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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
The Tarson Prayed On.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 2-While the war game has it's dangers and it's hardships, it also has it's pleasures and its follies. It is a good entertain ment to listen to a couple of old sol ders, who have the eye to the ridicu- lous side of things, relate experiences
 around Chattanooga Many good stories have never found their way in to print.
 General John T. Wilder of WiIders
 bl isade fame for example, slipped to
 the top of Stringer's ridge on the
 north side of the Tennessee river one
 morning and began stelling the town.
 The day before this movement against
 the Confederates in Chattanooga,
 President Jefferson Davis, of the
 Southern Confederacy, visited Gen.
 Bragg here and suggested a prayer service for next day in the interest of their cause. An eloquent divine was invited to come up from Huntsville, ing was held in an old church at the corner of Market and Seventh streets, the edif1ce being crowded with citi- zens and many Confederate officers. Gen Wilder knew nothing about this prayer service. The first shot sent a shell directly over the church, Confederate battery being in line with the church on the crest of the river bluff. Wilder wanted to silence that battery and blazed away at it. The congregation became somewhat ner- VOLS, when Gen. Cleatharl, of the Confederate army. who was present at the meeting. arose anr assured them that there was no danger; that the firing they heard was tour own men at target practice: that there was no Yankee in fifty miles of Chattanooga"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
BALTIC

Cooperative Auto Company May Lo- cate in Norwieh-Silver Jubilee of Sister 6ernardine and Sister Wen- doIme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
NOANK
Straw Ride to Center Groton Farm
 Bremen Invited to Rhode Island : Parade.

About 20 members of the Long Point colony went on a straw ride Thursday evening to the farm of MT. and Mrs. William Crandall in Center Groton. Arriving there, refreshments were served and the evening spent in music and jollity. Among those who made , tho delightful trip were MT. and Mrs. Smith, Harry Whipple, Dr. Colyer and daughters, Miss Gladys Bailey, Miss Thel.a Bailey. Miss Laura Durfee, the Gates.
 Invitation Accepted.
 The Noank Fire company has been invited to join in the annual parade of the fire companies of Rhode Island Sept. 30. They have accepted. The company is planning picnic to be held soon.
 Heard and Seen.
 MT and Mrs J. H. Giddings of Goat Point are entertaining MT. and Mrs. William Babcock of Springfield
 Miss Charlotte Rathbun of Provi- Gence, formerly of this village, is visit ing her brother. Fred Rathbun, of Church street.
 MT. and Mrs Marshall Jewett. who have been visiting on Main street. have returned to North Franklin, Mass. Albert Pearson of Yonkers. N. Y. is spending a. few days in the village.
 MT. and Mrs. Everett Fitch and Mrs.
  visit to friends in Spring Hill
 Mrs. Annie Thompson has been en- tertaining relatives from Greenport, l.
 MT. and Mrs. John Mix have return eG to New Haven after visiting Mrs. E. w. Latham.
 Nrs. G. G. Clark of Fishers Island is tne guest of Mrs. Arthur Wood Wo- tn.
 Mrs Henry Hoffman and son Wilbur rave returned from visit to friends at Ocean Beach.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Hurst is enjoying weeks vacation from her duties in the t.leL hone office at the union sta tion, New London.
 Mrs. Edgar Main and daughter Char lotte are visiting friends at Pleasant View
 Fred Dawson of Hartford is regis tered at the Ashbey house.
 Miss Lorea White has returned to New London after visit with Miss Doris Douglas.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

This treasured the congregation for
 the time being, and the devout minis ter knelt in prayer, requesting the con- gregation to join with him. He pray
 ed with his back to the audience and
 his eyes closed. As thu first shell from Wilder's battery had gone too high, the gunners were directed to lower their sights a bit. They did so, and the shell took part of the comb from the roof of the church. The preacher prayed on, however, while his entire congre- gation quietly filed out of the church. He finally ended the prayer, only to find at it's close that the congrega- tion had deserted him. The shell that took away the roof of the church fell and exploded where the Hotel Patten nc OEH stands
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
MYSTIC
Fishermen and Farmers Have Picnic at Wequetequock-St.M Marks Church Calls Rev. A. H. Burlington.

