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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
COMPENSATION CoMMISS SHOWERS
 MET IN THIS CITY
Entire Board Was in Session Here on
 Friday Afternoon.

The entire board of compensation commissioners for the state of Con- necticut held a meeting in the office of Compensation Commissioner James J.' Donohue. of this district, in the Central building on Friday afternoon. This is the first time that the board has met in this city. Matters connect ed with compensation activities throughout the state were considered at the meeting. The board is com posed of the following: Frederic M Williams, chairman, commissioner for the Fifth Congressional District and chairman, Waterbury; Edward T. Buckingham, commissioner for the Fourth Congressional District and secretary, Bridgeport; George B. Chandler, commissioner for the First Congressional District. Hartford; Dr. James J. Donohue, commissioner for the Second Congressional District Norwich; George E. Beers, commits sioner for the Third Congressional district, New aHven.
 This was one of the meetings held by the board from time to time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Big Republican Demonstration Tonight
Banner be Unfurled on Main Street at 8 8O'Clock-Tubbs' Band and Red Fire Galore Will Add the Occasion Republican Town Committee Already Arranging for Series of Raes-Notable Speakers of Ma tional Fame to be Heard in Norwich. a

The opening gun of the presidential campaign will be fred tonight when the republicans of Norwich unfurl their big new banner on Main street, Tubbs' band, with John M. Swahn, leader. has been engaged to add zest to the occasion. There will be an abundance of red fire and enthusiast1
 The republican town committee, Frank H. Smith. chairman, will open the 1916 Presidential campaign In Norwich at 7.30 p. m. tonight, ty swinging to the breeze new 2ox30 foot Hughes and Fairbanks banner in the accustomed place, between the Wauregan hotel and the Boston store on Main street. The nkenesses of the candidates are strikingly lifelike and the grouping of the national col- ors is attractively arranged.
 The banner is one of the largest made. The paintings together with the general work and design Is by J w. Mallett.
 The republican town committee Is
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Civil Service Exams.

Announcement of examinations in various branches of the United States civil service to be held in Hartford and in Boston during October and No- vember has been made by the com mission at Washington. Examination in Hartford will be conducted in the federal building. Two examinations will be held in Boston on Oct. 24. One is for the position of assistant in mar keting investigations at a salary of from $1.S00 to $3.00O a year. The other is for the position of lumber in- spector in the Philippine service. A maximum entrance salary of $2.500 8 year is contemplated.S .S lA ~
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
WATERFORD HEARSE IS
 NOW CHICKEN COOP Missing Vehicle Will Never Again Be Used for Original Purpose.

After a diligent search on the part of the donators of the fund which was used several years ago to pur- chase a hearse for the southern sec tion of Waterford, the hearse was discovered Friday morning. but in such condition that it will never again be used for its original purpose
 The hearse had been used only a few times and was in good condition at the time of it's disappearance. On Friday morning searchers came across ,the missing property on farm in 'Gilead. The body of the vehicle had been dismounted and is now being used as a chicken coop and there is no question but that it makes a good one.
 The identity of those responsible for the hearse's disappearance is still un- known
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
ALUMNI VOTES MONEY
 FOR ACADEMY ORCHESTRA
Appropriation is to be Used for the
 Purchase of Instruments.

At special meeting held at the Thames National Bank on Friday af- ternoon at o'clock the N. F. A. alum nj voted the sum of $100 to the Aca- demy orchestra. the money to be used for the purchase of new instruments. The instruments to be purchased are those not ordinarily provided by the members and will be owned by the orchestra. It is understood that the sum voted on Friday will be increased by subscription. Mrs. Frank A. Nit chell the president. occupied the chair during the meeting which had a good attendance
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

to be highly commended for their ac. tivfty in thus early displaying one of the largest and best banners to be seen in the state during this cam paign.
 The committee are already arrang- Ing for a series of ralIys to be held in Norwich and hays the assurance of the Natloiia1 Speakers Bureau that some Of the notable orators, men of national importance, are to be heard in Norwich on the paramount issues CT the campaign Requests have been made by the local committee for: Sem ator Borah, Ex-Senatof Beveredge, Senator Lodge. Senator Mclean, Sem ator Brandegee and others.
 There will be no lacK of ginger and tonight marks the beginning of one of the liveliest of presidential cam paigns from republican point of view ever conducted in Norwich. The exercises will comence at 7.3O, the banner to be unfurled at sharp eight o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
FORMER NORWICH WOMAN
 LEFT ABOUT $13,0oO
Appraisal of Estate of Mary p. Aid
 rich Filed in New York Court.
0Special to The Bulletin !

