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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
SUES TROLLEY COMPANY
 FOR $1o,00O DAMAGES.
Joseph p. Connor Files Papers in the
 Superior Court Office.

The Shore Line Electric Railway Company of Norwich has been made the defendant in a civil suit for $10- coo damages brought by Joseph P C0nror of Norwich. The complaint aI- leges that on Jan. g the plaintiff, While in the act of getting upon a pas senger car which was standing in Franklin square, was dragged along the square when the car started sud- denly. He had hold Of the car with one hand and had one foot on the step of the rear platform. Before he could get aboard the signal bell was sounded and the car started, causing him 10 lose lis foothold, and he was pulled and dragged by the car from the square along Franklin street several hundred feet to 9 point near Willow street.
 The plaintiff suffered @ confusion and abrasion of the left knee and a lacerated confused wound of the left shin and other injuries. The plaintiff claims $10,0000 damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25

Predictions for Thursday: Fair continued cool
 Thursdays weather: Fair, cooler, northwest wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
WEDDING.
Sands Moss,

In Washington, D. C., on the eve of Aug. 22, in the home of Attorney John Amors, 2541 Nichols avenue, was the scene of @ very pretty wedding when their daughter, Ella Christian, was united in marriage to Alden w. Sands of Norwich, Conn, in the pres enCe of relatives and friends.
 Rev. J. H. Brown of St. Luke's Episcopal church performed the cere- mOny.
 The bride was becomingIy attired in her travelling suit of ivory gabar- dine and white picture hat. The groom was in conventional black. The couple were unattended.
 The groom's gift to the bride was a solid gold lavallier. set with pearls and sapphires.
 The bride who has always resided in Washington, D. C., is a graduate of high school, also of the normal school and taught school two years. Since leaving her school she has done clerical in an insurance office. She is a very popular young lady among her many friends.
 After congratulations and a recep- tion the couple left by auto amid a shower of rice for their future home in this city.
 The groom is a native of Norwich, 8 graduate Of Broadway school, and Q printer by trade.
 The many useful gifts of china, sil- verware, furniture, linen, etc. testi- fy to the esteem in which the couple are held,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25

The winds along the North Atlantic coast will be light variable; middle Atlantic light southwest.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
AT THE DAVIS.
Vaudeville and Movies.

A dog act, never before seen in Nor wich, a Charlie Chaplin movie, one of the funniest ever, Dorothy Glsh in a i've part Triangle drama, The Little SchooIma'an, @ Keystone comedy, Madcap Ambrose and @ vaudeville act, Alvin and Williams, a clever team, in 3n offering entitled Bits from Songland, was the Dill that greeted packed houses at the Davis theatre on Thursday as the midweelI change. One A. NJ, the Charlie Chaplin movie, written by himself, proved a scream from begin ming to end. This time Charlie acted alone for the camera man. something g out of the ordinary for him, and he did all sorts of funny stunts on his arrival home from the club in the wee small hours, and ended up by taking @ shower bath with his clothes on and then going to sleep in the bathtub.
 E. Merian's dog troupe, comprising 25 in all is tYuly a wonderful act, for the canines, dressed as soldiers, wives and sweethearts, did everything but talk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25