There was a large attendance at the picnic given by the fishermen and farmers of Quiambaug at the casino at Wequetequock Friday. A ball game between the farmers and fishermen caused a great deal of fun. At noon all sat down to a table laden with good things that the ladies had prepared.
 Later games of all kinds were play ed. Visitors were present from Mys- tic, Stonington, Westerly, New Lon don, Providence and New York.
 Vote to Call Rector.
 At a meeting or St. Marks parish Wednesday evening it was unanimous ly voted to call Rev. A. H. Harrington, of Dover, N. H., to become rector of the church. MT. Burlington has off, ciated at St Marks for two Sundays Clerk Charles Elmer Cameron has mo- tified Archdeacon J. E1dred Brown of Norwich and it is hoped that the church which has been without a rec tor for nearly a year will have one soon.
 Lawn Party.
 There was a large attendance at the lawn party given for the benefit of the visiting nurse association on the lawn of St. Patricks church Friday evening. Many amusements were provided. GrinnelIs orchestra fur nished music for dancing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
NUNS 25 YEARS.
Sister Bernardine, Daughter of Judge Tierney of Greenwich, and Sister WendoIme Note Silver Jubilee.

At the Academy of the Holy Family Friday Sisters Bernardine and Wen dolme celebrated their silver jubilee amid fitting ceremonies. Twenty five years ago these two holy women gave up all the pleasures of the outside world to do the bidding of their Saviour, and for such noble work as they have done nothing is too good to show how fully it is appreciated In the morning at o'clock mass Rev. U. o. Bellerose spoke briefly to the Sis terS, congratulating them on their Jubilee and dwelling on the merits of the holy life led by all the Sisterhood.
 About 70 Sisters were present at the ceremonies held in the reception hall, which was beautifully decorated in silver. white and blue, the colors of the Feast of the Assumption. Many beau tiful gifts were received by the Sisters and congratulations from all present were showered upon them.
 Sister Bernardine is principal of the pupils of the Academy and for many years was organist in the Immaculate Conception church. Sister Wendo1me is first assistant of the community.
 Among the. guests present at the celebration were Judge Tierney of Greenwich, father of Sister Bernardine and Sisters Lewis and Bertrand of the Sisters of Mercy, Hartford, both sis ters of Sister Bernardine.
 News in General.
 Mrs. Joseph Peloquin and son of Waterbury are guests of Mrs. Joseph Authier
 Charles Reynolds has moved from High street to Meeting House Hill, Franklin.
 Miss Kathryn Day, who has been under treatment at a hospital. has re- turned home fully recovered.
 Miss F'idelis Donahoe is passing her vacation at the Ocean View hotel, Ocean Beach.
 Mrs. Alex Dupont, Jr.. was the guest of friends in New London the past three days.
 George Buteau of New York, former ly postmaster in this place, is visiting local relatives.
 Margaret HalIton is spending a few days at her home in Providence
 Charles F. Charon of High street is spending several days vacation at Pleasure Beach
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
Local Laconics.

Dr. A. Grant Savage is spending a vacation in Maine.
 Joseph Pickering has returned from Plainfeld N. I. and secured employ ment at Watch Hill.
 William H. Perry, superintendent of Stoningt0n schools, has leased the Matte P. Babcock premises corner of Lester and West Broad streets, Paw catuck. taking possession Friday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Austin B. Taylor and daughter Lila and Howard J. Taylor of Hartford are guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank w. Taylor, 12 Spring street.
 Louis Wonderlick of Norwich has purchased from William A. Wilcox a 10-room cottage at Pleasant View for merly owned by Lillian M. Browning of North Stonington.
 The walters at the Watch Hill ho- tels will have their annual field sports, pie and watermelon eating contests for prizes and other sports this (Satur- day) afternoon.
 Rev. Clayton A. Burdfck will supply the pulpit of Calvary Baptist church Sunday morning. In the evening he will leave for BrookfeId, N. Y, to at tend the annual conference of the Seventh day Baptist denomination.
 There is a belief that the shooting on Hayersham place has been aimed at imaginary burglars and if better Judgment is not exercised some inno- cent person will be punctured by a bullet.
 The annual picnic of Westerly post office employees will be held at Bright mans pond Sunday. There will be delegation of 37 from Norwich and guests from New London, Stonington and Mystic.
 More than 5000 Brooklyn barbers are on strike again.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
OBITUARY.
AIonzo RvIev.

