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Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
MOTOR FIRE ENGINE FOR MYSTIC
Triple Combination of American La France Type VIII Re-
ceive First Tryout Today-Can Deliver Over $50 Gal
Ions a Mnute-Vllase Has Something to be Proud of.

Mystic does not claim to be as pro-
greSs1ve as the larger cities nor OF
being up-to-the-minute in everything
that goes to make up the most thriV-
Ing Village. vet there is no city in this
big country that has a piece Of fire
apparatus superior to that which will
be given official test this Saturday.
afternoon. and which will probably be
witnessed not only by firemen from
Norwich, New London, Stonington,
mediate section OF the state, but also
by hremen from Westerly and other
sections OF New England. This new
machine Is an American-LaFrance
triple combination engine and hose
car. and. Of course. motor driven. It
apparatus of New London that has
performed highly efficient service for
over two years and a half and without
q cent Of expense to the city of New
London for repairs. and has never
been out OF commission but one-half
hour In all that long period. While
OF the same type. the Mystic machine
has pump improvements over that of
the New London car, although that
seems hardly possible, judging from
The proven efficiency of the latter. The
new. apparatus is very complete, in
eluding as 1t does pump which can
deliver over seven hundred and fifty
gallons of water a minute, a hose body
for carrying 1900 feet of Ia inch
hose. and a chemical tank with 200 feet
Of chemical hose.
High Grade Material.
Similar pieces Of apparatus manu-
featured by this same company are in
service all over the country and are
giving perfect satisfaction. The de-
sign is especially adapted to fire de-
pArtlnent service and was selected by
the Mystic committee after a most
thorough investigation and an earn
est desire to get the best. The very
highest grades of materials are used In
its construction; consequently it is
comparatively light. yet very sub
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

the material used in its manufacture
insure it against any strains that
could possibly arise. The deGigu Of
the valve lifters allows provision for
adjustment by means Of n set screw
with lock nut. BY this means n per-
feet timing of valve lift is obtained.
The valve filters and guides are inter
changeaable for both inlet and exhaust
The cam shafts are machined from
solid bar with integral cams, hardened
and ground to absolute accuracy: The
timing gears are drop forged Of spe-
cial steel and the teeth are of q fHe
pitch. This gives very quiet run
ming gear with good bearing surface,
insuring long wear In fact all parts
Of the apparatus are of the very best
material and construction as well as
the most practical in every detail The
tool equipment is also complete and in
keeping with the machine, and the
equipment is complete. The Mystic
machine has electric lights, a locomo-
tive bell and siren horn, extension and
roof ladders, two hand extinguishers,
four lanterns, two fire axes. crow bar.
speedometer and tire chains.
The Important Pump.
The problem OF pumping water with
the intermittent application Of power
peculiar to the gasoline motor. has
given engineers in this field serious
conclusively that satisfactory results
cannot be expected from a pump pri-
marily designed for steam drive, for
the conditions are entirely different
Recognizing the fact, the American
La France company designed a rotary
gear pump especially adapted to motor
drive. The connection from motor to
pump. also the design of the pump
proper, are of such a character that
virtually full power is delivered to
pump, resulting in great efficiency and
the durability of the apparatus Is nat
urally increased, for the reason that
the superior design Of. the pumping
unit and connections produces a
smooth running outfit practically free
from wear. In connection with the
complete pumping outfit there are two
lengths OF suction hose. 10 1-2 feet
each, IL inches internal diameter.
with couplings. and two lengths Of
2 1-2 inch suction hose, and metal
Strainer.
The steel body of the car is paint
ed a coach red and the frame and
wheels are painted English Vermillion
and all the bright parts are of nickel
finish, and the apparatus is as hand
some and evenly balanced as it is
efficient for fire service Mystic has
reason to he proud of this valuable
acquisition to the fire department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
USOUEPAUGH

