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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
sToNINGTON
Officers of Woman's Relief corps-oId Signal Tower SoId-Gane With Ar tiiIerymsn Tonight


 J. F. Trumbun W. R.. c. has elected E. Babcoel1; senior vice president, Julia T. Sheffield: junior vicec presi- dent, -Marjory Thomas: secretary, Charlotte A. oJseph; treasurer, Cert rude Durham; chaplain. Sarah Holmes; conductor, Anna Bailey; as Lucy Browning; assistant guard, Sar- ah F'airbrother; press correspondent, Lucia Gager; delegate, Gertrude Dun ham; alternate, Anna Bailey.
 Fined in Town Court
 In the town court Wednesday morn ing before Judge W. A. Breed, Metis Munson was charged with breach of peace against Charles Bush on Novem- Der 2S. Peter Munson, Joseph Nun son and William Munson were charg- ed with intoxication and breach of the peace. All pleaded not guilty Judge Breed found Metis Munson guii- ty of breach of the peace and fined him s15 and costs, total sso.s4. Jo- seph and William MunSon were found guilty of intoxication and each was fined $5 and costs of $1o.2o. They paid. Peter Munson was not guilty and he was discharged
 Buys Old Tower
 Carl s. Frenseh has purchased the old signal tower from the Consolidat- ed road and will remove it to his premises on Bradley street
 The Stonington basketball team will play the Fort Terry team herer this (Friday) evening.
 Pioneer Hook and Ladder company elected two active members Wednes- day evning.
 Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Atwood are spending the month at their borough home. Later they will return to Maine for a stay at Camp F'orestholrne.
 The Ailerlei. Stonington's high school paper, has made it's first ap- pearance as a monthly. It is attrac- tive in contents and appearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Relief Corps Election

The Woman's Relief Corps elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Mary E. Lovett: senior vice president, Mrs. Harriet Barstow: junior vice president, Mrs. Ida. Chamberlain; treasurer, Mrs. Maud H. Deming; chaplain, Mrs. Louise c. Goss; conductor, Mrs. Cora. l.. Trow- bridge: guard, Miss EsteTla. A. Squires; delegate to the department convention, Mrs. Lizzie R. Clark: alternate, Mrs. Alice Trfpp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
November Mortality

The number of deaths in the town of Windham, as reported to the town clerks office for November, was 13, due to the following causes: Pneu- monia 5. heart failure 2. tubercular meningitis 1, uraenfa 1. catarTh of bladder 1, suicide I, apoplexy i, fatty degeneration of the heart 1, other causes 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04

this city accompanied the funeral party
 In Hartford Thursday were J. H. Johnson. ". T., Jackson, Miss M R Blanchette, F. P. Irenton. w. r. Nor rfs. F. E. Larrabee. D. P. Ahearn, Mrs J. c. Healey, Miss Berniee Williams. c. l.. Beach, A1 L. Hickey, Mrs. k. l.. Clark, E. E. Fox. M. H Jones
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
a,e aT ezrasss~ eerss 1ssocls-1on

Especial interest attaches to the ses- sion of the 6sd congress, beginning Monday. Dec. '. as regards action on lncreasing the United States navy and army It has been charged that the nation is wholly unprepared for war, and an inquiry into the exact situa- ton has been asked for. In addition
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04

! amcond vice nresddent, Mary Burns; recorder, Katherine McGlone: assist ent recorder, Mary KelIeher: ffnan-
 ein1 secretary, Mrs. A. B. Cunning ham; treasurer, Bridget Moriarty;
 guard, Katherine Clancy; marshal Elizahfh MaxWeIl
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Arrested for Printing Lottery Tickets

Boston. Dec. s.-Harry s. DeBin was arrested today after raids by the DO lice on two printing offices which he conducted. The police say they seized s. 900 lottery tickets, large press, tons of type and other printing equipment and 800 official drawing sheets cover ing 100 weeks drawings of a lottery company.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04

Ia movement originating in New York
 city under the name of the National
 Security league seeks to arouse public
 opinion in favor of putting the army
 and navy coast defenses in state of preparedness for war and will likely carry on an active propaganda in Washington. Advocates of the four battleshipe a year plan are again ac-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Officers of c R A.

At the annual meeting of St. Helena branch, Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association. the following officers were elected: President, Anna McGlone; first vice president, Sarah Clancy;
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
sess. Work Stopped for the Season

Tho work on the lower Main street improvement, so-called, which includes the widening oS the street. cutting down trees and regulating the brook which cr0sses in the rear of Ives street together with the contemplated renne- dying of conditions of sszrfAce Aowage in the spring, has been practically stopped for the wsntsr.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Eeaat for Winnere.

