Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-06
WILLTEAA N'T'NC

the afternoon an interesting programme
was enjoyed, Miss Mabel III. Stiiknan
having prepared a series Of articles on
Japan and Korea At the business meet
ing the reports from the committees who
were in charge Of the Christmas fair
we're read by Mrs. Frank P. Fenton,
chairman. The net proceeds were
S57696 as shown in the detailed re-
port of the treasurer, Mrs. Belle Riggle-
man. The report of the advertising COM
paittee Mrs. H R. Chappell, Mrs. c. w
Moves, and Mrs W. A. Tracy was also
heard. The next monthly meeting of tbs
Ladies' society is to be held "Wednesday,
February /, at which time the speaker
of the afternoon will be Rev. Rodney
W. Roundy.
AISddIetown High is scheduled 20 meet
sIiddletown High this (Friday) after
noon at the High School gymnasium It
will be the first league game for Mid
dletown this year. Shaun Sullivan, who
is W1ndham's mainstay Is not able TO
play IN the game and his loss will handi-
cap the locals somewhat. His place will
be filIed by Gerry. Simonds or 8. Heller
Coach Donohue has worked his men
hard and victory is looked for. Captain
Fdenchy Obernesser and Ellison VIII
start at forward, Red" Heller at CEN
LeTf GbLcS COWf A@sfSAi PN4i
ter and Connors utility.
1t Is expected that at an early date
one-msn cars will be in operation on
the Willimsntic-S outh CoA3ntry Vine
These cars are being operated on most
OF the short lines Of the Connecticut
Company and have proved a freat sue
cess.
A. W buchanan of Mazsheld was in
this city Thursday morning for the pur-
pose of granting employment certificates
to children who might be qualified as to
required studies Seven young people
! took the required tests and received GER
| tifcates.
Judge James H. Webb Is to be In this
city today (Frlday) at 10 o'clock to pre-
sine at The continued hearing on the re-
count of ballots cast for mayor In the
recent city election. The hearing Is to
BE- held In the superior court room and
all are anxious to learn who has won in
the recount In the election day count
Mayor Charles A. Gates was elected by
Two votes over Hormisdas Dion. his dem
ocrauc opponent.
The rain and mist of Thursday did not
IT. jure the ice on local ponds to any
great extent and with colder weather
predicted for today (FTiday) many ice
/ dealers will begin harvesting their crops.
/ The ice on most Of the ponds and rivers
! where ice is 10 be cut has reached from
ten to fourteen inches and Is. reported
| clear and free from snow.
I The manual electien of the Methodist
7 Episcopal church was held Wednesday
night at the church. resulting as fol-
iovs Sunday school superintendent, Earl
Is. Haiug assistant superintendent, w.
Il. parhhurst; primary superintendent,
Mrs Lucinda Hayden assistant prim-
airy superintendent, Eunice Camp secre-
, tary, Howard Haling; treasurer, Byron
I Potter; superintendent of the home de-
I partment, Miss Laura Baker; superin-
tendent of roll call, Mrs. Dwight w
lde pianist, Vivian Ide
The cre0sote plant Of the Southern
New England Telephone Company. under
construction north Of the Central Ver-
mont Railroad tracks. west of ColuHlbis
avenue, Is coming along fast. A spul
track is being built by the company from
I the Central Vermont tracks, over which
jconsgnments Of poles can be brought t.
the plant When completed the plan
viii take care Of creosoting the butts O.
all poles to be used by the company cas-
Of the Connecticut river.
Miss Sarah Peacock died Wednesday
AFTERNOON at her home, No. IA Pleasan
! street, after long illness. She wa.
the daughter Of the late David and Cath
crime Crawford Peacock. She leaves two
brothers, Duncan and David Peacock
and Two sisters, Elizabeth and Catherine
Peacock Of this city Most Of her If,
mas been spent in Willimantic she hav
ing come here when q chiE with hel
parents. from st. Johns, New Bruins
wick. She was a member Of the FRS
! Baptist church and was affiliated with