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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
CAT AwAKENs FAMILY AT
 RInE IN YANMC HOUSE

A two story tenement building in Yantic, said te be the oldest landmark in that section Of the town. was praciic- ally destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. The fire Is thought to have originated from the chimney. It start- ed behind the countef and rapIdly bpread to all parts of he building. The tene- ments were occupied by the families of John enS Anthony PiovAkSand a small notion store on the ground floor was con- ducted by John Piovak. The latter's loss Is covered by Insurance of s1,1Oo. The property was part of the Kinney estate
 About three o'clock Saturday morn- ing Mrs. John Plovak was awakened by of smoke. She woke the other oceu- pants of the house and hurried across the street to the home of ". T.. Naming. Mr. Manning telephoned to the iocai Ire de- partment for help and within a few minutes the auto bumper and crew from the Central station were en the scene.
 While awaiting the arrival of the fire men Ar. Manning secured a small ehem- ical tank and used 1t on the flames. The fire alarm at the min waS sounded after twenty minute delay as it was im- possible to notify the mill wAtchman promptly on account of the wire fence around the mill.
 The Yantic fire department responded | So fast had the flames spread that the Norwich hremen found 1t necessary te bring the bumper in;o play. They wers delayed some minutes in cutting a hole through the thick Ice on the canal be- fore they could get a stream of watei onto the building.
 1t h said that the residents of Yanti. are much upset over the delay h tn, delivery of the auto chemical ordered for the Yantic fire department by thi town over a year ago.
 During the past month there havl 6een other fires in the village but fortu Inately they have been quickly exiting nished by small chemical tanks. On lire was at the home of Mir. and Mrs. E Johnson. At the Johnson residence wher green wood had been put into the ovei of a stove to dry. There was . fire ii the stSve and ha wood tn the oven tool fFe. The flames were extinguished D. chemical
 At the home of Nr. and Mrs. Harr,
 Flshbone recently an elbow in the din
 ing room stove pipe fell down and q
 there was a hot fire in the stove the din
 ing room caught. Prompt action extinE
 uished it
 During the past few weelu . ba
 chimney fire broke out at the home c Mfr. and Mrs. Edwin Wheeler and voui Ihave done much dam1ge had 1t not bee
 eKtinguished with the aid of three gal Ion tank of chemical,
 Traffic around the fire Saturday morn ing was helC up for several hours. ] was II o'clock before the first car frol Franklin square got through to Ysntic-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
PERSONALS

Miss May A. Kilday. of Norwich. spent the week end With New London friends.
 James F. wilbur and David R. Kin ney of Norwich were recent call.rs at Lords Point.
 Calvin J. Roath fo 1s Hamlin street and his son Louis were business visi -o.s in Boston Saturday.
 MT. and Nrs. John Couasteck of Had lypeA have besz visiting Mir. 6hd Xrs John Mitchell in Norwich.
 Mrs, John K. Bucklyn of Mystic has been entertaining her mother, Mrs. P. A. Watson, of Brooklyn, Conn.
 P. J. Hayes of this city left recently for a trip to the Pacific coast. Mir Hayes is at present in Hot Springs, Ark.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Butler and Miss Butler, of Rockville. will go to Der muda next month. Mir. Butler is a banker.
 William H. McGu;nness of tifs city, a former county director of, the Tierncy cadets. was a speaker in New London Sunday afternoon at the ins;allation of officers of St Mary's cadets.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
RAIN PUTS STOP TO
HARVESTING OF ICK


 The sudden change in the weather and the rain of Sunday put a. stop to the ice harvesting OF local ponds and found the ice dealers with partially filled houses. The men on several of the ponds worked on Sunday as long as the weather per- mitted.
 J. B. Bates had his men at work on Sunday and late in the afternoon conn pleted the filling Of his Baltic street ice houses. MT. Bates is of the opinion that the warm spell will not be of long duration and that the ice harvesting will be started within few days
 Kramer Brothers have practically fll- ed their ice houses of Blissville and will begin the harvesting from the Greene vile pond as soon as it freezes again.
 J. H. Ford has his houses nearly hP If filled and will start the work again as soon as weather conditions are tavol ep.,-e. A force of men were at work on Sunday but worked only until noon as there was so much water on the ice that the men had to stop work.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
TWO FELL ovERBoAKD
 AT FOkD's ICE POND

