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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
MRS. RICHARD GoRaIAN's WILL
INTERESTS PUTNAM FRIENDS

Especial to The Bulletin
Putnam, April "A search. which SO
far has been unsuccessful. is being made
to find the will of the late Mary A. Cor
man, who died a few weeks ago in Nor
wich Close friends of Mrs. German know
that she executed a will, but the instru-
ment cannot be found. The nearest of
kin to Mrs German are two nephews-
Thomas Nolan of Philadelphia and Mat
thew Nolan of College Point, y. Y. Mrs.
Germans husband, Richard German, for
years a Putnam insurance man, died
four or five years since and following
his death Mrs. German moved to Nor
witch, from which city she and her hus-
band had come to Putnam nearly quar-
ter of a century ago. Mrs. German 8
estate is estimated at certainly 500, 900
or $50 600 At the request Of the heirs
at-law, Henry T. German of Norwich,
supervisor of state highways, has been
appointed administrator of the estate
Those who were close to Mrs. German
state that she made several generous be-
quests to Putnam people in the will she
executed. Whether Mrs. German can
ceued the will by destroying it or
whether she put it somewhere for safe
keeping and that place has as yet not
been discovered, is the question involved
in the settlement Of the estate at the
present time.
1t is known that Mrs German had
prepared a memorandum of requests
which she had intended to make, and
friends learn that her two nephews have
expressed their satisfaction with this
memorandum and have assured Judge of
Probate Nelson ]. Ayling of Norwich
that they are willing to let it stand as
having all the validity of their aunt's last
will and testament.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
MAY MERGE DAIRY DEPT.
AND CATTLE COMMISSIONERS

The lntimatlon comes from persons
who are pretty close to the governor that
it is the intention of Governor Lake TO
take advantage of the opportunity which
the expiration of the term of Dairy and
Pure Food Commissioner Thomas Holt
presents to make a move for the CONSOLE
dation of hIr. Hollis department with the
cattle commissioners. Nothing has been
intiInated to create the impression that
whatever change is made-ff any is made
will be to the personal disadvantage Of
Mr. Holt. The term of Mr.. Holt Will ex-
pire May /. The salary Of the dairy and
pure food commissioner is $500 year
and the term is for four years. Mr.. Holt
is a candidate for reappointment and It
is understood that there are other as
plrants for the position.
If Governor Lake does anything toward
amalgamation he will be following the
precedent set by Governor Woodruff
when. on the death of the late Carnot o.
Spencer, while holding the office of com
missioner Of the school fund, he appoint
ed the state treasurer, Freeman F. Pat
ten, to perform the duties of commits
sioner. The salary of the treasurer was
increased $1,000 to compensate for the
extra duties imposed on him. With that
increase the treasurer's salary became
$500. The compensation of Commits
sioner Spencer was $4,000 year. BY the
change made by Governor Woodruff the
state saved about $500 a year. At the
session Of 1909 a law was passed making
it the duty of the state treasurer to take
charge of the school fund. BY this act
the legislature gave statutory effect to
the consolidation initiated by Governor
Woodruff.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
CONTRIBUTIONS IN NORWICH
TO BOY SCOUT FUND

Additional contributors to the Norwich
Boy Scout fund are as follows:
E. L. Armstrong, T. w. Allyn c. G..
Atterbury. friend. j. Bussey, T. r.
Burdick, D. Barry, D. W. Tyler Brown,
Miss E. j. Campbell w. M. Coates Miss
M z. Dearing, Barnett Davidson, H. M.
Darling, a friend. M. Enos, David Enke,
Claude Farmer, friend. Joseph D: Har-
ris, Miss Hilton.
Mrs. H. NJ Land, Theodore Lowenber-
ger, w. L. Laventy, P. Menegus, NJ l..
Miller, John A. Moran, George H. Moles
Mrs. G. Meyer, J. T. Phoyan, Mrs. L. r.
Robbins, Alex Sharp, S. Strumpffe.,
Mrs. John Schmidt Mrs. Charles Schmidt,
Charles e. Taylor. John M. Thayer,
United States Finishing Co.
Norwich Fire Department-Chief How
ard L. Stanton. Deputy Chief Henry r.
Taft, Capt. John E. Blackburn, Patrick
]. Brennan, Joseph Buckley, Dennis ].
Brennan. Harry Blackburn, Francis
Brennan, Michael Clifford, Archie Coch-
ran. Charles Culver, James A. Clifford,
Adam Ensling, John Fogarty. Walter
Huntley. Albert w. Herrick, Albert
Harris Thomas Kearney. Alvin d. Lewis,
John F. Lynch, John L. Moody, John
Nolan, Peter o'Neill. Arthur Porter.
Lloyd Thompson, Joseph Tracy, Thomas
Tracy, Robert Woodmansee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
NORWICH PER CAPITA LEADS STATE
NRESPONSE TO JEWISH Relief DRIVE DR. {