Boston's determination to make chorus girls wear more clothes may find art doing it's share toward in- creasing the demand for cotton ap- parel=Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04

The Missionary and Aid societies of the Baptist church are to have a working session at the home of Mrs, Fred Rathbun this afternoon. The Baptist parsonage is progress ing rapidly and is handsome struc- ture. It is already being painted, The heating and plumbing will be done soon.
 Will Renovats Hall.
 In Liberty council. Daughters of Mrs. Hattie WoodWortil, Mrs, Minnie Spicer and Mrs. Carrie Darlington has been selected to investigate. the re- pairs ana Improvements needed in the banquet room at Mechanics hall.
 Mrs. Howard Durfee Is better, but not able to sit up all day.
 Feast for Winners.
 The ehoyder given by Chief L, l.. Park to the firemen and all those who in any way assisted in the contest on Manufacturing day will be given in the engine house this (Fridayl evening.
 Mrs Wallace Wilson of New London has been visiting Mrs. George Porter. Mrs. Amos L.amphere has returned to Mystic after stay of two weeks in the village.
 Rev. Richard Maplesden of Sufleld has been visiting here.
 Charles Ryder has returned to Dau- bury after short stay here.
 Mrs. Boon Spink and J. F. Crandall were the winners of the prizes at the f1remen's whist.
 Stanmore Lamb has returned from a visit in New Milford and New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
FUNERALS
hfra. Sarah J. Hall

The body of Mrs. Sarah Jane Hall. who died Tuesday at her daughters home in Waterford. was brought to this city Thursday morning and talk en ia charge by Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard. Rev William s. Beard officiated at the services, which were held in MT. Shepard's undertaking parIors. Burial was in the Williman-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Mrs. Edward crooks

The funeral of Lydia widow of Ed ward Crooks, was held from her home in South Coventry at o'clock Thurs day afternoon, Rev. William s. Beard of this city officiating. Burial was in the Nathan Hale cemetery, in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04

Bridseport.-Sixty delegates attend ed the annual meeting of the Fairfield County Pomona grange held here Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Major shuttisworth Witnessed Drill

At the regular drill of Co. L, First C. N. G., Thursday evening, at the state ar1nory on Pleasant street, Major Shuttleworth, U. s. A., was present on an official visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
Aqrn. Roqerp eo Lecture in Buffalo

WF1s H09efD 70 G0cxuFS m buHaIU
 q Mrs. Lewis c. Rogers of Storrs is g7esyinx for a lecturer course in Buff &aIo. N. F., on War Countries of Europe. The series will be with the stereoptioon and for the benefit of local Belgium relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
NoANK

Progress on New Parsonass-chisf Park to Feast Hiremen and Their Friends,
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WIL.L.IMANTIC
WMae Ve oDiuu on Tonssat

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04
PooUoNNoc
Home Rebekahs Lodge to Have Roll caII-New Apartment House May Be Built ~n Hotel Site.


 The committee meeting of Home lodge of Rebekahs. held at the home of Miss Fannie Chapman, decided to have roll cali and New England supper. Those to have charge of the affair are Mrs Gertrude Hodgson, Mrs. Hattie Coe, Mrs. Eyeline Bowl<er Mrs. Jennie Morgan, Mrs. Hattie Edgcomb, Mrs. Gertrude Hammill, Miss Oril Hymon and Miss Fannie Chapman. Mrs. Julia Maniere and Mrs. E. G, Williams have gone to North Carolina to remain for the winter.
 Mrs Albert Thurber, who has been very ill. is improving.
 Mrs. Della Robinson has returned to her home in North Windhafn after a visit to MT. and Mrs. A. c. Weeks.
 The sewing society of Home lodge will tie quilts today (F'riday) at Mrs. L. J. Denison's.,
 May Replace Hotel. It is rnmored that Harbor View ho- flat apartment house erected on the old foundation.
 Mrs. Johanna Buddington, who in- 1ured her shoulder recently in a fall is improving.
 Possible New Station.
 A large number of new ties are be- ing laid on the Groton and Stonington trolley line near Poquonnoc driving park. It is probable that a small sta ton will be built in the spring for the convenience of the patrons of the park
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-04

tive. Congress will fix the appropria- tions at this session, and this question of greatly increased Armament must be settled. The two cabinet officers vitally interested are Secretary Of War Garrison and Secretary of the Navy. Daniels. recent snapshot of both of whom taken at Washington in front of the capitol is here shown.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-30
Egg noodles at Pratt's, 1Oc.