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenyon, who have been
spending their vacation with his par
ents. returned Monday to their home
II Brooklyn, n. Y.
Supt- Frank Bill. OF the Blackstone
mills, and family, were visitors with
their cousin, Mrs. l. NJ. Kenyon, Sun
day.
Mrs. Georgia Bill of Valley Falls was
a visitor here, Sunday.
Mrs. E. l.. Simmons has gone to
Massachusetts as matron in a training
school.
. Several from here attended the Lib
erty clambake. Wednesday.
]. c. Cahoone of Wakefield was a
caller here, Thursday.
Mrs. William Palmer and daughtef
Dorothy, returned to Providence. Sun
day. after n few weeks visit with Mrs
Caroline Palmer.
William Palmer OF Providence spent
Sunday with Mrs. Caroline Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Metcalf were in thu
village Monday. looking over the Wat
son property.
DR.. S. c. Webster and son George Of
Westerly, accompanied. by Mrs. Web
ster, of Philadelphia and Mrs. s. c
Webster Jry of Readville. Mass. ,wer'
/ Visitors with relatives here Tuesday.
Miss Josie Sullivan has returned
| here, after a few days visit at Prov,
| idence. --
Miss Mollie Kenyon of Poquonoc
| Conn, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. E.
| Kenyon.
Miss Grace Cornell is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Walter Connell an,
children. Of Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. Randolph Carpenter OF Brook
lyn, n. Y. is visiting J. S. Larnard.
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in Mystic today, and will then remain
in the village to instruct those Sc
lccted as drivers just how to drive and
operate tod to care for the fire-dghting
machine Reports to the contrary
this car is built entirely in the shops
of the Observation-Disclosures company
and Is designed and constructed espec-
tally for heavy service. The design
includes the latest improvements and
best practice known in motor car con-
struction. embodying the refnment and
simplicity in details and general con-
struction which are essential in pro-
ducing a successful chassis capable of
withstanding the severe strains Of
hard service. The material and labor
entering into its construction are of
the finest, and in its mechanical fea-
lures the car combines the best points
known to motor car builders, and an
ticipates future developments.
The Powerful Motor.
The motor. throughout, embodies the
very highest standard of designs,
workmanship and material. The cylin-
ders are cast in pairs OF the very
finest selected grey iron with offset in
let and exhaust valves on opposite
sides, and are bored and ground, as
are the pistons and rings, insuring
perfect compression. The cylinder di-
mansions of the type six cylinder, four
cycle motor, are LIZ inches bore
and a six inch stroke, and 100 horse
power.
The Crank Case.
The crank case, an aluminium cast
ing, is made entirely in one unit and
provided with numerous ribs, giving
added strength without excess of
weight. 1t is designed to rest directly
upon and be bolted to the main frames
of the car doing away with sub
frames. An oil tight extension of the
crank case forms a housing for the
timing gears. This arrangement gives
quiet running gears, good fabrication,
and very little wear. All bearings in
the crank shaft are provided with
oil grooves. assuring constant lubri-
cation. The crank shaft with the fly
wheel attached is balanced, and the
weights of the connecting rods and
pistons are uniform. Thus the re-
ciprocating parts of the motor are
truly balanced, doing away with vi
bration and excessive wear.
Connecting Rods.
The connecting rods are of drop
forged 1-section, special heat treated
steel, and are machined in jigs and
fixtures, The connecting rod cap is
drop forged integral with the rod and
all rods are interchangeable. The de-
sign and proportions Of the rod and
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stantial and the workmanship is of
the best. The designers of this ap-
paratus had in mind the Importance
in the fire service of eff1cinet road
work. and it has proven in actual
service tests that motor cars of this
type are able to negotiate snow COW
cred streets and steepest of grades,
regardless Of the surface conditions.
The Panama-Pacific Exposition fire
department selected apparatus of this
same type for its service as being the
most efficient for allround work.
Weight Detriment.
The mistake is frequently made OF
having motor fire apparatus too heavy,
which really minimizes its efficiency,
and in some instances this excessive
weight is due to the use of unsuitable
materials, Without doubt, the first
requisite in a piece of fire apparatus
is its ability to reach the fire ground,
and be ready for service. and Mystic
feels that the car purchased enjoys
superiority in this important respect,
and is thoroughly dependable at all
times Not long since western city
contracted for pumping car Of
different make than Myst1c's. Upon
its delivery 1t was found that this car
was excessively heavy and it was not
able to get through the heavy SHOWS, or
negotiate the grades common in that
city. After several trials the car was
returned to the manufacturer, and the
committee then contracted for a pump
ing car like that of Mystic's, which
has no difficulty meeting the severe
conditions as regards snow and grades.
Andover, Belmont, Boston, Brook
line, Concord, Hull, Marblehead,
Swampscott, Waltham and Worcester,
Mass, Danbury, Hartford, Naugatuck,
New London. South Manchester, SIAM
ford, Waterbury and West Hartford,
Conn. and Newport, r. L, and other
nearby cities and towns have pumping
cars of this same make which have
given unusually satisfactory service.
Bruce the Demonstration.
E A Bruce will do the demonstrating
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
SPRING HILL