names. of the pupils and others who have borrowed the books, and the reeaers of each individual book. A unique game hag been used in the school to femlliarize the pupils with { the classification, Tho puplls also keep lists of their reading, which are drop- ped into G sealed box. Tho pupil in each class who, in the estimation of the librarian and the English teacher, has read the best and most oompre- hensiVe list of books during the year receives a gift of a book from the library.
 Miss Bessie Connolly. Old Lyme de- the public school situated near the library, to which pupils from outlying districts are transported in buses. The library Is open during the noon hour two days in the week to accom- rnodate the children coming froE1 a distance. The librarian visits schools frequently to learn the needs of the teachers and pupils and to tell them of books.
 A course of reference work Is given to the senior class in the high school each year.
 A club, composed of the school su- pervisor, the director of the boys club, the teachers and the librarian, was formed and held monthly meetings at the library during tl1e school year. The
  among its members and to secure en- tertainments of an educational nature. A card record of all pupils attend ing the schools is kept at the library. Special effort is made to interest chil- dren who are not card holders. Mrs. Katherine Sweet, Lebanon, gave the story of the work in Lebanon, where the library suffers because of the large area covered by the town. It is necessary to take the books to the ! aIN IF-CT1 orr haT them. Telephone messages are re- ceivcd from teachers requesting books. The regular school collections and the books specially requested are distrib- uted by the librarian when. in her ca paCity as acting school visitor, she visits each district.
 Thursday MT. L. K. Chance con- pleted the course in arithmetic. The object of the course has been to en- phasize certain parts of the course of study used by state supervisors and to present modern methods for doing the work.
 MT. Hine Iectured about administra- tion and inspection of schools. He explained how to deal with matters of administration.
 In the following period MT. H. O. CIough addressed the supervisors on the subject of inspection as carried on in the schools under state super vision.
 The special lecture TOT supervisors was by Dr. Milo B. FTIlegas of Mont peIier9 Vermont. Dr. Hiuegas is at the head Of the educational depart menL in Vermont.
 The supervisors association held its annual meeting in Storrs hall and elected MT. L. K. Chance of Water town president. The members elected Mir. L. K Chance of Watertown pres ! ident. The members elected to the executive committee are H. F. Chit of New London, A N. Potter of Will imantic and w H. Bliss of Winsted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
A large seven passenger six

A large seven passenger six cylind- CT Buick touring car owned by George Benjamin. formerly of Greene vile, and driven by Joseph Bechard. formerly foreman of the Imperial garage, crashed through the railing of the BlissviIIe bridge at Taftville and plunged into the Shetucket river 20 feet below Thursday afternoon at about five o'clock.
 Bechard was driving toward Jewett City at a fair rate of speed and was about to cross the brige, which is very narrow when a Ford touring uar, owned by Archibald Torrance and driven by Herman PulIallus, appear ed. Bechard turned quickly to avoid hitting the approaching machine and in so doing blew out a tire on one or car to swing to one side and before the driy CT could bring it back into the road again it had plunged through the lstl1ng tC the river below.
 Bechard jumped as the car left the bridge and struck the water. Forth nateIv he was uninJured and was able to get to shore iyy swimming. The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
AUTO PLUNGED OVER BRIDGE
Seven Passenger Touring Car Crashed Through Railing Into Shetucket River Forty Feet Below-Drver Jumped As Machine Fell and Escaped Injury-Tire Blew Out As Driver Made Quick Turn to Avoid Approaching Ma chine Responsible for Accident

car landed on it's side in~seven or eight feet of water and all that can be seen is one wheel and part of the top the rest being submerged. The Torrance machine which turned out to avoid being struck hit the fence on the other side and was slightly dam aged.
 The accident occurred shortly after five o'clock and the employees at the J. B. Martin Co. were just coming out. In a few minutes several hum dred persons had gathered at the scene of the accident expecting to find Rechard either dead or badly injured. This is the first accident that Bech- ard. who is 8 careful driver. has ever figured in.
 The extent of the injury to the Ben jamin car cannot be ascertained un- til it ia raised from it's resting place in the Shetuclet river. Workmen from the Imperial garage went to the scene of the accident Thursday night, but found nothing could be done to- ward raising the machine until a der rick IS erected. which will be done this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
NORWICH BRAKEMAN GETS
 AWARD FOR INJURIES
William Moffet Jumped or Fell From Train as it Passed Over Bridge.

