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Evening journal., 1915-05-15

We have not always agreed with
the President of the United States. II
is the right of any citizen to dis
agree in politics. in the handling Of
matters which affect the industrial
and business interests of the country.
We do not believe in the Presidents
tariff views and in much of The leg
islation which ne has forced upon the
country. Gut when il comes TO a
question OF the nations honor-wher
the greatest of all questions. that OF
Evening journal., 1915-05-15

Marietta Groome, are preparing for
an entertainment to be held in the
new Masonic Hall on Saturday even
ing, May %.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold a rummage sale in
headquarters for a week commencing
Monday May II.
Miss Clifford and a number OF her
pupils of Friends School we're en-
tortained by Miss Elizabeth Groome
on Thursday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-05-15

Those ant-Gormsn riots in Great Britain do not re-
feet any credit the British people, and yet they
natural result of the murderous German policy
that sent the Lusitania and than thousand of
her noncombatant and neutral passengers sailors
to the bottom of the off Old Head Kinsae.
Evening journal., 1915-05-15
GOOD ROADS DAY
IN WASHINGTON

OLYMPIA, Wash, May 15.-"Good
Roads day was being celebrated
throughout Washington today. FIX
perts on the building of highways
visited a large number of public
schools, explaining to the pupils the
economical advantages of having good
roads over which products Of the
farm could be hauled. and rousing
meetings we're held in various parts
of the State.
Evening journal., 1915-05-15

When the European broke out few persons had
an idea It would exercise i'll effect upon the fish
ermen who depend upon the waters of Delaware bay for
a living And yet It has beaten down the price of
sturgeon roe from $3.50 and 81 to fifty cents pound.
The cause of the slump is that caviar is made from
the roe and Russia is the worlds largest OF
that gasronomc delicacy. So far the fishermen
concerned however, the slump may prove to be a
blessing in disguise That is because, heretofore the
roc sturgeon have been shed for ndustrously that
their numbers have been greatly depleted Owing to
the present state of the market many fishermen will
not cast their nets this year The result will be much
larger runs of sturgeon when the ends and market
conditions become normal
Evening journal., 1915-05-15

The Secretary Of Agriculture is West inspecting
the government forests Next year all the Democrats
will be taking TO the tall timbers.
Evening journal., 1915-05-15

Watch the Want Ads daily and you
will find you will not have to wait,
long for them TO get you what you
are after.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-05-15

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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

William H. Gent, age 29, whose resi- dence is in Main street with his moth CT, Is the fifth person to be committed to the state hospital for the insane by the Third district court within a week. Gent was examined by Drs- Scanlon and Smith, and they testified that he was in need of care and treatment for an unbalanced mind and that in the interest of the public should not be at large. He was thereupon ordered com mitted to the state hospital by Judge Williams and was escorted there by Chief of Police Brown.
 Gent is of good reputation and tenn perate habits and was for seven years in the employ of Mrs. Horace Babcock in Elm street as messenger and out side man. About a year ago he left there and was engaged as janitor for Christ Episcopal church and also did jobs about town as a general handy man, but was without full, steady en- ployment, He had been assisting George A. Champhn in the milk buSi- ness of late, and reported to MT. Champlin at o'clock Friday morning. He drove the horse and milk wagon to the farm on the Post road, took on the milk and drove back to Quarry Hill, where Mir. Champlin was to meet him, but arrived there earlier than usual.
 It was while at Quarry Hill that he gave unmistakable demonstration of insanity, which had evidently come upon him suddenly. He completely disrobed himself. even to his shoes and stockings, and walked up and down the road for @ short distance. He then
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Many in Attendance at High School Graduating Exercises - Interesting Programme We'll Carried Out.