AIOhZo hytey.
 A1onzo Ryley died at his home on Gift street Thursday evening after a short illness. He has been a resident of this village for a number of years and leaves his mother and three broth CTS.
 Briefs and Personals
 Edward Brooks left Friday for three weeks stay in Windsor.
 Stephen Palmer spent Friday in Nor wich
 Misses Mary and Annie Marshall, of Providence, were guests Friday of their grandmother, Mrs. Isabella Mac Kenzie.
 Donald Maxson of Philadelphia is spending a few weeks with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Maxson on Goat Point
 Miss Edith Brand is visiting in New York
 Richard Morgan of St Paul, Minn, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Christopher Morgan.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan Gray and daugh- ter. Miss Sarah Gray, of Ledyard. spent Friday with their aunt, Mrs. Charles Stoddard.
 The lawn fete given by Helen Star key chapter of St. Marks church Thursday evening on the rectory lawn was a complete success.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16


 lyn, N r. recently at the home of Mrs. Herman Atwood of Elm street. Rev. Oscar Sams of Lynchburg, Va, will preach tomorrow morning in the Baptist church. Miss Ethel Brown will sing and John Haley will render a cornet solo at the service.
 Billings Merritt, who died recently at Lynn, Mass. was a former resi- dent here and member of the Bap- tist church.
 A large party from Mystic took the boat here for Watch Hill Friday morn ing.
 Miss Mary Mccormick of Providence is visiting at the home of Thomas Mc- CorInick
 Mrs. Lucia Gager has returned from a visit in Norwich.
 Carl Hammond is in Newport with relatives.
 Cleared $312.
 The Village Improvement society cleared $S12 at the bazaar held on the park Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

J.F. coNANT II Franklin St. Whitestone Sc and the J. E. C. 100 Cigais ars the bes. on the market
 1rx them
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
WESTELY THEFTS BY NORWICH MAID
House of George N Pearse Robbed of $12O Cash and Jevelry Valued at $5OO-Chauffeur Drives Closed Road and Has License Suspended-Fire Alarm Rung In by Bad Boy

and was satisfied that it was the work of some boy.
 The team of 12 men of the P. s. Barber Hose company is in active Practice for the hose reel contest in Rhode Island State Firemen's league In Westerly Sept. 10. and the team will make a good showing. They in tend to lower the state record of 36 seconds in the coming contest. The run is for a distance of 200 yards, making hydrant connection at the end of the first 100 yards. The contesting teams will be required to take turns in coupling at the hydrant and three turns on the pipe nozzle connecting with the hose, but no water will be turned on at the hydrant. Eight men the neap and two more will run behind the reel to haul off the hose and make the hydrant connection.
 The members of the Quiambaug Farmers and Fishermen's association, their wives daughters and SWeethearts enjoyed their annual outing at the Wequetequock Casino Friday. Capt. George w. Wilcox and Judge Herbert W. Rathbun were the committee that arranged for the successful event, which was enjoyed by large number. A|in11CL Wco SS1NGQ dI HUH, stunned the form of a banquet. Judge Rathbun served as toastmaster The speakers were Corporation Counsel Abel P. Tanner of New London, Rev. Byron U. Hatfield of Newburg, N. Y., Dr. c. o. Miner of Stonington and Rev. George B. Marsten of Stonington.
 After dinner there were field sports but there was nothing that savored of farming or fishing in the festivities.
 Within the past two weeks there have been several eases of theft in various forms, and the thieves have escaped detection, both in Westerly and in Pawcatuck The latest that has come to the surface was perpetrated in daylight in a PaWcatuck store.
 A well dressed man approached the office and asked the girl in charge questions concerning a certain article which he said he desired to purchase. The girl left the office to call sales man and when she returned the sup posed customer had disappeared and so had $20 of the $25 that she had left on the desk in the office. The fellow secured the cash by reaching through the office window. A good description of the thief was given the police The theft was committed Wednesday and was kept quiet in the hope that the thief would be located and arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
STONINCTON
Three swordfsh Sent to WiIIinantie Social Whist-Bazaar Clear $312.

The steam yachts Elreba and Idalia and the small yacht Viola are the only boats in the harbor with the excep- ton of the fishing boats and those tied up at the steamboat wharf.
 The midweek shipment of fish to New York markets amounted to 50 barrels.
 c. H. Blackstone shipped three sTordhsh to Willimantic this week.
 Social and Whist.
 A social and whist was given by Mrs. Frederick A. Pendleton of Brook
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
Murdered For His Money.

