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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
PLAINFTELD
Mir. and Mrs. Charles Alexander Mar.
 ried 36 Years-Three Watches Stolen from Home of Daniel Brown-Eimsr
 Bitgood Frees Stalled Car.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Alexander cele- brated the 35th anniversary of their wedding Saturday evening in Riding's nall. About i50 friends were present af the reception in their honor. Songs were rendered by James Royle, Zack Tetlow (Buffalo1, John Seddon, Albert Hilton, John Bottomley, Barrett Jud- son, Samuel Bromley, Miss Annie AL exander, James Greenhalgh, Mrs. John Alexander, with Mrs. Albert Hilton as accompanist; recitation by Miss Alice Bromley; songs by Miss Amy Walker and Thomas Taylor. Refreshments were served during the evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Alexander received many beautiful presents, including e silver coffee set from the committee of the Plainfield football team and play CTS. Mir. Alexander has been treasurer of the club since it's organization They also received a silver cruet from MT. Harry Lister and Mrs. Buckley; cut glass set from MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cooper; silver teapot from MT. and Mrs. Judson, Mir. and Mrs. Kay, Mir. and Mrs. Bromley, MT. and Mrs. Platt, George Kay, Miss Jennie Rhodes and William Judson; linen table cloth from MT. and Mrs. John Taylor; table cloth from MT. and Mrs. Mrs. Harry Oates; set of silver knives, forks and spoons from Mir. and Mrs. John Mercer; silk goods from Joseph Walker and family; gold pin from William F'riswell, and a set of silver knives and forks from Mrs. James Pahsser.
 The committee in charge of this re- ception was Zack Tetlow, Mr. and Mrs. James McNulty and Mrs. John Mercer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
Local Laconies,

Emory H. Desilets has been con- firmed as postmaster at ManviIle
 Miss Eliza States Vose died Sunday morning at her home, S6 High street, after long sickness.
 Orrin R. Clark of Cos Cob, Conn, is in Westerly by reason of the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. Stanton Clark, wife of the oldest man in Wes- terly.
 Rev. Clayton A. Burdick has de- clined the call to North Loup, Nebras- ka, and will remain es pastor of the Pawcatuclz Seventh Day Baptist church
 The annual fair of the P. S. Bar Der Hose company came to a success ful close, Saturday night. The visiting firemen were the members of the Wakefield and East Greenwich depart mentE.
 John Shea, of Paweatuck. who was struck by an automobile operated by Frank Sheldon, and so severely injured that it was not believed he would live through Friday night, survives, but is in a critical condition,
 Senator Burdick has introduced a bill making it unlawful to use any gill nets in any waters of Charles town pond, except that portion south Of a line drawn from the north end o1 Mason's Island to the north end of Mashnaug Island.
 Rev. John G. Dutton conducted the funeral service Of Mrs. Julia M Phelps at the home of her son, Dr. A. V Phelps, in Lower Pawcatuck, Saturday afternoon. Burial was at River Bend The bearers were John J. Daniel and Frederick Davis and William Vincent
 William Henry of Providence, the young man whose neck was broken while diving from the shoulders oi his father at Watch Hill beach, last summer. was in Westerly Sunday With his father he visited a local physician. He has almost fully re- covered. The trip from Providence was made by automobile.
 Arthur Fitzpatrick, of Des Moine Iowa, arrived in Westerly, Saturday or visit to Cyril Higgins, sons of MT and Mrs. Michael Higgins, of West Broad street. Both young men are classmates at St. Mary's seminary Baltimore, preparing for the Catholic priesthood. They will leave for BaIti- more Wednesday, the mid-year vaca- ton having expired
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

