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Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
JUDGE BROWNS DECISION
 IN MORTGAGE CASE

Judge Allyn L. Brown has rendered decision in the case of Austin I. Bush vs Ida Hastings and Mario Malnati which concerned differences regarding notes and mortgages. Judge Brown says in his decision:
 "Malnati has repaid Bush all cash loaned and has fully paid him for all services rendered, set for in the plead ings. Malnati executed the assignment of the Hastings mortgage, June 6, 1917, and then delivered the note secured thereby to Bush to secure Bush upon en- dorsement which might be made for Nal natis benefit The four months notes of May 20, 1918, for $500 and $50 respec- lively, and of May 21, 1918, for $125 all endorsed by Bush: and all of which Nal nati had the benefit, were eventually paid by Bush. which payments were secured by said assignments. The principal of these three notes plus s147.54 interest thereon at per cent from their respec- tive dates to Nov. 22, 1891, totals S922.54
 "The amount due Mainah from Bush on his note of June IS, 1917. for s1oo plus interest. is S126.57. Deduct this from s922.97. the total indebtedness of Malnati to Bush.
 "of the S1.36s.so deposited by the de- fendant. Hastings. with the court on Nov. P, 1921, under interiocutory order $100 is allowed to cover iier counsel fees and costs in full. This deduction is to be approximately borne by the other two parties.
 Therefore s737.13 is ordered paid te the plaintiff Bush, s532.T7 to the defend. ant Malnati. and S1o0 to the defendant Hastings attorney. The actual costs shall be borne equally by Bush and Nal nat, and no further costs taxed"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
THREE WILL APPEAR
 BEFORE CoM'R MATHEwsoN

"
 During the coming week proprietors Of three places in Windham county will appear before .. S. Commissioner Earl Mathewsor in this city on liquor viola tion charges as the result of a cleanup made this week by Eastern Connecticut federal prohibition officers
 The officers in their search discovered two unique places where moonshine and other outlawed drinks were kept At the home of Nathan Car in Oneco, one mile from the Rhode Island state line in the cellar of the house was an up to date barroom, with home brew drawn from the, wood, sawdust on the floor, wine, hard cider and other mixtures, and fixtures Card tables and chairs were in place but when the officers ar rived the patrons were missing A gal lon jug containing moonshine was taken after destruction was made of other liquors.
 Alex Rocksta1la of West Wauregan to all appearances was long in the game and apparently had been doing land office business. The officers l searched the house from cellar to attic and had about decided to pas: Rockstel- ! Ia when part of the wall of the cellar gave evidence of being removable. When sections were removed the officers found an underground passage to the barn, a distance of over one hundred feet. IT | the underground passage large quanti- | ty of wine, hard cider and moonshine
 was found.
 | The officers paid visit to the tobac. co store of Pierre Grenier at Moosup At this place quart bottle half filled l with home made hooch was found. | At the home of Joe Gallus, Plainfield
 some innocent home brew was found i but nothing else. Callus was told he
 was likely to hear from the department l later.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
NEED NOT PUT NAMES
 ON TIP-UPS OR RnRS

R. B. Chappell, fish and game warden for New London county has been noti-, fled by John M. Crampton. superintend- ent of the state board of fisheries and game, that it is not necessary for fish ermen to put their names on their tip- ups or bobs.
 The notice received by the game war den is as follows:
 It has lately oeen discovered that there is discrepancy between the law on fishing in lakes and ponds" as printed In the public acts and as printed in our game laws. We have checked this up in the secretary of states office and find that the law as given in the public acts is correct and the one, of course, to be followed.
 In the printed copy of +he bill, from which we revised our game law book the sentence "rhe name of any person using any tip-uo, bob or similar device shall be plainly marked thereon" was not struck out This sentence was strucl out by an amendment Of the original act
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
INVESTIGATING WIRING
 IN LOCAL BUILDINGS

An inspection of the electrical wir- ing in residences, shops. stores and in fact everywhere that electricity is used for power lighting in the city. is being made by the Gas and Electric depart ment of the city to determine if the wiring is up to the required standards. The investigations so far conducted show that in many places. the wiring is not up to-the standard and that it is haz- ardous both in regard to fire and to persons.
 In many places improper grounding of wires has been found; in others there has not been enough circuits. causing an overload on one circuit; in others the insulation has been poor and the wires have been strung with staples rather than on insulators; and in many other instances put in such way that they are dangerous.
 Where cases have been found such as these the owners of the house have been advised to change them.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
SPANISH WAR VETS AND
 AUXILIARY OBSERVE CHRIsTMAS