The graduating exercises of the Stafford High school took place at the Comique theatre Thursday evening. The large attendance showed that these exercises continue to be very popular. Seated on the stage were the members of the graduating class. Principal Gorham and the assistants, Miss Ashton, Miss Ambler, Miss Bal lantine and Miss Welch. also the mem bers of the school board, Rev. c. H. Puner, who made the invocation, and Rev. Percy V. Norvocd. who pro nounced the benediction. Tie stage was prettily decorated with Iaureis. The class motto, "Unnquam Altior," was hung at the front of the stage. The class coIors were blue and gold and the class flower the pansy. The graduates. are: Commercial course William Vincent Carey, Thomas Law renee Cumminskey, Catherine Mildred Hanley, Hattie Myra Lee, Bernard Leo Mullins Mary Evelyn Reynolds; clas- sicaI course-Ruth Lee Andrews, liar riet Alma Cooper, Zelma Marguerite Cooper Cyril William Dawson, Alex ander Papp.
 Following was the programme:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
JEWETT CITY
Crary- -LaPoint Wedding at Griswold- Paul Gingrass Has Ankle DsIocated Odd Fellows Memorial Sunday.

A pretty wedding attended by about 75 relatives and intimate friends took place Thursday afternoon at o'clock in Griswold at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James LaPoint, when their daughter, Doris Emilia, became the wife of Lynwood B. Crary of Norwich. The bridal couple were attended by Frank Crary of Preston and Mrs Et- ta Bonney of this place and entered the parlCr to the music of Mendlessohn's Wedding March, rend- cred on the piano by Master Robert French of MOntville, one of the brides pupils. The ceremony was performed by Rev l.. NJ. KenestOn of Preston. The parlor had been attractively dec Orated with roses and an arch of roses and ferns in one corner, under which the bridal couple stood as the cere- mony was performed. The bride was charmingly gowned in white crepe with an overdress of marquisette, with point lace and court train. She wore a veil of chiffon and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley.
 The maid of honor was attired in light blue crepe de chine with an ov- erdress of pink marquisette. She car ried Killarney roses. The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl necklace and to his best man he gave gold cuff links. The brides gift to the maid Of honor was a gold pendant.
 A reception followed the ceremony and a buffet lunch was served. The house was beautifully decorated with roses, peonies, daisies and pond lilies.
 MT. and Mrs Crary left in an auto mobile amid a shower of confetti and rice, which will take them to New Ha- ven, Hartford and returnd via Provi- denCe.
 The brides going away dress was a navy blue suit with a black picture hat The bride received numerous pretty and useful gifts among which were si1verware, linen. cut glass, rugs and several gold pieces.
 MT Crary is a native of Norwich and a graduate of the Norwich Free Acade- my The bride is a native of Gris- wold and a graduate of the R. G. S., class of 1910 and has been a. success ful music teacher.
 Friends and relatives present at the wedding were from Hartford, Norwich,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

ment offered free rifles and ammuni- tion to shooting clubs throughout the country, @ number of local men form ed an association and applied for guns. They have just received their charter from the war department and guns and ammunition will be furnished as soon as the required bond is put up. This association is known as the Plainfield Rifle club and has selected as it's range a plot of land owned by MT. Gerosa on the Canterbury road.
 Postoffice to Be Moved.
 Postmaster John Leahy has received official confirmation from Washington of the fact that the postoffice will be moved from it's present location to the new Babcock theatre building. The room on the side Of the block next to St. Johns parish house is the one se- lected. The change will take place about the middle of July. The govern ment had twofold reason for this step to eliminate the extra charge of carting the mail between the station and the office and to place the office in a more central location.
 As soon as the oil which is being ap- piled settles, the roads will be in much better condition than before.
 Merritt w. Atwood of Watertown, a Yale student is the guest of J. Francis Sullivan during the boat race days.
 Miss Lillian Coffey has returned from AttleborO Falls, Mass, where she has been attending the funeral of a relative.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
NO REASON FOR IT
When Norwich Citizens Show a Way.

There can be no reason why any reader Of this who suffers the tor lures of an aching back, the annoy ance of urinary disorders, the pains and dangers of kidney ills will fail to heed the words of 8 neighbor who has found relief. Read what a Nor wick citizen says:
 Mrs. Mary Neff. 465 Main St, Nor wich says: "For many years one of my family was subject to attacks of kidney complaint He suffered from pains across his Ioins and at times could scarcely get about on account of his back being so stiff and lame. The kidney secretions were irregular in passage and often contained sed- tment. Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store. proved of benefit from the first and soon every symptom of kidney com plaint disappeared. willingly con- firm all said in praise of Doan'ss Kid ney Pills in thes statemene I gave a few years-ago. Nothing has occurred to change. my high opinion of this remedy"
 Price~~50c,,at-~all dealers, Don't simply ask for "a kidney remedy-get Doan's+ Kidney Pills-the same that Props. Buffalo N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