With per capita contribution of 81
2-3 cents in its response to the Jewish
European relief fund, Norwich led thu
state and had a place among the leaders
in the nation, as was shown at the great
Victory celebration held in Hartford on
Sunday afternoon and evening with an
attendance of a thousand Of the most
prominent men and women Of the jew
ish faith in Connecticut.
Promptly at 3 o'clock Rev. DR.. Leven-
berg pronounced the opening prayer with
the following words: 20 Father of the
universe, We are gathered here today,
not in the spirit of victory alone, but
with a deep feeling of gratitude to our
co-religionists throughout this state for
doing their duty. and with a double feel
ing of the sincerest gratitude to our
Gentle brethren, who have so nobly-so
unselhshly-given to the support of those
poor unfortunate men and women. and
last but not least. so that those children
might live. We thank Thee. Omnipotent
Father, Ruler Of the universe, for grant
ing us the liberty to help our unfortu-
nate brethren over there, and we ask
Thy blessing upon all Thy children. for
in reality, before Thee. regardless of our
religious belief. we are all Thy children
bless the chief executive Of our country,
our lawmakers and governor of this state
and his associates and may Thy three
fold blessing ever be upon this country.
Amen"
Colonel Grunsbury, who was the chair
man of finance of the national drive,
spoke upon the Significance of a Name.
and in this address he very ably brought
out how in the name of our great state.
Connecticut through the liberal spirit of
the people of this state, we have connect
ed that wide gulf that separates Europe
from America and helped those over
there as we would have helped our next
door neighbors. He stated that It was
for that reason that years ago 1t was
foretold that Connecticut would connect
that wide span by its generosity.
Colonel Ullman then called upon
Charles Shapiro. state chairman for the
Connecticut drive. In his address he
showed three distinct individualities-
American, a lawyer and a humanitarian.
As an American, he knew that this state
never has and never will fail in any
cause where human life is at stake. As
legal mind, he knew that to make this
drive a success he must surround him
self with the keenest and ablest men in
each community which he so well dis
played in choosing his co-workers in
Norwich among whom were the follow
ing reasons: He chose his honorary
chairman. Emanuel Kaplan, for his exc
cutive ability in connection with the
great wooden industry. For the honorary
vice chairman he selected Samuel Cold
tive-ness ability has won for himself
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
CHILDREN ENJOY AFTERNOON
AT JOINT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Clifford c. Oat entertained at
birthday party on Saturday afternoon
at her home at 50 Asylum street in hon
or of her younger sister, Susan Lewis
and Myles E. Standish, Jr. who received
their nth and fourth birthdays respec-
lively. There were twelve little guests
present who greatly enjoyed the after
noon Of games and music. TIE home
was preteily decorated in cut flowers and
Easter novelties.
Prizes for the games were won by
Katherine Knouse in the hoop game
Stuart Psrmalee IN the Smilin' Sammy
game. Miriam Knouse in the donkey
game. Susan LAWS and Biyles f. Stand
ish, Jr., in the Easter egg hunt. After
the games dainty refreshments of sand
witches. assorted cookies. cake. cocoa and
ice cream were served at a prettily dec
grated table on which were two BIRTHDAY
cakes, one with five candles and one with
four. Candy chickens and toy boosters
were the favors. Mrs. Dat was assisted
in serving by Mrs. Afyles z. Standish,
Mrs. Herbert w. Wiley. Miss Lillian
Crumb and Mrs. Carlos A. Kicker.
Those present were: Lois Allen. Har-
~ E. Higgins. Jr., Sally Foss, Harriet
Kicker, Katherine and Miriam Knouse.
Stuart Parmalee. Francis Sears, Alden
Stsndish, Alice Peck. Susan May Lewis
and Myles E. Standish. Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
CEDAR STREET NEIGHBoRs
REACH THEIR BOTH RIRTHDAys