At Ford's Ice pond on Saturday man and a boy had narrow escapes from drowning when they feil into the ley wa ter while working. The boy. Theodore Calkins. was bringing a float of ice down the pond and in cutting off a cake stood on the cake that was 10 he cut of in- stead of on the float. When the cake let go the boy was let down into the water The boy struck out for shore, swimming several hundred feet before he reached land.
 The other acident occurred when a worker backed of a plank into the wa ter near the dam. Here the water is ten or twelve feet deep. The man went completely under and 1t was only the presence of mind of George ". Stanton who was near that saved him. When Mr. Stanton heard the splash the man fell into the water and he ran to the edge of the ice and after several efforts to grab the man managed to clutch him by inc coat and pull him to the edge of the ice. With the help of Robert Sullivan and pike the man was pull ed t5~eafety. He was back at work with in and hour none of the worse for his icy hatfi.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

sliney fourth vice president, Miss Mar. garet Fitzmaurice. TaftviIle eoerespond- ing secretary, Daniel Mccarthy record ing secretary. Mrs Mary Fitzmzurice IaftNfne financial secretary, James Barry; treasurer. John Vi. Burke.
 It was announced that the first sts ta convention of the order iB to be held in New Haven on Sunday, February 18th. The following delegates were chosen to this convention.
 President James ]. FinnsrAn and James W. Murphy, Mrs. Mary I elinev and Miss Margaret Fltzmaurice, the vice presidents.
 The local organization is rnakinr prep arations for an intensive drive for men- Ders and it is expected, that eventually the local membership win number .ooe Team captains and workers are soon to be appointed for the cGmpaisn. Meet. ings of the local organization are he'd on the second Sunday of each naonth.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
LINKING OLD TRoLLEYS
 AT THAMEsYILLE BARN

About 30 old trolley cars, which have long since become obsolete, will be junk ed this week at the Thamesville <ecar barn of the Connecticut Go. Many of them are already at the Thamesville barn while others are to be brought from the Soutr Windham barn, The greater part ef them are closed cars of the old single truck type that passed out of service a nunDer of years ago.
 Such fixtures as lights. handles and other small removable pieces of hard ware will first be stripped from the cars before the torch is applied to them When the woodwork has been burned away the metal parts that are left will be sold as junk.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
RECTOR WILLIAMS SPEAKS
 AT MEETING or FORUM

The Forum of the Norwich Musical and Dramatic association held meeting Sunday night in their rooms at No. IS Main street There was good sized at tendance The program was carried out under the direction of Prof William E. Geary as follows:
 Selection. orchestra; chorus, Onward, Christian Soldiers; prayer, James Hack ley; chorus, Wake. Wake, Wake; current events, Miss Nannette Darlington; solo, Father in Heaven, Mrs. s. L. Lewis ; recitation. Mrs. Alonso Geer; voilin solo, Mir. Shankel; duartette, Miss Mary Sim mons, Mrs. Grace Carter, Mrs. Ramos, Mrs Dennis; address, Rev. William F. Williams, acting rector of Christ Episco- pal church; quartette, Messrs. Ferguson, Perrin, Fells and Geary; remarks, Err nest Lewis; solo, William H. Ferguson solo. Come Where the Lilies Bloom col lection; closing chorus, The Star span- gled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. William Tyler Browne gave . bridge party and tea Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs. Eben Learned held her first infor- nal Sunday afternoon at home yester. day, having between 30 and 40 callers.
 Mrs. John F. Parker has returned after a months visit with her brother, Lyman A. Fitch. in Miami, Fla She was accom- panied by her sister. Mrs. Charles B. Jennings. of New London.
 Mrs. Albert H. Chase and daughter Virginia, wao have been spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Donald Heminway of New Haven. will return today (Monday) Mir. Chase left Saturday for New Haven to spend the week end and return with them
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
DAMAGE SUITS HEARD
 IN WEST THAMES ST. CASES

Two damage cases brought by Mary Mccarthy against Frank Ulrieh were heard Satu=daw afternoon in the city court room by Edward T. Burke, jus tice of the peace.
 The plaintiff alleges that On July 1T, 1918. the defendant entered her land on West Thames street and built drain and resulted in damage to the property by water. She asks s1es damages.
 It is also alleged by the plainth that in February and March, 1920. the defend ant cut down an oak tree on the plain tif-s land. Damages of S10o are asked in this case.
 Decision was reserved. The lawyers are w. H. Shields, and Charles L. Stew art
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Dneked Just in Tima.

