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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
ONLY THREE LEFT OF
 TWENTY -ONE OFFICERS
J. E. Woodward Tells of the Recruit ing of Companies for Eighteenth Regiment Fifty Years Ago.

John E. Woodward writes the Bull letin as follows:
 Fifty years ago-July 16-Captain Henry Peale and myself commenced recruiting what became Company F, 18th c. V. S., a regiment of five com panies from Norwich and five from Windham county. This was under a call from the President for 300, 900 men after the defeat of Mcclellan on the Peninsula
 The news was received at noon time and there was great excitement, the streets were filled with people. At the store of Norton Bros. there were gath cred a few of the citizens discussing means as to raising men. Henry B. Norton said that he would give to Cap tain Peale and myself s1O0 if we would raise a company of 100 men in one week.
 The 14th regiment was recruiting at New Haven and his idea was that we 1 should get a company for that regi- ment. About o'clock the late | Charles Dyer came in and suggested that meeting should be called at Breed hall for that evening and hurry matters along. Some thought it too late. Charlie says We will have a meeting tonight. He went to the Bull letin office, had a lot of hand bills struck off and about an hour after boys had put them all over the city and the hall was packed. Speeches made and a company started. The next morning four other companies commenced recruiting and became companies A c and l. Instead o! the captain and myself getting $10O the state got a regiment and it Jeff the state in one month and ahead ol the fifth regiment
 On June 1S, 1863, it went into itt first fight and was defeated and on tht 18th surrendered to the "Stonewal brigade" Bd Johnsons division O General Ewell's corps on their way tc Gettysburg. On the 23d of June W, entered Libby Prison. In Septembel the enlisted men were paroled. Tn, officers were held for twenty ont months in the different prisons, thre, months of it under fire in Charleston Of the twenty seven officers captured only three of us are alive today Cap tain Geo. ". Warner, Lieut. Dwigh w. flakes and myself
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
5UcKINeHAM's PETS.
William Dean of Moosup Recalls Ex. periences of the Eighteenth-Eu. campsd at Norwich Fair Grounds.

William Dean of Moosup of the Eighteenth Connecticut volunteers, storied little last week.
 Yes" he said in reply to ques- tion, We were called Buckingham's pets. I enlisted in the Willimantic company and came down to Norwich. We were encamped at the fair grounds west of Norwich for some little time, drilling and getting supplies before go- ing south. When we left the grounds the twenty-flrs regiment took our camp. We marched into the city and were reviewed by Governor Bucking- ham as he stood at his residence, and he made us a good speech. Here, too, we received our colors, then marched to the wharf where the regiment em- parked on the City of Boston for New York; from there by boat to Perth Amboy and thence by rail to Balti- more.
 We expected to go to Arlington Heights and man the forts there. but an orderly rode up with dispatches for the colonel of our regiment that 1 changed the plans. We had to occupy Fort McHenry on the bay and the reg ! iment that had garrisoned that fort was relieved by reason of expiration of service. Four companies were sent | up the railroad to guard the trains | that the Secesh wtre constantly hin l dering and derailing if they could After months of service at guard ant | garrison duty we went to the from ! and entered into real battles. A large | number of this regimtnt were takeI l prisoners later and suffered in prisor pens of the south for many months before being exchanged"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

At the morning service at the Third Baptist church in Greeneville Sunday Rev. Robert F. True read his resigna- tion as pastor of the church after a service of year and half. Rev. MT. True stated that he felt his work was in a large measure finished here and that he had decided to accept a unani- nous call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Norwood R. l.
 His resignation came as a surprise to his parishioners and all expressed deep regret that he had decided to leave this city, although pleased at his appointment to a larger field of work. During his pastorate here Rev. MT. True has accomplished much for the good of the church Extensive repairs on the church building have just been completed, including entire refinishing of the interior and laying of new floors. Mrs. True has been an able helpmeet to the pastor, taking an ac- tive interest in the work of the church, and especially in the work among the young people.
 A Record of Active Service.
 Rev. MT. True is a graduate of St. Johnsbury academy and of the Bangor theological seminary of Bangor, Me. He also attended the New Hampton. N. H.. Literary institution for three years He graduated from the Theo- logical seminary in 1880 and the fol- lowing year was ordained at North Ab- ington, Mass. He at once took up Y M. c. A. work and was first located in
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
REGISTRATION GROWING AT
 DAN6URY SUMMER SCHOOL.
Supervising Agents from all Parts of the State Listen to Secretary Hines Lectures.