George k. Harris. of Danbury, stenographer, 50 years old. who was found dead from three bullet wounds in the head near the summer home of Governor Fielder, atx Sea Grit, N. J at the state encanpment reservation Tuesday, had been gambling with the milftiamen encamped there and was probably murdered for the money he won, according to the theory enter tained by the police,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

State Superintendent Hyatt, of Cal ifornia, has issued an appeal for sex enlightenment. in the home if possible in the school if necessary. He declares that no boy or girl should reach the age of 12 without learning from parent. teacher, or some other responsible person the five acts of sex hygiene which he enunerates
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

At a meeting of the members of the Cooperative Auto company held re- gently it was planned to go ahead in the work of enlisting new members in the organization. When $10,000 has been paid in to the treasurer measures will be taken, in all probability, to se- lect a suitable place in Norwich at which to conduct business. This or ganization is a novel one and it's pro- gross Is being watched with great in terest by many people
 Personal Mention.
 Philip Woisard of North Grosvenor- dale was a recent guest of Alex Du- pont of High street.
 Miss Rena B. Smith of Railroad street left Friday for Crescent Beach, to spend several weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

I and was satisfied that it was the work 1 of some boy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27

tin specifies places for 1877.
Opportunities for thirty-fiye men
physicians were offered in the same
circular, while the calls for trained
nurses numbered eighteen Areceut
instance Of the need for a physician
is known to the Southern Presbyter-
ian church, whose Luebo mission,
one thousand miles up the Congo.
was left entirely without medical at
tentiOn for either the missionary
families or for the natives.
These systematic visitationS OF col
lcses by the Student Volunteer Move
ment. and the unique periodical
want ad" bulletins. reveal h i'm
lnensity Of the task of manning Chris
tianity's foeign enterprise.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27
$500 MILES ON FOOT.

Spencer, May 24.-Footsore. tired
and hungry after covering nearly 25.-
900 miles in a tramp around the
world Capt. Alfred j. Brown. OF Nome,
Alaska, stopped in Spencer Friday
night for a few days rest. He is
walking for the worlds championship
on a wager of $4,000 h;ch he
states has already been paid TO his
representatives in AlaSka and which
sum is now awaiting his retarn. The
race was started in October 1909 and
Mr.. Brown carries credentials not
only from own State, but from practi-
caly every country on the globe. His
credentials seem to be genuine and
the tan papers mad and used
cuts of the noted walker. He is Of a
walking family, an uncle having held
the worlds championship for forty
years. He is now on the last lap Of
OF his journey and will Don receive
the $4,000 wager. The last day into
! Spencer he walked - miles and is
nov nursing 4 b.;stered heel.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27
CONFEDERATE DRUM
CORPS TO CHATTANOOGA
Leaves This Afternoon to Attend An
nual Reunion of Confederate Vet
Grams.

Leaves This Afternoon to Attend An
nual Reunion of Confederate Vet
Grams.
Messrs. j. J.. Lewis and Wiley T.
Johnson. only surviving members OF
the famous Raleigh Confederate drum
corps, will leave this afternoon to
take part in the annual Confederate
reunion to be held this year in Chat
tanoOga, Tenn. Accompanying them
is Mr.. William Jones, who viii beat
the snare drum for them.
This annual trip of the r corps
is made possible by an appropriation
OF $50 by the city and the presence
Of h corps at the reunion is always
looked forward to by the veterans in
a sense Of a necessary part OF the
annual gathering Of survivors. For
many years and until about five years
ago the corps was composed Of the
four original members. But at that
time one of the original members,
MT. Haynes died, and the corps was
reduced TO three. Since the asst re-
union another one, w. e. Register,
has passed. Only two of the origi-
n "a remain. They are j. J.. Lewis and
w. T.. Johnson. Mr.. Johnson plays
the fife and MI. Lewis ake care OF
the bass drum. Mr.. Jones IS secures
to complete the corps.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27
~,rsen assd

