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The Washington times., 1922-08-06

~ NCE upon q time a Lad with
Cinnamon Hair and wide
~ blue Eyes lived in a half
portion Town.
He had received more than 1000
Tickets for answering Here" at
the M. e. Sunday School.
His kinfoIk hoped that some day
he would be President of the Town
Board.
Shortly after he learned to roll a
safe game of Pool his Governor
demised.
Robert, such being the full front
name Of the sole Heir. found that
he could not spread his Pinions in
the narrow Streets Of the lichen-
covered Hamlet.
SO he blew. He went to find an
Avenue that would accommodate
seven Air-Ships moving abreast at
one time.
He closed out the Dry Goods
Emporium with the Shirt-Waists
and the shameless Hosiery in the
Windows.
An Apartment Building. with
Packages delivered at the rear.
soon began to flaunt itself on the
site Of the old Manse-
With all the currency corraled
by the late Store-Keeper padded
into his Norfolk Jacket, the gallus
Offspring hurried to the Metrop to
pick the primroses.
In q short time he was out at
the Track every day. barking at
the Goats as they hove into the
Stretch.
Touts and Boolies began to call
him Bob, which proved that he
was q Man about Town.
Then he assembled the residue Of
his Bundle and began to work
steady as q Guesser In . Brokers
OFFICE
His job was to show at 10 q. M.
with a big Reina Victoria at one
extreme corner Of his Face and
pretend to know what was coming
off when the Boy put the funny
marks on the Blackboard.
Ever and anon he would buy
1000 shares Of something, as II
Negotiating for q Bread ticket.
As q rule, the tall-grass plunger
with q wad Of new Kale has about
the same percentage in his favor
as that enjoyed by a shoat at the
weIl-known Establishment of Ar
mour q Co.
The Cleaners 70 forth to meet
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

vvYELL, well, that isn't funnier than teething
w crocodile. don't know how that picture got in
w there It's group of the Whimple family. They
borrowing relatives Of ours on papas side
That man standing there between the two beautiful
crosseyed girls is Mr. Whmple. He the handsomest
bowlegged in town. ...-.
The Whmples a very strange family. Mr. Whimple
didn't believe in saving daylight because he liked his day
The Washington times., 1922-08-06
BY "BUGS" BAER

Nom always started cry then and would pat her on
the back with whatever he had in his hand, generally
lamp or rung out Of the chair We used to have cane
bottom chairs without the cane and when visitors sat In
them it was like falling through trap door.
So pop would take his hat off again and say, All rght
III assassinate the evening at home"
But first he would butter the inside OF tin kettle 30 the
bartender couldn't fill it with foam and then 60 down and
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

Mr.. whmplss Hand Would Trembls
get some beer on ck That meant the bartender would
trust pop for dime and the Whmples would CALL and Mr.
Whimpls's hand would trembe that he trembed the
kettle empty.
Well, goodby, and don't forget to write.
Copyright by tar
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

young bird ! took to be her
sweetis,
I'm my first glance around the
room I spotted = small oabinst
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

light fresh every morning. He had capillary tremors,
caused by overindulgence in spontaneous invitations
He said that prohibition wouldn't affect him. because he
only drank when he home and he felt home anywhere
Mrs Whimple slightly affected with st. Vitus dance
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

Tho third floor I found her stretched
across . bed. suffering with q
sprainsd ankle. Seated In . chair
at ths side Of the bed thsrs was q
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