L. B. Amy Auxiliary. and Griswold Camp, No. 6. United Spanish War Vet erans, held a delightful Christmas par ty at Buckingham Memorial Friday eve ming. The attendance was large and the evening proved a most enjoyable one for all.
 During the early evening supper was served, the menu consisting of cold boil ed ham, potato salad, rolls, pickles, cake and coffee. After the tables were clear ed away the remainder of the evening was devoted to general good time. Milo R. Waters impersonated Santa Claus and distributed the many gifts Everyone present was remembered with a gift. Dancing, including the Virginia reel, proved feature of the evening.
 The committee in charge comprised Mrs. Anson R. Grover, Mrs. Charles N. Burdick, Mrs. William Wilson, Mrs. John Moody, Mrs. Milo R. Waters and Mrs. George A. Turner of Amy Auxiliary, and Ansen R. Grover, Charles A. Hagberg and Frank Q. Smith of Griswold Camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
Murphy S McGarry
 2O7 MAIN STREET
NORWICH TOWN

A Town street school Thursday aft lrncou. ttA pupils from the different rooms assembled in the junior room for Christmas exercises. The program fol- o-s.
 Song. Oh. Come All Yet Faithful; song, HarE the Herald Angels Sing; recitations, santa Claus and The M use, Kathleen Bros1fske. Dt1~-ent Customs. third wade song. Calm on the Listening Ear 2f Night. recitation. The Shiniest Dine, Lucille Fielding; readirg. The Fir Tree Fannie L.aPicrre. Pauline Jones; song, Watching for santa Claus. grades 1, ,, 2 and recitation. An Original Chris mas story. Irv:r- Manning; Song, II Came Cp-n the Midnight Clear; rec.ta- lo1s Santa Claus Puts on His Cap. Just Before Christmas. Harriet Geer; A Christmas Gift Guic BolderEen; song An-e.s from tho Realms of Glory; reel istion. A Christmas Story. R. ssio whaiey. scn-. silent Nisht. recita-icns The Tin Gee Gee. Polly Bent.n: Chris mas. Kettle Spear: A Christmas Stock iur John Ibess; song. Santa C-aus Wiz Cone. concert recitation, Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. 5th and Ct grades. reading. Christmas Ss ". Ja"k adj Knox; recitation. Which is NouI Way Frances Vail: song. Come and Wor- chip.
 The First Congregational Sunday school he'd Is Christmas entertqirmel Friday evening in the cha-el with sn a. t1adance of enc hundred and t,.ir- y Srpt Dwight ". Avery announce1 tn numbers on the entertaining programme Mrs Henry T. Frazier. Mrs. David NJ Dean and Mrs. Grin F. Merry were th' committee which purchased the cand7 and rranrcs. The entertainment was il shsrEe of Miss Marion l.. Bailey. ass st d by Miss Louise Ba..ey. Miss Lucil O. Bailey and Mss Ida Beebe. in d-corat 'nE the chs-el. purchasing the gifts ,fo The tree. etc. Following were the nun soers arranged by Miss Railry
 Song. God is Love. by depareu4nt song, Once Within a Lowly Stable Greeting. Donald Oisen The One Bi Day. Beatrice Smith: Jesus Bi--hday Jaeuefns Nook: Lullaby. Louse Ster -v. Marion Buckley. Frances Val, Eve iyn EoclesYn. Gertrude Savage, Mabe Chapman sonE. Away in a Msnger. b department. The Christmas free, Doll Edmund Brave Child. Betty Browning santa's Welcome, Fanny La Pierre; rec itl-ion by John Eyet erse; A Hirt fo Next Year. Lucille Browning. song, San "a Claus So Jolly by deparement: scor by Mss Whitricsey; carol by girls story by Miss Whittlesey; gifts fror tree distributed by Santa Claus: offer ing tho Near East Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSE OF BLAZE

 hindrance the frelnen worked their way into the building and na few minutes the flames were squelched. The recall was sounded shortly after the alarm.
 The auto bumper, Main street com. pany, chief and deputy chief responded to the call. Neither of the Greenevfle companies put in an appearance. Inves- tigation after the fire resulted in the dis 'covery that faulty wiring was prooa5ly irresponsible fir the blaze It Is thought that power wires running in between steam pi3es to the machine came in con- tact with the pipes causing a short cir cult while the machine was in opera ton.
 The Ufford company officials were greatly pleased with the quick response of the department and the effective work done by the 1remen, In saving the build- l ing. The tss Is covered by insurance | The company manufactures what is ] known as sponge cloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24