Two Cedar street neighbors. Mrs.
Frederick Geduldig Of n Cedar street.
and Mrs. Katherine Clarity OF Sc Cedar
street. have reached their sOth birthdays
within a few days Of each other. the
former on Sunday April 2, and the latter
on Thursday March 90
There was a quiet and Informal cele-
bration OF the anniversary at the home
Of Mrs. Geduldig. marked by the calls
of many who came to offer their con-
gratulations and good wishes. Her three
children. all Of whom live in Norwich.
were present TO assist in the observance
Of the notable event.
Mrs. Geduldig. who is the widow Of
Gustavus Geduldig. Is OF German par
entage. but was born on a vessel that
was shipwrecked on an island in the
North sea while, on a voyage from Den
mark to Germany. She was named Fred
ericka after the captain Of the vessel.
her family name being Oesterreich AZ
ter her marriage, she and her husband
came to America landing at New Or
leans. Mr.. Geduldig was in the bee bus
mess there but after a time he came
north and located on the Converse place
in the town OF Franklin. Conn. The late
DR.. Osgood became acquainted with and
interested in him and induced him to
come to Norwich 'ffty-five years ago to
enter the florist business. He establish
ed the Geduldig greenhouses on jail
Hill. which has ever since been their To-
cation. where thriving business was
built up.
Mrs. Clarity. who was born IN Ire
land, came to Norwich when she was II
and has lived here ever since She Is
the widow of John Clarity to whom she
was married in this city. On account
of the recent death of her only daughter.
the birthday anniversary was passed
quietly with the members Of her family.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03

many friends which was proven in the
fact that he himself raised over $4,000
In donations for the drive
Mr.. shapiro chose Abraham w. Silver
berg as a general chairman for Norwich
because he could read in the character of
practically young mantle future
ability of a leader who can lead and
still leave his people under the impress
sion that he is being led. He also chose
Harry NJ. Land as treasurer for his vast
experience in that capacity in the COM
mercial field
AS humanitarian, as a reader of hui
man nature, he chose Max Hanover,
practically total stranger in Norwich,
sthe head of his executive committee
Mr.. Hanover was the ideal executive
chairman, patient ever ready to serve.
General Chairman Silverberg of this
city in his address said that Connecticut
may well be proud of the great work
that they have done but no city in no
state can be or dare be as proud as the
Rose of New England, for Norwich with
population of a little over $4,000
raised $4,000 which practically means
81 % cents per capita for every man.
woman and child in that city. He laid
special stress upon the work done by the
members Of the executive committee, and
of the wonderful work done by the local
press. especially that Of the Norwich
Bulletin. In speaking of the publicity
of Norwich he pointed toward the west
end Of the banquet hall, which was lit
orally covered with publicity clippings
from The Bulletin
Among the other speakers were Mr..
Greenspun campaign director for the
state of Connecticut; David NJ Brown,
national chairman of the American Jew
ish Relief who personally contributed
ing of this drive throughout the United
States.
Mr.. Hanover. executive chairman of
the Norwich district. spoke of the great
support which the work of the women
had been in the drive.
A. Levy of New York. who is quite q
humorist. among his many humorous re-
marks. said: after the banquet is over
tonight I am going to make it my per-
sonal business to interview Mr.. Nestor
Dreyfuss of New London and his COM
mittee and ask them why Norwich raised
its quota
Many kilograms Of congratulations
were received from all over the United
States congratulating the state of Con
necticut for its great success in this
drive. Among these were kilograms
from Louis Marshall. Felix Warburg
secretary to President Harding, and
Sydney Symon of this city.
The reports Of the chairrnen Of the
Connecticut communities showed that
the state had raised s36O.00o. The quo
ia for Connecticut was S25O,OOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
JOHN NJ. LEE OFFICER OF STATE
CATHOLIC MEMS COUNCIL