An interesting card game was play ed between teams from Hugh H. Os- good lodge of Norwich, and Loyal U., of Baltic in the club hall. Friday evening. The game resulted in tie the score being to 6. After cards, a pleasant evening was spent with 9 popular musical programme.
 A recent annual meeting of the local lodge the following officers were elected: Grand master, William Flower; noble grand master. Ernest Collins; right support to noble grand, Charles B. Barnes; left support, Leon ard Firth; vice grand, Joseph G. Will jams; right support to vices grand, James Higharn; left sunpport, Bernard Schmidt; permanent secretary, John Stewart; elective secretary, Ernest Parkinson; treasurer, Samuel John son; warden, Fremont Firth; inside guard, Fred Collins: election master, Harry Johnson; auditors, Albert Will cox and James Higham; district dep uty, Samuel Johnson.
 Students in Retreat,
 The students of the Academy of the Holy Family are in retreat for three days under the spiritual direction of a missionary priest from Boston.
 Heard and Seen.
 Joseph Radcliffe of Woonsoclxet is visiting his parents.
 Arthur Leblanc has moved with his family to Norwich where he will work in the Hopkins and Allen factory
 Joel Swanson of Woonsoci1et, R. l., is spending few days with his par ents.
 Miss Catherine Remnert of Hart ford spent Sunday with local friends.
 Patrick McShane of Plainf1eld spent Saturday with his sons, Patrick and Owen.
 Mrs. and Mrs. Philip Bergeron and daughter, Alma, of Willlmantic spent Sunday with local relatives.
 J. D. Roy of Willimantic3 was at his home here over Sunday.
 Roderick A. Jodoin Of Hartford spent Saturday at his home in Baltic,
 F. McShane has entered the employ of the Ponemall Mills Co., of Taft vile.
 Miss May Buckley of Connecticut Wouan's College, New London, spent the past week with her parents. NIT and Mrs. W. H. Buckley.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
sToNINGToN
Matches-Death of Frederick Kenna Borough May Be Coal Depot.

Children playing with matches was the cause of a fire in the John Hol- land house in Cutler street. Saturday afternoon, but timely discovery and prompt and we'll directed action, sub- dued the flames before any great dam age resulted. The sending in of the fire alarm created some excitement In the borough, and the fire apparatus was rushed to Cutler street in quick time, but the services of the f1re:nen were not required.
 Borough Coalins Depot.
 Now there is talk to the effect that the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company .contemplates the utilization of it's water front prop erty in Stonington harbor,e which is practically vacated. It was the. for mer terminal for 8 line of Sound steamers and is therefore an ideal To- cation for the transfer of coal from vessels to trains as the tracks are already laid from the main line to the water front property. In addition long sidings have recently been built in Stonington extending from just east of the station to the roadway leading te Ledward's Island, which would be of assistance in the transportation of coal in the making up of trains with otat interfering with main line traffic.
 steninston Pointers.
 Quite a number of railroad and steamboat men are residents of the borough; a sort of reminder of the 68ys that used to be-
 The new and increased rates of the physicians Of Stonington, Mystic and Npank will be in effect February |. The increase is about 50 per cent. , There have been no town meetings in opposition to this increase in rates, die perhaps to ehe fact that the ptysi- clans association is not in the public aervsce claNa
 The members of Kappa Chi class were entertained Friday evening by
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

with an attack of grip, Is able to be out.
 Mrs. Charles F. Beens. who has been seriously Ill with pneumonia, is siight- ly improved,
 Charles Clark of Marlboro was . caller in town Saturday.
 Mrs. A. T. Van Cleve returned Sat- urday after two weeks visit in New York and New Haven
 J. Calvin, D. V S.. of East Hampton, was calling on friends here Saturday.
 J. A. Young was 8 New Haven vfs- itor Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

my life, as my health was very bad when wrote you, but now can do my own work and have not had a sick day since I began taking your remedies. I keep the Compound and Liver Pills on hand all the time. Mrs. GEO. THoMP- SON, 24 Sherwood Court, Newark, Ohio.
 Why don't you write for free advice? Address Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
THOUSANDS OF SICK WOMEN
Helped Every Year by Common Sense Suggestions Given Free by The Lydia E. Pinkham
 Medicine Co.

For forty years women suffering from all kinds of female ills have been writ ing the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn, Mass, for advice.
 Thus they receive common sense sug- gestions drawn from a vast volume of experience, and thousands of sick wo- men have been saved from untold suffer- ing, as letters like the following clearly show =
 Newark, Ohio.-'eLydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has made me a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

This (Monday) evening the members of Stonington lodge, No. 26, I. o. o. F., and the Odd Fellows orchestra will go to Groton by special car at 7.o3, where they will be guests of Fairview lodge, No. 1o1, and witness work in the initia- tory degree.
 Methodist Home Day
 Thursday, Feb. 17, is the day set apart by the Methodist Episcopal church of this place as Home day In- vitations have been sent to the mem bers of the church to be present at tne banquet at 6.30 o'clock and at a lecture in the evening. Special music is to be arranged for the exercises by Mrs. Thomas W. Ryley.
 Epworth League invitation.
 The members of the Epworth league of the M. B. church have received an invitation from the Epworth league of New London to be present at the Fed erai street M. E. church Thursday evening at 9 rally to be given for the Epworth leagues in this district. About 20 from Mystic will attend.
 Physicians Raise Fees.
 The Mystic Medical society has adopted a new schedule of rates for visits in the village, Noank and Ston- ington and for outlying districts. In Mystic village, Noank and Stonington the new rate will be $1.50 for each vis- it. The visiting charges for Old Mys- tic, Quiambaug, Fort Hill will be $2. For Lords Point, Center Groton, Quak- ertown, Poquonoc the charge will be S2.50, and for Meeting House Hill $4.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

well woman. Your Sanative W a 3 h is ju s t the thing to overcome female weakness. I have told young mothers as well as older ones about your reme- dies, and what they
 have done for me.
 I think Lydia E.
 Pinkhan's Vegeta-
 hleCom0oi1nd saved
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