~ NCE upon q time a Lad with
Cinnamon Hair and wide
" blue Eyes lived in a half
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19

politically st WIT with the other po-ta. eC the people Of the same state ani that as result Of the outcome Of eAen battle decided by ballots instead of military arEns) the officers and posirsons of employment in the state become the personal property of those who savs won. This assumption ignores the fsc- thsf the great eajority of such positions and officers have purely business duties. which are exercised on behalf Of all the people of the state.
 Every person who believes in the merit system recognizes the fact that there are certain positions and offices that have to do with forming the policy of any administration. 1t is. of course, Hot only proper, but esseBtfsi tnal aAlca offices and positions should be filled by those who will carry out the policy of the J administration But we, who believe ia the merit system do not understand why skilled and efficient clerk in a state de- i partment.. whose whole duty may con- /; slst In filing documents. should give place to successor who may prove stupid, or unskIiied, merely because the voters have removed one party from control of the policies of the state and replaced t with | another.
 Moreover, every time q skilled per son>fn public office is removed And re- placed by a less skilled person, the work is less well done and the taxpayerS money wasted. Therefore, when a subordinate public office becomes Tacant, the beliey- CTS in the merit system urge that the per.-
 son Co fE the place snail be chosen as z result Of a fair. open test of the capaci- ty of all candidates who may wish to try
 for the joo-not a test for something
 eAse party affiliation, religious beliefs. or personal pretudice-but test of the can
 ddates capacity to perform the exsci
 dutIes involved in the vacant position.
 'Is this common sense? We believe q isl We believe that, if you make full in ] lquiry Into the facts, you will decide to re-
 store the merit system in our state ser
 vice. Again we say. we welcome core
 spoudence on this topic
 Very truly yours.
 ''rhe connecticut Civil Service Reforn Association."
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
 ~, oy WESTERN TRAILS

The Oregon Trail from Coast to Coast was the highly instructive illustrated lecture given Monday evening at the Community house, Church street. by Dr. H. R. GrIggs of Columbia university, before good sized audience. Many of the teachers of. the local public schools were among those present
 Dr. Griegs was presented by Edward J. Graham, superintendent of the Nor wich public schools! The lecturer, in his opening remarks said that the west is a transplanted east. He then went on to speak of the acquisition of the west, the Lewis and Clark expedition. and traced western history from the dayt of the pioneers who cfossed the vast and unluovn country in the fact of many difficulties. to the present day.
 He described the old western trails from the Mississippi to the west coast. If we are going to save America ve are going to do it by saving its sacred stories If we can keep the life lines of Ameri- cznlsm stretched from coast to coast we are going to save America. Teachers have a beautiful work in turning the | boys and girls to gatheFing and saving these stories of the early west
 Dr.. Grigas' lecture was illustrated by
 maps and number of beautiful slidel of western sceneTy.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
OCEAN, BEACH COTTAGES
 RANsAcKED BY THIEVES

The cottage Of Mrs. Henry c. Burner at River6end place, Ocean Beach, was entered sometime Saturday night or early Sunday and the place ransaeked. The break was discovered when so1ieone mo- ticed that the door to. the cottage was partly open and notified the police. Mrs Burner was also notified and went ina- nediately to the cottage and investigated. She found that all the rooms and draw. Iers in the building had been searched. but nothing of great value taken. She stat ed that the break looked like the work of boys.
 The lock had been pried od the door to gain entrance. Mrs. Enle Putnam Tob- in's cottage also vas entered. Mrs Tob- in is away so no details of her loss could be asceftainea. x.
 Two cottages on Mott avenue, ons own, ed by Isaac RrsgaY- and one owned by Edward A, Bailey, were reported ss hay, ing been recently entered. In esch cast entrance was effected by prytng cH the locks on the doorsi Both cottagAs Tsre ransacAed but there was nothing valuable on hand to steal.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
WEDDINGS. Teoy-AfitnlAeYI