A. B, Cummings and family of Stat
en- Island and Walter Cummings and
family of Webster. Mass, are at the
Sears home for the annual vaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. West and their
four boys were guests, at D.. C. Flah-
erty's the first of the week.
Mrs. Nathaniel Michel of New
York, her niece, Anna E. Grier of
Bronxville. n. Y, and Mrs. A. p
TAFT of Boston, have been at Alan
weld this week.
Mrs. E. F. Storrs has gone to Couit.
Mass. to get acquainted with her new
grandson. Mary Storrs went with her.
E. F. Storrs spent Thursday with
Rev. L. 3. Curtis in Stafford
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Flaherty, Leon
ard Smith and Miss Smith went by
automobile to Winsted Thursday to
call upon Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson White
Miss Marian Storrs was in Bristol
for q short stay this week.
Miss Ida e. Reynolds left Thurs
day for a weeks stay in Plymouth,
Mass.
There was a sale of aprons. ETC.. and
supper at the Baptist church wednes-
day evening by the A. C. NJ. B.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
ROCKVILLE

Mrs. Rachael Bee and son. Alva Bee.
who have Eeeu guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Harold X CrandaH for two weeks,
returned Saturday to their home in
Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Emory c. Kenyon was a business
caller in Westerly Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan James Of North
Hopkinton, were callers in this place
Sunday.
Hon Benjamin Kenyon and wife are
visiting the formers sister. Mrs Mary
Sunderland at WEXFORD.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Crandall
and daughter, Elizabeth. were guests
over the week of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
c. Crandall Of Westerly.
Mrs. Carlton Irish and two children,
were guests last week of Mrs. Osmas
Edwards at Quonochontaug beach.
Miss Florence NJ. Barber of Jersey
City. N J.. who has been the guest
of Miss Florence l. Barber for two
weeks. returned to her home last Sat
urday.
Mrs G. F. Barber and daughter, Miss
Ella +. Barber, of Woody Hill, were
callers in this place Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
MANSFIELD CENTER
Twenty five Attend DavolI Family Re-
union-Motor Party From New York

Mr.. Aver is at home from North
field. where he has been spending a
part of his vacation. He went to
Brantord. Thursday for the remainder
OF the month.
Mrs. G. H. Wyman has returned. af-
ter spending two weeks in Syracuse,
y. Y. with her sister.
Mrs. Hausmann spent Wednesday
with her daughter. Mrs. John Johnson.
Family Reunion.
The annual reunion of the Davoli
family was held at Mr.. W. R. Davolf S
home Saturday. There were twenty
ers and sisters except one sister, who
lives in Tennessee. Relatives were
present from Hartford. New Bedford.
Andover. Liberty Hill and Willimantic.
A splendid time is reported by all who
attended.
Motored from New York.
4 party of New York friends called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Early, Sunday, max
ing the trip in an automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Davoll and
grandson Wesley. motored from New
Bedford. to spend the weekend with
MIR. William Davoll and to attend the
| family reunion.
Mrs. Josephson and son Carl, of
Windham, spent Sunday with Miss
Esther Josephson at Mrs. Keleher's.
| Nelson Prentice of Buffalo n, V. is
visiting at Mr.. Bigelow's.
| Mrs. Wyman is entertaining a niece
and a nephew from Southbridge.
| Charles Barrows and Miss Nettie
Barrows are at home, after spending
| the summer at Ocean Beach.
| Mrs. Ernest Durham and daughter
guests of Mrs. Dunham's mother, Mrs
! Lauder.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

such mines through the ignition Of q
pocket Of gas by long-hame explo--
sives or by an open light
Comparatively few Of the coal
mines Of the country are frankly ack-
nowledged to be gaseous, and singu-
larry enough since the bureaus work
was inagurated in 1908. only a single
explosion disaster has occurred in q
mine in which safety lamps were be-
ing used prior to an explosion.
The reason for greater immunity
from explosions in mines that are or
dinarily considered dangerous because
OF the presence of firedamp Is that
greater care is taken in all respects.
Violence is not relaxed, open lights
and the use Of matches is forbidden,
permissible explosives are exclusively
used, and the ventilation at the work
ing places. at the face, is carefully
maintained"
Mr.. Rice outlines in his report a
series Of so-called Rock dust bar
| riers" as a means Of stopping ex-
barriers consist of shelves filed with
| stone dust and placed at certain points
in the mine The idea Is that the
force of an explosion will raise the
stone dust into cloud and as there Is
nothing IN the stone dust to burn, the
explosion will be choked and smoth-
cred Mr.. Rice. who refers to these
devices as secondary safeguards, has
already tried them out with success
| in the bureaus experimental mine.
and they have been patented for the
! benefit Of the mining public.
There are no old maids in Turkey.
No wonder, then, that country has so
| many unhzurv neu-DetrOit Times
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
WEEKAPAUG