After an absence of over two weeks caused by erip Miss P M. Gr1nt of the Canterbury turnpike, teacher of the intermediate room in the Town street school returns to her duties to- day (MondayI
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

MT. and Mrs. Charles Schwenk are moving this week to the house which they have purchased on the New Lon don turnpike. near the Norwich Town railroad station
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
YANTIC
Weman's Guild Tenders Reception ts Rev. j. w. Areson-Joseph Wheeler Caught in Mill Elevator.

Frank Stritch was e week end vis- ftor in Worcester and Gilbertville.
 During the past week, when the days were so spring-like, Thursdays ther- mometer reached 76 degrees.
 Entertained Womar's Guild.
 Mrs. George Adams entertained the members of the Woman's guild at her home Wednesday afternoon. Twenty six were present. Arrangements were made for the reception to be given Rev. J. W. Areson and different com mittees appointed.
 After the business session, there wae
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

After passing a week at his home on Vergason avenue, Luther K. Zabris- kie left town Sunday evening for New York, and from there will sail on the steamship Keroua of the Quebec line for the West Indies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Mrs. Thomas Saunders. of Quono- chontaug, R. |, returned home Satur- day. after passing the week with her mother, Mrs. F. M. Holmes of Elm avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Waterbury-Waterbu Red Cross chapter is growing fast. It now has a membership of 250.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Timothy O'Hearn, Jr., now working in Bridgeport. was at his home on East Town street over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Thomas Casey of New Haven spen the week end at his home on Wes Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
Hartfer,-An 9i.soaooe

for revolvsrs has been received re- centiy by the Colts Patent Fire Arms Misunderstanding company of this city. The contract calls for 100000 revol- ve"s of the Colt Automatic type at approximately $1s eant- The order comes from Europe
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Mrs. Josephine Parker of Plain Hill left Friday to visit friends in Provi- dence
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
D Rl X A B !
HOME TREATMENT

Thousande of wives, mothers and sisters are enthusiastic in their praise of ORRINE, because 1t has cured their loved ones of the Drink Habit and thereby brought happiness to their homes. Can be given secretly. OR- RINET costs only s1.00 per box. Ask for Free Booklet.
 x. D. Sevin & Son, 11s Main St.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
Noted Here and There

Friday George Geer of Plain HiIl has finished some blowing begun last fall
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Upon a Warrant sworn out by Chief of Police Thomas E. Brown, George Shackner was arrested Saturday by Policeman Frederick T. Mitchell. Two weeks ago Shackner took a horse be- longing to Orrin Robinson, without the permission of the owner, and drove the animal for a long distance and in a short time, which caused the offense to include abuse of the horse. He will be arraigned in the Third district court
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
BALTIC

Score a Tie, 6 to 6, in Card Game Between Norwich and Baltic 1. o. O. F. Teams-LoyaI Samaritan Lodge Elects Officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
MYSTIC

Odd Fellows Going to Groten--Meth- odists Plan Home Day-Death of Mrs. William EIIery Maxson-Physi- oians' New Schedule of Fees
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
Weather Hard on Roads.

The stretch of state road between Jones' store and Nawrocki's store has been in a fierce condition for travel during the past week. With the frost in the ground the intense heat acted on the tar filling so that 1t swelled and left ruts that no country road could equal. Saturday morning carloads of sand were put in the ruts and 1t is thought travel will be easier over 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Under the auspices of the Rhode Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31
WESTERLY ELK ENTOMBED
Charles Denison Chapman Long Member of B. P O. E.
 Rest Family Vault-Prof. w F. Fitzpatrick Speak
 Poultry Institute-Mrs. Clinton Cranda Dies Suddenly.


