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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

Two investigations into the trolley ac- cident at Tafts station switch Saturday where Motorman Robert J. Richardson lost his life and score of passengers were injure6 will be started here today (Tuesday).
 Coroner J. J. Desmond said Monday night that he would begin his investiga- tion today and that the accident had some peculiar aspects to him that he wanted to have cleared up.
 The public utilities commission is also to start an investigation, according to word that was received by Superintend- ent Samuel Anderson. The commission was to have been here Tuesday to make
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
CAPT. Q. c. GRIFFIN, VETERAN STEAMBOAT MAN, DIES

Capt Oliver c. Griffin, for 65 } ears wheelman, pilot, mate or master of Long Island steamers, and one of the best known steamboat men running out of New York on the Providence, Fall River, Stonington and Norwich lines, died at his home in Stonington at 5:30 Monday morning in his S1st year. For 45 years he held masters license. Actively engaged in Long Island steam boating since 1883 he had been com man5er of many of the large craft on these lines, and during his long career had never had an accident He remain ed in service until April "A, 1921, when advancing age made it necessary for him to retire.
 He was the son of John and Aman- da Griffin and was born at Port Jef- feFsen on Long Island, April 1, 1S41. He began steamboating as wheelman on the steamer Warrior of the old Nep- tune line, running between Providence and New York on Feb. 1866, and dur ing the next four years was assigned to | a similar position on the various steamers of the same line.
 On Feb. 3, 1870. he took out his first pilots license and was assigned to the | freighter, Osprey, and until June, 23, 1873, he served as pilot and mate on the | old fleet of steamers of the Neptune | line, plying between Fox Point in Prov idence and New York. These included the Electra. Galatea, Metis and Doris
 He resigned his position with the l Neptune line on June 23, 1873, to ac- cept the berth of second pilot on the ton line and ran as such or as first pi- stamer Narragansett of the Stoning- lot on that steamer as well as the old Rhode Island and Massachusetts, near | ly four years.
 He first took out a masters ncens, Feb. fl, 1877 and was given the com. mand of the steamer Stonington, anC was later master of the steamers Mar.
 Maine, New Hampshire Plymouth
 Providence. Chester W. Chapin ant ragansett, Rhode Island, Massachusett City of Lowell, which comprised one o
 the most notable fleets of palatial pas
 senger steamers ever in the coastwis
 service in this country. During tn
 blizzard of 1888, he took the Pequo
 through the sound-the only boat t make the passage that night.
 When the new Providence was com missioned, in June, 1905, Capt. Griffi became her master, and he had rtain ed that berth since that time, when ever she was in serivce. During sue times as the Providence was not O
 the line he was in command of tn
 Chester W. Chapin, retaining activ
 command until his retirement, fou
 months ago.
 He is survived by his wife, who wa l Miss Fannie Pollard of Stonington an 1 also by a son, William P. Griffin ( 1 Stonington, a daughter. Mrs. William l c. Thompson of Ashaway, a brothe
 Samuel of Riverhead. R.. l., and tw l sisters Mrs. I. U. Phillips of Brook lyn and Mrs. E. L. Coy of New Hay
 en.
 He was charter member of Whs
 Cheer Lodge of Masons, of ProvidenC n ana belonged to Granite Council, Roy = al Arcanum, of Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
GIRLsl LEMONS
  BLEACH FREcKLES AND WHITEN SKIN

Squeze the juice of two lemons into bottle containing three ounces of Or chard White, which any drug store will supply for a few cents. shake well, and you have a quarter pint of harmless and delightful lemon bleach. Mass age this sweetly fragrant lotion intd the face, neck. arms and hands each day, then shortly note the beauty and whiteness of your skin.
 Famous stage beauties use this lemon lotion to bleach and bring that soft clear, resy-white complexion, also as freckle. sunburn, and tan bleach be- cause 1t doesn't irritate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
FUNERAL Andrew Lefrfeh,