Music, orchestra; invocation, Rev. Cs H. PUffer; sa1utatory and essay, Our Debt to the Immigrant, Ruth Lee An drews; music, Tripping Ger the Hills, High school chorus; oration, Human Mosquitoes, Thomas Lawrence Cum minskey: oration, Beacon Lights oG Holland County, Bernard Leo Mullins i oration, Modern Miracles of Science, Cyril William Dawson; music, PSI- grim's Chorus, High school chorus; essay and valedietory, Optimism Good and Bad, Harriet Alma Cooper; award- ing of diplomas, Principal F. s. Cor ham; music, Farewell Song, mixed chorus; benediction, Rev. F. v. Nor wood; music. orchestra
 MT. and Mrs. Leo Schindler of Springfeld were guests of Mrs. VZ j.. ] lcartE- ErifaN.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

In connection with the rebuilding of the concrete road between Stonington and Mystic, the plan contemplated lowering the bridge at Quiambaug two feet which would mean that the or dinary power boat could not pass through except at very low water. The work of Contractor Vito at that point was ordered held up temporarily. Thursday there was Q. conference be- tween the Selectmen of the town of Stonington, Highway Commissioner Bennett and Contractor Vito, the com missioner advocating the proposed change, The selectnan protested wig orously and finally the commissioner yielded. The new bridge will be in the same level as the old bridge.
 Trophy Cups Saved.
 The several silver cup trophies won by the Stonington High school base ball team were in the Perry and Stone store, in the Gilbert block, Mystic, which was destroyed by fire, Friday morning. They had been sent there for engraving of inscriptions. Henry 5. Moves, of Stonington, realizing the value of these prize mementos, was given permission to enter the store, while the building was ablaze, and he secured the trophies.
 Fire Call From Mystic.
 At g o'clock the fire alarm in Ston- 1ngton was sounded. and the firemen hurried to the fire house ready for duty. The call was sent in upon the request of a call for assistance from Mystic. A powerful automobile had been sent from Mystic to tow the fire steamer. All was in readiness for the start when word came. that no as sIstance would be required from Ston- ington, as the Niagara pumping auto engine had arrived from New London and was doing great work. It was said that the Niagara made the run in less than twenty minutes. The Stonington steamer, by reason of road construction and the necessary detour could not have reached Mystic in less than two hours.
 Stonington Pointers.
 Mrs. Lillian C. Colwell, of Provi- dence, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. George W. Haley.
 A water pipe burst in the residence of George Ryley, in Main street. and before remedy could be applied the lower part of the house was flooded
 The Hart-Brown case is becoming more and more farcicaI, and to the mind of Attorney Tanner, counsel for Hart it seemed a case of delay of jus tlce for his client Justice Heman Holdridge and the jury were ready to hear the case, but Attorney Hewitt, whose office Is located in the burned Gilbert block, secured adjournment on the plea that he did not have physi- cal possession of the papers in the case. and was tired and hungry, as he had not the time to breakfast.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
Local Laconies.

Chief CottreI was in readiness to respond to any call for assistance from Mystic to Friday mornings fire
 pr. Charles Farrell is at his home in Westerly, having completed his in terne period in St. Mary's hospital Waterbury. Dr. Farrell expects to locate in Providence.
 Under the leadership of Assistant Scout Master RHusseIl Burdick. if teen of Westerly Boy Scouts, will leave today Saturday, for Camp King Philip, Bristol, for 9 weeks encamp- ment, with the Providence Boy Scouts
 Westerly fremen are enthusiastic in praise of the remarkably quick run and efficient service rendered by the Niagara triple-action motor driven fire apparatus at the Mystic fire. It is said that the same standard apparatus less the pumps, is favored by a major ity of the Pawcatuck fire district if not by the majority of the committee who are to purchase a piece of motor driven apparatus for the district.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

