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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

Arbor Day IN afairc and Wssc.ralr
Mexico to-day celebrates re anrirsrr
arv Of her declaration ~ irftrcrtrrcf
The American Association fo- ~
Recognition Of the Irish Repu5lic ho.1a
national convention today r washinr
ton. D. c.
Student dtoatrrs representirF law
renee college. 3Iusk.nFrm college ara
Wabash college meet today at Ernnsto1
IL. ID a contest FOR the Interstate char
plonship
"The Cross Triumphant.- an slabor
ale pageant q church history. = =
be given is nrsf presentation TO-DAY =
the Episcopal Cathedral IN Wa1hington
D c.
The cancellation % TIE aIxHd "a
debts BY the United States = u frrnift
the subject OF the annual triangular Dc
batting contest tonight between the sru'
dent teams OF Dartmouth college. VIII
Jams college and Brown university.
Three hundred rodeo and Wild wes'
riders are to compete in the rodcg eTerts
70 be inaugurat.a at Santa Clara. CALI
today N connectio with the festiviticl
celebrating the centenary Of the Missio-
Santa Cara
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

The Hole In the Wall" Fred Jack
sons melodrama, which gave Broadway
a lot Of unexpected thrills several sea-
sons ago, has been made into a motion
picture, with Alice Lake as the star.
1t will be seen at the Breed theatre to-
day and Saturday.
1.-THE Hole in the Wall is a storv
of the underwood, the spirit world ana
the society world. It concerns itself with
the adventures OF Jean Oliver (AIice
Lake., daughter OF a Boston banker,
who fees to New York in the disgrace
Of her fathers suicide after an embez-
Element Indictment She obtains a po-
sition as social secretary to the
wealthy Mrs. Ramsey, whose son be-
comes infatuated with her. Mrs Ram
sey, In fury, plants jewelry in the girls
trunk and has her arrested for theft.
Jean meets some swindlers in JAIL and,
when her term is ended. accepts their
offer to pose as Madame Mysteria." a
fake spirituaist medium in exchange
for their, agreement to kidnap Mrs. RAM
sey's grandson, Jean in order TO revenge
herself on the Ramseys. plans to bring
the boy up as a criminal.
1t is story packed with the dyna-
mite OF explosive emotions. and Mr.. Jack
son has contrived a surprise ending
that Is the big sensation Of the pic
ture.
Ann little in 'aThe Blue Fox" the
Pathe News and an educational comedy
make up the remainder Of the bill
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

William Fox sending his biggest produc-
ton to Taftville Queen of Sheba,"
William Fox spoer-special which enjoyed
z sensational run on Broadway. New York
is booked for the Hillcrest theatre. to-
day and tomorrow. It is described as
stupendous spectacle and 4 great love
story. New York critics hailed it as one
Of the greatest photodramas ever pro
duced 1t showed TO crowded houses
throughout the run, until taken OF to
make way for another OF the Fox specials.
It Is declared that the 3ageantry Of
Queen Of Sheha" is unsurpassed for mag
nifcence on the screen. and that few such
thrilling spectacles as the chariot rahe
ever have been presented in motion pic
lures.
The filming Of Queen OF Sheba' under
the direction OF J. gordon Edwards took
an entire year. Throughout the period ,
huge force Of workers IN many lirses OF
endeayor was employed. and in addition
every. member Of the Fox organization OF
the West Coast-sctors. clerical workers
artisans and all-took personal interest
in the progress fthe stupendous produe-
ton and lent their aid TO t. Tom Nix
for instance. volunteered his services l.
rendering the chariot race thoroughly re
alistic
BettyBlythe appears in the role Of HI
| Queen, Fritz Lieber.. the noted Snakes
| perian actor is King Solomon and Clair d
Lorez is Queen Amarath. wife Of Solomon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05
irene coming to broadway Theatre.