The funeral of Andrew Leirich, who died at Mansfield, Friday, was held here on Monday morning at 930 o'clock from the mortuary peFlers of Cummings & Ring with an attendance that included many relatives and friends. There were many floral forms.
 At the services in St. Patrick's church Rev. Philip J. Mooney was celebrant of the mass of requiem The bearers were Anton and John Leirich, Joseph Kirch- ner, Leonard Suntheimer, Stephen Beech and Anton Cock Burial was in St. Jo- seph's cemetery where there was a com initial service
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
HIrhway work nt lIarlboronrh

Beginning at the center of the town of Marlborough. work of laying concrete for the Hartford-New London highway was started Monday, going toward the south to meet that already laid. A con- crete mixer is at hand for the work, and the road is now being rolled and smooth ed cut for the cement to be laid, with a large steam roller. The steel forms are first laid each side ow the eighteen foot highway to hold the concrete in place only about 300 feet can be laid in 2 day and less than this amount on 2 fgrade where it is harder to keep it ir place. The road must not be used fo, three weeks after the cement is laid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
CORONER AND UTILITIES COMMISSION
 TO INVESTIGATE TROLLEY CRASH

the annual inspection of the trolley lines of the Connecticut Company and now the members will make an investigation of the accident. Witnesses will be called both by the coroner and by the commis- sion to determine if possible what was the cause of the crash at the Tafts sta- tion switch
 The members of the commission are Richard T. Higgins of Winsted, chair man, Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, Charles c. Elwell of New Haven, with Henry F Billings of Hartford secretary. E. IT. vine Rudd of Glenbrook Is chief engi, neer, Joseph P. Wadhams of New Haven assistant engineer, A. E. Knewi.en of Hartford, electrical engineer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
OBITUARY.
Miss Nora M. Fitzgerald

Miss Nora M. Fitzgerald
 Miss Nora M. Fitzgerald of New Lon don who was graduated from St Agnes hospital Hartford, class of 1920, died Sunay morning at the Norwich sanitari- um where she had been a patient since Dec. 5. She was well known in New London and had many friends there and in Hartford. She leaves two brothers, Daniel Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald 1; two sisters, Miss Nellie Fitzgerald and Miss Mary Fitzgerald, and niece, Bertha Fitzgerald.
 William 4. Rockwell
 William A. Rockwell, formerly assist ant chef at the Hillside home, New Lon don, died Sunday in that city at the Lawrence and Memorial Associated hes pital after long illness aged IS. He was born in New London and was em- ployed in this city and in New London. He lived in Norwich several years. He leaves nepaews and nieees in this city and New London.
 Edward McNerney
 After brief illness the death of Ed ward McNerney of PAT North Main street l this city, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Cemire of Uncas- vile, at 9.15 Monday morning. MT. MeNerney was born in the County LeRgferd, Ireland about 70 years ago 1 When young man he married and eanlE to this country, settling in New Rochelle | N. T., later he moved to Jewett City, but | for the past 35 years has resided i1 Greeneville, where he was well and fav. erably known. For years he has been 1T the employ of the shetucket Co.
 MT. McNerney is survived by a widow and the following children, Dennis, Ed ward J., James A. Patrick J. Frank A. and one daughter. Mrs. J. A. Cornire O Uneasville. There are also severa grandcLi ildren.
 Mrs. Linus Diekenson.
 Mrs. Cary Cole Dickenson died Mon day at her home, No. e60 Wethersfel avenue, Hartford She was born i Cromwell, April ', 1s41, She leaves he husband, Linus Diekensen; four chiIdrer Edwin c. Dickenson, judge of the com mon pleas court of Hartford county Robert c. Dickenson of the legal depart ment of the Travellers Insurance con pany, and Mrs. Gertrude D. Shew C Hartford and Mrs. Elizabeth D. BildeI beck of Groton, and five grandchildren 1 Mrs. George Q. Jackson. | Mrs. Hattie F. (Crocker) Jackso, 7 widow of George o. Jackson, died MoY ? day evening at her home at 2s4 T4aur, 5 Hill avenue, following an illness of tS
 years
 Mrs. Jackson was born in Colchesre the daughter ot Joseph and Emily Crocl
 CT. A large portion of her life was spe1 , in Colchester, but she came to Nerwit v about 20 years ago. She was married < Colchester to George 0. Jackson who dit
 about 15 years ago. He was long
 sheriff of the county and keeper of Il . Norwich jail.
 : She leaves the following childre : Mrs c. Eugene Saunders, Mrs. Che l ter A. Hussey, Mrs Harold Smith, MT : John Powers, Myron R. Jackson al f Seymour S. Jackson, all of this cit
 She was woman of sterling qualitie a loving mother and one Wlo took } great interest in her home. Although sufferer for tse past two years she be r her suffering with great patience.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
MADISON MAYS HEARING