New York. Sept z9.-An appraisal of the estate left by Mary P. Aldrich, deceased daughter and sister of Nancy l.. Perkins and John H. Perkins of Norwich, made by one of the transfer tax state appraisers, which is on file here in the surrogates court, shows that when the decedent, who was the wife of Dr. John Aldrich of No. 164 West 81st street. died at her late home intestate on Feb. g last, and was laid to rest at Norwich, she left $13, ,693 5O consisting of $13,34350 in securities S250 in real estate and $10O in per- conal effects.
 Charged up against this are expenses of $699 .90-funeral $322.30, debts $377. 50 which brings the estate down to the net figure of $12,993.6O. This, as she left no will, passes ever completely to her husband, who is also the adminis- trator. he having secured the letters of administration upon her estate from Surrogate Robert Ludlow Fowler on March 16 last.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
PERSONALS

George N. Cross of Norwich has been guest at the Hotel Green, in Danbury.
 a recent guest at James Parkhurst's t's in Moosup.
 Miss Edith P1att of Ashford is a | member of the training school for nurses in Norwich this fall Walter Greene of Central Village recently entertained Mr. and Mrs. AL bert Greene of Norwich. Mrs. Billings Crandall of Stoddard's Wharf has been the guest of her
 mother. Mrs. Irving Haley at Mystic. Mrs J. L. Johnson and Miss H. B. Leach have returned to Norwich after a two months visit at Grove Hall, New Haven.
 Mrs. S. s. Thresher. who has been spending the summer at her home at Park place, Mystic, has returned to Norwich.
 John F. Corcoran of this city, who was a student at Bates college for three years. has gone to Burlington,
 Vt, where he will enter the medical department of the University of Yer mont.
 Samuel Hyde. Mrs. James Rowland and daughter Edith of Wauregan were at Norwich this week to visit Mrs. Howland's daughter Emsly who is patient at a private sanitorium. They found her a little improved.
 Dwight L. McCord. who has been a
 patient at the Norwich Sanitarium for the past two months, has return- ed to his home in New London and will resume his duties at the Ship and Engine company plant in Groton Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
CONNECTS BEGIN TERMS
A Half Dozen of Them Were Taker
 to Cheshire Reformatory.

Sheriff Sidney A. Brown conveyed a half dozen convicts to Cheshire re- formatory Friday morning to begin serving the terms to which they were sentenced by the superior court The men are now in confinement at Che shire. The men taken from the jail in New London by Sheriff Brown are Fred Alexander Saunders. for neglect of his family; James Finn. for burg lary in Norwich: Earl, Kelly. a soldier upon a small boy. William Gould of Waterford, for burglary; Joseph Lu- cier of Worcester. for theft of the Weaver automobile in New London; Daniel O'NeilI of Groton. for the theft of jewelry from the GrisWold hotel at GrOton
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
SECOND CHURCH SOCIETY
 HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION Home Mission Workers Re- elected Old
 Board for Another Year.

The Home Missionary Society of the Second Congregational church held their annual meeting in the church parlors, Friday afternoon. The re- ports of the year were read and ap- proved, followed by the election of officers. The board of officers who served last year were reelected and they are the following: President Mrs. H. F. Palmer. vice presidents, Mrs. H. J. Wyckof and Mrs. William Wade; secretary and treasurer, Miss Mary Lucas.
 It was voted to send boxes to Rev. MT. Miller in Florida and to Miss Ruth Huntington's school in Hindman, Ken lucky. Letters of acknowledgment were read from ones who received the boxes from the society during the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Physical Director Crosby in a brief way told about the leaders in the as = soctatton work and Of leader squads in the boys and senior classes which will be organized under the national lead CTS club. The work will be of the highest standard in the squads He told Of the limitation of the work in the physical department which depend- ed upon the size of the community in which the work was carried on He told of physical director being an ed ucator as well as Q muscle builder. The matter of uniforms to be worn on the floor was discussed and there were in- terestlng remarks made in connection with basketball.
 For the present the business mems class will meet at 5.30 o'clock, and if enough members signify their intention a later class starting at G.15 o'clock will be organized for the benefit of those who work until o'clock
 The gathering broke up about 7.3O o'clock after passing a pleasant and profitable time, and it. was expressed as rtlferrsen timert of the representatives that hkes meetings might be held quite trequently, which will undoubtedly re- suit in meeting once a month,
 Those present were H. H. Pettis, N, Eugene Smith, Ernest Spross, w. N. Block E. F. Lumis, Leroy Walker, Charles c. Treat, James T. Isbister, Edward Fryberg, William c. Bode, Jr., William Buckley, Dr. A, C. Freeman, Charles Roessler, Secretary Edwin F{fll and Physical Director R. T. Crosby.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
BACK FROM TOUR
 THROUGH NEW YORK
Carleton H. Ravens and Alfred Allen
 Made 500 Mile Trip This Week.