At the close of the second week of the Danbury summer school the regis tration is 274. Nearly all the super vising agents of the state are attend ing the lectures and conferences which are conducted by Secretary c. D. Hine. In his last lecture MT. Hine continued his explanation about the investigation of schools.
 In the inspection of schools MT. Hine said that the supervisors might estimate the value of a school by the amount of profitable time used in the school as compared with the actual time which the school Is in session. To ascertain the amount of profitable time he said that one must deduct the time wasted by idleness of pupils after the teacher has assigned tasks either be- cause the work is uninteresdng or be- cause it is valueless, or because the pupils have not been trained to employ their time to advantage. Sometimes pupils are imperfectly employed. Again they are improperly employed and there are times when they do not have work enough. All of the above factors must be considered in the time lost. There is also a waste be- cause the teachers are not prepared in subject matter or in methods of pre- sentation.
 ' The second session on Saturday was given up to the matter of attendance in the schools. Attendance Agents s. P Willard Charles H. Hall, H. J. Potter R. c. Deming, George Dowd and Mar GUS D. Marks were present Accord ing to the attendance agents the per centage of attendance in the schools under supervision is better than the other schools of the state. Another matter of interest is that the attend ance throughout the state is constant ly improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
CALLED TO NEW PASTORATE
Rev. Robert F. True Resigns Third Baptist Church-Wl Go to First Baptist Church of Norwood, R. I-Has Done Notable Work With Greenevlle Church in Past Year and Half.

San Francisco, where he was general secretary. He continued in Y. M. C.. A. work for 12 years in the west and east, and then took the position of secretary to the Evangelistic) associa- ton of New England, which he held for nine years, his headquarters being in Boston.
 He organized a church in his native town, Holderness, N. H., with about SO members, and for three years held the pastorate there, during which time a church edifice was constructed and paid for. He next went to the Eman- uel Baptist church in Lowell and later to the First Baptist church in Hud- son, Mass, from which place he came to Norwich in January, 1911. Rev MT. True comes from family long repre- scented in the ministry
 To Norwood in September.
 Rev. Mir. True will take up his duties at the First Baptist church in Nor . wood the first of September The church is a new and growing one, with a strong and energetic Sunday school. The field is a much larger one than Rev MT. True's present charge. His resignation here takes effect following the last Sunday of August. He on one occasion occupied the pulpit at Nor wood, and as a result unanimous call was extended to him.
 Both Rev. and Mrs True have been well liked in the community and their absence will be deeply felt by their host of friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
Advice to Mothers

Have you had baBy's photograph taken
 It's an art to take baby's photo- graph Gs lt should be taken. To catch his roguish little smile, his pretty little eimple. Such photograps become prizsd remem5rances of babyhood's days iR years 50 coma We have had years of experience in photograp aphIng children. They always look their best when we take them. No troublesome posing. Snap them In jiffy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
Raratz. Rosen Enaaaement.

MT. and Mrs. Frank Rosen of New Haven announce the engagement of their daughter, Sophie, to John Bar atz of New London. No date has been set for the wedding. Mir Baratz is well known here, where he has been a frequent visitor.
 The announcement was made at a party held at the eROsen home in New Haven last Sunday in honor of Miss Rosen's grandparents. MT. Baratz Is the son of Mir. and Mrs. M. Baratz and is associated with his father in the New London Fruit & Produce com pany.
 Miss Rosen is a graduate of New Haven high school and of the state normal school. She was an applicant this year for a position on the teach ing staff of the New London public schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

said that the analysis of the water used in WilIimantic showed that II was contaminated. He also visited New Preston and the laboratory at Middletown. In addition to the regu- lar monthly bulletin there were Dulle- tins issued on the destruction of flies and on infant mortality.
 Chemist Newlands was instructed to have a sample of the water in Bridge port harbor analysed.
 Professor Conn reported that he had made 2,6S3 meteorological tests during the last quarter, as against 2.060 dur ing the corresponding quarter of last year. He said there was a general de- sire on the part of milk dealers to have milk approved. He recommended & change in the law in regard to pros- cautions for selling adulterated milk So
 as to allow the dairy commissioner to prosecute on the evidence submitted by I the state laboratory.
 | Chemist Newlands reported that he had analysed 1O7 specimens of water and sewage.
 1 The state chemist and bacteriologist | were directed to attend the convention of the American Public Health asso- citation in Washington on Sept. Is, 1!
 and 20 as delegates of the board and
 several commissioners said they would | go also.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
eroton Lonn Point camn.