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smithers of
tie Robinson cottage are spending q
few days in New York.
Howard Butcher, Jr., who has been
spending several days with his family
at Birds Nest camp has returned to
his home in Ardmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Marshall. of
bayfield, cottage were callers at the
Maconbet farams Wednesday.
Miss Margaret Lincoln is the guest
of Miss Mollie Tongring at the Rob-
inson cottage.
Mrs. J. B. Dunn lis entertaining her
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
MANSFIELD

Charles ]. Fuller and family, Mrs.
Helen Fuller and family and Earl
Fisher were among automobile parties
that spent Sunday at Ocean Beach.
Mrs. George Philips and son of Hart
ford are visiting at o. G. Hanks
Harry Hanks of Hartford is spend
ing part of his vacation on Hanks
Hill.
William A. King, John King OF
Willimantic, and Mr.. and Mrs. o. G.
Hanks are motoring through the Berk-
ShireS.
Edward Bates and a friend from
Gurleyville, spent Sunday at New Lon
don, Groton and Ocean Beach.
MIR. and Mrs. E. Smith and Miss Ida
Smith are spending the week at the
camp ground.
The ladies held a well attended salad
and baked bean supper Friday night
at the parsonage of the GurleyviIlt
church.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
HOPKINTON

Hon. E R. Allen is entertaining his
brother, Edward T. Allen, from Cali
fornia-
Rev. E. P. Mathewson spent a few
days this week in Warrenville, Conn,
at the home of Wallace l. Durkee, and
attended and addressed the annual
Bible meeting Wednesday,.
George n. Crandall Of North Hop
kinton, accompanied by his grandson,
was the guest Of his son-in-law, Chas
y. Kenyon, Saturday.
Rev. H. c. Van Horn Of Ashaway
and family will attend the Seventh
Day Baptist General Conference al
Milton, Wis, the last week in Aug
ust-
Frank w. Mills of Westerly spent
Sunday at the home of his mother
Mrs. A Irene Mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
Holland County
RIPLEY HILL
Interesting Debate at Meeting Of Hill
Top Homes CIub-Plans for Fair.

The Hill Top Homes Club met with
Mrs. Peterson, Friday. August Is.
There was a debate; Resolved: That
tho women have more influence on the
young people than the men. Plans for
the September fair were also made.
Nut bread, peaches and cream were
served. very pleasant afternoon
was spent,with thirteen present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Topliff have
ecen spending a few days at their
summer home on the Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Palmer OF
Spring Hill were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs H. Wood.
B. c. Flint. who has been working
as clerk for Mr.. Hansen. at Mans
field Depot. has gone to work for Mr.
Wildwood at South Coventry, taking
Mr.. Taylor's place.
Miss Sara White of Worcester State
Hospital, was at her home over Sun
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
UNION

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Palmer of
Hartford spent Sunday at the Marcy
homestead.
Mrs. L. Miller is with friends in
Pomfret and Southbridge.
G. r. Towne, who has been ill with
a light case of pneumonia, is slowly
gaining.
Rev. T. A. Williams is on a six
weeks vacation. visiting relatives in
his native country, Wales. Rev. Mr.
Morrow is supplying while he is alb
sent
The funeral of William Scranton
was held at the church Sunday, Rev
Mr.. Morrow officiating.
There was a social at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lawson Friday
evening.
Arthur Makepeace is spending a few
days in Monsoon
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
STAFFORDVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler and two
children were guests of relatives in
South Coventry over Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs Herbert Barlow of New
Britain were guests of the latters sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Belcher over Sunday,
making the trip In their automobile.
George Belcher returned home with
thcm for q weeks vacation.
Charles n. Smith has resigned at the
New City mill as boss spinner. John
Rishto1 OF Rhode Island has taken his
place.
Mrs. Fred whipple and Miss Alice
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
EAST WELLINGTON

Mrs. Edwin Cushman and daughter
Sylvia, spent the weekend with
friends in Rockville.
Mr.. and Mrs. De Las Conant of
Willimantic, were guests over Sunday
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson.
Helen Hutchinson is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. E. L. White.
Roy Wilson is the guest of Raymond
Armidan at their camp in Westford.
Grace Wilson. Mrs. Merrill Cushman
and Miss E. Cushman, spent Tuesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Cushman in
WcStford
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT
COAL MINE EXPLOSIONS
Recommendations Issued by the Bureau
of Mines.