Look out below shouted the man ca the pole and Fred Jackson who was passing beneath ducked and tucked none too soon. There was a swish and a thud and. according to NIT. Jackson. \ fiery mass whizzcd past hls face and strnck the ground. It seems that a repair man was fixing the wires on the pole at inc corner of Boswell avenue and Franklin street on Sunday afternoon and as Mir Jackson was passing some of the hot material he was using dropped 90 the ground, barely missing MT. Jackson.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Six Everlnr Lenten Services.

Beginning Sunday evening. Feb. 18th, and continuing for six Sundays through Lent, there will be services at the United Consregational church for the considera- ton of the theme God, and Our Present Age. There have been no Sunday evening services except the
 young peoples home-time. but at the an- nual meeting last week Rev. Mr. Abbott asked if his congregation thought they would like services during Lent, aud the vote was h the affirmative.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
RICHMOND RADIATOR PLANT
 SHUTS DAWN INDEFINTrEI,Y

The Richmond Radiator Co plant on Thames street employing abeut 23s men shut down Saturday AcordinE to of- hcials of the local plant. the shut down Is for an indefinite time and no predie- tion could be made of how long ' might be.
 The shut down, it was stated. had fol- lowed 8 suggestion made to the employ es that | reduction in wages must be made. A conference between the oficiais and the employees of the wage question Is to be held next week, t Is expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
FUNERALS,
Mra. A. B. Raca.

The funeral of Grace NJ. Race was held Thursday from her late home in North Franklin. She was the wife of A, R. Race. to whom she was married Feb -uary 27, 1890, her maiden name being Brace M. Watson and her home in North Franklin. For several years she has been assistant post master at North Franklin. Death came after few days of illness Besides her husbehd she leaves her mother. Mrs. Etta Watson, one sister, Mrs. F. W. Loomis, two daugh- .ers Lena M Race and Mrs. Reba R. Browning and one grandson. Maurice Browning. Rev. Wm. ]. Tate conducted the servioe There were quantities of choice fcwers from relatives and friends The hearers were relatives and close friends
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Four Saloons Searched.

Four saloons in the city were searched Saturday night by the police but without finding any liquor in them that would cause arrests for violation of the prohibi- tion law. The places that the police went to were the following: Charles Mueller 1s4 Franklin street. Michael Davano, sS Water street Saul Friedland. West Main street, and the Da Sario place at l7 Franklin street, now run by a MT Fierio.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Red Cross Life Saving Anniversary.

Red Cross chapters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will join tomor- row Tuesday, Feb. 1) in the country. wide Red Cross observance of the seventh anniversary of the organizations life sav. ing corps. Statistics show that since the formation of the Red Cross corps. with it's volunteer life savers in practically every community, water deaths have been reduced 40 per cent, notwithstanding the greatly increased general participation iA aquatic sports.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Senator BrAadexee Host.

Senator Brandegee has been entertain ing Wallace R. Pierson of Cromwell and Frank H. Trendiey Of South NorwaIk, who are in Washington to attend the meeting of the Ca:nation society and the directors meeting of the National 80. ciety of American Florists MT. Pier. son is said to be the biggest reaa krcw- sz in the eDssatU.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Ladies, Attention

BUY YOUR CLOTH FOR cLoAKlNc AND MEMS sUITINos DIRECT FROM THE MILL AT MILL PRICES, AND SAVE MONEY. THE BEAU. TlFuL SEASONS SHADES IN SUEDE, VELOUR, AND MEN's FANCY suITiNGs. SAMPLES ON REQUEST. cAREFARE PAID. GLEN WOODEN MILLS, WlGHTMAN'S SWITCH, NORWICH ToWN!F
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Care Benefit Dance,

A benefit dance was given Saturday evening by the service Committee of the Girls Community Club at the club rooms on Main street, with about 50 couples attending. Warmers orchestra of Meri- den furnished the music. Mss Bertha Hahn is chairman of the service com Hfttee and Miss Mildred A1ellor vice chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Mayor Lerou Before Brotherhood.

