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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
sToRRs HENS RESPOND TO
MILD WEATHER INFLUENCE

In the twelfth week of the laying
contest at Storrs the hens apparently
took advantage Of the mild weather that
we had during the fore-part Of the week
and produced 1887 eggs or a yield of
nearly 38 per cent. This is 442 eggs
more than last week, 663 eggs more
than last year and $50 eggs more than
the seven year average. Not only this
but the 100 pens have set new record
for the twelfth week by laying more
eggs for the week than for the same pc
riod during the past seven contests. The
production for the twelfth week during
the last eight years has been as fol-
lows:
1914-15 1875 1s1s-17 1s17-1s
2142' 2o47 PITS 20S6
1858 1880 f920-21 1922
A pen of White Wyandottes owned by
Woodbridge Orchards, Woodbridge
Conn.,, was first for the week with a
production of so eggs. Exmoor Farms
White Leghorns from Lebanon, Pa,
were second with yield of At eggs. A
pen of Rhode Island Reds owned by
John e. Labelle. Ballouville, Conn, was
third with a total of As eggs. A pen of
White Leghorns entered by Goshen
Poultry Club, Goshen, Conn.,, was fourth
for the week with a yield OF A eggs.
An Intercollegiate Poultry Judging
Contest will be held at Madison Square
Garden, New York, during the poultry
show. The student judging contest will
| take place on Friday, January 9th with
teams from the following state colleges
participating. Cornell university, North
i Carolina State College, New Jersey
State College, Pennsylvania State Coll
| lege, University of West Virginia,
| Massachusetts Agricultural College and
| Connecticut Agricultural College. H.
Lincoln Orr of the garden show and Dr.
o. B. Kent of Cornell University are the
committee in charge of the contest.
The four leading pens in each of the
principal breeds are as follows:
Plymouth Rocks.
Seven Hills Farm Barred) Kato-
nan, N. I. -. .....,.... $50
s. Bradford Allyn (White) Bel
mont, Mass. . 361
Harry G. Culver (Barred) West
hampton Beach, L. I. -. ...... 32E
Merritt NJ Clark (Barred) Brook
field Center, Conn. -. ........ 28t
White Wyandottes.
Frank P. Matteson, Davisvi1le, R.
| Woodbridge Orchards Woodbridge,
Conn ....... 43'
Clemens J. Demand, New Britain,
Conn. 80. 80. 40
Walter Bradbury, Torrington, Eng
land ....-. -. 49, .A.... 80
Rhode Island Reds.
The Orchards, South Hadley, Mass. 40
Applecrest Farm, Hampton Falls,
n H. ..-.......... 40
F. S. Chaplin, Longmeadow, Mass. SO
r Charles H. Lane. Southboro, Mass. 81
White Leghorns.
; Goshen Poultry Club, Goshen, Conn IS
Hollywood Farm. Hollywood, Wash. 81
Meadowedge Farm Cedarhurst, L.
L. 81
L. E. Ingoldsby, Cooperstown, N
Y. ..... -. -. ........ 80
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
OBITUARY.
Miss Leslie N, GoodeII

Miss LESSEE n. Goodell for the past
forty years resident of this city died
Wednesday afternoon at, her home at
GO High street. Miss Goodell developed
a cough some time ago which develop
ed into pneumonia about three days
ago causing her death.
She was born in Belchertown Mass
on May 80 1S43 the daughter OF Asa
hel and Cynthia Newell Goodell. She
resided in Belchertown until 1882 when
she came to Norwich to live. For the
forty years of her residence in this
city she has lived at So High street
and has aslarge circle of friends who
were grieved to learn of her oompara-
lively sudden death. She is survived by
one brother Wesley NJ. Goodell of
Dwight Mass. who is at present visit
ing with relatives in California. She
also leaves several nephews and nieces
in Massa chusetts and, California. She
also leaves another nephew Lindsey
G. Smith of this city who has made
his home with his aunt for many years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
workmen's Compensation.