Montville, Preston, southbridge and Aver. Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Crary will reside in newly furnished home in Norwich, CT. They will be at home after July
 Win Prizes in Montreal Seminary.
 Phillip and Francois Ledoux, sons of MT. and Mrs. OviIa Ledoux have come to their home here for the summer from Montreal seminary. Both boys stand well tn their classes. Philip took the highest rank in a class of twenty -four and was awarded ten prizes. Francois brought home seven prizes.
 Borough Briefs.
 John Anthony Owen. Jr.. of Frovi- 3ence, formerly of Jswett City, was graduated from Brown university the sixteenth Of this month. MT. Owen is a candidate for the degree of Bach elor of Science in civil engineering.
 MT. and Mrs. Anthony M. Brown and family, and Mrs. J. B. Philips left on Friday for the new Brown cottage, Franton, at Groton Long Point.
 Elias H. Chapman of Providence is a guest at J. c. Hawkins.
 Miss Marian Tracy arrived at her home here on Friday from her school in Hartford.
 Ankle DisIocated.
 Paul Gingras, who drives for Rufus Bailey, met with a painful accident at the Lisbon station Thursday. He was there with asteam, there were several automobiles also. The horse became frightened, jumped, and broke the over the dash, and his left ankle was dislocated. pr. Sweet attended the injured man. He will be laid up for two weeks.
 Odd Fellows Memorial Sunday.
 The annual memorial services of Reliance lodge, No. 29, I. O. O. F., and Undaunted lodge, No. 34, K. of P, are to be held in Finn's Opera house Sun day afternoon at half past two. An excellent programme has been pre- pared including addresses by Rev. Jo- seph F. Cobb of Norwich and Rev. Charles H. Smith of Baltic. The Plain field band will play and there will be solos by out of town members.
 At the close of the exercises the pro cession will go to the Jewett City cemetery. then to the Baptist cemetery, after marching to Green avenue and then down North Main street. A col lation will be served after the exer- cises.
 E. A. Faust is building a new garage on his property on East Main street to accommodate the new s cylinder touring car which he has just pur- chased.
 Boroughites were treated to 8 fash ionable automobile parade Thursday and Friday. All the big Massachusetts over the state road. Two hundred cars bound for the boat races passed strange cars is a. low estimate.
 Pulpit Themes.
 At the Congregational church, Rev. Mir. Lennon of New Haven Theologi- cal school will preach in the morning. Y. P. s. c. E. services in the evening, F. E. Robinson, leader.
 At the Methodist church, the Rev. Samuel Thatcher, will occupy his pull pit Sunday morning. Subject, Recur- ring Obligations. In the evening an address will be delivered by pr. E. E. Bass, of Providence.
 The Rev. Allen Spidel, pastor of the Baptist church will take for his sub ject, Wisdom from Wise Man, and a Cupbearer's Exploits.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
NOTICE
General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, Section 128S, Regulating Celebra- ton of Fourth of July.

Every person, who between sunset of the 3rd oS July ard 4 o'clock in the forenoon of the following day, or between II o'clock in the evening of July 4th and sunrise of the following day, shall discharge any cannon, pis- tol, gun, f1recracker, torpedo, or, any explosive. causing a loud report. or who shall by ringing bell, blowing H horn, -beatig a drum, or in anyeother manner make any disturbing noise or make a bonfire, shall be fned-@ not mora st1an~ $500.
 TheSpolice- are instructed -tu enforce thiss law.
 <.s'. TIMoTHY- c. MURPHY, <
 Mayor. T,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
,Aexlesn Parrictisn,.

Mexican patriotism has not Gp4 parently, changed much since tha Presidents get-busy note. Every one man that all factions shall agree on as the head of the government-Ins dianapoIis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
PuIpit Themes.
What Is Demanded.

The Georgia Pardon Board refuses to recommend "clemenCy" for Fran. It Is not clemency that is asked by the A other states; 1t is decency.- Detroit Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
MosrcHiLDREN HAVE WORMS.