Mayor Herbert M. Eepou will deliver an address on Municipal Affairs at the February meeting of the Brotherhood of the United Congregational church. The meeting will be held as usual in the Community house on Church street and the date will be Feb. fifth. The Brother hood now numbers about 15o members One of the purnoses of the organization is the promotion of earnest, well directed and considered discussions of matters of public interest and concern.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
JAMAICA GINGER SEIZED
 AT YANTTC ST SToRr

The grocery store on Yantic, street con- ducted by Peter Massaelo and John Rut- kowski was raided by the local police on Saturday morning and two cases of bot tied Jamaica ginger found in the store were seized. A number of empty Jamaica ginger bottles were found in the place The pfoprietors of the place were placed under arrest and will appear in the city court this CMonday) morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
193d DIVIDEND
Office of the

Office of the
 Norwich Savings Society Norwich, Conn.,, December ii, 1920 THE DIRECTORS OF THIS SOCIETY HAVE DECLARED OUT OF THE EARNINGS OF THE CURRENT SIX MONTHS, A sEMI-ANNUAL DlVI. DEND AT THE RATE-oF FOUR PER CENT. PER ANNUM, PAYABLE TO DEPoSlToRS ENTITLED THERETO ON AND AFTER JANUARY 18th, 1921.
 COSTELLO LIPPlTT, Treasurer. December 18th, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
Divorced at Hartford.

Sarah ZasloT, whose maiden name was Greenberg was divorced from Ably Zas- low of New London, by Judge Maltoie in
 the superior court In Hartford, Friday. They were married in Hartford. Nay 30, 1920. and went to live at the homo ot her husbands mother in New London. Mrs. Zaslow testified the husoahd was all the time demanding money of her and
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

becauss of the treatment she received from her husband and his mother. she alleged. she was forced to leave them. returning 10 her mother in Hartford. Shs lived with her husband less than rvs monthA She vas granted also the righi 10 reHuma her maidet name
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
s,..n.. o,p. c.a in nrr nn.h.

As ice in the river has tied up navi- sation. tie steamer Cape Cod has been put into dry dock for alterations and re- pairs and will not resume her service between Norwich rsd New York until about the flrsa of March.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuine

Warning, Unless you see the name ''Bayer" on package or on tablets you are not getting genuine Aspirin pre- years and proved safe by millions. Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer package for Colds, Headache. Neural gta, Rheumatism. Earache, Toothaehe, Jumoago and for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve Bzyer Tablets of Aspi- rin cost few cents. Druggists also sell large packages. Aspirin is the trad mark ofI Bayer Anufacture of Mono acetlcacfdester of Salicylicaeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
CASCARETS
'''They Work while you Sleep"

Where's your old punch? You arr constiYated, bilious You need Cssca- rets tesight sure for your liver and bowel. .aen you will wake up wonder ins whas became of ysur slugy1shnesa dizziness. sick headache, bad cold, Os upset. gossy stomach Children love Cascarets too. 10, s5, 50 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
New 1ondon's Oldest Dentist Dies.

? New London, Conn, Jan. 30.-WaIlace B. Keeney, pioneer dentist Of this city and in practice here for SO years, died at his home today at the age of S2.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
DIED.

CARTER--In Miami. Fla, suddenly, Jan. 50. 1891, Lillian Carter. aged II years daughter of William and Mary E. Null holland Carter. formerly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