When over seven hundred representa-
tive men from all over the state met at
Hartford the afternoon of the last Sun
day in March by invitation of Bishop Nj
Ian. to form a Connecticut branch of the
National Council of Catholic Men, John
NJ. Lee, of Norwich was elected the mem
Der of the administrative committee for
this county. The meeting was held un-
der the auspices of the Diocesan Bureau
Of Social Service, Rev. Matthew j. Judge,
diocesan director of charities, presiding.
The volunteer force organized will car
ry out social service work throughout the
state along the following lines of activi-
ties:
1. Child welfare work.
{a) Securing suitable private homes
for dependent Catholic children.
Gb) Work among juvenile delinquents.
(c) Promoting the Boy Scout move
ment
2. The formation of a speakers COM
mite, the members of which will fa1nil-
iarize themselves with the work of the
bureau and who win go out from time to
time and assist in the formation of new
councils.
8. Employment committees-mediat~
ing between the unemployed and employ
ers.
A. Committees on families; work of a
constructive nature with poor and depend
ent families
5. Immigration committee. Aiding the
National Catholic Welfare Council in an
endeavor to assist the families of immi-
grants coming to Connecticut to adjust
themselves to their new surroundings
and to make them feel more at home in
the country of their adoption.
The Connecticut Cour13il of Catholic
=
ago by the Diocesan Bureau, is now func-
| tioning along these same lines in twen-
ty-eight cities and towns of Connecticut.
At the Hartford meeting, Judge Thorn
as ]. Molloy, associate judge of the court
| of common pleas, was appointed tempo
rary chairman. After an address by BIZ
shop Milan the nominating committee re
ported the following board Of officers
| which was unanimously approved by the
gathering:
/ President Robert Sullivan. Hartford
| vice presidents, Edward L. Finn, Water
bury Thomas F. Foran, New London
, Joseph P. Kennedy Hartford; Secretary,
James F. Noonan, Hartford. Administra-
tive committee: Fairfield county, Thomas
Walsh, Bridgeport; Hartford county
| job nj Mcintyre Hartford; Litchfield
county, William A. Gleason, Torrington
Middlesex county, P. j. Garvan. Middle
town; New Haven county. James Moran
| New Haven New London county, John
| NJ. Lee, Norwich Holland county, Roger
| Murphy Rockville: Windham county
| Hector DIVERT, Putnam.
| The members of the administrative
committee also constitute the committee
on constitution and bylaws and are to
make report at the next meeting Of the
state council. After assuring the bishop
of their hearty cooperation, and listening
| to a practical address by Father Judge on
the necessity for unity and sustained in
terest on the par5 Of those present, the
meeting adjourned
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Robert W, Perkins has returned
from Hartford
Miss Mary Tlrrell has returned to Sim
mons college, following the spring recess.
Thomas G. Brown of the faculty at
Dartmouth, is spending the spring recess
at his home on Otis street.
Mr. and Mrs Lloyd f. Jennings and
daughters, Marion ana Patricia Of Meri-
den. were guests last week Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Weston c. Pullen. They are to lea We
soon for Findlay, o., where they will
make their home.
When Mrs. w. Tyler Browne enter
tanned at bridge Friday in honor Of Mrs.
Charles W. Prentice, the first prize was
awarded Mrs. Prentice and the second
prize Mrs. Frederic w. Cary. Mrs. A. n
H. Vaughn and Mrs. Frank H. Smith
poured.
Misses Elizabeth and Cynthia Waller
will give a dance at the home of their
parents, Judge and Mrs. Charles D..
Waller, corner of Vauxhall ana Chan
ming streets, New London this Monday {
evening. Their guests will include. I.lyyd
Jones of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
FUNERAL.
William C. Gilman.

Following prayer at his home, $50
Washington street Saturday afternoon,
public funeral services for William C.
Gilman were held at $50 o'clock in
Christ church. where had gathered fam
lily friends. neighbors and representative
business men and officials of Norwich. It
seemed meet and fitting that the final
services should be conducted in this his
toric edifce, not far removed from the
site-a portion of the grounds Of the
present residence known as Pinehurst--
where stood the dwelling of Mr.. Gilman's
father when the latter was mayor OF
Norwich, in 1S38-39
While the assenrblage was gathering
Ernest NJ Ibbltson, organist of the
church, played I Know That My Re
deemer Liveth, from the Messiah, giving
the Chopin Funeral March as the
mourners entered the church from the
Dudley Bucks prelude, The Strife is Ger
and an Improvisation on familiar hymns
which Mr.. Gilman had loved
The service was read by the rector,
| Rev. Richard RatfTbone Graham, friend
as we'll as pastor, who also read the COM
INITIAL service in the church The hon
orary bearers were Gen. william A.
Aiken, Edwin A. Tracy, Charles R. Butts,
Henry A. Tirrelh Daniel F. Mcneil and
herDerL l.. AerrinSton.
! Of the choice flowers. a spray of deli
| cate Ascension lilies. sent by the clerks
| OF the Cranston company store. was
placed upon the casket. Other baskets
and forms came from relatives, longtime
| acquaintances, nelghbors and employees,
| with sympathetic messages of tribute to
| one whose kindly thoughtfulness had
been one of his marked characteristics.
| Burial was in the family plot in Yantic
cemetery, where a prayer was read by
Rev Mr.. Graham. Relatives from New
York and other cities were in the COM
pany of mourners.
| The Henry Allen & Son company had
charge Of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
MOTION PICTURES WITH
ADDREss Ar y. NJ. c. 4.