RespierSent II an entire new dress az
with the prestige Of having broken ~.
musical comedy records IN AL paris o.
the civilized world, the Vanderbilt Pro
ducing company will offer Irene. the mt
steal comedy triumph Ct the universe. a.
the attraction at the Broadway theatrs
on Tuesday evening. Nay 3. presenting
the play IN the same lavish manner and
with the same excellent company. o.
players which has char acterized each and
every Organization which has appeare5
under its banner
Originally produced ~ the Vanderbilt
theatsr in New YORK on Nov. IS. 1918. !.
ran without a break ~ tho popular PLAY
house until Saturday. June IS. 1871. cz-
tabliEhing q precedent hitherto unknown
n the realm Of this Et.-ie q entertain.
nent At the present time Irere has
been played and sung n almost ever
part OF the civilized weird. q disti-ct.c-
never before having been attained b. .
musical comedy.
Lady Drn Gordon tho titled rnodist'
whose genius IS wei known On both side
Of the Atlantic. has designed and burl
many new creations for this seasons rro
ductiors which no doubt VII astoun.
many Of the lovers Of feminine apparel
and what woman Is not interested IN thi
| subject2
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

A minstrel show Is always Judged B.
the band K carries Is an old time szyinr
in the show business. and as true { y eyre
to this day. and John p Tznarrar1'i
Ministries are no exception 70 the rria
This company carries a 1s<7iece bart
made 10 Of soioists who render two con
certs daily. besides taking place n III
monday parade. The orchestra whict
consists Of ter musicians. is another feA.
tire which cannot be overlooked. a. m.
part Of the program has been tal<en carr n
~. the management In q mAnrer which
makes the music part Of John r Fanar.
MANS Hinstreis second 70 non. Don.
forget the date, May S. Tickets are nor.
on sale al box Office Popular prices are ~
ksAnznE 9th fhe tnez
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05
DANlEI...soN

o1owskl. Moth Grosvenor-
s1 ftlsassd from the county jail at
n 1riuFSdzY zgter being held there
foa4r q. Bills order since Tues
eN Re was taken into custody IN
r1 town following the death IN st.
HOSPITAL 81 Worcester Of AL
A1frEa. fniddloweight wrestler. who
0 Green injuries received when he was
81 Al aut1mobile which ostrowsk
wNe trtrIrE early in the morning Of April
f kesran. 4 resident Of Wilson
rs Ihe town Of Thompson, Is bonds.
Iam cor citrorsii IN the sum OF $4,000,
6sounl required for Ostrowslxi's re-
1855 having been reduced BY the coroner
tzoao
lafely afer his release ostrowski
1d - bis home IN North Grosvenor-
M
". II. gu8son. heath oKicer OF the
aurh 81 Danieison, was IN Hartford
Ia41g Attending a meeting OF health
rc1 rerrcgenlative Of many towns and
ta rs View England. Headquarters Of
lid ttnftrarce were at the Hotel Bond.
|Es le1tarers AZ the meetings were rep
1.HIntltt q yale and Harvard univers-
ta and 81 other education institutions IN
t4r aEland ard other parts Of the conn-
W ErerT state In New England was
ertsf 81 healthy Officers at this con-
Inns. the hrst Of its kind to be held
anan covon Of Mystical Rose cOuncil
Nt.te..fr df Columbus. OF Wauregan, viii
4~~ 80 support Of delegates, from ths
Nrrthna councils Of the order In this corn
az no state as a candidate for SD
trnt conve1tion delegate when the STATE
rntion Of the orders meets at Dan
Bury NJ. Goven Is a veteran memoel
q Itr II cl C.. has held various Office
M tfrrticai Rose council and Is regarded
hi tr.andfd delegate 70 represent thi'
tzf III the state IN the federation OF ta'
Gsrerre body.
n ycr are 4 uurse and out OF Job
hrts Sc acne news tha- may be OF int
r.st - you As q matter Of fact. thu
m q fnlly as much free help wante'
nQarllAement for a government depart
aaenr as L IS a news item, but there SEEM
His rrcnse for 1ufbbiing over this Il
slew - tie fact that Il offers work 70
.srts IN period when unemployment 4
tss raner1l Tor the best interests Of tn
Iltr
nee rnitad States civi service commits
on states that there Is need for nurse
III ncscltals OF the United States Vet
t~ b-reau and the Public Health ser
rsaa ana az Indian schools and agencies
FH Information eppGtaining thereto
nay IS obtained at the local post Office
weu rhout Danielson drunksf This
rrnsect that Ike sleeping dogs, ha
tesr allowed to He Tor months past. bu
~ Borough has reached the point Of be
reminw lrritaesd tver the growing bold
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