I.OaT-Pair st sheep-lihed eoe-hnEer driving gloves. Please leave at this of- flee and receive reward. ians1d
New Britain herald., 1921-10-31
VICE PRESIDENT, AT
 LEGION CONVENTION
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great drain upon the resources of the people," Such a reduction he said, would bring about a return to perman- ent prosperity.
 He made a plea against sectional ism, which he said had been largely wiped out by the fusing forces of war and predicted a great future in the nations life for the American Legion.
 ''The opportunity to make this na- tion one, the sacrifice which made this nation one was of your day alone" he said. "All the streams of that great spirit are gathered up in you. You represent @ new national conscious ness. You represent the consummation of those great forces. coming into action in the early days of this cen tury, which not only made America more American but made humanity more human. The hope of this nation, which more than ever before corres- ponds to the hope of the world, lies in your power to minister to that spirit to preserve that consciousness and to increase those forces.
 Work Not Completed
 The work of Washington was not completed at Yorktown, the work of Lincoln was not completed at Ap- po1idttOA. 1noy i've III our. institutions one in the constitution, which his efforts caused to be adopted, the other in the amendments which his sacrifices caused to be ratified. Your work was not all done on the sea or on the battlefield of France
 Tn recognition of the solemn abli- gation to you and your countrymen of economy, conference of certain great powers called on the initiative of the president of the United States is about to assemble in Washington. It proposed to search for a solution of problems arising from the conveyance of many different nations in the Pa cific and to provide by mutual agree ment limitation of armament It proposed something that America can do at home. It surrenders no right, it imposes no burder it promises relief at home and a better understanding abroad. If 1t can be accomplished its blessings will be reflected rom every 1reside in the land"
New Britain herald., 1921-10-31
BAD AUTO COLLISION
 OCCURS IN ELMWOOD
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was driving slowly at the time, there being several cars coming in the op- posite direction. Suddenly his atten- tion was attracted to one of the cars be- ing operated in reckless manner. It darted in front of one car, and next crashed against machine driven by a MT. Mitchell, an employe of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail road company. AS the Bartin machine struck the rear fender of the Mitchell, car, the car suddenly swerved out of it's course, and banged into the Edwards machine. Both cars were ditched by the impact. The Edwards machine was badly damaged, the left front wheel. the mudguard, and the radiator being smashed. MT. Edwards said today that as far as he could ascertain, the only Bartin sustained was that of fears that his car was hurt.
 Raphael Assists Injured.
 William Raphael who was near at hand at the time of the accident, pro- fered assistance to the injured people, taking them to his home and summon ing Dr. J. M. Klein who treated the injuries The Edwards family were able to leave for their home a short time later.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-31
WHEN NERVES
 ARE UNSTRUNG
Gude's Pepto-Mangan Builds Up Vigor and
 Strength.

There are times when men and women cannot help losing strength. They try to do too much or they lose sleep or do not eat enough food that nourishes. Blod becomes sluggish be. cause poisons clog it. Faces grow pale and pasty looking. It is not long before nerves get unstrung.
 The best way to start change for the better is to take a course of Gude's Pepto-Mangan. It builds the blood. The weakness from a lack of red cells in the blood is overcome. Gude's Pepto- -Mangan sends a fresh supply of red cells streaming through the blood. Good blood, pure and free from poi sons, starts building vigor and strength Sleep is better, appetite keener, so that the body becomes properly nour- ished. Druggists have Gude's Pepto- Mangan in both liquid and tablet form. The name "Gude's Pepto-Mangan" is on the package.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-31

church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The third of series of whists will be played at T. A. B. hall in Kensing- ton tomorrow night. Young Stevens of Kensington made good showing in the football game between Trinity and Suff1eld at Hart ford on Saturday afternoon. Stevens Sis a member of the suff1e1d team
 Horse stuck in Swamp.
 A horse belonging to an Armenian of New Britain became stuck in the swamp in back of the Norton place in Kensington yesterday afternoon and was unable to get out The owner was notified of the occurrence last evening but did not come down to get the animal out. The horse was still there at an early hour this morning and James White, the humane agent was notified.
 East Berlin Items
 Tonight is ladies night at the local bowling alleys.
 Miss Rose Nelson of Beckleys has been the guest of Miss Dorothy Rich at her home on Wilcox avenue. Benjamin Rentcheller of New Brit ain was calling on his mother, Mrs. Emma RenICneuer sunday. A number of young people from Hartford enjoyed a truck ride to East Berlin Saturday evening and enjoyed a dance at the Athletic hall. John l.. Hubbard of New Britain has been visiting relatives in town Everything is in readiness for the Halloween social and masquerade ball to be held at the Athletic hall hi 1l dances will be enjoyed
 The ladies of the Sacred Heart church will hold a whist and social at the home of Mrs. Adam Krauth on Grove street Tuesday evering.
 Roland Turner of New Haven spent Sunday with his parents MT. and Mrs L. Turner of Cottage street
 Miss Gertrude Quinn who spent the weekend at her home in Newport, R. T., returned to her duties at the Hub bard school this morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Coles of Southington, have been the guests of re1a atives in town.
 Jarvis Dowd left this morning for Newark, N J., where he will be To- cated for the present
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace Kelsey of New Britain and Edward Fowler of Hartford, spent Sunday as the guests of Mrs Wilhelmina Kelsey of Main street
 The ladies of the Methodist church will hold a supper and social in the church parlors Friday evening. The regular weekly prayer meeting will be omitted this week.
 MT. and Mrs Ellis Steed of New Britain have been visiting relatives in town.
 A. A. North and family spent the weekend with relatives in New Jer- sey making the trip by automobile.