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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
FUN ERALS.
Hazel Never.

The funeral of Hazel infant daugh- ter, of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Meyer, was held from the home of her parents Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E.. $. Worcester officiated at the ser vice and burial took place in West Plains cemetery. Acommittal service was held at the grave. Relatives and friends were in attendance and there were numerous beautiful floral offer ings. Undertakers Cummings & Ring had charge oe the funeral arrange mentS.
 Mrs. Benjamin F. Brewster.
 Funeral services Tor Martha Emily. widow of Benjamin F. Brewster were held at her residence, go Mckinley ave- nue, Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. $. H. Howe, D, D., pastor of Park Congregational church, officiating. Relatives and friends were present, and there were number of beautiful flowers. Burial took place in Yantic cemetery. Undertakers Henry Allen & Son had charge of the funeral arrange ments.
 Mrs. William A. Dowsett.
 The funeral of Mrs. Emma A. Dow sett. widow of William A. Dowsett, was held at o'clock Saturday after noon at her late residence, g Clark lane. New London. Rev. Joseph P. Brown officiated and interment was at Cedar Grove cemetery.
 Mrs. Charles Peloquin.
 In the large attendance at the fu- neral of Malvina, wife of Charles Pel- oquin. held from her late home in Oc- cum Saturday morning at s.30 o'clock were relatives and friends from Ware, Mass, Baltic and other places. Rev. J. H. Quinn of Grosvenordale a nephew of the deceased conducted a mass of reQquiem in St Joseph'S church Oc- cum, at g o'clock. Rev. Frederack R. H. Dessureault was in the saunctuary and Mrs. V. P P. A. Quinn officiated at the organ. Mrs. R. J. Jodoin sang a hymn at the offertory. Assisting the choir were Miss Irene Roy and Arthur Roy of Baltic, and Mrs. Catcher and Mrs. Marion Allen. The bearers were John Quinn, Joseph Lucier, Jo- seph Thibeault and E.. Blain, and burial took place in St. Mary's cem- etery, Greeneville. A committal serv- ice was conducted at the grave by Rev. J. H. Quinn. Mrs. Peloquin died in Occum May IA at the age of 55 years and months following an ill., ness of about 10 weeks. She was the daghter of John B. Pearault and Marie BouleauPearaui. She was united in marriage with Charles Peloquin who survives here with two sons and a daughter. Two sisters, also survive her She was resident of Occums for a period of 4r years ad during that time she made many warm friends who sincerely mour her death Un- dertaker G. c. Grant Of Taftville had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
DANCE AT ACADEMY,
Given by Cast of TreIawney of the
 Wells.

The cast of the recent play given at the Academy (Trelawney of the Wells). gave a pretty dance Saturday evening in the gymnasium of Che school. The music was furnished by Lang's orchestra and there were Is numbers on the program
 The patrons and patronesses were: MT. and Mrs. H. A. Tirrell, Mir ond Mrs. F. s. BunnelI, MT. and Mrs. R. V. Congdon, MT. and Mrs. Allen Latham.
 The following committee had charge: William Isbister, chairman; Ronald Kimball. oward Peckham.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Visitors from France.

M. and Mime. Eugene Crozier from Lyons, France, arrived in Norwich Sat- urday evening with their son from Pennsylvania and are at the Waure- gan. The elder Crozier is of the J. B. Bartin Co.,, and Is here to inspect the firms big velvet mill at Taftvilie. The travellers, who reached New York last week were met at New London by E. H. Crozier of the Norwich plant It is Madame Crozier's first visit to Nor wich
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Hearing on Land condemnation.

Judge Gardiner Greene. has appoint ed Tuesday at 10 o'clock for a hear ing in chambers on the matter of &C., cepting the report of the committee appointed by him some two years since to hear the application of the Mystic Valley Water company against Eugene Palmer ct al. for the condemnation of land to be used by said company for storing water.
 The committee, composed of Jere- miah J. Desmond, Charles H. Haskell and Amos Wheeler. have had numer- ous hearings and fixed the damag ges at $l.4o0. and have just returned their report to the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Pushed Auto Up ThamesviIIe Hill.