JULY 3OIH AT WILLIMANTIC
 Former State Senator and Representa- tive Arthur w. Marsden of Madison, who is also judge of probate and about everything else in Madison, has been summoned before the superior court upon the complaint ef Commissioner William H. Blodgett, to ex- plain the failure to settle the estate of Mary L. Pease, who died in Mt Vernon, N. YS four years ago, leaving S12,ooo, and the estate of her husband who died three years ago.
 A hearing will take place before Judge George E. Hinman in Wilfimantic, July 20
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Stole c. Y. Lumber

Charged with stealing lumber from the Central Vermont railroad, John Kraw- jewski of New London was in the police court there Monday; judgment was sus- pended for A hours. He was arrested by Abner Joyner special police officer for the Central Vernon road
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
HEBRON PARISH WILL HAVE
 OLD HOME CELEBRATION

Members of St. Peters parish, He- bron, are making arrangements for an "Old Home Celebration" Saturday Aug s, to celebrate the installation of the new church bell, which they are having recast from the old bell that cracked The church. has been without bell for three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
STEAMER CAPE COD

IS BACK ON LINE Agent F. V. Knouse of the Thames river line has had word that the steamer Cape Cod is ready to go on the line again after having repairs made and she was to leave New York Monday night on her regular trip with freight and passengers for Block Island, New London and Nor wch.
 The steamer threw a blade off her pro- peller en one of her trips early last S'eek and has been on drydock in New York since then to have repairs made.
 She is expected to arrive here this Tuesday, morning at her usual time of o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
WEDDING
 Pope-ClarE

Miss Ruth Clark daughter of Mir. and Mrs William Clark of 74 Blackhall street, New London and Van Randall Pope of Daviona, Fla, were married Thursday evening by the Rev. Myren F. Center, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, at the parsonage in New London The attendants were Miss Marion Clark sister of the bride, and Daniel Fitzger. ald
 Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the brides par. ents. Many friends and relatives attend ed.
 Mir. Pope is chief yeoman in tn, United States navy and is stationed al the submarine base.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Town Clerk on Vacation.

Town Clerk Charles S. Holbrook and family are at Randolph. N H. for two weeks. While Mir. Holbrook is away the office is in charge of Miss Mary G. Ward, assistant town clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
ESTATE APPEAL

The hearing on the appeal from pro- bate of the case of Mrs. Rose Bentley O'Neill, et al.. against John c. Geary, administrators, has been set for August g in Norwich, before Judge John NJ. Thayer as referee.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
AGreat Discovery

pr. Leonhsrdt found the cause of Piles to be internal. His prescription Hem Roid, has an almost unbelievable record for quick. safe and lasting re- lief. Lee & Osgood sell it with money back guarantee.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

The body of Oliver Chenade. the first man from Somers to give his life in the late World war, has arrived at Hobo. ken, N. J. It will be brought to som- CTS and buried in the Catholic cemeterS at Hazardville.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

Mike Gibbons, St. Paul middle weight, defeated Al Sommers. of spokane, at Alan Track, Idaho when sommers' seconds threw the towel Into the ring after one min ute of fighting in the eleventh round of a scheduled 12 round hght. Mike is brother ofFom Gibbons, who will probably meet Carpenter on Columbus Day,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Cauahan-HoHand.