Faulty wiring on a loom in the plant of the Ufford Textile company located in the rear of Tenth street caused short circuit which resulted in a lively blaze about g o'clock Friday morning, threat ening the plant with destruction.
 While the employees in the room were at work flame suddenly shot up from one of the looms and in a minute or two. the entire inside of the frame struc- ture was in flames. Box 2s, Central av- enue and Eleventh street, was pulled in, and the fire department made quick re- sponse.
 A line of hose was run into the build ing and a well directed stream If water soon had the fire out. Two additional lines of hose were fadd and held in re. serve. They were not needed. When the fremen arrived on the scene dense smoke was pouring from the building. The in terior of the building was full of blind ing, choking smoke, but in spite of this
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
JOINT INSTALLATION FOR
 RELIEF CORPS AND POST

Sedgwick Wonan's Relief corps, No. Is, held their regular business meeting Friday afternoon at Buckingham Memo rial with large attendance and with Mrs. Lena Pukallus presiding in the ao- sence of the president. Mrs. Annie L. Rawson. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were heard and were ac- cepted, and other routine business was transacted
 It was announced that the Relief corps will hold a joint installation with Sedg- wick post, No 1, G. A. R., on Jan. 9th. The meeting closed with the Americans creed and with the salute to the flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
TWO INJURED ENIPLoYEs
 RECEIVE CONDENSATION

Two voluntary compensation agree ments which have been approved by the local commissioner were filed in the superior court office n this city Friday. The agreements are Ls follows:
 Baltic Mills Co.,. Baltic, and Joshua Taylor, Baltic Emp ioye suffered a, deep cut on his right hand December 2. Com pensation began December 10th
 Briggs Mfg. Co.,, Voluntown, and Jo- seph Baton, Voluntown. Employe lacer- ated the first two fingers on his right hand Nov. z. Compensation began Nov. 18th,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
SMALL SIZED BLAZE
 AT BROADWAY RESIDENCE

At 1O.59 o'clock Friday morning the fire department received a telephone call for a small sized blaze at the house at PTS Broadway, owned. and occupied by pr. W. Tyler Browne.
 The fire was in the flooring underneath the kitchen range. A shute used to con vey ashes from the kitchen range into a barrel in the cellar became clogged and the hot ashes in the shute set fire to the flooring. Three gallons of chemical ex- tinguished the blaze. Chief H. L. Stan ton and several of the hremen at the central station responded to the call in the chiefs car.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
DEPUTY SHERIFF MARTIN
 BRINGS S3.OoO DAMAGE SUIT

Deputy Sheriff Manuel J. Martin of New London has filed a s3,OO0 damage suit against Henry Hanover of Groton as a result of a controversy over cer- tain attachments. Deputy Sheriff Mar tin alleges in the complaint that on July 29th he had in his hands for service a writ of attachment against Harry Za- voritas of Groton and that Zavoritas and the defendant signed and delivered to him receipt for the property attach ed.
 About September 20, the plaintiff al- leges he demanded the said property of the defendant and the defendant failed to re-deliver. The papers in the case were filed in tta superior court office in this city Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
NORWICH MEN IN
 ALL-CoNN. GARRISON

Efforts of the recruiting officers at Fort Wright to get Connecticut mem bership for the island garrisons are meeting with good success. and they nave already enrolled men from New London, Mystic, Norwich. Middletown, Hartford. Meriden. New Haven. New Britain and Bristol. besides Westerly, just over the line into Rhode Island.
 It was deemed good policy to endeavor to get an all-Connecticut garrison for these islands because service there would be more desirable to men near their homes than to offer them assignments further away. Fort Wright on Fishers Island is 45 minutes by boat from the government landing at New London. SC the garrison of that fort and Forts Terry and Michie on nearby islands are in cIese touch with home towns of Connecticut boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
SANTA CLAUS VISITS
sHETUCKET MILL

At the recreati-n roms of the shetucEet mills on Friday evening there was Christmas tree for the children Of the employees of the mill About 50 children were present to enjoy the evening and welcome Santa Clause who appeared laden with toys for them. Not only did Santa remember the children but he also gave r3ses to the women and cigarettes to the men during the day. The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated and the gifts were hung on the tree A social followed the distribution of gifts The affair was under the direction of the well fare department of the mill. James Burke was Santa Claus. Each enlploye at the mill received a Christmas card Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
NEED GRAIN ELEVATOR
 AT THE STATE PIER