.
 Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock Miss Hesse Pringle Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Mitchell of New London, became the bride of Walter Ar ;her Troy of Montgomery, Ala. The ceremony was performed at the Mitchell residence in Granite street, New Lon don, by the Rev. Frederick ". Haist, rector of the SeabuTy Memorial Ep;sco- pal church of Groton. The house was decorated with Wtate and American Beauty roses, palms and eFergreenB.
 Miss Mitchell was charming in a gown of white crepe meteor, cut eu train, and she wore a lace veil which her great great grandmother. Mra Hesse Alsten of Charleston. 8. C., wore on her wedding day. A snzn ceFonet of pearls held the vel in place.
 Mrs. Earl Strickland of MAcon, Ga, nee (6iss Mary D. MIteh4lD was her sisters matron of honor; Miss EliSa- of honor, and the bridesmaids ~eee Miss Lois Poison of Torento, Can, and Miss Jane Carmichael of Washington D. C., school friends of the bride.
 Directly following the reception ths newlyTeds left for New York en route to Macon. Ga, to spend Christmas witt the brides brothsr-in-isw and sister MT. and Mrs. Earl stHealaad Afte, Jan. they vill be at home ia New York.
 Miss Mitchell is a graduate of vii Hams Memorial InstitGte and spent las summer travelling abroad- Her grand i father was the late Donald Mitchell known in the literary world as K Mar vel of New Haven ana Salem, tn. state
 Norwish guests at the welding in ! vidded Mir. and Mrs. Royce Boss.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
Q. g. REFonsG AssooIAyJeE
 SENDS LETTER TO IEdfsI.AThks

wAether Connecticut Hlli retura to the merit system, or Whe1her it viii con tinue under the spefis EyseJn as it is now being c0nduct<d, Is a pertinent in- eHiry made by the cp9nsc4icut CiSfl seyiee Reform association to members Of the incpnipg assembly. with the thought that if the member is not fa- Diliar with the dlhrereuee between the two systems he will be glad to so fn- form himself before the legislature meets. With such lnfoynatien at hand, the association feels there wifi be little aoubt but the Rsrit system VII be re- turned.
 The letter sent to the l.slslstors is as
 New Haven, cenn., Dec. 15, 1se2.
 Dear sir.-one of the things you vii have to take action on asta member Of the next legislature. is whether Con nect:cut shall adopt the merit system again, or shall remain under the .spoiis system Do you really know thk dlt- ference3 If you do, we spol1 1sizs for lntrud1ng even SO far as this upon your time If you have any doubts, pr any questions to ask, we shall be mbre than glad to enter into corretpondence with you. We can furnish you literature, oi references to literature. whieh viii en- able you to make as thorough study of the subject as you desire.
 Briefly: The merit system which va, until recently called tue civil sefrleI system. Is based on th8 bripci1ai tha, the public business can be do6e bettni by persons who have been skleete6 foI that service after a teet Of th6ir earac ity than 1t can be done hY ppfsons te lected without any tezt. The spoils ny1 tenn 6n the other hand aSntmes that onl portion of the people of the stste srl
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
RADIO PROGRAMS
Tassday. Dee. fs.
WJz. Newnrk tsso Meter,l