Washington, August 2O.-That wide
spread coal-mine explosions with their
large loss of life can be prevented If
the recommendations of the Bureau of
Mines are used and il care is taken
at all times by everyone in the mine
is the assertion made by George s.
Rice. chief mining engineer of the
bureau in a report made public today
Mr. Rice goes further and declares
that mine explosions can no longer be
considered acts of God" for which
no one is responsible. He says that
mine arrangements are not using the
means that are at hand to prevent
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

Burdick of Jewett City accompanied
their cousin. Miss Bertha Belcher
home last Sunday, for a few days
visit. w. E. Belcher met them at
South Coventry Sunday with his au-
tomobile.
C. \. Smith is a boss spinner and
carder in Wales, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Lyon visit
ed Mt. Tom last Sunday, making the
trip in their automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
Washington County, R. l.
RICHMOND >
Successful Old Home Day at Liberty
Personal Items.

Margaret and Dorothy Foster have
returned to their home in Newport,
after three weeks visit with relatives
here.
Mr. and Mrs Philip ]. Ramsay of
Auburn, R. l. are visiting Mrs. Ram
says parents.
Florence Gardiner of Providence is
visiting her parents, for a few weeks.
Wednesday, Aug. Is. was Old Home
Day at Liberty. a beautiful cool day
and clear sky called many out From
every view point it proved a success
full and enjoyable time. Vocal and
instrumental music, speaking by some
of the noted men of New England add
ed in making it a memorable day.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall of Lin
coin Park called on Everett R. Moore
and family, Sunday. They made the
trip by automobile
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Smith were in
Providence Wednesday. to see Mr..
Smiths sister, who is very i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
BOLTON NOTCH

Tho Rev. ". D. Woodward is spend
ing the week at the Willimantic camp
ground.
Mrs. Jessie Smith and daughter,
Eernice, are visiting in Bristol, guests
Of Mrs. Smiths mother
Miss Mary Crow. Harry Crow and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21
STAFFORD
Bridge to be Raised-CIarke Brown tc
Graduate at Mortified.

The bridge near the residence of
George Lord is to be rebuilt with a
cement pier in the center. The bridge
will be raised a little.
The registrars met at Nightmare
carriage shop the 18th, to register
voters for the caucuc. enrolment.
Mrs. Brewer of Hartford has been
visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. E H
Swift.
Mrs. Ellen Weber is spending two
weeks with friends in SomerS.
AlVa Brown and family are spend
ing a week on the Willimantic camp
ground.
Clarke Brown was graduated last
week at the Moody Bible institute. He
is spending a few days with his
brother in New York, before returning
home.
Ralph Swift spent a week with rel
atives in Long Meadow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

Lizzie Nutland, were at Savin Rock,
Thursday.
Mrs E. \. Shaw and son. Elmer,
and Mrs. Loren Maine, were at Will
limant;c camp meeting Sunday.
Mis-. Archie Bouman and two chill
dren of Putnam, visited at Charles
Salter'S Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

The extent of electric power used in
making a modern metropolitan news
paper is best Illustrated by the fact
that nearly three hundred different
electric motors are required to publish
the New York Times. These motors
aggregate more than five hundred
horse power. /.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

cousin from Boston at her cottage,
Dunnmore-
Miss Hide Young and her grand
mother, Mrs. Adele Burdick. are in
Milton, Wisconsin, attending the
Seventh Day Baptist association meet
inFs
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

When yoa know physicians have pre-
scnbed Resinol for 20 years in the treat
Elerat Of itching, burning, unsishtiy skin
erIrtions, and have written thousands
Of reports such as; '.It is my regular
prescription fer itching" "Resinol has
:;Tcai=ccd brilliant results" and The
rczIls IT gave WAS marvellous n one of the
Sorzt Cases of eczcEns," doesn'tit make
ye1 say to yourself, chats the right
Kind of treatment fer ary skin-troubleI''
R<Sizof IS sold 9y all druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-21

There are no old maids in Turkey.
No wonder. then, that country has so
many unhappy men.-Detroit Times.
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