Egg noodles at Pratt's, 1Oc.
Ladies' and gents tailor work a
speciality at Dixon's.
See F. 81. Allen when in need of
insurance of any kind. 14tf
Wellington Fee was in town from
Lamar Wednesday.
Don't forget to try our new
chocolates. Holly Bakery.
Mayor J. B. Harden made bus.
iness trip to Kansas City last week.
Largest and best line Of crackers
and cookies in town. Butler &
Harlan.
Banker Stevens spent Tuesday
in Lamar attending to business
affairs. =
Sen. Newt. Parrish spent a few
hours in town Monday visiting his
many friends.
It is the unwritten law in politics
that two terms in Office should sat.
isfy any man. Vote against Harry
P.Syp.
Hand painted china to your
order, also lessons given in this
work. Apply to Mrs. Reynolds.
at the F. II. Allen residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Pratz Of
Eureka, ILL.,, are visiting the DR..
Pratz family at present, to remain
indefinitely. DR.. Pratz is their son.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Fl. Lozar re-
turned last Saturday from Stafford,
Kan, where they had been for some
time, and Mr.. Lozar is much i'm
proved in health. No operation
was performed.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-30


Arrangements nave been made
for a big dance TO be given on cleo
tion night, at which the returns
from the election will be received.
The returns will be received by tel
egraph and this will be good op.
portunity for those interested in
the election to get the returns hot
from the wire and at the same
time enjoy themselves.
Pineapple, No. l, 15c; No. 2, 2Oc.
Butler & Harlan.
See Dixon, the tailor, west end
OF First National bank.
Have some of the incest furnish.
ed rooms in town for rent. See j
8. McMurtry. 16
Many new people are locating in
town at present, almost every house
in town being occupied. We need
more and better houses to supply
the demand.
Herschel Greenlee, who lives on
a homestead South of town, was
called to Coatsville, Ind, late last
week by message stating that lis
mother was very ill.
The Holly pharmacy has in.
stalled an electric mixer" machine,
which is the first ever seen in this
town. This firm believes in keep
ing strictly up-to.date.
F. D. Pastorious, the Colorado
Springs big real estate man, was
in town last week looking after
some investments which his COM
pany has made here.
Harry Christopher, Colorado
Springs man who has q large in.
surance business there, was in town
last Friday, looking after some
affairs for his local agents.
Everybody is invited to attend
our Demonstration Day, Nov. 7th,
when the National Biscuit Com.
pany will have a representative at
our store. Butler & Harlan.
This week Charles Wiley, a
prominent ranchman who resides
near Richards, purchased Ford
from the H. B. garage, he needing
same in his business. He "plank.
ed" down the cash which is a
habit those southside fellows have.
With the heavy rains this week
appears that "broad smile" on the
part of our farmers, especially on
the face Of the man who has had
his wheat planted. It is not vet
too late to plant wheat and it is
our belief that all who have the
land should do 80 as the market
next year will undoubtedly be at
top notch.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-30
m 1oeLY d 1A0.
PAnolenAclH1s

The Patron-Teschers association
will hold their regular monthly
meeting in the High School audi
toriun Friday, Nov. &. 1914. at
$3.50 p. m. All persons interested
in our school are cordially invited
to be present.
The following program will be
rendered:
Song by one of the grades.
Business.
Piano solo by Mrs. R. N. Miller.
Paper. "Vslue of Good Manners, 4
by Mrs. T. G. Demaray.
Vocal solo by Miss Richardson.
Reading, Teaching Children
Politeness," by Mrs. Paschall.
Reading, why Politeness?"
Mrs. Shields.
Question and discussions.
Granite sale at Holly Hdw. Co.
Broom corn wire
Holly Lbr. & Supplies Co.
Good cabbage at Pratt's. $l.75
per cwt.
Another car Western Slope pota-
toes in stock. Butler & Harlan.
When you want good piece of
of cheese 60 to Pratt's. He keeps
the best.
Lessons given in china pain ting
Mrs. Reynolds, at F. 81. Allen
home.
Shipment of new buckwhaat
-four, two packages for 25c, al
Butler & Harlan's.
Aunt Jemima's pancake -four
also Ralston's, at Butler & Har.
lan's. Two for 25c.
With each 10-pound purchase Of
35c coffee we give fine percolator
FREE. Butler & Harlan.
Losr-S Solid gold class pin bear.
ing inscription "A P Il S 1912"
Finder please return to telephone
exchange.
A sneak thief secured over $3.50
from the occupants Of Santa Fe
pullman car which left Denver last
Friday evening, among the victims
being Mr.. W. s. Partridge Of this
town, whose loss was $500.
Kerosene, 7c per gallon,
Gasoline, l4c per gallon,
In barrel lots.
Osterman & Co.,
8 Coolidge, Kan.
F. 81. Allen writes special bus.
mess mans accident and health in.
surance policy which is a hummer.
See him about it. l4tf
Cash for Hides and Chickens.
Will buy green horse and COW
hides, paying highest cash price.
Also want your chickens. Up.to.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-30