After several days tour by auto mobile, Carleton H. Ravens of Oak street and Alfred Allen of Hunting ton place returned to their homes on Thursday evening. The young men left Tuesday morning in Mr. Ravens roadster, stopping at various points of interest in and about Albany, New York. In all they covered about 500 miles. They visited Jacobs ladder, making the climb on high gear, which is considered quite a feat among New Workers.
 They expected to spend several more days in touring but MT. Ravens was called back to this city on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Gets State schoiarship.

The Connecticut High school free tuition scholarship, given to the high school students in each one of the eight counties, by Yale university as a recognition of the merit of their ex- animation, has been awarded to Ray mond Florence Sullivan of New Lon- don, for the year 1916-17. Sullivan is a graduate of Bulkeley school in the class of 1915.
 Last year the scholarship was won by Philip c. DEnford, Jr., of New Lon don, also a member of the Buikeley class of 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
SENIORS DISCUSS PLANS F.. FOR COMING SEASON.
Get Together Supper Was Served by
 the Ladies' Auxiliary.

Senior representatives of the physi- cal department of the Y. M. c. A. sat down. to- a delightful supper served at the: Y. M. c. 4. Friday evening at 6.3O o'clock. The supper was of a get together nature for. the betterment of the physical department, and the new physical director, R. T. Crosby, gave an interesting talk on plans outlined for the classes during the coming winter H. H. Pettis, chairman of the physi- cal department committee, was the totasmaster and remarks were ma de by General Secretary Edwin Hill. The Ladies' auxiliary served the following menu:
 Creamed Mashed Potatoes.
 Creamed Clipped Beeg.
 Pickles. Rolls.
 Cocoa
 Sliced Bananas.
 Sponge Cake.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Old Lyme Woman Held.

In the Hartford police court Thurs day the continued case against Es- ther Blake, who claims to belong in Old LyNe. and who was arrested in Bushnell Park Saturday last with a loaded revolver concealed upon her person, was further continued to Oct. 4. The woman is to be examined as to her sanity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Salvation Army Meetino.

Capt. E. W. Wilbur of the Salvation Army is anticipating large and in teresting meeting at the corner of Bath and Franklin streets Saturday evening beginning at 7.30. Rev. George H. Strouse. Rev. George H. Chambers and Rev. L. o. Gates have been asked to speak. MT. Newhouse of Bridge port and Captain Wilburs sons will play cornet, Captain Wilbur and Cap tain Wilbur's brother of New London will play the concertina.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Putnam Man AnnoInted.

Judge William s. Case of the Hart ford superior court has appointed Ter renee F. Carmody of Waterbury, Charles E. Searles of Putnam and George D. Hill of Bridgeport @ com mittee to condemn lands in Barkham- sted owned by Howard J. Stancliffe of New Hartford and which are want ed by the board of water commission CTS of Hartford for use in connection with Hartford's enlarged water sys-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
--------------------------- Pocket Billiard Exhihf%fon

Friday night at the Aetna alleys Frank R. Foster gave an exhibition of fancy shots at pocket billiards and played 5G-point match with Joseph Richard, whom he defeated by only points, the final count beingk5O to 46- in Fosters favor,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Following their custom, Mr. and Mrs George w Carroll will give a dinner party on the evening of Oct. 1st (their take place at Stonington Manor inn and about p guests will attend, mak- ing the trip by automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
On Common Ground.