In the shack owned by Dr. J. H. AL len of this city. on the extreme end of Groton Long Point, is located this month the summer camp of the boys from West End Presbyterian church. New York, who also occupied the place last year. There are 32 of the boys in camp with Frank H. Merrill in charge. Tn his vacation time from the John H. Hall Memorial of New York he is conducting the camp for West End church. and will probably have a supplementary camp at Groton Long Point for the John H. Hall boys,
 One special privilege which the camr enjoys this year Is the special permis- sion of J. Arthur Henry, the author the use of Quirk Island for such camp ing purposes as they desire. Quiri Island is the scene of MT. Henry's novel, An Island Cabin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
GARDNER LAKE
Dance Given by Mrs. Asa 5aekus for
 Young People.

At Phillips pavilion a dance was giv- en Saturday evening by Mrs. Asa BacBus, at which were pdesent fifteen couples. Bliven's orchestra furnished music. the programme consisting of round dances. The party included the campers, cottagers and a number from this city who went by auto.
 A team from Camp Cadaho played an interesting game of ball with Camp Sussalqua on the latter's grounds Sat urday, the latter winning. to 8.
 Edward Mays of Brooklyn. N. T., was a guest at Camp Central Sun day.
 Dr. Charles May spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Wilson, at the grove.
 Thursday G. R. Sanders was stand ing near the ground wire of the tele- phone at Phillips pavilion when a stroke of lightning shocked him so that he suffered from it for two hours
 J. P. Sanders who is visiting his bother, G. R. Sanders, is much inn proved.
 Miss Edith Pierson of Norwich spent Sunday with Mrs. William Koonz al the Lake.
 Miss Soil Morgan of Norwich was the Sunday guest of Miss Edith May nard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
QUARTERLY GIFTS TO
 ROCK NOOK HOME.
Donations of Money and Other Arti- cIes Received by United Workers.

The Rock Nook Chi1dren's Home makes grateful acknowledgment of dn- nations received since April l. 1912:
 Special gift for garden seats, win dow shades and summer pleasures from Mrs. Thomas J, Wattles, Mrs, F. L. Woodland. Miss Greene, and friends. $45; Mrs. George D. Colt, Thomas M. Shields, William H. Shields, Jr., and friends, $42.25; Co., lumbia Commandery, K. T., No, {, $33.25; Trinity Nj. E. Sunday school, SIC; First Baptist Bible school, si2.s7; First Congregational Sunday school, SIS; St. Andrews Sunday school, $5; Trinity Episcopal Sunday school, $5; Taftyilie Sunday school, s20; Broad day Sunday school, $50; Central Bap- tist Sunday school, $40; Park church and Sunday school $42.97.
 The Hope Circle of Kings Daugh- ters, the WOman's league of Grace church. the All About Literary club and Miss Susan Adams have made bedquilts. aprons and rompers-
 Ice cream and cake were given by members of the committee on the day of celebrating the founding of the home, and also by the Christian En- deavor union and the First Congrega- tional church.
 An oilcloth for the hall, carpet and a refrigerator and benches for thG lawn are much appreciated gifts, while vegetables, eggs, fruit, toys and cloth ing have added to the comfort and tht | pleasure of the family.
 We have not the names of all th' kind friends who have sent thest gifts, but among them are the follow. ing: Mrs F. H. Allen. Mrs. William H l Allen. Mrs. W. S. Alling, Mrs. w. ] Allis. Mrs. Willis Austin, Mrs. Briggs Mrs Lucius Brown. Mrs. Ozias Dodge Mrs. E. F. Gallaudet, Mrs. Gosvenoi l Ely. Mrs B. P. Learned, Mrs. William l C. Osgood. Miss Porteous, Master Key holds Palmer. Mrs. Pullen. Mrs T. J l Watf1es, Mrs. ". T. Williams, Mrs William Wheeler, The Norwich Bulle 1 tin and the Evening Record
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
TAFTVILLE
Village Team Defeated at Waureean
 by Score of 4 to 2