An automobile with Raymond Sher- man and Raymond Brittin in it baked in sight of home Saturday about mid night just south of the Thamesville hill. The gasoline supply had given out and the machine would not move any further. In the emergency the thing to do was to push the machine to the top of the hill which the two men did with the help of Policeman Cornelius Murphy and William Good fellow There the gasoline supply was replenished with some secured from E. P. Rose, who lives nearby.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Visited sanatorium,

Tuberculosis Commissioner Jonathan Godfrey of Bridgeport, with Mrs. God frey, were visitors on Saturday and Sunday at the Norwich state sana- torium. Miss Margaret Stokes, his
 secretary, and her friend. Miss Julia Corcoran, were weekend guests at the
 sanatoriumn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Reaches His aoth Rirthdax.

Elisha M. Rogers reaches his 90th birthday today in the enjoyment of good health for his age. Residing with his granddaughter, Miss Amy Eur lingame at No. 39 Maple street, he is one of the best known residents of the West Side, and he is also we'll known at Trading Cove where he lived for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Back at Work.

Having recovered from the effects Of an operation which he underwent in the Backus hospital several weeks ago, Fred Vaudry will return to his barber shop at the Falls this (Monday) morn ing. A. Larose, who has been substi- tuting for MT. Vaudry, concluded his services Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
WHAT'S THE SCORE?

When you want to know, you turn to your newspaper.
 You follow the same rule when the question Where Shall Get It" flashes through your mind
 The advertising columns an- swer this latter and most inn portant question as fully as the box score does your question as to the game.
 Each day your newspaper comes to you-it comes as a messenger of service to keep you posted on the things you want to know.
 You wouldn't get the full use of its service if you didn't let it's advertising help you.
 And you always find 1t as in-, terestfng as 1t is helpful.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
EIaapoIe for State camp Ground.

Capt William P. Coroley has brought around a large flagpole from New Lon- don and landed it on the beach at Ni- antic, whence it will be transported to the state camp grounds and put in position there. The old pole blew down a year ago and now, in expectation of the grounds being used soon, new one is to be placed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Reports from State conferenee,

On the church calendars on Sun day notices were given of a meeting Wednesday afternoon at Park church under the auspices of the United Workers to hear reports from the Con- necticut State Conference of Charities and Correction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Erected Handsome Monument.

Saturday in St. Mary's cemetery for Mrs. Mary Callahan in memory of her husband, Joseph Callahan, Who died last June. MT. Callahan is remember ed as one of the best coachmen in town. having driven for the last Hugh H. Osgood for IS years
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Bought Prospect Street Property.

Patrick F. Brennan has recently puh- chased the property at the corner of Prospect and Sixth streets owned by Alex Shaw. It is a two family dwell ing house on lot 150x290. It is de- sirable piece of property
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Paster from Mystie Preaehed Here,

Rev. G. H. Miner of Mystic was the preacher at the morning service at the Central Baptist church Sunday. The pastor. Rev. pr. Joel B. Slocum, has been in New York for several days, where Mrs. Slocum is convales- cling after an operation
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
BABY SORE AND CHAFED
 COMFORT POWDER HEALED

Nurse O'Neill of Foxboro. Haszs says: .I have just had a severe case in which a child's body had become very chafed and sore. I used Comfort Powder and the child got better ct once" Comfort Powder is . skin healing wonder.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Compllment to Nrture.

"Oh, do l. ok at that dear lfttle lambi" said Frances, on seeing . young lamb for the first time in. her life. Isn't 1t pretty?" asked mamma. Yes; and it is so natural. too Tt squeaks just like a toy mb. and has the same sort of wool Q its back."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
At Normal School Reception.

' Earle Stamm, Leslie Ward. John Durnan, John Jenkins and Clifton
 Dawley were in Willimantic Friday evening. guests at the junior -senior reception of the normal school. The party went with Mir. Dawiey by au-
 tomobils.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
The Youno Idea.

A high school freshman. asked to recite on the life of Alexander the Great, extemporized as follows: Al exander was a quick-tempered man. Cree when he had taken too much wine he got angry at his best friend and killed him. Alexander was very much grieved, and did everything hs could to help bury his friend"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Body Sent to Winstsd.

Undertaken Gager sent the body of Miss Alice Woolley to Winsted on the 9.15 o'clock train Saturday morning for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Food Sale a Success.