The following five workmen's compen-
sation agreements have been approved
by Commissioner j. J. Donohue:
Shannon Building, Norwich, employer,
and Banes Gaganis, Broadway, en-
ploye, infected hand from scratch, at
rate of 1896.
Norwich Golf Club, employer, and
William Shelley West Thames street
employe, right index finger amputated
at-drst joint, at rate of SIS.
Earle E. Gilbert, Jewett City, employ.
er, and Leland Green, Jewett City, EN-
rloye, small bone in right wrist frac.
tured. at rate of 1851.
U. S. Finishing Co., Norwich, employ
er, and Frank Rrokup, rs Eighth street
employee, bruised left leg, at rate o.
| $16.14.
American Railway Express Co., New
London, employer, and Manson A. Win
tiers, employe, jaw bone fractured. fac,
lacerated, at rate Of 1881.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
PERSONALS

Miss Ella Newton of Old saybrook is
visiting in Norwich
Clarence Leffingwell and Harold Nc
CURE Of Groton were in Norwich We'd
nesday.
Mrs. !. H. Stoddard Of Lords Point is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry H. La
Pierre, in Norwich
Mrs. Mary E. Bates has been reelected
president Of the New London branch Of
the Womans National Indian associa-
ton
John A. Moran, who had been Ill for
several days at his home on Boswell ave-
nue., was able to return to business
Thursday.
Mrs. Wilbur S. Alling of Washington
street left town Thrsday to spend
Thursday to spend the rest Of the win
ter at Miami Beach, Florida.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
ROAD SOCIETY

sch y. Williams served as juror at
New London last week and this. gonig by
automohne.
The church trcaEurcr's report OF collec-
tious Tor the past year are $500, sos be-
inr given Tor the Usher hospital at Van,
Turkey IN memory % Mrs. Elizabeth
Burrows Usher. The Woman's Home
Missionary society has raised S12 by
making and tying comfortables.
The installation OF the grange officers
vas helI Wednesday evening in the
-hur-l pariors.
Ms seth y. Williams spent several
DAYS this week with friends in Groton.
several from here attended the dance
held a. clifford Stewart's and the
uheslsr school In North Stonington Fri
dag evening.
Ass Bertha winkler Of Stonington
spent the week end at Mrs. Charles
Meirs
Byron Billings. after spending last
week az home. left on Monday for a
business trip.
n-. Ira r. Noyss Of Providence motor
81 90 his home and spent a few hours
Sunday.
There was no service here Sunday on
account of fhe icy roads.
Mss Gr ID. Wheeler spent several
vs -, iss Mary II. Dean Of Old
..at.- .ass eek.
I-a iuton Gates IS spending sew
sral uunfr. WITH New York friends
Mer OF sheldon visited the Taug-
Ferk rtr taught BY Mss Grace John
--1. Fr.aay-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

Mrs Dickson Leavens, wife of Profess
sor Leavens Of the department Of mathe-
mates at Yali college at Changsha. CHI
ma, and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Browning of Kitemaug, gave an interest
ing talk upon China Wednesday after
noon at meeting of the Women's league
of the Second Congregational church in
New London.
Mrs Leavens appeared in pretty
typical Chinese costume, consisting of a
blue silk jacket and a black skirt, which
she assured her audience was up to date
when she left China in the spring, but
was possibly now slightly behind the
times, as fashions change as rapidly in
the far east as in the far west.
Mrs. Leavens did not attempt a seri-
Gus lecture, but talked in an informal
way of the ordinary days filled with the
varied duties of missionary'S wife.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
MANHATTAN MEMS DEPARTMENT
REPORTED TO BE SOLD

NRumors that were current Wednes-
day regarding the sale of the mems de-
partment Of The Manhattan Company
became more persistent on Thursday.
When the rumors first became current
Leo Kronig, member of the company.
was asked regarding the matter and on
Wednesday evening denied that the bus
mess had been sold.
1t was reported that the mems de-
partment had been purchased by Theo-
dore Lowenburger and an attempt was
made to get in touch with Mr.. Lowen-
burger Thursday night, but he could not
be located. However, a member of his
family when seen at his home and asked
about the purchase, confirmed the re-
port that Mr.. Lowenburger had bought
an interest III the business.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
CITIZENS QUESTIONS ABOUT new
CHARTER FIND READY ANSWERS