 land State Board of Asrieulturs, the annual Washington County Poultry In- stitute, will be held at the State col- lege, Kingston, next Thursday. Pro- lessor William r, Kirkpatrick, of the Connecticut Agricultural college will speak in the poultry contests now in progress at Storrs, and will also dis cuss the work of stamping out the white disrrhoea among chickens. Hen ry D. Smith. a soft roaster special of Rockland, Mass. will tell of his meth ods of rearing capons and will give demonstration in caponizing.
 An illustrated lecture on the work of feeding and breeding poultry at the government farm at Beltsville, Md, will be given by Alfred R. Lee, animal husbandman of the department of agriculture, Washington. Rev. Samuel Knowles, successful poultryman, of South Easton, Mass, will speak on innoculation and breeding. The coll lege poultry plant and the class poul- try show of the college will be fea ture of the institute.
 The widow of Clinton Crandall, 75, died suddenly Saturday morning at the home of her sister. Mrs. John Davis Saunders, in Cross street, her husband dying under similar circumstances about two years ago. Mrs, Crandall was about to sit in chair when she was stricken and died within 6 few minutes. MT. and Mrs. Cranda1 came to Westerly from Moscow, R. l., about five years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-31

Miss Sybil Kilroy was a week end guest of Miss Edith Stritch of Gilbert vile.
 The Yantic river has been very high during the past week on account of melting ice which has been coming from the Fftchville pond.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
T0DAY'S BEAUTY HINT

Il Is not necessary to shampoo quite 40
frequently il your hair Ia properly ceansod
each time BY use Of a really good shampoo.
The sasiest 10 use and quickest drying
shampoo that We can recommend to our
readers may be prepared esry fheaply by
disaolving a teaspeoniul Of eanthros. obtain.
I'd from your dfuHgAt, in cup Ut hot
water This rubbed into the scalp frtates
thick laiher soothing aud cooling ia ia
aetien, a. weli ~ beneficial 40 srslA sad
hair. After rlnslnF che SCALP s fresh and
eleaht Whtia chs baif driva auiaEiF and
sFenlf. deEsl'pna a bright ltitt. auI "a
sett Haitiaess that makes IA seeu t,fs
hsafY Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
This Skin PeeLer All
the Rage in Society

There Is growing tendency among
women Of culture and fashion to pay more
attention To hygienic means OF preserving
their charms. The advent Of mercolized wax
doubtless has been largely responsible for
this. This remarkable substance produces
eomplexions 30 natural IN appearance, NO
magiealy beautiful artificial complexiona
are no longer desired. Instead Of doctor.
ing" an offensive skin. the skin Is peeled Off.
The wax peels the skin so gradually, In snch
fine particles. no discomfort Is oxpcfonccd.
The ffesher, younger skin beneath. wholly
IN evidence within n week or two Il ily
white satny soft and smooth. It's not a
patchcd-oYer complexion, but brand new
one, That's why mercolzed wax has be-.
come such rage among society folk. The
wax ~ put on nights like cold cream and
washed off mornings. All druggists have Il
one ounce will do
Another hyglenc treatment now ynneh In
favor Is one 70 remove wrihkloa, made by
dissolYinR ! o.. powdered Baxollte In \
pint witch hazel, Used "a a wash lotion n
acts like magic, advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
Nebraska
MOREHEAD MEN
WILL MEET TODAY
Boosters for Vice Presidential Can.
didate Called TO Session
in Lincoln.
DEMO DELEGATION IS SPLIT


Lincoln, May 22-(Special,) r.
Sending a delegation Of Nebraska
boosters 20 the democratic national
convention az ST. Louis 10 work for
Governor Morehead's nomination for
the vice presidency was the purpose
Of a meeting called al the capitol
Tuesday afternoon.
Only state house officials and emf
ploycs we're invited 10 the conference,
but IT Is the plan 20 start a canvass
which will include everyone who
wants 10 go 10 the convention. The
railroad facilities, headquarters and
arrangements are all talked over, but
outside the appointment Of commit
tees, final arrangements will be left
until later date. Most OF the state
officials will 80 in party 10 S.
Louis.
The question who viii present
Morchcad's name 10 tic convention
Is receiving some consideration W.
u. Thompson received the highest
vote for dclegate.at-larKc and in view
also Of bis large national acquaint
anee, he may be selected for this pur
pose. The choice will rest with the
Nebraska delegates and with Gov
crnor Morchead himself.
Everything Is shaping up for tic
merriest scrap between members ~
the Nebraska delegation for places on
the committees, w. -. Oldham Of
kcarncy ia The anGsBryan mems
choice for the committee on resolu.
tons, while the Bryan men want w.
H. Thompson. The anii-Bryan men
insist that Thompson would be little
better than mouthpiccc for w. j.
Bryan IN his opposition 10 two Of the
principal policies Of the administra.
ton,
The Nebraska delegation Is split.
eight and eight, between The two fac
tons, and II may be necessary 10
draft a third man for Tic resolutions
committee. Judge J. ]. Thomas Of
Seward, generally accounted a BRYAN
man, but who does not share Bryan's
views with relation 10 Wilson'S pre-
paredness policy, is being quite prom
incntly mentioned in this connection.
w b. Price Of Lincoln IL pretty
sure Of being the man selected from
the Nebraska delegation 10 second
the presidents denomination. For
membership on the committee 10 no.
tify the president, n. 4. Gooeh OF
Lincoln may be chosen.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
WIlber Bow HAND shot on.