A successful food sale was conduct ed in the store at No. 33 Broadway on Saturday morning and afternoon by St Margarets guild of Trinity Ep1s- copa ehnselA about ;27 was realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Charles Kleine's Daughters of Men. Colonial theatre, five reels, Tuesday only Mat 1ec, eve. 15c Lion and M ouse" cast.-aov.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Ostriches, PIeass Nots.
 ~They say that when m ostrich b surprised he hides his head in the sand" q wish he'd hide hts taA there!" remarked a man who ha4 just settled his wife's millinery ll1l
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
MISS M. (. ADLES Hail, Scalp and faceSpeeiaIisl
THE BACK OF THE HEAD

THE BACK OF THE HEAD is such a telltale, If not satisfied with yours. have Miss Adles provide you with a new stylish band. featherw eight to give your head the desired modisfl shape.
 Now is the time to tone up the scalp sos MAIN ST, Next to Chelsea Bank. Tel. 652-f. may1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

A HARNESSES. Assortment N CARRIAGES, and J BUSINESS WAGONS. Good FARM WAGONS. Large [ DEMOCRATS. Stock ' CONCORDS.
 Horse Clipping Machines (and the parts-)
 Prices Cut on Auto Robes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Real compensafieR-
 The only wages a real genius tAin1D of in his labor, said Sir Joshua ReDs holds, is the praise of impartial juags9<
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Try CREAM RICE
 from RALLION'S
peep pevofioH.

"1s there anything as strong - . mothers love for her chfldr T gueos not. The only thing that aoproacAss it is a baseball fans dsEstteA te tha national game. 4
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Truth and se.vsv.

No picture can be good whicA - ceives by it's imitation for the vsry reason that nothing can be beautiful which is not true.-Ruskin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

In Magazine Circles. A back number now Is something that has been out over twenty min utes.-Kansas City Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
vItlf BlIlleIin-
VARIOUS MATTERS

Norwich, sMonday, May fs, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Another town to honor it's found CTS is Stamford. which Saturday eel ebrated Settlers day, in commemora- ton of May Is. 1641, when Richard Benton for the New Haven colony bartered with the Rippowam Indians for land
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Adventures of Kathlyn,'' No. 4. at Colonial theatre today. Two reels, lespards. lions ard tigers with Kathlyn in the jungie.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Charles Olderman has been appoint ed postmaster at North Westchester. G. B. Clark, who has had the office many years was debarred by the rules or the postoff1ce department from holding the place during his term as selectman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
/ PRAISES CARS TROOPS.
Men Ar. skiITuI aud Well Trained,
say. British Observer.

LoNpo~, Nov Prof Bernard Pares,
the British Governments representative
with the Russian headquarters Ina tine
field, sends the following report:
"Tru.tworthy -y.wltuesscs speak with
great enthusiasm Of the conduct OF the
Russian troops on the upper Nisiula
River, where more serious fighting 10
be expected.
Here again the German heavy artil-
lery commands respect. but the Russian
field gums nd hoWitzers are served WIN
remarkable precision and alertucss ANA
meet with great success. The coinpltl"
confidence Of the Russian infantry In
the effectiveness of the Russian artillery
is "A striking and general feature.
the men are always training In bay
ourt work. which the enemy often avoids.
The Russian cavalry has 10y different
accounts shown great dash and has been
handed with speed and skill In raids
beyond the river on the "nrmys com
uiunicatious Russian cavalry divisions have
several times disturbed German forces,
taking many prisoners. Large numbers OF
stragglcrs have been taken 10y the Rus
SLAMS.
Tho Germans compel captured officers
To- work with the men ana spit at them
and drive them about bare 10 tn" waist.
IN East Prussia the German com
municatlons are very good. Underground
telephones are frequently discovered
Large forces are iu close contact here
ard the Russian couuterstroke has murh
impressed tho enemy
"Tne arrangements for the wounded
provide II necessary for over 1000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
GERMAN LINES DIVIDED.
Eus-inns Cut Connection Between
Inst Prussinn aud HetrrntinH

InNroN. NoV. G.-Tnr correspondent ~
~. Warning Post, tei"g1aphing from Pc
'a-rtd to-ulgh', says that tn" Russians
D. occupying Bia,a aud Lyck have cut or
'.I conn "tipn between the German In"
+. last Prussia AMI the retiettiHR armies
nearing the frontier, He asserts that
81 Germans have now the choice between
'Wd1nlng East Prussia to insure
-.r..s defence of IN" direct route to Rer-
on cudcavuriug to holl eve. ythiug at
= " r.ok OF losing all Their losses In men
Nd machinery In Poland and East Prus-
frtN, an appalling.
The correspondent says that the Rus
ans are nov hrmly established on "A
b mile front ON the LETT bank of the
sam. hrtwocu NislSo and Rudnik. An
Vance II m This point viii bring them
'I~s the line of retreat Of the Austrian
.u.'s Tie ing from Poland.
The whole country covered by the Ger
InsI advance ana retreat is now 4 waste
= burned villages, forests and farm
houses, of devastated fields and ruined
.r.ns
= W Renpot special correspondent
n Pctrograd Of the London DdHy Mems,
'".,Eytphs to-day that the Who'll" German
0palSu in the East Is crumbing rap
n.y. The southern column, rctreatlng
-'w Poland, has been overtaken near
n.,'re and crushed, The Russians cap
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
GERMANS TURN BRUSSELS
INTO MIGHTY FOR RESS
Big Guns Are Mounted in Capital Dominating
Whole City, and Miles Of Trenches Are
Dug All Around the Place