William P. Callahan, son of John and Mary Cornell Callahan, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Holland, daughter of John A. and Mary McCahey Holland of Asylum street, were married at St. Patrick s church at o'clock Monday morning by Rev. M. H. May who was also celebrant of the nuptial hifN mass. Harold P. Calla- han was the best man and Miss Mary Brennan was the bridesmaid. The ushers were Frank Leonard and James J. Hol, land.
 The bride was gowned in white canton crepe with tulle veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bou. quet of bride roses. Her maid wore blue and gold taffeta with hat to match. She carried basket of roses.
 Following the ceremony there was a reception at the home of the bride a, which there were many Quests present including number from Hartford, New London and other cities Among the guests from Hartford were the following young women who have been associated at the Hartford telephone exchange with the bride: Miss Rose Sullivan, Miss Der, nice Fletcher, Miss Minnie Brooks, Mis-! Jennie McCabe and Miss Elizabeth O.. i Neil.
 The bride has lived In Norwich prac tically all her life with the exception ot l a few months which have been spent 1T Hartford. The groom is a native ot Norwich and has lived in Norwich fol many years. At the present. time he 1. employed in the insurance business il Hartford He was in the ambulanc, corps and served two years in France. | MT and Mrs. Callahan left for a shor wedding tour that will include Boston Providence and Block Island. and upol their return will live ln Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

Our idea of a speaking likeness of a woman is a moving picture show ing her chin in action.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Fried Potatoes Como Hiah

In Chicago potatoes are selling for thirty cents a bushel. but because of the high cost of fuel gas to the res taurants it costs a dollar for eisnt ounces of them fried.-Galveston Tri- bune.'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

The escapement wheel of a watch makes Ts1, ,0002 revolutions every l months.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Garage Employees in Outing.

Employes of the Williams garage at Norwich Town enjoyed an outing at At lantic Beach Monday with their wives and lady friends as guests, the party numbering IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

Poetry of love is transformed into prose at the paregorirs stage.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
ASPIRIN
MIne ''Bayer' on Genuine

Warning Unless you see the name sBayer' on package or on taelets you are not getting genuine Aspirin pre- scribed by physicians for tweRty-aRe years and proved safe by millions. Take Aspirin only as told in the BayeF package for Colds, Headache, Neural Eia, Rheumatism, Earache, Teethaehe, Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets of Aspi- rim cost few cents. Druggists also sell large packages. Aspirin is the trad mark of Bayer Mnufaeture of Mene- aceticacidester of Salieylicaeid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

Some men try to do others they are dunned by.
, 1921-06-30

Miss Forrest Hsaly was in ~
city 81 Sunday lsst. from Creep River
anu 1SghsstA6ad9 WITH Aef Af6eAef.a
Mrs. Il. q. realy, returning home
ms ! d. VvasYsssr lsft he
hsYt 4 hsfyee@ 44sranie xAPFe,
~ 'l.'f '''s's5
1H RayDond Aerbee aad Mrs.
Barber LETT the farsG Of tn Vssk 6ar
Eaton, Colo. whore they win spsnd
. week visiting Or. Barriers bFue1es.
From that city they viii 80 tQNLGh
yer where they will spend 6S%4'
days visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Hsrter M1N1ES
their guest this week Mr.. Earl HuGy
OF Portland, Oregon. tWAs. 10 . eo11fA
Of Mrs. Hartsr. Mr.. Huey 10 ca
tfautA- from hi h0nA In 1QktleR4AtQ
Oklahonaa where he VIII spend the
suhmer.
cakils fssll1 Esa1sSts u GslsSiSAsi
latter part1Nf thas week for ~ 8un
;yapNhs 69s1RtptyatAr. J6Aere ~ WIN
spend the Fourth and attsn9 The
swsstwatsr etanpsae,
, 1921-06-30