made to publish the text of the charter.
Mr.. Fitzgerald said he felt that the cft1-
zens ought t. be given an opportunity
to see the whole charter.
Horace Boardman--The whole charter
ought to. be printed. Not only Just a few
of the changes. You might have a hum
bred more changes. back there.
Mfr. Jensen1You will have chance to
see the whole charter as soon as it can be
gotten ready for publication.
Mr.. Noyes-I would like to tell You
that the work in which the commission is
engaged was thrust upon us. Not a man
on the commission has any axe to grind
The commission represent different par
ties. All of us are working for the hest
interests of Norwich. For twenty-flye
years our charter has been a byword The
vital changes have been explained to you.
There is a lot of other matter that Is
the same as IN the present charter. This
is a human made instrument and, in all
probability we may make some mistakes.
The motive In calling you here tonight is
that there may something come cut
that may show us we have been wrong in
some matters The suggestions and crit
icisnlS made have been noted and will
be taken under consideration. Politics
| have never been mentioned among the
men working on the charter. We haven't
| Thought of it. We are trying to treat ali
sections of the city alike
Albert Board rnar-You say that for rs
years we have needed a new charter. Did
you not pnopose the commission form of
government ten or e1evn years ago?
/ Mr. Noyes-I did
| Mr.. Boardrnan--Is this not along the
same line?
/ Mr.. Noyes-I don't see 1t that way.
/ Public Works Board
I m
of the public works beard be explained.
Mr. Jensen said the new board would
lhave the same powers as the committee on
streets and sewers, all the duties which
how fall on them. They will have to dc
Just what the present committee does
The public Safety committee, will have
the same power as the present police com
mittee and fire committee, with a little
more control over the situation than the,
are now permitted.
Mr.. Jensen said he believes the new
charter is a good thing and that the city
will get more efficiency under the new
system.
Mr.. Noyes said that at the present tint
the mayor has no power That has beer
tn complaint, he added. He went on II
show that it is possible to get good meI
to serve the city without salary. AS a,
example he pointed out the gas and elec
tr1cs commission and their good record an,
then referred to the park board who hav
but $500 year to develop and maintai Il
Mohegan Park. You wonder how they d
it, he said.
Speaking in favor of the new plan o
! handling the citys finances, T. C. Murph
SAID 1t stops the city meeting from vot
ing money extravagantfy Co homo i
fairness and think it over. he said.
AS the long list of questions had evi
IDENTIFY run out the meeting was adjourne
about 9.15
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
wo,1AN,s COMPLEX LIFE

Woman's complex life with its multi
tudinous calls is given as the reason for
many nervous breakdown. sHome work.
social obligations. dressmaking and the
care of children keep the goth century
woman in a whirlwind of activity until
headaches develop, backache, nervousness
and oftentimes more serious ills Which
are peculiar to her sex alone. Such
women should not despair but be guided
by the letters SO often published in this
such conditions. but who have been re-
stored to health by Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
This Is root and herb medicine that
contains np drugs and can be taken in
safety by any woman
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Helen Lathrop Perkins was with
Miss Jane Bill in charge of the table at
the reception given Tuesday evening by
Mrs. William H. Palmer.
Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss Margaret Holt Smith,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Richard K.
Bishop Smith, and granddaughter of
Mrs. Frederick Morgan Smith of New
London, to Lloyd Backus Jones, son of
DR.. Daniel l.. Jones of Norwich and New
York city. No date has been set for the
wedding.
Mrs Frank H. Chappell of New Lon
don entertained at a small bridge party
Wednesday afternoon at her home in
Huntington Street for Mrs. Walter T.
Camp Of Portland. Me-. who is visiting
the latter's sister-in-law. Mrs. Robert y
Chappell elizabeth Camp of New
London, and who has been the guest OF
Mrs Frederick S. Camp of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
Norwich People Join Miami Society.