Cash for Hides ana Chickens.
Will buy green horse and COW
hides, paying highest cash price.
Also want your chickens. Up.to.
date Meat Market.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-30

F. 81. Alien writes a special bus
mess mans accident and health in.
surance policy which is hummer.
See him about it, l4tf
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-06
Great Britain Declares
War on Germany

LONDON AUG. 4-GREAT BRITAIN DECLARED WAR ON
GERMANY TONIGHT. THE MoMENTous DECISION OF
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR WHICH THE WHOLE
WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING CAME BEFORE THE EXPIRA-
ToN OF THE TIME LIMIT SET BY GREAT BRITAIN IN HER
ULTIMATUM TO GERMANY DEMANDING A SATISFAC.
TORY REPLY ON THE SUBJECT OF BELGIAN NEUTRALITY.
GERMANY'S REPLY WAS THE SUMMARY ELECTIVE OF
THE REQUEST THAT BELGIAN NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE
RESPECTED.
THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR AT BERLIN THEREON RE-
CEIyED HIS PASSPORTS AND THE BRITISH GOVERN
MENT NOTIFIED GERMANY THAT A STATE OF WAR En-
listed BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES.
THE BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE HAS ISSUED THE FOL-
LOWING STATEMENTS;
"owING TO THE SUMMARY REJECTION BY THE GER
MAN GOVERNMENT OF THE REQUEST BY HIS BRITTANIC
MAJEsTY'S GOVERNMENT THAT THE NEUTRALITY OF
BELGIUM SHOULD BE RESPECTED; HIS MAJESTY'S AM
RASSAD0R AT BERLIN HAS RECEIVED HIS PASSPORTS
AND HIS MAJESTYS GOVERNMENT HAS DECLARED TO
THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT THAT A STATE OF WAR En-
lists BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY FROM IL
O'CLOCK p. NJ. AUGUST A."
ALL EUROPE is NOW IN ARMS ON THE ONE HAND
AUSTRIA HUNGARY AND GERMANY ARE OPPOSED BY
RUSSIA, FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN, SERvIA AND
MONTENEGRO.
ITALY HAS DECLARED HER NEUTRALITY, BUT is
MODELLING.
BELGIUM, HOLLAND AND SWITZERLAND HAVE MOB.
ILIZED.
THE GERMAN DEMAND THAT THE BELGIUM GOVERN.
MENT SHOULD PERMIT THE FREE PASSAGE OF GERMAN
TROOPS THROUGH BELGIUM WAS ANSWERED BY HASTY
PREPARATIONS TO RESIST SUCH AN ADVANCE ACROSS
BELGIAN TERRITORY.
SWEDEN HAS MADE NO ANSWER TO INQUIRIES FROM
RUSSIA AND GERMANY REGARDING HER ATTITUDE, BUT
is PREPARING TO DEFEND HER NEUTRALITY. JAPAN
is MAKING READY TO LIVE UP TO HER ALLIANCE WITH
GREAT BRITAIN IN CASE OF CERTAIN EvENTUALITIES.
SPAIN is REPORTED TO BE PREPARING A PROCLAMA-
TION OF NEUTRALITY.
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY FOR THE MOMENT HAS RETIRED
FROM THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST SERvIA FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF HOLDING BACK RUSSIA, AND sERvIA HAS MOB
ILIZED WITH THE REPORTED INTENTION OF INVADING
BOSNIA.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-06