At the Battery B dance tonight Ferdi-
nando's Capitol orchestra Of Hartford
will furnish the music. This orchestra
which has been heralded as the Connect
cut McEneily's s. comes here highly recon-
mended from the Capitol city. Felix Fer
dinando, who directs this super-fine or
chestra served in the q. S. NJ C. during
the world war as a musical director and
Is wen vtted for this dictatorship.
Battery p at this time announces that
the policy announced at their last meet
ing namely to run dances as far into the
summer as the dance public cares TO, at
tend viii be carried out Nothing but the
best crchestras procurable viii be engaE-
ed. This COUPLED with new system o.
ventilation Will go long way towards
furnishing the NArwich dancers that which
other cities have the entire year.
Battery 3 viii not stand for any breach
Of dance foor etiquette nor viii they al
low any persons IN the hall who have
shown by their past actions that they are
not ladies and gentlemen This ruling
viii be strictly enforced 50 as 10 insure ali
those that look forward to these affairs
Of a proper atmosphere in which 70 enjoy
them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

Tie five Keith acts al the Strand todzJ
and Saturday VIII without doubt hrc
favor with all.
The Three Weber Girls offer = vauds-
vile surprise. Three Weber Girls star
out TO be an exceedingly good singing
and dancing act. Then they change the.f
minds and wind up BY doing Al ezcrp-
donaiiy fine gymnastic turn Il Is the
change OF purpose midway OK their per
Torrance that makes tho Three Weber
Girls vaudeville surprise The Eiris ir
addition TO their two distinct accomplish
ments are fair 10 look upon. as they are
4 composite Of physical grace.
Fields and Harrington offer very ~
to-date comedy offering entitled In the
Navy. Plenty Of laughs IL assured.
Haney and Morgan offer Taps, TTsstr
and Muse Miss Morgan IS = concer
vsollnist OF international fame she va
the featured principal 10 the Razzie D-z-
zie Revue that ran for two years IN Lon
DON Mr.. Haney Is a dancer. ukeisis
player and has q fine VOICE as & team
they may be relied upon .o- good snter-
tainment.
Sammy Duncan offers Trzvestses witt
Bit o Scotch. HIS work Is his Play
that IS why he iE 2 good comedian Hf
Is funny without trying.
The feature picture Is Richard Ia
madgein The Unknown.
The scenes for the Richard Ta.mzdxl
production, The Unknown, are aid IN one
Of our large western cities. but are tyr
cal OF the high-iIvinE conditions all ore
/ the country at this time and the Efforts q
the people to combat them. Dick arsrnei
the role OF a champion OF the epeople b.
texposing the boarded food shipments anL
throwing them on the market and HI
glazing deeds as The Unknown soon be
J come the talk Of the country AZ Dici
4 Taimadge we accord hin CDR sympath.
but as The Unknown ne gains or pro
found admiration Tor his thrilling e.
| plosts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05


