Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-24
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thrown out landing clear of the horse by
inches. The wagon was completely
smashed, the wheels being torn on. The
horse regaining its feet, dashed away
towards this city, dragging part of the
wagon. and was caught some distance
from the site of the accident.
A surprise party was given Mrs. Will
liam H. Phillips Of 1917 Main street
Wednesday when a number of friends
called in honor of her list birthday.
There were many beautiful gifts of flow
ers and plants. a substantial check, and
post cards from 125 friends in many
towns Mrs. Carrie Hemingway Of
Chaplin assisted by Miss Gladys Williams.
Mrs. Phillips has six sons living, and
twelve grandchildren, the oldest twenty
years. the youngest four months. Guest
present from Plainfeld were Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs. Merton
Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phfl-
lips
The Aspamil pioRn, violin and cello
trio, three sisters, Misses Alberta, Mil
bred and Pauline Kelleher, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Kelleher Of Clever
land street. Springfield. gave g concert ut
the Westinghouse Electric plant in tina.
CITY, Wednesday night which was broad
casted by wireless radio telephone. The
three girls are graduates OF Springfield
Conservatory of music and are acconlp-
lished musicians, each being able to play
several musical Instruments The pro
gram was of special interest to listeners
in this city as tIfe girls are nieces of Mr..
and cousins Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nee
han of Ann street. The trio will leave
home in April for a concert tour of the
New England states.
Funeral services for Mary W Cross
were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock
at the Mansfield Congregational church.
Rev. Harold W. Tillinghast conducting
the service. Burial was in Gurleyville
cemetery. The arrangements were in
charge of Funeral Director Jay NJ. Sha3-
ard
Funeral services for Fannie McKenn.
who died Tuesday afternoon. were held
Thursday afternoon at . O'Clock, at the
homo OF her sister, Mrs. HENDERSON s.
Nouhon. No. 100 Pleasant street. Rev.
Harry S. AIcCready, pastor Of the Frs
Congregational church OBLIGATED. Burial
was in the Willimantic cemetery.
The arrangements were in charge Of the
J. c. Lincoln company.
Thursday was housecleaning day at the
local rSlice station, Federal Officers w. S.
u
ert Church Of Norwich. and Joseph FitZ-
patrick OF New London, piling the con-
tra5and stuff into a four-ton truck fol
delivery at New Haven.
Space within the court house was lin
tied and the officers carried the booze,
stills, coils and containers out on the
lawn, where Chief Congdon checked them
I'D as they We're put on the truck. The
appearance of the war trophies," al
trtracted hudreds to the place and High
street was Blocked to traffic by senool
children and adults who gathered to watch
the officers at work. Taking no chances
Of losing any OF the booty. Chief Cong
don had a guard mount on tho joh
An idea OF what people get when they
visit some of the speak easies in Eastern
Connecticut was obtained during the
morning when one of the officers bringing
out an arnful of bottle goods dropped
ono bottle A crash came and then more
bottles began 20 fire on until it began
to sound like July 4th.
One thing that caused some comment
was the absence Of church members and
members of the city lay and order en-
forcement committee who have been ac-
tive in urging the officers on in their drive
against booze. The reason given was