se- r ous
 County Detective William E. Jackson is Investigating the shooting for State Attorney II. A. Hull
 Mrs. Ellis, mother of the boy, stated Tuesday that her son had gonA to the Wetnore house merely to look in through the window to see.f if the house was AoccuDied. He had no Intention, ac- cording to Mrs. Ellis, of entering the house curiosity being the sole motive for his actions Mrs. ETifs further stated that William Maynard, uncle of the boy. who was with him at the time received part of the guns discharge in hl7 thumb.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
REV, G. H. sTRoUsE ACCEPTS CALL TO WATERFORD CHURCH

Rev. George Henry Strouse, who re- gently resigned his pastorate at the First Baptist church of this city. has accepted the caN to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Waterford, taking up work there on Nov. 1.
 MT Strouse goes to Waterford after a successful pastorate of eight and half years in Norwich Before coming to Norwich he had charge of the church at Comar, Pa. Previous to his entering the regular ministry, he spent a year in India and a year in Africa in missionary work. He is a graduate of Crozier Theological school at Chester, Pa. He supplied the Waterford church pulpit during the month of August.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
FUNERALS
Mrs. HenrH E. Gee.


 The funeral services of Mrs. Henry F. Gee were held at her late residence, 279 Central avenue. Monday afternoon at 2.5o, As she had lived in Norwich for nearly TO years she had a large cir cle of friends and acquaintanees, and the services were largely attended. Rev. Charles H. Ricketts pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church, off, ciated and made reference to her e5 years of church membership There was great profusion of floral tributes. Bur ial was at the Yantic cemetery where Rev. MT. Ricketts read a connnittal service. Church & Allen were in charge.
 Harold ". Evans.
 The funeral of Harold W. Evans, who was killed in a motorcycle accident Sat urday night, was held on Thursday aft ernoon from his late home at 1e7 Smith avenue followed by a service in St. An drew's church at 230 o'clock. There was a very large a tendance of relatises and friends, both at the prayer service and at the church service. The floral tributes were unusual in number and beauty.
 At the services in St. Andrews church, Rev. F. c. Williams, rector of the church, ofiiciated. The choir of the church rendered two hymns. The bearers were Harry Hyde. Fred Eaton. Arthur Pro- dell, Edward Johnson, Charles Peter son and G. Hague.
 Burial was in Ehe Hamilton Avenue cemetery where Rev. MT. Williams read comnittal service. Funeral Director Gager was in charge of the arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
pog spends Short Time in cen.

A fine Boston bull purpy with a white face occupied a cell at police headquar- ters for a short time Tuesday evening until Dog Warden Frank L. Futile took it in charge. The dog was found wan dering on the street by a citizen who thought somebody would be glad to re- claim it if it could be put in safe hands over night
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
OBITUARY. George c. Spaf ord.

George c. spafford, 94 years of age, died Tuesday night about midnight at his home, 54 Fairmount street. In spite of his advanced years MT. Spafford had been in excellent health until about two weeks ago. Since that time he had failed in health.
 Mr. Spafford had passed the larger part of his long life in this city. He was a stair builder by trade and was an expert in this work. He designed and constructed many stairways in the old Norwich mansions, the stairways in the Yantfc mills, Ponemah mills, office building and boarding house and had a.so designed and constructed stair ways in a number of New London build ings.
 Surviving him is a daughter, Miss Ida F. Spafford, a teacher for many years in the Pearl street school.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
CONNECTICUT SUNsHINERS
 MET AT NEW LONDON

The Connecticut division of the Inter national Sunshine society held it's 2lst annual meeting at New London Tues day with Mrs. D. W. Saunders Of New Haven presiding, she also welcoming the delegates and responding to the welcom- ing addresses made in behalf of the local society and the city. The welcome for the Beatrice Mansfield society, the enter taining body, was given by Mrs. D. E. Raub. The roll call was followed by report by Mrs. Marian Davis of Mantle the state secretary. Miss Harraet M Hoyt of Ridgefeld, treasurer, gave the financial statement At noon there was a memorial service.
 The afternoon session was given over to addresses on matters intimately con- neoted with the work of Sunshiners.
 The meetings were held at the Mohi- can hotel. with an attendance of about 200,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
ANDswOMAN
HE SHOT IN HOSPITAL

 Little change'is reported from the hos pital in New London in the condition of either Miss Florence Joyce of Waterford or of James Pastore of 29 Mt. Pleasant street this city. who shot Miss Joyce and himself in New London last Thursday morning. Pastere is expected to recover, but Miss Joyce's condition is still critical Mrs. Joyce and a younger sister of Florence have visited her at the hospital and she was able to converse little with them.
 Eugene and Sa1vatorS Pastore of Prov idence, brothers of the man visited him at the hospital Sunday afternoon and con- versed at some length with him. Pastore is under strict police surveillance. In the event of the girls death, he will be charg- ed with murder, while if she lives the charge will be assault with intent to kill and murder.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12

true, but while 1t lasts it's awful Wise people keep a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets handy to prevest these attacks or relieve them when they come. And such people eat what they like-pie, cheese, sausage, grid dle cakes, pork and beans and other such supposedly indigestibles-without suffering from the acid, sour, belching, gassy stomach due to dyspepsia. These tablets give the alkaline effect to thus sweeten the stomach and make it com- fortable. Try them if you are subject to indigestion. You will find them on sale at all drug stores at 50 cents a box
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
Miss ShefieId's Debut.

Miss Mary Sheffield, daughter of Mrs. Tracy Farnsm of the Peauot, will be in- troduced to society in New York on the evening of January 8 by her apnt.. Mrs. Robert Waller of 45 East Sixty Second street.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
Junior Mechanics After Members.

Buckingham council, No. IA, Junior American Mechanics, is entering a drive for new members which wiM be given its start when the council opens it's season with a meeting at the Buckingham Me- morial this "Wednesday evening. This will be the first meeting of the council in it's new meeting rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12

Hartford-The graduates of the Hart ford hospital training school for nurses entertained the graduating class Thurs day evening at a dinner at No 3T Jef- fersen street. Miss Helen Jones was chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
Deatb of Franx FexoIe.

The death of Frank Fegole, A. who had been a paper mill laborer in Mont vile, occurred in this city Monday. He had been in faihng health for several months. He was native of Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
TnMed Ra-res In

Tug Gertrude towed barges Alleghany and Huron from New London to Allyn's Point, and towed barge Barnegat from MontYille to New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
PaImers Motor soufh

Mir and Mrs. George s. Palmer and daughter, Miss Neva Palmer. of Pequot avenue. former Norwich residents, have left for a two weeks motor trip south
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-12
To Play at NIontviIle.

At an entertainment under the aus pices of St. Johns church, Montville. the Maple Leaf orchestra of Norwich Is to play.