indeed, the Germans seem to be besiu-
ming a system Of batting tho public.
Last saturday they tore down Belgian
flag from the Hotel do Vile and
trampied upon It.
The most serious social problem In
Brussels ls tho Unemployment, Three.
quarters Of IN" population ~ the city arc
ont OF work. Thousands earn pr,-
cari"us livelihood by visiting the battle
IL, dS ana stunning the horses left there.
The hides fetch two shilings apiece
Miss bonuell. an English woman. WIN
arrived on Tuesday from Brussels, wheFs
she has charge of hospital OF 100 hnd4
nursing Germans. confirms the foregoing
and adds:
Il caino away because ten days ago
"a" Kaiser Issued an order that EnRlls,
women were no longer to be permitted
To- nurse IN" German wounded. Then sui.
denly one night last weak all tho Rcd
cross amhuianCes spread over Hrussp,
were Dmpticd and shut up and tho
wounded were taken en- masse TO three
big hpspitais--St Pierre. s. Jean and tn.
military hospital. protested against on,
dying man b'ifg moved. They told mo t.
Keep quiet
ABOUT hundred ruEl.sn nurses ver
thrown into the street The officers. I
must say behaved well toward them. In
dulgnR ia salutes without end"
II al indicates that tho Germans are
CONTEMPLATING retreat In tho near future,
Why else should they concentrate tho,-
wounded?
An ugly scene vas ayorted On SATURDAY.
only by the GOODNESS OF the crowd whe,
two eIuaciatei belgian soldiers were
driven through the streets IN a cart
cries ot "Nivc Ia Beisique :" were mo,
with the bayonot.
\ German officer told Miss Dome,
she would he lar safer In Brussels than
IN London. owing TO the success Of ou~
Zeppelin raids
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
SHELLS FALL IN TSlNG-TA0

TOXIC, Nov 5--A" official announce
mruf issued to-dav say that the hunl-
bardmen' OF Ts'nr-t'o continues with
Nigor.
ON tie night of November 3, the an
nourcrmcnt continues b Germans made
"A counte attack which delayed the OPP
crat' ous Of the allies 70 a time. The al
lied forces are now closing In on the
Town.
Shells have struck and burned the Bis
marck barracks. The power house mas
been destroyed and shells ar falling In
the streets The Japanese right took
small forts yesterday and captured an
officer and twenty men
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06


LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Daily Man has
information from BRUSSELS that on every
side In the past ten days the aspect Of
the country around the capital has
altered. For miles To the north toward
Denderloo. where the Anglo Belgian
forces may be expected to press down,
trench upon trench has been constructed
"A ver!table network of tubes. Here
the Germans are ready to live aud fight
underground for weeks il need be. The
big guns are stu fully hidden and trees
and houses In the line Of fire have hYcn
destroyed
In the direction Of Waterloo tn Ger
mans have prepared the piece De re-
slstanCe OF their defensive tactics. The
historic battlefield has been converted
into many armored acres. Small field
forts and a most elaborate system of
mined intrenChments are I'm course ~
construction. Herr Krupp himself has
been experimenting the defence "
Brussels. together with similar work
along the line of the Mcuse from Liegc
to Namur and beyond.
Even In Brussels itself the work ~
fortifiCatlun Is proceeding apuce. The
wonderful Pa.ace uf Justice would ap-
pear to bo doomed should the allies
have to lombard the German fortified
positions IN its immediate vicinity. Two
heavy howtzers face down the Rue
! RoSale. while n couple Of bigger guns
dominate entire districts 81 the city.
together with n wide expanse Of cuun-
try. Sections of the royal gardens have
heen dug up and stoncworks substituted.
The Germans have given ~ trying
7 H..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
BOER REBELLION CRUSHED.