A chance for republicans and dem ocrats to join in a common jubila- tion arises through the defeat of Cole Blease for the governorship of South Carolina.-Springfel Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
New England Conference.

Problems connected with tuberculo. sis will be considered from all angles at the New England conference to be held in New Haven by the Nationa Association for the Study and Pre- vention of Tuberculosis, Oct, l2 and 13. The conference will begin on the first afternoon with general session on Experimental Home Treatment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Miss Mary A. Allen.
In Farming Terms.

Kaiser Wilhelm says that 'the world war fs separating the wheat from the chaf." At times it certainly does look as though each side were getting Lae good threshing-Salt Lake News
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Relief Corps Rummaae Sale

Friday the first day of the. two-day rummage sale, which the Woman's Relief Corps are conducting in the Thayer building, was reported a suc- cess. On sale were various articles and the committee in charge of the sale comprises the following: Mrs, Mabel E. George. Mrs. Gertrude Foot i'll, Mrs. Ida Green. Mrs. Annie Wood man, Mrs Annie Rawson, Mrs. Char lotte Denfson and Mrs. Anna Guile.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

MT. and Mrs. Perciva1 Chapman and family have closed their cottage at Point Breeze and have returned to their home on Mckinley avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Henry o. Nichols.

Mary Justin, widow of Henry O. Nichols, of No. 54 West Thames street died Friday morning at Il o'clock after being in poor health for several months.
 Mrs Nichols. the daughter of Theo- dore and Mary Justin, was born on May 27, 1860, in New Brunswick On May 1, 1882. she was united in mar riage with Henry o. Nichols in Paw tucket, R. I. He died several years ago. MT. Nichols was well known in this city and had been factory in- spector.
 Mrs. Nichols is survived by three children, Mrs. Frederick N. Atwood of New London, Miss Nellie D. Nichols of this city and Elmer w. Nichols of Pueblo, Col.
 Mrs. Nichols was a member of Clover temple, Pythian Sisters.
 Miss Mary A. Allen.
 Miss Mary A. Allen of East Woon- socket, died Thursday at Taunton, Mass. Miss Allen is survived by four sisters, Margaret and Catherine of Woonsocket and Mrs. John Lannon of Killingly, Conn.,, and Sarah of Wor- cester; three brothers, William of Bridgeport, Conn.,, Joseph F., and Richard H. of WOonSOcket
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Reason for Reuret,

We imagine that when Charlie Chaplin reads about Henry Ford s income for the last year he will wish
 he had been funny enough to think of
 a peace ship.-Grand Rapids Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Mrs. Henry A. Phelon and Miss Susan Brand of West Springfield Mass, have been guests of Mrs. Junius A. Brand.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
interest in suffraqe.

If the .women's party raises a, cam
 Epaign find Of H .000,0 0,000. as they an-
 .nounce. it issure, of the seagersatten-
 .EiSHAaf3 Ans Boss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Edward F. Murray Spoke.

At the election of the freshman class; at Trinity college on Friday one of the speakers was Edward F. Mur- ray of this city. president of the Jun-. for class
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Next to the United States. Germany has the greatest number of telegraph 9f5essaaaa; the largest line mileage
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Miss Amy H. Dove has returned to resume teaching at Miss Irwin's school for girls in Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Incidents In Society
- ll. -

The Thursday Afternoon Auction club met this week at the Golf club.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Marieaibo. yenezuela. has 300 tele, naAAsaA -1AnN A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Local Greeks are intensely inter- ested in the prospect of Greece en-
 tering the war. as many of their
 countrymen are being called to the colors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Miss Virginia Bettini, 30, of the navy yard died at the Memorial hospital in New London Thursday. Ske was ad- mitted to the hospital On the night of Sept 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

The Danbury News mentions among those who will exhibit cattle at the coming fair. in the Ayershire class, George A. Kahn, Yantic; F. s. Arm strong, Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Summer temperature prevailed Fri day, with sun hot enough to dry the already parched lawns, following a few sprinkles early in the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

The family of William c. Taylor formerly of Westford, held a family reunion at the old homestead this week. There were seventeen present including MT. and Mrs. Dana Jacquith of South Coventry. William Chandler and family and Frank Belcher and family of Stafford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