WIZ. Newark CSso Mcters)
 $50 D. m.-Closing prices on stocks, l boHds. grains coffee and sugar.
 5.45 D. m.-Resume of sporting events
 ?. m.-Ausical program.
 D. n.-Musical Stories, by Mary Piowden Kcrnaa.
 7.So p. m.-Estey Organ recital from the Estey Auditorium tn New York city.
 s3e p. m.-Thc Fignt for Health" by Dr. lao Galdston, New York Tubercuios- is Association.
 S.45 ?. m.-Broadcasting Broadway, by Bertha Brainard. D. mt. s. Arry Night Several prominent army officials win speak and the army band will render several selec- | tions/ KDKA Pittsburgh (3ss Beters). 6s0 D. m-Special program arranged | by the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, Pa. T.45 ?. m.-A bedtime story. b. m.-Sumnary of the New York Stock Exchapge.
 s.Se p. m.-Concert by Frank Rybka- cellist: Jessie Wise Gteenwald, soprano {: Melvin s. Hemphill, baritone. and Eat B. Collins, pianist and accompaniSt.
 WEE, sprihgasld C4ss Nstsrsl
 7.Se p. m--Conways Frisco Six" Thomas Conway. piano, Frank ConEay, I | Frael. drums: Dwight Eeeney, trumpet cornet; Howard Crotty, saxophone, clari- net
 s p. m-Program by Arthur Vidal Diehl, painter-p -musician. SEQ D. m.-SaI| White, soprano; MrA
 Robert 4. Case. pianist. WGT. (schensctaAy. S. r., 40S Metsrs)
 1900 mt. S. naval observatory tim.
 signals. I2.se p. m.-Noon stock market quota.
 tions 12.I5 ?. p..m.-wezther report on IsJ me ters.
 zee D. m.-Music. soc ?. m.-Produce and stock nlarke quotations news bulletins.
 6.S0 p. m.-ralk by Santa Claus.
 7.45 p. n.-Concert program. wGI Aedferd HiIiside. Mass. (Sss Me . teTa) . 7.oA . n.-Before Breakfast set-ups . e.30 a. m.-Musics |. l0.30 a. m.-Onieisl New England an e ocean forecast U s. weather bureat :. | ({s5 meters) . 11.50 a. m.-AuSic.
 12.3o D. m--Estey-Reed organ recita 1. E. Lewis Durham, orgznist. a 1.5o p. mt. official weather fore . cast (4s5 metes.) q 200 ?. m.-Amrsd wornen's club. e Civil Service Reform, Hon. Richard | n Dana. = 800 p. m.-I, News broadcast il, Rt \ productions. e ?. m--SpeciaI broadcast. Letters | q Santa Claus V 5.So p. m.-Boston farmers produc h market report (4s5 neters); market rt
 port (4S5 meters) f 500 D. m---weekiy business report, D "a Roger ". Bsbsoa. r SEQ p. m.-Boston peiies reports. Lat t news flashes. Early sports news. r s.5o p. m.-ESeiftnS program. An ia rad WGI stands by for the broadcas m ing from Melrose Memorial hall by Radi,
 phone wNAC.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
PERSONALS

Miss Lola Belle Roath, daughter of the late Warrington and Louisa N. hSsth. who has made her home in San francisco, Cal, has arrived in Norwich to make her home wlth her aunt, Mrs. John Irish of 146 Laurel Hill avenue.
 LeRoy ToCrey of New York, formerly of Lewiston, Me, who came to Norwich the early part of December, has taken up his duties at the plant Of the United States Finishing company and is making his home with his relatives, Mir and Mrs. Charles Marsh and family of Peck street.
 Having visited relatives in NorEicf, since before Thanksgiving. Mrs. Rebecca Morarty returned Monday afternoon to the home of her son-in-law and daughter. MT. and Mrs. Adrian Wander Pyl, of Wor- ces&er, Mass. Mrs. Morarty Is mother of Mrs. Byron H. Evans of Washington street. where she remained during her stay in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
BELIEVE OVERHEAD BRIDGE
 SHOULD REPLACE CROSSING

Monday afternoon at 4.45 o'clock the public works committee of the court of common council, the streets committee Of the Norwich chamber of commerce and the provisional committee of the Eighth street grade crossing petitioneds, held a conference at the rooms of the chamber of commerce, relative to the crossing,
 There was a unanimous expression of opinion that better protscffen should be provided immediately at the cr5ssing, seven days a week. A suggestion was made that gates might be used until an overhead bridge can be constructed. The general committee as well as the peti- tioters comnittee feel that ah overhead bridge should be constructed within a reasonable time, which has bean set at three years.
 President Herbert A LArou of the chamber presided at the conference which lasted nearly an lnygr.
 This Tuesday, afternoon a hearing in regard to the grade crossing Is to be held by the public utilities commission =. .rs town hall, the hearing having been call. ed by the p:iblic utilities in response tc the petition sdbmiRed to them recently There are over 370 dGnatures on the pc. Gton.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
EAsTEks CONN. POWER CO. TO CONTROL DANIELsoK PLANT
Special to The Bulletin )