4 tl'e ; O'Clock meet re for men at the
Norwich Y. NJ. c. a. Sunday afternoon
Interesting motion pictures We're shown.
For a reel on TIE Panama Canal. Emery
II. DAVIS explained the pictures. thus
making them more interesting and in
structiFe, Emphasis was laid on the fact
that America through the determination
of Pres. dent Roosevelt accomplished the
almost unbelievable task of building the
Panama canal
The reel on The Chosen Prince was
part lary impressive, showing the old
prophet seeking the coming king. and
finally David, the shepherd boy. was
found as he came in from tending his
sheep. As he was performing his duties
as shepherd, a lion attempted to harm
the flock, and the film pictured David
Staying the lion and caring for a little
lamb injured by the lion. 1t also showed
David while tending his sheep. sitting
down 18th his harp, singing The Lord is
My Shepherd
Between the reels, Secretary Hill gave
brief address as follows:
Among other impressions I received
from the picture of The Chosen Prince
were the following: I noticed the rever-
ence the people had for the prophet oil
God We need to have more reverence
ONN . REPRESENTATIVES. LOT OOQ mouse
and for all the things of God. Then was
impressed with the way in which David
cared for his sheep, and especially wher
they were in danger; how like the Great
Shepherd, Jesus Christ, rs He cared fol
the weak and injured lamb. so the Sa.
vlour dealt tenderly with all of those
who were weak and who needed His car,
the most. David was indeed a princeI,
man. because he followed the highes
Ideals, and in every way endeavored. t.
serve his God. Every man can be prince
ly If he will, not by following after tht
lower things of life. but by patternins
his life after the teachings of Christ. Les
US all endeavor to live lives that ar,
| truly princely, and thereby count for til,
! most possible. in the world
Swahn's orchestra furnished delightful
| music
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
ARRESTED AT YANT1C
on CHARGE OF GAMBLING

Constable L. A. Fenton of Norich Town,
with the assistance of Mr.. Beebe, arrived
Unexpectedly to the participants in a crap
game at Yantic Sunday afternoon and
caught four young men of the party Of
ten or a dozen who were said to have
been following. the "galloping dominoes"
Four of the group Of players were cap
tured by the rest scattered. The names
of the several of these were secured
and the men will be summoned to be in
court. Those arrested and brought to
police headquarters where they gave bail
for their appearance in court to answer
to the charge Of gambling were Fred
Ladd, 10; Frank Pernoski, II, Edward
Summerbrock: IS. and Ernest Summer
brock, H. all OF Yantic.
The alleged game was going on be-
hind a barn above the Yantic station.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03

The hospital committee of st. Pat
rick's parish delightfully."- entertained the
patients at Bae,kus hospital on Sunday
afternoon with concert programme and
also furnished ice cream for the patients.
The programme included four selections
by the Ladies of Columbus Musical club
vocal numbers. Lassie O'Mine and
Slumber Boat Miss Loretta Belleheur, pi-
ano selections, The Racing of the Rab-
Bit Melody in F, Mrs. Bernard Coyle
vocal, I Hear You Calling Me, Ireland
Must Be Heaven, and The Barefoot Trail,
Roderick F. Sullivan. Mrs Thomas H.
Beckley Is chairman of the committee
and Mrs. J. Edward Driscoll is chair
man of the music committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-03
COUNTERFEITERs HAVE BFFx
ARRESTED N HAVAxs

havana april 2.-Counterfeit Amer.
ian A'e ooliar bills and Spanish iottery
.leAes among the effects q two Span
ish women arrested On swindllng charges
llas proughl about the arrest q thret
Iien ana one otner woman. an of WHOM
are charged with being ulernbmers of q
Souht fIeiiing group which Is believed tr
nave transferred its operations recently
from Argentina TO Cuba The police arc
no" searching for several trunks thought
10 contain counterfeit nara1he-nafi-
which one Of the prisoners said -e-r
placed IN storage on arrival from Bueno-
ARES The swindling operations o. NJ
women are declared By the police 20 have
oeen directed by the three men from
the santa Clara jail, where they have
been confined for some weeks on minor
charges.