On Thursday Compensation Commis- SiOner James J. DOnOhue announced
 his finding in the case of William
 Moffett of Norwich, claimant, against
 the New York, New Haven and Hart
 ford railroad. Allyn L. Brown, Esq,
 and John H. Barnes, Esq, appeared
 for the claimant, and H. 1T, French claim agent of the railroad company, appeared, for the respondents. The
 hearing was held in the commissioner $ office in the Central building Wednes- day afternoon at , o'clock, at which
 time the following facts were found:
 On May 19, while engaged in his duties as freight agent in the town of
 Pla{nfieldt the claimant either fell or jumped from moving erain which was passing over a bridge and landed
 in the highway below, sustaining in 5urie5 which arose out of and in the course of his employment. It was agreed that the average weekly wages of the claimant were in excess of S20 weekly. According to the statement of the attending physician, the exact na ture of the injuries sustained by the
 claimant were as follows:
 Fracture in tho middle of the tibia
 of the left leg, with lateral disloCatiOs
 of the tibia mad f1bia of same, with laccTatiOn of fragments; the tibia was also dislocated at ankle. The right leg
 had fracture of osCalcis and astragalus with oislocatiOn of tibia and fihuIa at ankle.
 Immediately after the injury the claimant was taken to the Backus hospital in this city, where he was treated until July 1st, at which time he left the hospital, but was still re- ceivinS medical attention at the time of the hearing. The claimant appeared
 at the hearIng, although still obliged to use Crutches.
 While the claimant was at the hos nital a settlement had been made with him and a final receipt and release Ob- tained from him by the respondent company for the sum of $1S0, but as this sum would only cover Q period oi disability extending to Sept. 22, 1916 and il being clearly evident that the disability period (according to a very conservative Gstimate) will be for sev- eFal months longer than for the time for which compensation has been paid it became necessary that a definite plan of compensation should be ar ranged to take care of the entire pc riod Of disability, It was agreed by the respondent company that compen- satiOn should be paid the claimant weekly from the 22G day of September 1916, during his disa bility and that the respondent company should also as- surne the payment Of any medical, sur glcal or hospital services which would be rendered in the future because O1 the injuries in question.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25

Westerly, R. T., Aug.
 B, 1915, Robert Glober Buchanan,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
DIED,

BUCHANANa75IEn Westerly. R. T. Aug. 23, 1915, Robert Glober Buchanan aged 54 years.
 TxINNE1Y-In Griswold. Aug. 24 1916, Herbert E. Kinney, in the 7Gth year or his age.
 Funeral Services at his late residence Sunday afternoon, Aug, 27, at l o'clock. Relatives and friends in Vited to attend.
 BARRON-In Danielson, Aug. 23, 1916, Elizabeth J. Barron, aged S5 years. Funeral from the undertaking rooms of A. F. Wood Friday morning at 10.30. Burial in the Westtield cemetery. ELIASON-In Bridgeport, Conn. Aug. p, suddenly, Anton Ferdinand Ella son of Greeneville. aged 43 years. Funeral from his late home, 298 Gen. tral avenue, Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, at 2 o'clock.
 ELlASON-In Bridgeport, Aug p, suddenly, Anton Ferdinand EliasOn, of Greeneville, aged 43 years. Prayers at his late home, 298 Central avenue, Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, at o'clock. Services at the Swedish Lutheran church at 2.30. Burial in family lot in Maplewood cemetery. 5ROWN-In Norwich, Aug. 23, 1916, Mrs. Mary Brown.
 HUNT-In Norwich, Aug. 22, 1916, Mary Louise Hunt, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Hunt, aged IT days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
TOLD OF WORK
 AT WHEELER LIBRARY.
Mrs. Tryon Among the Speakers at the
 Library institute.

George J. Vogel, superintendent of schools in TOrTingtOn, spoke before the library institute at Storrs Thursday on The Superintendent Ideal for the Public Library
 He said in part: The ideal of the library is that of education in general the all round development of the child. The use of the library should lead to three things, the interpretation of the printed page, the promotion of the desire to read and the formation of good taste in reading.
 In the discussion which followed MT VogeIs address, MT Hine said that one difficulty was tha1 the school authorities want to promote the use Of good literature and the libraries sup ply quantity of juvenile fiction of doubtful quality.
 Dr. Hilegas, state superintendent Of education, Vermont, joined in the dis cusSiCn, summing up the results of a recent investigation in Vermont and said that, for the present at least the library must adjust itself to the school One effort Of the schools is to develop the emotional nature of the child Here the library can help by giving the boy and girl the things they want, the things which suit their taste
 Four speakers discussed the subject Library Work With Schools before the library institute at Storrs Tuesday af- ternoon.
 c. L. Wooding, Bristol, gave an ac- count of the reading provided by the country school and later by the Y. M c. A. library in his boyhood. The character of the books was such as to convince him when he became librarian that books should be supplied from the public library for schoclroom use
 A collection of books for such use was provided by using the entire school library grant 10 the town for books 10 be housed at the library and dis tributed therefrOm to ali the school dis triots.
 Care should be taken in such distri- button not to add unduly to the work of the teachers. They should not be financially responsible for the books they should not be obliged to select their books, though their preferences should be consulted if possible; they should not be asked to keep records of circulation; they should be asked merely to keep track of the books, Mrs. Tryon of the Wheeler school and library, North Stonington, de- scribed the work of that library with ] the outlying schools in @ town cover ing about IS square miles, and with the pupils of the Wheeler school. Nine l schools are supplied with school trav- cling libraries, changed each term. An excellent system of keeping the 1 records has been used so that the It. 1 hrary has the following information; The total number of books sent to each district in the year, the number l in each class, the books at present in
 the district, the circulation in each olass for the year. t1tS nuTnper and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Annual Lawn Fete of St. Mary's Par ish-Men of Federated Church Held Successful Variety SuppeT-Notes.