lated spring has held back the opening Of
the high school playing season until this
time.
A first step in a sidewalks building
plan which is expected to give the borough
miles Of new walks within the next two
years is to BE undertaken by the West
Field Congregational church, which will
replace the present season the concrete
walks that now skirt its property, 'front.'
ing on Main and Reynolds street. The new
walks are to be of cement. A new cement
walk also is to be built at once along the
frontage Of the parsonage on Broad street
Rev. H. b. Reynolds, general superln-
tendent Of the Pentecostal Church of the
Nazarene, will be present at service t.
be held this (Friday) evening at the
church of the denomination on Academy
street.
Mrs. George Stone lof Academy street
returned to Salem. Mass, Thursday to
care for her mother who is i'll in that city
Miss Florence Gingras has entered St
Francis hospital at Hartford to take the
training course for nurses.
Mrs. Robert Pellerin entered St. Vim.
cents hospital at Worcester on THURSDAY
as a patient.
The directress of the Benevolent society
Of the Congregational church for hi
llsoitH OIL MAY are: Mrs o. p. Bartlett
Mrs. Carrie Fellows, Mrs. Charles Smith
Miss Grace Fisher.
In spite of a priest against Danielsor
adopting the new time as fled by Z
committee representing the Windhan
County Farmers association, the borough
viii adhere to the new time. Individua
business men here have expressed theil
OPINION Tat the stand Of the borough as t
tine Val not be an Inconvenience to TIL
Lafn1<rs. who regularly protest agains
ds~slight saving. The borough did no
change the running time of the milk train
in which farmers are interested. nor diS
the farmers effectively protest against til
running time Of this train.
Thomas Bradford, J. N. Lawallee ant
w. J. Young, assessors OF the borough
have called attention to the fact that thi.
Is the month for fling lists of. taab,,
property within the borough limits
A newly organized orchestra of tn
Methodist church will be heard for TIL
| first time at the session of the Sunda,
school Sunday morning.
Charles Smith, testman at the Daniel
son central office Of the S. N. r com
pany, IS on, duty in Wilimantic for tn
present.
Shilaren IN the Sunday schools Of tn
! Danielson Federation Of churches vii
have procession next Sunday morning
/ Rev. Alcert Jepson, rector of st. AIban.
riscopal church. viii be marshal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05
PUTNAM

The recent death Of Ashael Battv. IN
his sath year. who undoubtedly had jjv-
&c N Putnam the longest term of years
OF sny citizen, SO, has brought about a
discus sion who Is the Oldest person now
living in this city. 1t is believed that
this honor falls to Mrs Adeline C. Brad
lev. who. on April 10th, Observed her
SSth birthday Mrs. Bradley has lived
IN Putnam for years, so that while
she has not lived here as long as had
Mr.. Batty she is two years older than
he was.
Mrs. Bradley was born in No wick,
VT. April TO- 1924. November 2s, 1880
she was united IN marriage with Dr.
Lyman Bradley, the ceremony being per-
formed in Colchester, this state. They
soon located in Eastford. Eastford at
that time being larger than Pomfret fac
tory, now Putnam. After praeticing in
that town until 1850 the Doctor moved
with his family to Putnam. They oecu-
pied q. house on South Main street now
occupied by DR.. Marguerite Billiard and
her mother At that time there were
but few houses and the street terminal
ed at what Is now the John A. Car
penter residence. Later they purchased
a tract Of land which runs on the south
of Grove street from Wilkinson street
to Pleasant street. The house now occu-
! pied by George S. Bradley, the second
son Of the couple. was built by his faith
er. The rest of the land at that time
consisted of timber land, including fine
grove Of pine which came to be Mechan-
los Park but which was cut off years
ago and has since become one Of Put
MANS important residential sections.
DR.. and Mrs. Bradley had six chill
dren. The four living are: Ransom H
Bradley Of this city, born January 4th
1857, one of the largest property OWL
j ers CT this city George S.. born July
eth 1850, associated with his brother
Ransom in business, Mrs. Carrie L. Gas
coigne, teacher In the public schools
iof Putnam, horn January II. 1868; and
Leland E. Bradley, born October 18th
1885, in busiress in Southbridge. Mass
Mrs. Bradley has been a member O
the Putnam Adventist church for man.
years. She makes her home with he,
daughter, Mrs. Gascoigne and for one 0
her advanced years her health is re
markedly good. Her sight has gradual
lly failed until she is almost blind
After following the trail from Putnam
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