County Commissioner Andy Mel
son is spending . day or 8 in the
city from Walc0tt on matters of
business.
w. L. Alcorl arrived here the lat
ter part of last week from Milwaukee
and Will spend . month's vacation
with his brother, r. H. Alcorn and
his sister, Mrs. ". F. Daley.
P. j. Mcintosh OF Split Rock was
. visitor In the city on Monday OF
this weak ON matters of business and
was registered At the Ferris.
MIR. and Mr1. Clayton Danks left
on Monday Of this week :or their
home near Bags after having spenf;
several days in Rawlins attending 70
matters Of business. Mr.. banks has
been attending to the shipment OF
several cars Of cattle to the OnahG
market. F $50
Mrs. A. L. Hunt was a visitor hsfe
for q day or. 20 the latter part i6Ge
last week from Saratoga attending 70
Business matters and doing sa1ae
shoppins. st.seta sao
W. T. Judkils. state sams aqa
fish commissioner was Q visitor. hore
for a day or 20 the latter part Of last
week from Cheyenne. attending to,
business matters-
Ralph JohnSon spent several days
In RaWlins the latter part of last
week from -Wamsutter attending 70
business interests.
Fred C. Spring Of Laramie was .
, ! visitor here on Monday of this wssk
looking after matters Of b~usirfess.
Bishop N. y. Thomas Of Cheyenns
stopped off In Rawlins between
trains on Monday night of this week
and conducted short services at the
Episcopal church. Bishop Thomas
left, for Cheyenne the same evening.
Mrs. L.. d. Emler entertained q
few friends informally at cards and
lunch at her home on Monday after-
noon, Motoring her birthday snni-
vefsary. The ladies spent . very sn-
joyable afternoon
Tom Sun spent several days In the
city the first of the week from his
Sweetwater ranch, attending to bust
ness matters. T@ -e'. g
Mrs. H. A. France and small son
and Mrs. O. l.. Stitt returned the
First OF the week from Medicine Bow
tLoaGsswhss~- they spent ssxssal-AAEg
last week enjoying an outing and
vacation.
Mrs. Anna Frew is enjoying a two
weeks vacation from her duties ut
the Rawlins Mercantile Co., and on
Sunday last accompanied by her
daughter. Miss Ethel, left for Salt
Lake whore they will spend a week
or ten days.
Mrs.. Chester Miller, who spent
several days here last week visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Cliff
l1ord, left the first of the week for
her home at IL Sale, Colo.
Louis .8eAyerson! spent several
days IN the city last week from the
ranch, Waiting his family.
, 1921-06-30

Tack Eyre has fSta7ksd from
1vaAston. whore he has bean SPEND
ing II past t6o We6kS.And hi r.
snm&d his position with the railroad
III tbs city.
~ infant astn OF Mr. aAAe Nh.
Logth Cairns has been ON the sick
List TOR several days the past week.
and hinder the care of physician.
He y somewhat improved At this
ting
nj. ana Mrs. J. r. Doty, Miss
D0tH and Ralph Newell spent Sun
Hay 3ast at Medicine Bow Lodge en-
[5oyti1 Q short oating snd vacation.
Howard Parks, d. H. Higley. and
J. + Doggett spent Sunday last
fish1Ag and enjoying an outing near
AArepgs.
C@El Grebbs and his guest Mr..
Hay4, spent Sunday fishing ont south
near MorganA-CrosainG.
T.SC. Parks spent several days IN
ths lty tbs latter part of last week
ftOu( the Zafr caenpess 4 /
Attend IL S3eetWater stampede
Al Take YOUR bathing suit WITH g0p.
BMt1k caps nay be purchased 1t the
NsrSe Z Rytn Drug Store: $50 #
, 1921-06-30