NSpSCldi 10 me 6uHet1n.)
 D1nIelSon, Dec IS. - Announcement was made by Nathan D. Prince, vice president of the Hartford Connecticut Wtndham County National bank, that papers have been signed looking to the transfer Of ownership of the Peoples Light and Power company and, the affl- lated corporation the Danielson and Plainneld Gas and Electric company, to the Eastern Conneoticut Power eompany. whose high tension hnes run through this part Of the state. It fig stated that the trzhsfeE. now agreed upon and the pre- liminary papers signed, will be completed in the near future
 Acquiring the local liehting and cleo tric power interests will give tho Eastern Connecticut Power company exclusive rights to distribute and sell light and electric power in the towns of Killineiy Brooklyn, Plainhsld. Canterbury and also gives the company entry Into the town oi Grisvold, JeWett City's lighting arrange. nents being with the local company. h the spring of this year the Eastern Con necticut Power company took over thi Putnam Light and Power company, whica serves the town and city of Putnam anG the towns of Pomfret Woodstock anG Thompson and all of the comrpmitie. therein. Therefors with the .consgnma tion of the deal for the panIeison con pany the Eastern Connecticut Powe company will be supplying serviee fo all the feastern section of WindAar county: It is understood that the trans fer of ownership of the local company 1 not likely to mean any change In person mel among the force Of employees Eorkin in this territory.
 The Eastern Connecticut Power. com pany has it's general oeicss in Norwic and power plants at Unasyilie and Tafl vile. It operates extensively in the cas- ern seotion of the state, supplying iiEi and power for many commEH3ties an for manufacturing concerns.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE HELD AT POoBETANUcK

The annual Christmas sale and enter tainment of the WoFnap's guild of St. James church. Poquetannck, was held at the parish house Friday evening. The entertainment consisted Of ChTiskzna1 cantata, A Wait from Santa Claus, with the following characters: Aunt, Mrs. Ar. thur Barrel: Uncle, Gary Aver; Father, William Mitchell; Mother, Mrs. Fred Miller; Nieces. Misses Mari1a GeeF and Marguerite Mnfer; Chhdfen Louisa Clark, George Rodgers. Arthur Fish, Junior Harris and Richard Geer.
 The second part ce tue program eeu- sisted of solos by Mss Marion Geer; hu- morous reading, George Geer; .sele. Mss Allen; duet, Miss Allen and Mrs. Miller solo, Mrs Miller; humorous sketch. vii. liam Mitchell and c. BenianEin Luess. The singers were accpnpanied by Mrs 70. D. Geer.
 The supper was in charge of Mge Charles Weeks, Mrs, Aianson Fuller, Mr4 Albert Rodgers, Mrs. Arthur Barret, Mrs. Crrin Harris and Mis- Fannie Peek, as- sisted by the fofioN@4g waitressee: Mrs Charles Hardness, Mrs. Henry SaHer Mrs Henry Hart, Mts Fred Nicogai, Mrs Appleton Main and Miss Hulda MekelFey The table of fancy articles was iS William Mitchell; runAtnage table, Mrs George Mnrrhy. and Mrs. Henry Gallup candy. Mrs. Gharlea Eeer, Miss Olive Mc. Kelyey, Miss Gladys Hart. Miss Martol Geer; Christmas tres Masses May atc Alice Oclzfrd; fee cream, MT. and Mrs William McKelyey, Mr and Mrs. Der | Williams.
 The proeeeds of the evening amounted 10 SIPS.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
MRS. GEeKaE MAYsABp MINOR ON BIG c8Ma1rrxR

Three Connecticut people are Auaons q eoEmtttee of more than roe fsesessnf- ative msn aad women which viii nssst tn Washtnstsa. D. C., on January iS. to arouse pnhhc interest in and nkfnufate study of tnteraskionai ahzirA. They are Louig Butler, prezidept of the Travellers Insurance company, HzE9ford; Theodore s, Woeisey, former professor ef. intzrnz- tienal law. Tale uniyersity, Nkw Haven, and Mrs. George Maynard Minor, prssi- dent general, National Society Daueh- ters of the American Revolution, water ford
 The commlttes has been named by Alton B, Parker of New York, preaaent of the National Civic Federation. Elihu Boot will be ctaHman of the meeting. Among the questions which miii be dis- cussed are How far and in what man ner should the United States. participate m international antairsg and How far is. t wise at this rlme to reduce our army and RaSy?n
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
EdltAtlOnal ErAlb.t. Planned.