to Palmer Mass, Captain of Police Re
mic Delage, Fred NJ. Bruce. head of the
Motor Supply Company and an ernploye
OF the company overlook twelve year
old Joseph Cayerss who, during the noon
hour, Wednesday made off with a ser
vice car Of the Supply Company. The
pursued was brought to Putnam by his
pursuers and was taken to the home Of
his parents. The service car was driven
in by the erlpIoye Of the company. The
party arrived, in Putnam during We'd
nesday evening.
When asked what he intended doing
wher he started out on his trip the lad
told the officers that he was Just taking
q ride He said he intended to go from
Palmer to Worcester and then back to
Putnam. II he had completed this CIR
cult he would have covered over hun
bred miles. The lad said that he had
never driven a car before but that he
had watched how others did it ana
thought that he could do It just as well
as older folks That he had little mon
ey was evidenced by the fact that he
stopped at Quinebaug for refreshments.
which consisted of two. ice cream cones
and a bottle OF pop. The boy did not
seem to realize that he had done any
great wrong and maintained that his IA
ther owned the car.
Word has been received from Kenneth
Sharpe, son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Dwight
Sharpe, School street. that he has arriv-
| ed in Canada following a Mediterranean
trip Of a months duration. He may
spend some days with relatives at Troy
vt. before returning to Putnam.
Members Of the Putnam Checker Cluf
will meet tonight tFriday) and engage
In contests the outcome OF which vii
determine VINO will be selected as tn,
team to meet the members of the Hart
ford Checker Club in Putnam. Saturday
/ evening The match will be played in the
high school gymnasium. the hour to b,
/ determined later.
The city has purchased supply of oil
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

The colored citizens OF Norwich szd
vicinity have arranged for an anrivcrs-
airy CELEBRATION q the emancipation
proclamation in T. A. +. han that vi
have several distinguished Norwich cit
liens as speakers and a prograune 81
plantation melodies. solos ana reclta-
tons
The principal speaker win Be Xrs.
N E. Yates. senior teacher from the Ma
tional Training school Of WashinEtcr.
D. c. Mrs. Yates Is one OF the best fe-
male orators OF the race. The music
Will be under The direction Of Prof. N
f. Wheeler. Instrumental Quartcfe. b
j. shankies. J. Tensei OF Philadelphia.
viii read paper. subject What Ennnci-
patton Means 70 Our Race.
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as current events. Mr.. Chassey gave up
active work some ten years ago and went
to his daughters home. He was born in
Canada IS years ago but came to the
states when young man. He and his
FAMILY We're members OF Putnam Con-
gregational church and his daughter, who
had a fine soprano voice, sang in the
choir. Mr.. Chassey came to the lime
light nerly a quarter Of a century ago
by exploiting what he thought to be a
gold mine on lot he owned on the
upper end of Wa1nut street. When the
metal was assayed it turned out to be
other than the coveted yellow metal but
"Chassey's gold mine" is often spoken
Of to this day by the older inhabitants.
Mr.. Chassey is survived by eight chill
dren. six sons and Swo daughters. A
granddaughter Mrs. George Laird lives
in Putnam. Her husband is sergeant OF
police.
Many friends and admirers from Pit
nam went to North Grosvenordale Thurs
day afternoon, to attend the funeral SER
vice for Alexander B. Lundstrom. or as
he was better known Al Lundstrom the
middleweight wrestler The service was
held at the Swedish Lutheran church
and was conducted by the pastor. Rev
|C. A. Linderva1l in both Swedish and
English. The platform was banked with
beautiful flowers and freshly cut bios.
SONS covered the casket. There was sing.
ing in Swedish and English, solos and
duets. The bearers were Joseph NJ. steh.
Gustaf G. Stein. George Carlson. Ern.
est johnson, Rudolph Almquist, ant
Gunmar Olson. Burial was in the Swe
dish cemetery.
The town school board has elected tn,
following at the following salaries FOL
1s22-23. E. c, Whitman. superintendent
$4,000; Hight School: Edward H Snow
$4,000; A5bie B. Keith. $3.50: Mimi,
c4atinn.A 80 RA-- IN. o~l---- Z
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