1t is estimated that more than 500 at
tended the meeting last week at Miami.
Fla, of the New England society, the
attendance taxing the ballroom of the
Hotel Halcyon Five vice presidents
were elected, thus completing the organ
ization of the society, and much other
important business was transacted.
Those elected were E. c. True, rep
resenting Maine; John A. Cross, repre-
senting Vermont; Harry K. Moves, rep
resenting Massachusetts Edward A.
Stevens, representing Rhode Island, and
Frank ]. Marion, representing Connecti-
cut. Bradbury F. Gushing. manager of
the Hotel Halcyon, was elected vice
president to represent New Hampshire
at the last meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery C. Smith Of Nor
witch were among the Connecticut men,
bers added to the association.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
TANNEY CORPORATION GIVES
ENTERTAINMENT FOR EMPLOYEES

On Thursday evening the employees of
the Tanney Corporation and number of
their friends were given pleasant par
ty in the store Of the corporation in the
Thayer building. Abe Tannenbaum,
president of the corporation and L. w.
Fowler, manager of the store, were the
hosts for the evening,
Games, vocal selections and dancing
filled out very pleasant evening for
those present. Several solos were rend-
cred by Peter Devito, Frank Steinke,
Miss Charlotte Fowler and Miss Mary
McNeely. Refreshments of sandwiches
cake, coffee and ice cream were served
by the young women employed at the
store.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
EARLY IMPROVEMENT FOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Colchester-Norwich turnpike is to
get early Improvement at the hands of
the state highway department. Commits
sioner Bennett has already asked for bids
for laying of 1000 linear feet of eight
inch gravel road in the town of Leba-
non, which stretch is the worst break in
the good roads between Norwich and
Colchester
While the purpose in improving this
highway is to enable Colchester farmers
to get to Norwich easier and Norwich
people to get on to the new military
highway from New London to Hartford
with comfort, the improvement will Incl
dentally complete a circuit for autoists
who want a drive of some SO miles over
good highways.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
FORMER WATER sUPT,
SUES FOR HIS SALARY

Edwin L. Burnap. formerly superin-
tendent of the Norwich water depart
ment, has brought suit against the city
for damages Of $4,000 on claim to COL
lect his salary of $1,000 with interest.
Mr.. Burnap, who is republican, was
deposed from his office by a democratic
majority in the water board, which abol-
ished the office of superintendent. Mr..
Rurnap won-his case before Judge Reed
when he brought suit to test the power
of the water board to terminate the office
as they did. Now he sues for his salary
as if he had served up to the time the
position was abolished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
InstItuts for school Board..

Members of school boards and commit
tees from New London and the towns in
that section attended an institute for the
discussion of school matters in New Lon
don Thursday
school committees of New London Gro
ton, Stonington, Waterford, East Lyme,
Ledyard. Montville and Salem.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
FIND ALLEGED HOoCH

Federal Enforcement Agents Isadore
Machol and CORTLAND S. Brown of New
London paid az unexpected visit to the
Hathaway farm at Chesterfield Thurs
day, calling upon Joseph Misarsky,
present occupant of said farm, where
they found about three gallons of hooch
though Agent Machol described it as
just plain whiskey. The officers intimated
that the Chesterfield man would be serv-
ed with war1/lt, and placed under ar
rest to answer to the complaint before
United States Commissioner Frank L.
Mcclure.
Mr.. Machol Stated thSt they failed to
find still.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
Engagement Announced

The engagement of Miss Margaret
Holt Smith of New London to Floyd
Backus Jones of Norwich has been
announced. Mr.. Jones is son of DR..
Daniel L. Jones and Miss Bishop is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Bishop Smith.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
EXPECT DECISION IN
PLANT WILL CASE SOON

The decision of Judge Allyn L. Brown
of the superior court in the case which
involves the allowance of fees of execu-
tors of the will, of the late Morton F.
Plant, is expected within few days, ac-
cording to a report that comes from
Stamford, where the state tax commits
sioner is interested in the case. The tax
commissioner opposed the payment of the
fees asked by the executors. III
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
Methodist Ladies Aid Renor+

The rel Jbrt of the Ladies Aid asoci-
ETY. of 'hrinity Methodist Episcopal
church given at the 4th quarterly con-
ference on Wednesday, evening showed
that the society had completed most
successful year. The officers of the.
society with j. c. Macpherson form
the committee on parsonage and fur
niture and were elected at the confer
ence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
WILSONVILLE

Henry Lebeau is remodeling his store
so as to have a larger dance hall
A Polish family from the Childs place
moved to Webster, Wednesday.
The trolleys are running again, after
long suspension.
Lawrence Keegan is much better, but
not able to attend his office duties yet
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
Teachers, State Convention

Owing to smallpox In Bridgeport the
place of the State Teachers association has
been changed from that city to New HaY-
en-. The dates are the same as those
formerly announced, February O. 3 and 4.
Headquarters will be at the Hotel Garde.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
The F.A. Wells Co.
aGooD CLOTHES STORE
Cut in shipxard Wages.