Saturday afternoon Taftvi1le was de- feated by Wauregan by a score of 4 to 2 on the Wauregan grounds. This is the fifth game the teams have play ed this season. and Saturdays victory puts Wauregan in the lead, Waure- gan having won three games and Taft vile two.
 Wauregan scored three runs in the second inning and one in the fifth in- ming, and for the last four innings not one of her men reached second. Taft vile scored one run in the third in< ming and another in the eighth. Hits and strfkeouts were distributed about evenly. The pitching of Marland and Lazinsk was excellent and very ef- fective. The lineups for the teams were as follows;
 Taftyille-Kane ss, Dugas 3b Mur- phy c, Simcox 2b. Shea 3z, Leopold 1b, Houlihan If. White If, Germain of, La zinsk ?.
 auregan--Brunston c, Livesly 3b, Labelle ss, Robertson 2z, Geer 1b, Ray mond If. Mariand D, Maynard of, He- gan 3b, Anderson If, Dion If.
 Time of game, 1.10.
 Next Saturday Wauregan plays at TaftYille. If the Taftville boys win the two teams will again be tied, and il will be necessary to play several more games to decide the champion ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
FOR MORE RIGID
 EXAMINATION OF BANKS.
One Topic Discussed at Meeting of
 Savings Bank Officials.

Bank Commissioners Norris s. Lip- pitt and Fred P Holt attended a meeting of the state association of of- ficials of savings banks of Connecticut in the Country club of Pennington on Friday.
 There were 55 bank officials from all over the state present at the lunch which was served at the club. After dinner there was a discussion of mat ters concerning bank Legislation espe- ciaIly regarding some plan satisfactory to the banks and bank commissioners in regard to investments and for a more rigid examination of banks and their condition.
 A report of progress was made by the legislative committee through P, LeRoy Harwood of the Mariners Saw ings bank of New London. President Edwin s. Hunt of the association president of the Waterbury Savings bank, and Bank Commissioners Fred P. Holt and N s. Lippitt took part in the discussion
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Birthday Surprise Party Given Miss
 Mary Walk.

Miss Mary Walz was very much surprised on Saturday afternoon when a party of twenty of her friends gath cred at her home on Main street in honor of her thirteenth birthday.
 Miss Mary was very quick in enter taining her friends by playing games, and dancing was enjoyed on the ve- randa. Music was played by Lois Kin ney and Ruth Kingsley. The prize for the peanut hunt was won by Ruth Kingsley and the prize in the Cinder- ella game was won by Matilda Peter son and John Twohig. After the games were played the young folks were in vited on the front veranda, where to their surprise was found a birthday cake with thirteen lighted candles. Re treatments were served, consisting of sandwiches, cake, ice cream, candy and soda. After a joyous afternoon all parted, wishing Miss Walz many happy returns of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
The unIoved GYpsies.

Connecticut is visited this season with an unusual number of gypsies, of which band has recently encamped in Waterford. Drive this way or that and you are bound to meet their weary teams on the road, or else to come up- on their encampments, comfortably To- cated on land belonging to somebody else. Where they happen to alight cows suddenly show a shortage in their yield of milk, chickens diminish in numbers, vegetables disappear from the gardens There's an old saving that folks cannot make a living by taking in each others washing. There are not many signs of washing about the gypsy encampments, but 1t should be equally true that folks cannot make living by trading horses, which seems to be the professed occupation of the wanderers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
sEMl-ANNUAL REPORTS
 MADE GOOD SHOWING
Division No. 1, A. o. H., Has Disbursed S35o in Sick and Funeral Benefits In Six Months.

In spite of the stormy weather there was good number present at Sunday afternoons meeting of Division No. 1, A. O. H., in Hibernian hall, with Pres ident J. P. Murphy in the chair. Two new members were initiated and three applications for membership were re- ceived The semi-annual reports of the officers were heard and proved in teresttng and encouraging. During the past six months $350 has been paid in sick and funeral benefits and there is at present a balance of S2,75O in the treasury. The committee which is ar ranging for the trip of the local Hi- bernians to the state parade at Bridge port Aug. 20 gave a report. There will be special meeting of the division in the near future to make final arrange ments for the event.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
Washout Derails Car.