Mrs. T. W. Craig and daughter
Helen and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Hat
field expect to leave the latter part
of the week for s motor trip to Dem
yer and other Colorado points where
they. will spend several weaks.
Mr.. and MRS. Lawrence sullivan
were VISITORS mere I0r . day the lat
.er part OF ~ week en- route from
,A~.f DnliieJ oasin ranca 10 Denver
where they were called by the ILL
ness and death OF Mr.. Sullivan's
aunt.
Ihe four children OF Mr.. and MES.
ROD.. beneQlct spent several days
al t1anna Iast where they Wis
.tcu .uelr aunt, Mrs. o. c. Buehler.
c. w. Z. Sundell, formerly county
coroner. arrived in our city saturday
u last week, having driven in his
car from Omaha. He IL accompa-
MED by his wife and son. After .
rev DAYS visiting friends, they will
continue to Los Angeles.
Owing to several cars being de-
rallied on an east bound fruit train
.. BORE, ABOUT IL miles west of
Cheyenne. Nos. 8. l, and. II were
.Uout 4 hours late sunday morning.
Carl Nelson left for Ogden Satur-
day evening where he Will take part
al a state shoot which will be held
at that place.
Alex Gordon and wife returned
from Denver Sunday evening. where
Mr.. Gordon had been a delegate
from the Rawlins Central Labor
Union to the A. F. of l.. Congress
which has been going on for the
previous two weeks. He tells of II
having been a most instructive
meeting and said quite a few prom.
inent speakers from all over the
United States were present and gave
interesting talks. also that the citi.
zens of Denver had decorated fol-
the occasion. 1I,
James Jorden left for Denver on
Monday evening. where he will visit
with his father, who has been there
several days. :
George Bergen went 10 Fort Col.
Inns on Monday evening. where he
spent a few days LOOKING after bust.
ness matters.
Miss Helen Irving left for Medi.
cine Bow on Wednesday morning
from which place she WIN visit Lee.
Shirley and other school districts.
s. E. Tolliver, formerly agent al
Hanna arrived this morning from
Pasadena, and has accepted a posi-
ton as ticket agent here temporarily.
Mrs. Tolliver and son. with q party
of California friends are driving
through visiting the National parks.
including Yellowstone Park.
Elmer Nielsen is spending several
days this week at the Larsen ranch
on the Savery enjoying an outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w M. Morris spent
several days last week in Denver and
Pueblo. where they attended to bust
ness matters and visited relatives
and friends. 'H,
, 1921-06-30
LOCAL NOTES
Items of Interest in and Around Rawlins

The bake sale OF the Home Mis-
sion Society held at the Cullen store
last Saturday was a decided success
financially and a nice sun was real
lied.
Mrs. C.. l.. Mason and small
daughter are spending several days
this week visiting at the Larsen
ranch near Green Ridge in the
Savery country.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Y. Stock Of Cas-
ener are spending several days In the
city this. week and are the guests of
Mr., and Mrs. r. 8. Ferris. The party
have been spending several days this
week fishing and enjoying an. outing
at Saratoga and Medicine Bow
Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and
Miss Ethel Morris spent Monday in
this city from Rock River attending
to business matters and visiting
friends. They returned to Rock
River the same evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Milliken and
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Hughes were
| visitors here on Sunday morning last
from Hanna. returning home the
same evening. yaJ4
| Friday and Saturday Of last week
from Medicine Bow attending tc
business matters.
w. M. Armstrong was In the city
/ the first Of the week en- route to
! the oil tielib from California where
he has been spending a months va
cation.
C. H. Burns, telephone inspector
was a business visitor here for sew
| eral days the latter part Of last week
from Cheyenne on matters OF bust.
ness.
Miss Alice johnson entertained a
few friends informally at dinner on
Monday evening Of this week her
guests being Miss Elizabeth Ma
honey, Lyndon Alcorn and Joe
Tierney. -
Mrs. E. A. Durant and Dorothy
left Monday for Los Angeles to visit
relatives.