The need of a grain elevator at the state pier becomes apparent when a sti- uation like the present has developed. which, were the facilities available, might bring business to New London at a time when employment would result and be of direct ben Hlt to many needy families, says the New London Day.
 The strike of the longshoremen at Portland, Me. has led to a deadlock be tween them and the officials of the Grand Trunk railroad and officials of the White Star-Dominion line. P. 4. Curry, general manager of the latter. said that steamers will load freight at Halifax, Boston and New London, but the grain will be loaded at the two first named ports, because there is nc elevator at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
WEATHER PROPHET LUCAS
 SCORES A BULLsEYE

The prediction for a cold, stormy win ter. made some weeks ago by Herbert W. Lucas, the Norwich weather prophet, scored bullseye Thursday, which was the first day of winter With the ther- mometer lowering around the zero marx Thursday, followed up by the snow storm of Friday, those who follow the Norwich weather prophets prediction remarked that it looked as if he was going to strike the weather night again. as he has for the last seven seasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
Porch Climbers Active.

l, Two, more breaks were reported at New London police headquarters Thurs day night. The authorities have learned that the thieves are porch climbers. for entrance was effected into the apartment of N. J. Cora 116 Williams street, New London, by climbing up a post of the back porch, and then from the roof to the porch, prying open a. window in the second story apartmenS. Considerable jewelry was overlooked and about s2s70 taken. The second break was at the home of W. R. Francis, 361 Jefferson avenue, where entrance was gained through the front window Everything in the house was ransacked but nothing of value taken. Both breaks were made before 8 D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
THE 1.7rH ANNUAL MEETING

THE BETH ANNUAL MEETING of the Mutual Assurance Cc. of the City of Norwich will be held at the Norwich Savings Society MONDAY, Jan. 9th, 1922, at 10 a. m.
 NOTICE TO POLICY HOLDERS.
 Policies will be renewed at the Nor wich Savings Society on presentation.
 dec24d c. R. BUTTS, Treasurer,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
REPORTS ON FIRE
 HAZARDS IN INSTITUTIONS

The public welfare commission of this state has requested Secretary Charles P Kellogg to communicate with the heads of the eight state institutions under its jurisdiction, asking them to make detail ed reports as to the fire hazard of their respective buildings. The fire marshal of each town where such an institution is situated will later report to the state police regarding the fire hazard of the buildings
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
NO MIDNIGHT MASS THIS YEAR
 AT THE SUBMARINE BASE

In response to a number of inquiries from Norwich it was stated Friday eve ming that this year there is not to be a midnight Christmas eve mass at the Submarine Base, Inability to get to- gether a suitable choir at this busy sea- son Is one reason that this special ser vice will not be held.
 Rev. Nicholas Falet;co, for number of years the efficient and popular chap lain at the base, is to be transferred af- ter Jan. 1, being appointed to the naval hospital near New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
Frank Carigino.
WEDDINGS.
schmidtbauer-waner.

Rudolph F. Schmidtbauer of Pittsburgh and Miss Mary J. Waller of New London were-hnited in marriage by Rev. Walter P. Buck at his residence, 367 Broad street. New London at o'clock Thurs day evening. The couple were unattend- ed. The bridegroom was recently dis charged from the navy as a chief petty officer, and the bride has been trained nurse for some time past.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
OBITUARY.
Mark B. Creed.

Mark B. Creed. formerly of Norwich C died suddenly in the locker room of the Y. NJ. c. A. in New Bedford on Thursday afternoon. He was born in Norwich 52 years ago the son of Patrick T. and Mary Brennan Creed. The fam fly moved to New Bedford during Mir. Creeds youth.
 Mir. Creed had been prominent in the mill business of New Bedford for many years. He had been superintendent of the Potomska mill since April. 1909. Be fore that Mir. Creed held an executive position in the Wansutta mills for 10 years. He was senior superintendent there when he resigned.
 Mfr Creed married Miss Ellen NJ. Gaff-' ney. daughter of Mrs. Charles Gaffney of Taunton, Mass.
 He is. survived by his wife and one l son, three years old. He also leaves four sisters Mrs. John Thwaites of ! Thwaites, Mass. Mrs. J. c. Dorgan of l Josephine Creed of Boston. Norwich rel atives include Mrs. W. H. Coughlin of Prospect street, who is an aunt. and John B. Gallivan, a cousin. Mrs. Hezekiah Goddard. Mrs. Annie M Goddard. widow of Hez ekiah Goddard, died Friday morning sud , denly after very few days Of illness a | her home on Broad street. New London She was born about 65 years ago 1T Brooklyn and wentlto New London wher young girl. About three years ago sh
 went to Worcester, where she lived witt her sister-;n-law,- Mrs. Mary Goddard, re
 turning to New London again a fev weeks ago and taking up her residenc
 at 1S2 Broad street. Mrs. McCrutcheol
 of Brooklyn, sister, survives.
 Amos Slack.
 Amos Slack died at the home of hi
 daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Crouch, in Pleas
 ant Valley, Mystic, at the advanced az
 of 97 years. He was born in Stoningto1
 Nov. 10, 1925. the son of Amos an
 Lucy Brink Slack. where he spent mos
 of his time while a young man. H
 was a veteran of the Civil war. Fc many years he lived on Pearl street l the house ncW owned by Miss Geni
 Kicker of Mystic.
 ) After the death of his wife he went 1 , live with his daughter. Besides h 7 daughter he leaves a granddaughter an a grandson. The funeral was held Friday aftel ] noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
MICHAEL DEsARIo PAYS
 FINE OF S2o0 AND COSTS