WILDER Ncb.. May a. Especial -
John kapie, "a years old, shot him.
self accidentally in tho wrist OF his
right arm, almost seyering H. Doc
tors were compelled 70 remove IL
about two inches above the wrist
lie with his father, was going to a
field 10 kill gophers and ground
molcs. and ~ some way he slipped
and fhc gun, which was an old style
with hammer was discharged into
his hand.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23

Rising City Ncb., May D. (Spe.
call Rising City Friday evening
successfully closed a second year al
an accredited twelve grade school
The commencement address was de-
liyercd By Attorney General Willis
r. Reed, Walter Judd received sehol.
arshlp honors he having attained a
remarkable average Of VI. The fol-
loving received diplomas.
FRANKLIN Potter Minnie pafk
WY Anderson iielaH Hacker
hNlnH Jamie, Krrda peat
Ethel Uaift Uearrts rf.k
huh9 khempteH Aasie nlahk
Walter tmhd Willard Rtsrhans
tirLfn h0wnhe
Columbus, Nch, MAY n Spe.
ciati- The haeCaIaureatc SERMON ia
lhr graduating class III the columbus
High school was delivered SUNDAY
evening at h O'clock tn thr lQlh tlass
at lhe gNns slum, hy Rev J. N Boths
we'll The graduating exercises
Thursday evening Nili bt held al 10
NoFil thFaleI aud Friday erfnins ths
class PLAY "ihe Man from liame
WIll hf given a. thf thtaler lhe tAm
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NAti thr activities "a Commence
WFHl Ntsa nl ths fthle RUfk ruhlh
tshnNt bggAH Nua GLASS SERMON.
preached ht Rev Chadwick
tasiog ~ tha Meihatnt Episcopal
ahHffh sunday evening the taniWf
CLASS r'Af Nill pa gftfH Tuesday sxs
HIhH al thf tAhif kaek oHsa taNse
Mft0ttttY 8lgh iht commencement
etHNiest nll Be htld a COS nptIA
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
The Lassitude of

Spring is another name
for the lazy liver-a liver
that is weary of the work of
eliminating all the accumu-
lated poisons of a heavy
Winter diet. Health and
strength in the Spring come
from a return to simple,
nutritious, easily digested
foods. The food that puts
you on your feet and brings
bounding buoyancy TO the
faded muscles and WORKOUT
nerves is Shredded Wheat
Biscuit--a whole wheat
food that builds new tissue
and keeps the bowels
healthy and active. Eat it
with berries, or other fresh
fruits for a few days and see
how much better you feel
Made at Niagara Falls. NY.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
Why Neglect Your Eyes?

When In many caees neglect produces
nervous dyspepsia. headaches. forget
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23
sixty.nine sheep Drowned.

Table Rock, Ncb.. May 22.-(Spe-
cial)-William X, Hutchinson, liy-
ing southwest OF here in the vicinity
OF Pawnee City, lost sivty-nine sheep
in the recent flood in Turkey creek.
They became stranded ON a high
point, and when the water reached
them, in their cndeayor to swim out,
they were caught IN the current Of
the stream and drowned. A fine Hol-
stein bull, valued at about $500, the
property Of Gil North and Frank Nir-
tiska was killed BY lightning and
also FIVE head Of cattle belonging to
Edgar Woods and one belonging 10
Fred Woods.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-23

Weeping Water, Neb, May d.
Especial 1.-The high school here is
celebrating this year the twcnty.iifth
anniversary Of the first commence.
ment The local alumni officers have
planned in commemofation Of the
occasion 10 make the alumni ban
quet a special event ~ the nature Of
a homecoming. Indications arc that
at least i25 will attend the banquet
held next Thursday night. Many
alumni from distance, including
some from out Of the state. will be
here. The honorcd guest Of the eye
ming will be Superintendent A. II.
the superintendent here under whom
the first class was graduated twenty
five years ago Another former sn-
perintendcnt who will be present is
Dean l.. l.. Rouse Of Peru Normal.