And neither Parent or Child know it, yet it explains why your child is nervous, pale, feverish, backward. Often children have thousands of Worms. Think of how dangerous this is to your child, Don't take any risk. Get an original 25o. box of Kickapoo Worm Killer, & candy lozenge. Kick sapoo Worm Killer will positively kill and remove the Worms. ReiievesACou- ,stipaGlenn regulates Stomach and
 Bowels. Your child twill grow and aearn soemuch better. Get a -box=t
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
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The lonuasa stsn

From the powder factory to a 1fHe& insurance company is about as long a step as a man can take in this world. Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

The disbursements on account of the civil war totaled S4,457974,49 at the last figuring.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

pr. Henry Edwin Utter, of Provi- dence, son of the late Governor George H. Utter, of Westerly, and Miss J0- Mrs. Orion Siggins, of West Hickory, Pa, were married Wednesday at the home of the brides parents, by Rev. Dr. J. Max Hark of Lebanon. Pa. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Starr Utter, of Westerly and Miss Edna Kaufman. Miss Mary Alice Siggins being maid of honor. Dr. Royal c. Van Utter. of New York was best man. At the reception in the receiv- ing line with the bride and groom, were MT. and Mrs. Orion Siggins, and Mrs. George H. Utter and Cyrus H. Brown, of Westerly. The ushers were George B. and Milford B. Utter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
STONINGTON

SeIeetman Against Bridge at Quiann- baug-Contractor Agrees - High School Trophy Cups Saved During Mystic Fire,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
PLAINFIELD
High School Reception-BasebaII, Bowling and croquet Games sched- uIed-Charter for New Rifle Club PostofFice Ordered Moved.

The reception of the 1915 class of PlainfieId High school was held in Milner hall, Moosup, Thursday even ing. The gathering of friends of the graduating class thronged the hall. According to custom, the graduating class formed in the front of the hail and received their friends who were ushered by undergraduates. An even ing of dancing followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

to dress and when this was partly completed he got into the wagon and drove away. The fact was tele- phoned to MT. Champlin and he imme- diately proceeded to the farm, where he found Gent fully dressed and in readiness for the morning routine work Gent got into the wagon with MT. Champlin; neither referred to the disrobing incident, but talked about some work that was to be done later in the day. When Summer street was reached Gent left, saying that he was going home for breakfast and would report for work at o'clock.
 Chief Brown found Gent at home and took him to the police station for ob- Sefvation by Judge Williams and Drs. Scanlon and Smith. MT. Gent was in an extremely nervous condition and fully realized that he was in need of treatment and asked that proper at tention be given that his condition might be improved. He realized that he had completely disrobed in the pub lie highway, but could not account for the act He said he believed it was done at the command of his Maker or that his mind had been dazed by spir- itualistic reading. or that young forgave him fer something he had not done and then refused to forgive him. He said these combinations affected him, but he was loath to disrobe
 Then came darts all over him, as if by electric shock, or magnets draking from each other, and then he yielded He said that after this experience he felt awfully tired and needed rest. He said he fully realized what he did, but could not control himself, and that he was in fear of a return of the fear full experience unless he received help.
 MT. Cents misfortune is a surprise to his many acquaintauces, as hereto fore there has not been the slightest indication that he was not of sound mind
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
Saw the Races.

Among local people at the boat races were MT. and Mrs. William Barlow, MT. and Mrs. Arthur RoyIe. Carl Mathewson, Edward Leahy, John Bradford, James Coffey, Francis SuIIi- van, Edith Peterson, Annie Stubbs. John Oates. Hugh McAvoy and Joseph Rafferty.
 Mrs. Fred Briggs left Friday for a brief stay with her sister, Mrs. Frank Redwood. Mrs. Redwood returned with her after @ short visit to her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Jason Lathrop.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26
STRANGE CASE OF WESTERLY MAN

William HGent WhoDisrobes in Street, Attributes Mental
 Trouble to too Much Spnituaiistic Readng-Joseph s AIoma Under LOGO Bonds for Alleged Running of - Cider Joint-Dr. HenryE. Utter Weeds Pennsylvania ~~ Girl.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-26

Two members of the railroad sec ton gang working near Bradford, Fri day, engaged in a wordy wrangle, that finally led I'D to an actual assault when the smaller of the two struck the other fellow on the left side of the neck and shoulder with an iron bar. Dr. Marr was called to attend the in jured man and then Constable John Thompson was summoned to arrest the alleged assailant. After hearing both sides, through an interpreter the officer decided to take both men into custody. He brought them to the Westerly police station and turned them over to Chief Browns for fur ther action. The chief will make fur ther investigation before formulating a egaI complaint