The opening night of St. MaIy's parish lawn fete conducted by the La dies Charitable Society, Young La dies Sodality and Holy Name society (seniOr branCh) opened most favor ably in point of attendance on the Convent avenue grounds Thursday ev- ening, the party being in progress from 8 to II o'clock. The grounds were well lighted and the booths handsomely decorated for the event. Tubbs band, John M. Swahn, direc- tor, rendered one Of their enjoyable concert programmes which met with the hearty approval of the 700 in at- tendance. The solo work by Mrs. thoroughly enjoyed. The various workers at them seemed well reward cd for their efforts.
 Following the band concert, Swahn's concert orchestra rendered special musical numbers.
 TonighJ's program will consist of musical selections by the concert or chestra and a first class vaudeville entertainment. Tonight will be known as Society Night" and the Holy Name, K. of C.. and other local or ganiZatiOns are planning to send up 2 large quota of members. Rev. Will liam H. Kennedy is the chairman of the successful affair.
 Prominent people in attendance to encourage the workers were Revs. John H. Fitzmaurice, Myles F. Gal win, Peter J. Cuny of this city, Revs. John J. McCabe of Jewett City, F. L. MassiCOtte, Taftville Daniel T. Shea and Joseph c. Bland, also of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
TAFTVILLE
TaftvjIIe Will Play at WIIimantic on SatuTday-Foundation Laid - Per sonaIs and Notes.

The Taftville baseball club will 20 to Willimantic Saturday 10 oppose the fast American Thread team of that city. The local boys are out for blood this time and have added two new players to their lineup. A fast second baseman and an outfelder. The names of these two artists are not made pub lie but it is understood that they are tween the local team and the machine shop team has been put off smother week. Manager Parker says that the Aiachinis5s will have to do some tall practicing this coming week if they hope to have 9 look in at the long end of the score
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
TWO COMPENSATION AWARDS.
New London Men Get Recompense for
 Personal Injuries.

Thursday afternoon the following compensation agreements were filed with the clerk of the superio rCOurt:
 Brown Cotton Gin Co.,. New London, and Frank Payne, Jr., New London. The date of injury was July '. The award was $5.94, to start July IS.
 New London Marine Iron Works Co.,, New London, and Charles D. White jury was June 28. The award was S8.65, to start from July 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Gave Variety supner.

The men of the Federated church gave a successful variety supper on Wednesday evening in the church yes try. A large number Of persons en- jOyed the tempting menu. The sup per so far exceeded the expectations of the committee that they are plan~ ming to give another some time in the near future. William A. Lund was chairman of the committee and was assisted by Rev. A. w. Burdon, Willis Hill, George Cass, William Huber, James McNeeley. Albert Hayden, Rob ert NcNeeley, Henry Eastland John HiIl, Herbert Peckham, Sterling Nel- son, Elmer Mulkins, Irving Cruthers, Eugene Cass, Andrew Levander and Robert PeCkhan
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
CAPTAIN TWOMEY SUFFERING
 FROM BLOOD POISONING
Stuck Pen lnto His Arm While at His
 Desk in Police Station.