itary expedition for a like purpose
The proclamation adds:
| II further proclaim and declare tina
from and after the fifth day of Au
gust instant, and during the continu
ance of the present hostilities between
Austria Hungary and Servia, anC
Germany and Russia, and Germany
and France,no ship of war or privateei
of belligerent shall be permitted tc
make use of any harbor, roadstead OF
waters subject to the jurisdiction OF
the United States from which YES
sci from an opposing belligerent
whether the same shall be ship OF
war, a privateer or a merchant ship
shall have previously departed, until
after the expiration of at least "a
hours from the departure Of such last
mentioned vessed beyond the jurisdic-
ton of the United States. Ships of
belligerent shall be requested to
put to sea within "a hours after enter
ing port, except in stress of weather
or for necessary repairs"
In conslusion the proclamation says.
"And ! do hereby give notice that
all citizens of the United States and
others who may claim the protection
of this government, who may mis-
conduct themselves in the premises
will do SO at their peril, and that
they can in no wise obtain any pro-
lection from the government of the
United States against the conse-
quences Of their misconduct.
"In witness whereof, ! have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
Of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington
the Fourth day Of August, in the
year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine
Hundred and Fourteen and of the In
dependence Of the United States Of
America the One Hundred and
Thirty-eighth."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-06
ITALY IS AT PEACE
10 Observing Neutrality, but Is Ready
to Call Out Troops

Italy formally proclaimed her neu-
trality in the European controversy
In semi -ofiicial statement published
at Rome. II said:
The Italian cabinet has decided
that, while some of the European
powers are at war, Italy is at peace
with all belligerents. Consequently
the citizens and subjects Of the king
dom of Italy are Obliged to observe
the duty OF neutrality"
The summoning to the colors was
announced of the first category OF the
1889 and 1890 classes Of the Italian
army, who have to present them
selves on Aug. 8.
The naval reserves OF the same
classes also are called out, while all
artisans, stokers and electricians
were warned to be ready for mobiii-
ZatiOn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-06
CzAR'S WARLIKE SPEECH
VIII Not Make Peace While Single
Enemy 10 on Russian Sell

Emperor Nicholas issued a NANTES
to in which he outlines the events lead
ing up to the declaration OF war by
Germany, and then says that Rus
SLAMS will rise like one man and will
repulse the insolent attack OF the
enemy"
When 1t became known that a spe-
cial service OF prayer was TO be cele-
brated at the winter palace, where the
emperor was to speak to the people
an extraordinary wave OF exultation
passed over st. Petersburg, testify
ing to desire OF the public to show
their loyalty and patriotism.
Hours before the appointed time
for the services, crowd OF 100, 600
gathered at the scene bearing flags +,
banners, portraits OF the emperor and
plscards with patriotic inscriptions.
The emperor, In brief speech
from the balcony, expressed the calm
dignity with which Russia had re-
ceived the declaration OF war and the
SouHhEhSC vi TUG bdtiob tuat LbE NdI
would be carried to the desired end.
Il here declare solemnIy,' he said
that ! win not make peace while a
single soldier Of the enemy remains
on Russian soil"
The emperor concluded with words
OF encouragement to the army and
invoked blessing on their efforts.
While the emperor was speaking all
In attendance fell TO their knees and
many were seen TO be sobbing.
The Russians drove the Germans
back from Eydtkuhnen and col
umn OF artillery. with infantry sup
ports, now holds that port. There
has been much diminishing but no
serious clash between The forces.
Grand Duke Nicholas Nichola-
vitch bas been named as chief gen.
ersl commanding the army. dispof-
ng OF the report that the czar
planned assuming personal command.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-06
INVASION OF RUSSIA
Town Occupied by German Battalion
With Machine Gun Company


A Berlin dispatch says the invasion
Of Russia by the German troops began
when the First battalion Of infantry
with a machine gun company, occu-
pied Kalisch In Russian Poland.
Germans made their first capture
OF war prisoners near Hohenzala.
Fifty Cossacks were surprised and
overwhelmed by detachment Of
German frontier guards. The force
Of which they were the outpost were
driven back near AllensteiD, q town
OF Fart Prussia, situated on the
river ALE.
A strong Russian column OF in
fantry and artillery crossed the Ger
man frontier al Scbwidden. The
commancer threw out skirmishers,
established outposts and was appar-
entity relying on strong support from
across the Russian line.
Russian patrols encroaching %
German territory we're forced back
nito the czar's territory at Eich-
ranniel and Tfloslav by German from
tier guards. The Germans attacked
the Russian detachment and there
was a brief skirmisn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-06

into position as the dirigible steadily
bore down on him. Then be drove
full speed toward the German craft
rammed II and sent II plunging to
earth. The Frenchman was killed.
His own machine was wrecked and
fell with the Zeppelin.
French ayiators are engaged in
scout duty all along the border Near
Vessel one French airman 10 reported
to have been picked on BY German
troops and killed. French aeropianes
have been sighted from many points
In the Rhine provinces. A great
Feet of the air. fighting machines is
already at Nancy, near the German
torcer.
AT Nuremburg, a French aviator
Sew over the city dropping bombs.