yaNing prices. Rates Tor beds AID
meals have not been ced, nov
will they he.
The parades, and the social side OF
the reunion. ave been laid out along
the same broad lines. Two Of the
best features Of reunion week will BE-
the par1des and a round OF social
functions, all OF which nave been folly
described in this correspondence.
The plans for entertaining the ~
union are complete, and win be more
than satisfactory to the visiting thou
sands who will attend the meeting
That a 0 pleasant and interesting
meeting will result, there IS no fear
whatever in ChatkAno og2 FhH city
it thoroughly Understand what the
veterans e1Pect- All expectations via
be met. it not largely diseountrdA
In natural and historic environment
Chattanooga challenges the universe.
The hattIede Ids. where 80, 900 men
were killed, wounded and missing In
the terrible battles OF fifty years aEo,
will afford those who fought and lived
an opportunity to study the conflicts
that drenched the fields IN blood, BY
ookin over the ground where Greek
met Greek and built an inperishabhs
monument to American vAEor.
To go I'VE these b~attle6elds, study
the ground and allow the IMAGINATION
togo back fifty years, will be a pleas
ure indeed, although it may be mixed
with a tmge OF melancholy that Is fek
on all the great battfefie OF the
world.
After the great battle Of IN.
uhere existed a a superstition
among n more humble people thzt
nightly along the plain were yet heard
the neighing OF chargers and tn.
rushing shadows of spectral war.
sucn a superstition gives a supernat-
nrai terror to a battlefield. Down 10
North Georgia, below the batt,etieid
OF C~hacamauga, many Of the older
generation OF negroes. II not some
whites, have no business that leads
them through Chickamauga park at
htsnL An old negro man, formerly
a save IN the family Of CongressmAr
Gordon Leigh. OF Georgia, but who
neio on to his best friends until ne
oied. used to declare hat during the
montn or September "the trees drug
nIooo IN ChackamAuga park. and
inc ghosts walk there every night.
he would drive five miles oIt If hu
way TO escape a trip through the bat
tiefeld after dark.
Chickamauga has all Of the dui.t
ana melancholy interest that attaches
70 great battie6elds. Men were killed
.nere. Thousand of Confederate sol
uiefs. who SURRENDERED their lises On
tnat bloody Dfeld. wereb uried IN
.Ienches where they fell. They sleep
the!ast sleep on that historic field with
none nut nature and natures Cod t.
keep them Their grayea are
nufnb'e. but their deeds are enshrin.j
IN the hearts Of the people of n
south forever.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27
PLANS FOR ENTERTAINING
u. c. Y. REUNION COMPLETE

Chattanooga. Tenn. May 24.-The
twenty-third annual reunion Of he
United Confederate Veterans is now
close at hand tina a few words Of
official character seem ia order to as
sure the people OF the southern states
that Chattanooga is ready to receive
them.
The plans for this reunion were
laid out on q broad scale. and q call
was made on the people OF Chatta-
nooga for enough money to finance
the plans. The response to the call
for mone was liberal.
When he necessary funds we're Sc
cured. in cash and good pledges, the
general executive committee, which
had already been named. got down to
earnest work, and for three months
there has been no rest for any mem-
Der OF the executive committee, or
the forty suh-comnlittees.
A thousand earnest, intelligent, ac-
tive and patriotic citizens have bee
at work on the plans for fully three
months, and as a result Chattanooga
is ready for the reunion. and the large
crowd that is confidently expected to
attend it.
| CaQt. S1cWaTI WnoEe Ten or Twelve
thousand veterans Of the southern ar
my will be cared for during their stay
| here, is ready. No more delight uuy
located camp could be desired and no
better equipped camp for the purpose
could be imagined. Everything that
can. contribute to the comfort OF the
old soldiers has been supplied.
Many little conyeniences, small in
themselves but immense as a whole.
have been supplied on the streets OF
Chattanooga for the crowd, such as
public water stations. where good
water may be had for the asking; in
formation booths. where all desired
Information will be given: lunch
stands at camp Stewart, guides to res
taurants where good service may be
had at customary prices: the best car
service, and a number Of other con
~Ventences too numerous to mention
These ~conveniences will, the commit
tee believes. q a great deal to thu
pleasure Of reunio visitors.
The city has been brilliantly lighted
IN the downtown sections for the re.
union occasion. thousands Of bril-
liant electric lights will make the
main thO~roushfares OF CHATTANOOGA =,
bright as day. This work costs !,
great deal of money. but C-hattanoos-
believes that nothing is too good fol
the survivors OF the Confederat,
army and their friends.
with q complete and intelligent or
~ganizatiOn throughout the entire cit,
Tor handiln. an immense crowd. an,
1or giving h people all Of the No
ice protection that may be necessary
!, haitian ooEa feels safe on the score =
; good order 1t will be preserved ;.
any cost. q
As 70 housing the crowd thor
should be no fear in any o1ar.er !
the attendance is double what n
!. eomn'.ttee expects it TO be, every man
e or "a a satisfactory uanner
Ine feeding and housin. fnc;y5t;e
K VI have been very sraat
y enlarged for the reunion. in ~
.tipatioa of a record-nreak;n. n,
q seadsnce. All who come win Ia e,ya
Satisfactory accommodations It ore
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27
JACOB DOVE GIFTS ~ YEARS.

Huston. May 2+.-Jacob Dove. col
ored. was sentenced in Superior court
here today To t~wenty-oae years IN the
States prison. for the murder Of
Simon Hicks. another negro. at Pink
Hill. several weeks ago.
Dove. jealous of Hicks. killed him
in the house Of a woman with whom
he was infatuated.