Captain D. J. Twomey is confined to his home by blood poisoning from which he has suffered for several days past. He recently stuck a pen into his arm while at his desk at police headquarters but paid but little at tcntiOn to the injury. This week it developed into blood poisoning Cap tain TwOmey has had his arm lanced several times. He was reported as somewhat improved Thursday night. During his absence First Sergeant AL len Matthews is at the night desk at police headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Olre,R11llKtff1.
Norwich, Friday, Aug. 25, 1916.
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER. The winds along the North Atlantic coast will be light variable; middle Atlantic light southwest.
 Conditions. While there are still slight indica- tfons of a disturbance over the Ba- hamas, late reports do not indicate the presence of dangerous weather conditions in that region or the adja- cent districts. temperatures will continue in Allan tic coast districts for the next forty eight hours.
 Forecast. Northern New England: Scattered showers and thunder storms with ris- ing temperature Friday; Saturday fair.
 Eastern New York: Generally fair Friday and Saturday, not much change in the temperature. Southern New England: Fair and somewhat warmer Friday; Saturday fair
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. E m, n .; T T g 3s,s4 s4 Highset s8. lowest 70.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Fair continued cool
 Thursdays weather: Fair, cooler, northwest wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25

The news from Nogaies that the weather is much cooler there is re- ceived with satisfaction by relatives and friends of Connecticut miIitiamen at the border. It is said that winter supplies are being shipped in and the camp made permanent, so it would seem quite possible the men may re- main all winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Foundation Completed.

The building for the now bowling alleys on Providence street is pro gressing rapidly and it is expected that the building will be in readiness for occupation at the end of a month The foundation of cement has been laid and the frame work will be start cd today. The work is being done by George Allen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Aknn Ehn Mnlar4in

The Claire Three, singers and dane- CTS and entertainers On saxaphone, trombone and oornet, are the cabaret attraction at the Majestic roof gar- and their efforts on the stage and on the floor wore received with eeRmen= datipn and aRpiauae. There was 2 largA. crowd on the garden Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
At Ellington Dedication.

Word was received here from Mrs Arthur D. Hale, a former resident of Norwich Town, regarding the dedica- tory services of the Congregational church in Ellington, which took place Thursday afternoon. Rev. P. P. Bach eler of Talcottville had a part in the programme; the sermon was by Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford. The church is built ill the neW-Old colonial style The programme of exercises contain ing a picture of the church is most at traCtiYe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Celebrates Sixth Rirthdav.

A number cf young friends gath cred at the home of John Lynch on North Main street to celebrate his sixth birthday. Games were played and refreshments were served by the parents of the lad. MT. and Mrs John J. Lynch. Master John received a handsome gold watch as a gift from his father
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
On Thursdav Outinna

Those from uptown taking the ing after the days of heat noticed at New London that the City of Lowell was crowded for the Newport excur- sion, undoubtedly Iessening the num- Der Of passengers on the Block Island, Many were enjoying the bathing at Ocean Beach, cars to and from the beach being well filled all day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
Attended Waterford Meetino.

MT. and Mrs. Woodbury o. Rogers of Washington street and F. L. Warner of Bliss place motored to Waterford on Thursday to attend the joint meeting of the County Improvement league and Waterford grange, which was held on the large farm of the president of the league, c. D. Whitman.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
pcleea*es Return.

The delegates to the biennial con vention Of the Ancient Order of Ei- bernians have returned after spending three days in 3Iiddletown. The La dies Auxiliary delegates also return cd Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
HOW TO BE SLIM

If you are too fat and want to reduce your weight 15 or 20 pounds. don't stnrve and weaken your system, or think You must always be laughed at on ao- count of your fat, but go to Lee 6 Osgood or any good druggist, and get a box of Oil of Korein capsules, take one after each meal and one before retiring at night.
 Weigh yourself once a week and note what g pleasant and reliable method this Is for re- moving superduous fat from any part of the body.
 It costs little, is absolutely harmless, and a weeks trial should convince anyone that 1t Is unnecessary to be burdened with even 0 single pound of un- slightly fat.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-25
NORWICH TOWN
Death of Mrs. Charles Post, Aged oo- A Native of Norwich Town-Vaca- ton Notes-Local People Attend Waterford Meeting.

The death of Mrs. Charles Post of Lebanon occurred Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Sears, in Berlin. Mrs. Post was born in Norwich Town 90 years ago Aug
 26, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Asa Hyde Burchard, and lived here for some years. She is survived by two daughters, a son and grandchildren. Mrs. H. H. WoOdmansee and Mrs. P
 B. Whaley of Norwich Town are