ToNnoN. Nov. h.-R utcrs cnrrespo1-
dcm ~ Cane Town says that the rebel
ICON Of Grp. Hcv"rS ana l. cut-Cp' Ma
ritz appolrs zee hc comrletcly c"u-'ri o,ri
tna'. although rebels are still collected
iu the northern part Of The Orange Free
adequately covered ny loyal troops. The
hols. m. correspond m says, are poorly
equipped and organized.
The situation at present Is quiet and
a practical armstiCe is being observed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
GERMANS DRILL PRISONERS.
Spsc,ar cabie Despatch to Tnr srv.

PANS, Nov. 5.--Thc Figaro prints y
lcttrr To resident of Paris from his
son q French soldier, who is now q Ger
man pr souor. Tho letter saws that the
Germans are training French captiyes
ot torgrt practice and also are drilling
them.
The Figaro wonders whether the idea
Is to force pris' "a serve IN the
German army ne Comhatauts or is simply
a Coucelt originating in tho confidence
~ the Germans In victory ana the train
Ing of the Kui.cr's supposed future
soldiers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
RUSSIANS TAKE
MIA A,GERMAN
BASE In POLAND
Forward Movement Indicates
Early SilcSian Invasion.
Prtrograd Believes.
KAISER can SPARE
40 TROOPS FOR WEST

.....1' r4h's Dsspdfch 70 THE SrN
r.-lo.fAr. Nov. Everywhere cx-
CO.. . South Poland the Germans have
t.s. .,itru back to their own frontiers
..I ... Russian advance down the VS.
... sls broken tho resistance of the
combined German and Austrian force
which mu~, now retreat or be- cut off.
T., following; official statement was
ISL .1-u.rnt 10y the General STAFF;
IS. have continued our progress
r. .. East rrussia1 front. The
, .nIr- are falling back along the
,. 'FRONT.' keeping only their
'.r.I position IN fl' region "
" .. co.
,. r. .rt bank - tho Nistula
GH--N0 army is continuing
,-I,.. offensive AVID Is pursuing
e. r.trnun- enemy.
Tho crossing uf The San Ivy our
t...,- continues successfully. The
A.-,riaa. are rctreat.ng.
T.. forward movement Of the Rus
. r. i- uow general and 1t is predicted
re-. t-lt 'he Grand Duke Nicholas VIII
he . 20 position TO invade Silesia sooner
'.t .la been expected. The unlocked
..r weakness Of the Germans in East
r-u.-l md north and central Poland
has -uf Russian prospects in the most
lt,rin'o U-ht.
IT,. most important result of the
-,gi pursuit hy the Russians viii be
.ts' German, cannot carry out her rc-
-tei plan TO send several army corps
.r.u On, east 90 reenforc" the armies In
BELGIUM and France. Tho strength and
-. - I'd
we-' may deprive M" Germans of their
1ivur'-" .u possessing great east
and v.~' -vStcm " railways
T. E.-' Prussia the RusSinns are At
-a.hHs d.r..ly and ar" driving the Ger
r,.- from lines Of dofcn"" We'll within
German territory. Lyck has been taken
..d N'V1 n"ar the frontier in Rus
.aa Poland. which has been used by
be Germans for many weeks as a base
t.- operations in North Poland. is now
~ -a" nrud. of the Russians The Gen
e-1I Sln issued to-day tho following
statement.
TO-. loss SUSTAINED hy the Germans
o. t, East p-ussl2n front is con-
Siderable. Of certain companies only
os IS mon remain.
Cd. it. ui-lt ~ November We
took N.,Na. near tho Eas, prussian
t-..'.r \ detachment Of forty Cos
f.t- attacked the tickets of the
e.,.v. .unred forty and took an
- .sr and twelve men prisoners.
lo..r only two KILLED ard three
wounded.
AUSTRIAN d'stort"rs. of whom the
r.un,r il Increasing necessarily,
rlt. THAT dIsc1r1 re.gus between the
AI.t.H~~ and the Germans. They
also declare that tn latter have Sut-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-06
PERSIA STRICTLY NEUTRAL.
ASKS Britain 10 Prevent Invasion ol
Territory.

LuNnoN, nov j.--p rsiu has sent 4
note 10 an the Powers renewing her as
sugan,es Of strict neutrality, according
to an official statement issued here to-
night Tho official statement adds that
i'oI STA has ask Great Britain To- use her
good offices % prevent THE neutral soil
of J.. rs'a from becoming n theatre Of
war"