Michael Desario. arrested on Thurs day evening on a charge of violating the liquor law, was presented in the city court on Friday morning and fined S2OO and costs and given 30 days in jail. The jail sentence was suspended and the fine paid by Desario.
 John Napocoski was fined s10o and costs for breach of peace when he fought with Stephen Petroski earlier in the week Napocoski took an appeal
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
NEW CASES
 ON CRIMINAL COURT DOCKET

There are up to the present time g new cases on the docket for trial in the criminal sr7erior court which will open it's January term in this city at Il a. n Tuesday, January 3rd for pleas.
 The jury will report the flowing day lat 10 a. nl for trials. Among the pris- oners who will be presented for trial are James Pastor of this city wla3 shot Flor ence Joyce in New London last fall and Charles H. Humphrey, who was Eoncern- ed in a fatal auto accident in Waterford some time ago
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
FUNERALS,
Mrs. Jane Waters

The funeral of Mrs Jane Waters was held Friday afternoon from her late fa5ne in Hanover with large attendance of relatives and friends. There were many handsome floral tributes. The services were conducted by Rsw. MT. Mcleod, pas tor of the Hanover Congregational church Friends acted as bearers and burial 4bok place in the Hanover cemetery where Rev. MT. Mcleod conducted a short com initial service at the grave
 George G. Grant was the funeral di- rector.
 Daniel Robert Matterson
 Funeral services for Daniel Robert Matterson were held on Friday afterne, n at the home of his parents Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Matterson at 96 Fifth street There was large attendance of relatives and friends. There were many handsome floral tributes. The services were con ducted by Rev. F. C. Williams rector of St. Andrews Episcopal church. Burial was in .Yantic cemetery where Rev Mir Williams conducted a chmnait tai service.
 c. A. Gager was the funeral director.
 Frank Carigino.
 The funeral of Frank Corgino, fl, Of New Britain, who died in this city on Thursday, was held at the mortuary parlors of Cummings & Ring, Friday morning. The services were conducted by Rev. Philip J. Mooney of St. Pat ,rick's church. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, friends acting as bearers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
ARRANGE CHRISTMAS PARTY
 FOR POOR CHILDREN

The girls of the Community Center club on Main street have completed IS hospital gowns for the United Workers. The club members arc making arrange ments for a Christmas party to be held In the club Monday afternoon for about thirty poor children of the city. There will be a Christmas tree. boxes of candy and gifts for the little ones. The party will be held from 3 to 5 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Richard Peale from Norwich universi- ty. Northheld, Vt. is among college stu-. dents at home for the vacation.
 Miss Emily Latham a student at Wellesley college, who is at her home on the Scotland road, is one of the violinists in Wellesley college symphony orchestra this year.
 Prof. Albert R. Chandler of the Uni- versity of Ohio at Columbus and Mrs Chandler will arrive in town early next week. to remain until after New Years with Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Chandler.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-24
wooLEN MILL EMPLOY
 DROPS DEAD AT WORK

John c. Simpson, 55, of New York state, employed at the Liberty woolen mill in Yantic dropped dead of heart failure while at his work in the mill on Friday. Mir. Simpson had lived at the boarding house in the village f:r some time and had been at work as usual in. the mill when he was overcome
 Medical Examiner c. C. Gildersleeve was called and gave permission for the removal of the body by Undertaken C. A. Gager, Jr. Mir. Simpson has a brother In New York state who has been notified of his death and is expected to arrive here today Saturday.