About 2-30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a car bound for Willimandc from Franklin square ran off the track on the curve in front of the Taftville Con gregational church. The heavy rain had washed a pile of sand down the hill and onto the track, which caused the front trucks of the car to slip off the rails The wrecking crew at the car barn was notified by telephone, and on their arrival soon had the car on again The derailed car was one of the new ones equipped with the dou- be running board
 The heavy dowDpour of rain Sunday caused number of washouts in the village streets. The thunder and lightning was not as severe as that of Thursdays storm. but the rain was much heavier, coming in showers throughout the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
A WEEKS RESPITE
 TO CENTRAL VERMONT.
Given Until Next Monday to Put Back
 Early Morning Train.

In the original order from the public utilities commission directing the Cen tral Vermont railroad to restore the early morning northbound train to the schedule, the date for the order to be- come effective was Monday, July Is. This has now been extended a week, allowing the road to put the train in operation for the first time on next Monday, the 22d. so that patrons who had intended to take advantage of the train this morning will not be able to do so.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
surpr;sed Viee-Pres;der4 storrs

While Vice. President Storrs and General Manager Punderford of the Connecticut company were in the city Friday Mayor Murphy showed them a number of photographs he had taken showing the congestion of traffic in Franklin square at times. through the business done there by the trolley ex- press, and the former, to whom the conditions in Norwich were new. were greatly surprised at the manifesto tionS of business activity here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
Bie Storm Missed Y. M. c. A. Campers

General Secretary F. R. starkey and William Finlayson visited the Y. M. C. A. camp on Fishers Island on Satur- day, passing a pleasant day with the 40 boys who are enjoying the delights of camp life. All the boys are in good health and well tanned, and the fish ing, boating, bathing and, most impor- tant of all, eating, are having the finest kind of time. The severe cleo trical storm of Thursday afternoon was little felt at the island.
 MT. Finlayson returned home Satur- day, while MT. Starkey remained unt Sunday, when he gave the boys a short talk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
Pleasant Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise was given Friday night July 12, at the home of Stanley H. Mulkins. in honor of his cousin, Miss Myrtle Maine of Rhode Island. at which many young people were present, including Carrie Bowker, Margaret Daley, Theresa Leonard, May Ring. May Biggs. Maude Card, Lucille Stephenson. Margaret Sheehy, George Kramer, William Bresnan, Oliver Bud dington, Raymond Williams, Howard Potter and Milton Osborn A good time was had by all, including games and refreshments After which the crowd departed at a late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
0. B. A, oFicers InstaIIed

Sunday morning there was a well attended meeting of Norwich lodge, No. 62. o. B. A, in Pythian hall The principal business was the installation of officers, the work being conducted by District Deputy Grand Master Her man A. Alofsin. The officers installed were: President, Jacob Wechsler; vice president, Abner Schwartz; outside guard. K. Swartzburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

A committee consisting of A. c. Price. chairman, Mrs. Albert Sterry, Owen S. Smith, Henry T. Frazier and Marion Rogers has been appointed to make arrangements for the annual Sunday school picnic of the First Con- gregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
We Are As Near To You

as yeaF phone, Call S6S and let us knsw your. wants in the floral and planting line. The pleasure shall be o,lFs te please you. Any Information desiEed viii be cheeFfully given, and visitors always welcome
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 77 Cedar Street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15
Comparisons.

Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Fair. Saturdays weather as predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Fair, mod crate winds, warmer. Sundays weather: Heavy thunder showers, south wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

Miss Dorothy Jones of New York city Is spending a few weeks with hl aunt, Mrs. Frank Kroner of East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

Alfred Lawson of Pawtucket spent the week end with friends on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

Mrs. James M. Ray of Elm avenue has returned after a few weeks stay with G. Avery Ray in Springfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

Mrs John Warwick of Cornwall, On- tario, is spending a week with Mrs George Warwick on Town streeet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

The State Swedish republican clubs are busy electing delegates to the Swedish American state league con- vention to be held in Hartford Aug. 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-15

Thomas Koonan of Sixth street has removed his residence to Lynn, Mass.