with which to oil certain Of the main
travelled highways. The price paid this
year is considerably less than previous
years and the supply was easily obtain
ed where a few years ago 1t was almost
impossible to get oil for such purposes.
The rain Of Wednesday was most well
come. It served to extinguish number
of woodland fires in this vicinity mat
have been burning for several days.
Tho Cleanup movement. advocated
and sponsored by the Putnam Cham
Der Of Commerce, is meeting with CO.
operation of the property owners and
tenants For some years past there has
been no concerted action to clean the
city but conditions this year seemed to
compel that a Cleanup week be inau-
gurated to arouse the interest and pride
Of the people, May Sth to 18th has been
set as the date for Cleanup week but
already considerable work along the de-
sired line has been accomplished The re-
cent fine weather has beep taken adj
vantage Of to rake over lawns, remove
rubbish and ash heaps and scattered
deris and to make premises look neat.
The work already done will lessen the
amount of work to do next week Sew
eral city officials have expressed ap-
prevail of the plan and favor complete
cooperation on the part of the city gov
eminent. II is. also expected that the
manufacturing interests viii do their
share making their Villages look spick
and span. The owners Of public build
ings are also being appealed to give their
aid
The body of Gilbert Chassey. who died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara
Warren in New Bedford. Mass. was
brought to Putnam. Thursday afternoon
tan6 after a service in the chapel there
was burial in Grove street cemetery. Mr..
Ehassey lived in Putnam for about 40
years. He had a cota5lers shop and it
was headquarters for many Of the older
citizens who gathered to discuss hap
lpepinxa IN Putnam Of years aro aa wal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The great struggle FOR independencs
Whether Il be for country. for nome o.
for business, was never more forcefull3
presented than It was yesterday az tn
Broadway theatre. where Cardigan, on-
Of the seasons greatest motion picture
was shown for the hrst time.
Cardigan Is from the historical TO
nance by Robert Chambers. the wei
known author. Il is . story o. no1i
beautiful romance which threads is ua5
into the outbreak OF the American Rev0-
luton. but such def hancs have shaped
the production that It POSSESSES the hlgr-
est dramatic power and as q drzn1tl
picture has not been suualied By any no
ton picture shown here this season
It truly can be called the 1rEt be
American historical feature L Is NOR
than that. 1t Is 4 picture thzt vii I've
on for many. many years ard Is one
which should be seen By every man, WON
an and child IN town NOBODY can AZ.
| ford 10 miss II. and We predict Al unusra.
success for Il.
Il should especially appeal 70 AL red.
blooded Americans and should prove :
boon for The younger generation. Thes
ar ethe ones whose minds nsast nov b
moulded.
! Jimmy Aubrey IN The Riot and 4 SEX
nick news rounds out this tine program
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

James c. Macpherson. one Of the mem
bers of the charter revision commission,
is to be the speaker this (F'riday) evening
at the meeting Of the PARK church Mems
club. where he viii explain the revised
city charter. The women OF the church
end any others interested have been invit-
ed to attend the meeting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-05

New Haven.-Deiegates from labor
minors in New Haven net the other night
and resolved TO go into politics. not by
organizing new party but TO the extent
OF making deals with either Of the old
r,nrtfor