On Feb 2, there will be a reduction
In wages at the shipyard of the Thames
Towboat Company in Nev. London. The
cut will affect about 100 men, being
those only who are employed at the
yard. and will be at the rate of II per
cent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
Invited to Norwich.

St. Mary's Tierney Temperance cadets
of New London have received an invita-
ton to attend the 61st anniversary min
strel show and dance of the st. Mary S
T. A. B. society of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
WEDDING.
Burdick-Ladd.

Walter Byran Burdick and Miss Olive
Jane Ladd we've united in marriage at
the Bozrah Congregational parsonage,
Wednesday, Jan. rs. by Rev. Charles w.
Hanna.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

If women were unable to see the
fine clothes other women wear they
would have fewer wrinkles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
SHORE LINE TROLLEY SHOWS
DECEMBER OPERATING DEFICI

Cash receipts in December were $21.-
$3.50 less than cash disbursements in
the operation of the Shore Line Electric
Railway Co, according to the report
filed by Receiver Robert W. Perkins The
operating defidit for the Snonth< is re-
ported at $1,929.24. The totar operat-
ling deficit up to Dec. 81, 1921 is $780,
1925 of which $52,227.O1 was amassed
up to December 81. 1920 Business was
so much better for the next year that
the operating deficit for. the twelve
months ending Dec 81, 1921 was only
$4,4S5.25. In July. August and Septem-
Der of the past year the operating ac-
count showed a gain.
The December cash report of cash OPP
erations is as follows:
Receipts.
On hand Dec. L.. s1s2,264S4
| Passenger revenue .s145S3.97
| Accts. receivable =. 5,12732
| Miscellaneous $50. 1886
1s,727.14
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

When it comes to stepping into a
fortune no man objects to putting his
foot into it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

Why isn't a man cool when he shiv-
ers in the hour Of danger?
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

FIVE REAL GOOD TIMES
IN CLUB HALL, BALTIC
Starting with big Confetti
Dance, Saturday, Jan. 2eih,
and the following Saturdays,
Feb. A, II, IS ara rs.
Real good music by the Eight
Kings Oriental Jazzerteers
from Jazzy Island.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

WHEN YOU HtANTfto put your husi-
ness before the public. there is no inedi-
UNI better ehan thrcugh the advertising
columns Of Tie Bulletin
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27

THERE Is no advertising medium in
Eastern Connecticut equal 70 The Bulle-
tin for business results.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27
$151,991.4S
Mrs. Dickson Leavens Was speaker.

Cash bal, Jan. 1, 1922 s11O,S6S.44
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-27


In answer to a question as to warat the
aldermen are for Mr. Jensen said the func-
ton of the board of aldermen is to leg
islate not to adrninistrate. In past, no
criticism intended, he said, your govern
ing body has been legislative and adj
| ministrative body. We plan to separate
those functions
Mr.. Corkery-Has the mayor the right
to veto any action taken by the board 5f
aldermen?
Mr.. Jensen-Yes If, however, he We
toes, the measure can be passed over his
veto by eight votes.
Mr.. Bea1with-Is it permissible to ask
who is drafting the charter?
| Mr.. Jensen-Y ours truly is trying to,
night and day I am getting out the
| first draft, the actual details of writing
and formulating. What is being in
corporated in the charter is only what the
commission on the revision Of the charter
| has agreed upon.
| William Fitzgerald wanted to know if
| plars are being maze TO publish the new
J charter. Mr.. Jensen said plans are being
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de idei iti pricinueSc dureri. oi
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tul cu care Sc cuvina sa tratam pc
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in volumul... chimirului.
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neasamanat mai mare 81 pentru a
caror osindirc M stii daca trebue
81; lasi frnl revoltpi ce te cuprin-
de orr daca trchuie sa faci loc
unei mile, mill adanci pentru
fiintclc slabe. care. dupa ce des-
fasura m steag, dupa ce Sc ra.
pad in primele rinduri pentru a
cuceri un loc la care Sc cred in
drept. parasesc acest Steag la cea
dintaiu contrarietate. la cea din