The Conneoticut winter exposition Of the Connecticht state board of educa- hoh is to be held the last week in Jah- upary at tho state arnnory in Hartford.
 Educational exhibits are planned as In former years. The musical organi- zatioh contest for boys and girls over five and under twenty-ohe will be con ducted upon a different basis. Five groups are provided for: Glass A, high schools over 300 enrolment Glass B high schools under 300 enrolment ; junior hlgh schools; band organlza. tons fife and snare drum or bugie and drum corps. l.
 The first prize in each class will be a loving cup and the second prize a ban. ner to be held one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
OBITUARY.
John D. Driscou.

John D. Driscoll, formerly of Norwich, died suddenly Monday morning at o. clock, at his home, No. S3 Ocean avenue, New London. He was born in Nor wich, October 21, 1S60 He went to Jewett City when he was five years of 1921.
 He then moved to New London where he had since made his home He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Alice Driscoll, one son, Joseph Driscoll, and two sisters, Miss Nora DriscoII and Miss Kate ~Driscoll of No. 419 North Main street, this city.
 Mir. Driscoll was 8 member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's church, Jewett City and Court Griswold, F. of A., Jewett City.
 Mrs. Mary 4. PeFkins.
 Mrs. Mary A. Perkins. 7t years old, died at her late residence in Poauonec Monday morning following five weeks Illness from Bright,s disease and tuber- | culosis of the throat.
 Mrs. Perkins was one of the oldest residences of Poduonoe and went there te l live about 40 years ago. She WAS the widow of Henry J. Perkins, who died IT years ago
 1 Mrs. Perkins was born in Stoningtor February 1. Is4s, the daughter o Charles and Charlotte Brailan Lam phere Of that village. She leaves daughter and grandson of Poduenoc Mrs. Fannie E. Manierre and Clinort RaMlerre' and a half-slster, Mrs Carri Bellnett of Marion. Mass.
 Francis Themas Bureh.
 Francis Thomas Burch, Of East Lym died Sunday at his home. Hs was T 'I years of age and was well known. II had served on the board of relief C East Lyme. He had lived in East Lynn for 30 years or mora, meFing tlser from New London. He was the son . orriR Bureh of New London and broth CT of the late Horace o. BurcA. Following his marriage he remove to the farm of his fatheF-in=lew, Joh Way, and had lived there since. H health had been failing for years. H only survivors are Mrs. BuTch and thel 7 daughter.
 John ". OfrweS
 Word was received hare Monday evel ing of the death of John v. GifTss, form ] erly of Norwich. which occurred at Iii home in Bristol, Conn.,, Monday aftei noon at b.3e o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
.glVsIJFllFS IN SOCIETY

Mr. and Mrs Frank W, Browning of Kitenaug were recert visitors in Hart lord.
 Richard Peale, a student at Norwich University, Northheld, vt, has return cd to his home on Mckinley avenue for the holiday recess.
 Mrs. Lewis M. Young of Broadway has returned from Highland Park, N. J, where she was called by the death of her sister. Mrs. Began.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19

Fines totalling over $3,000 for viola lions of the liquor laws were imposed by Judge Edwin s. Thomas in the United States district court at Hertford recent ly. The petit jury which sat throughont the present session without having single case pTsseDted for it's considera- lion, was dismissed until January t5.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-19
Presented UmbreIls

Harry L. smith Of Groton, boss dysr at the H. K. H. SIX min in New London, was presented handspfns six uHlbEsllS by fellow employees Monday morning. MT Smith is to go to the main min of the company. in Watertown, this state, soon after &le fiFst Of the year and tAe gift was in recognition Of the good feelings of the men under him.