It is announced by the White Rib bon Banner that the temperance con- vention, the state round up" will be held in Waterbury, Oct. Il, 12 and IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

..,.s;s .Iasse, ,hssssnesnae aeessnens daulara
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

| The next conference of the six
 churches is to be held with the Con- | gregational church at Preston City l nXet Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Men! Men! Men! be sure to hear Rev. H. F. Adams tell of what he saw on The Bowery," New York at the mems rally at Y. M. c. A. Sum- day at D. m adv
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
Attornev General Georee

AIlurhey Neneral Eeorge E. Hin-' man has issued a circular letter to about 500 delinquent domestic, foreign and chartered corporations doing bus mess in Connecticut which have faiI- ed to make the returns required by law to the secretary of the state or to the town clerks,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

Yesterday, St. Michaers Day, Rev. J. Eldred Brown celebrated holy com munton at Trinity Episcopal church at 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

The annual diocesan conference of held in DanBury Nov. 10 and II. The delegates will be guests of the Girls Friendly society of St. James Epis- copa1 church. It is expected that about 300 delegates will be in attend ance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30

A former Norwich man, Frank w. Nichols, has sold a tract of land on the west side of Quiambaug road Stonington, leading to the pumping station at Oliver Denison
The Glenwood post., 1916-04-15
SCHOOL NOTES

phe teachers have received black
ballots to vote the referendum to de-
eide where the next session of tn,
Western Colorado Teachers association
is to be held. The four towns on the
ballot are those whose superintendent
extended the association an invitation.
They are as follows: Grand Junction,
Glenwood Springs, Montrose and Delta.
There will be an exhibition of the
high school music, domestic science and
the grade school exhibition next Mon
day, where the state superintendent of
public instruction will visit and speak
in the afternoon. All patrons of the
schools are invited to attend.
VIM. Noonan made one of Leland
Stanford 's two hits in the IA inning
game with the University of California
Saturday. 1t was a two bagger.
The seniors are using their spare
moments preparing their annual. That
is the reason for the brevity of the
school notes this week.
The Glenwood post., 1916-04-15
METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. E. E. Tuck, the pastor is i'm
proving nicely, but is not yet able to
be out. Tomorrow his pulpit will be
occupied by the Rev. Hutchings, pastor
Of the Methodist church at Rifle. Mr..
Hutchings was announced to preach in
the local church last Sunday, but this
was due to Misunderstanding or con-
morrow and will preach at both ser
vices, at IL .. m. and 8 p. m. Mr..
Hutchings comes highly recommended
As an able preacher and the public il
cordially invited to hear him at both
services. Sunday school at 10 .. M,
and Epworth League at 7:15 p. m. We
invite you to those services.
The Glenwood post., 1916-04-15
.1oHA1D HARDING DAVIS
| doors DEAD

New York, April l2.-Richard Hard
ing Davis dropped dead Of heart trou-
BILE while he was reading telegram
over the telephone at his home at
Mount Kisko at $3.50 clock last night.
When he did not return from the tee-
phone, his wife at first thought heshad
sat down at table to read. When he
did not answer her repeated calls she
Investigated and found him lying dead
on the floor. pc se7tN sa. 70
Davis was about the house yesterday,
and was apparently, fairly we'll. BE
had been in pooor health fcr1A fort
night. r as gss,f 2iA
Davis, who was SO yssrs old, va.
born in Philadelphia. He began his
remarkable literary career q nsws;
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The Glenwood post., 1916-04-15
auNN1soN PREsBYTERY

N|Hf ID .IH.'H d. f.
At a meeting of the Gunnison Pres-
bytery held April IL and 12, the find
ing of the Presbytery regarding the re-
turn Of Rev. Wells to Glenwood which
had been requested byla majority vote
of :, the church, the Presbytery voted
that the entire official membership of
the church and Sunday schoolfand also
the pastor tender their designations on
June /, the church to be under the
supervision of Presbytery for SIX
months following. Rev. Wells has ap-
pealed the case to Synod which meets
in Grand Junction in October.
The above is the statement Of Rev.
Wells with regard to the official action
of the Presbytery concerning the at
fairs of the local church. The Post
has been asked by many interested par
ties rs to the action Of the high church
authorities upon this matter, and we
give the above as the only information
we have had on the subject at issue
This should settle the matter, tempora.
rily at least.