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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
FOUND BODY IN
BOTTOM OF WELL.
Morris 5ress Makes Gruesone Dis
eovery While Searching For Miss
ina Wife.

The body Of Clara SIintz. wife Of
Morris Dress of Bozrah. was fOund a.
the bottom of a twelve foot well.
where she Intentionally jumped to
her death on Thcrsday afternoon. Mrs
Dress. who IL is reported was slight
ly deranged mentally. was missed
from home about 10 o'clock in the
morning and her husband with John
Bentley set out in search for her
about the farm They discovered a
pair OF her shoes near the wei and
on investigating found her body at
the cotton of the we'll Evidentally
before jumping TO her death. Mrs
Dress removed her shoes. Reasons
for her act are unknown but IL Is
said that she has relatives in the war
zone over whom she worried
Mrs. Dress was born in Austria. 81
years ago. and was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Saul Aintz- She was
married to Morris Dress and with her
husband lived on the Hastle place in
Bozrah
She is survived by her husband,
ono daughter. Esther, and a sister,
Miss Celia Mintz.
The funeral took place Friday aft
ernoon at the undertaking parTors OF
c. a. eager. Jr, Franklin street. and
burial was in the l. o. Of A Gene
terry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
BUSY SESSION FOR
WHITE CROSS COUNCIL
First Degree Was Conferred on Class
of Seven.


The regular meeting Of White Cross
Council. Knights of Columbus, which
was held Friday evening, was a busy
session, a great many matters Of i'm
portance having been presented for
the consideration of members.
Before proceeding to the regular or
der of business the first degree OF the
order was conferred upon a class OF
seven candidates and IL was announced
that an exemplification of the second
degree would be given at a special
meeting to be held on Friday evening,
April 14th, to be followed by the con-
ferring OF the third OF major de-
gree at an early date.
Announcement was made of an eX-
emplifiCatiOn OF the fourth degree, to
take place at New Haven, on Sunday
May 2Sth 1t is expected that there
will be a large class in attendance
from this section Of the state.
The council voted to make the Eas-
ter communion OF the members at the
100 mass in St Patrick's church. on
Sunday. April 2, and to meet in the
basement at rs A special section OF
the church is to be reserved for the
members.
The special committee which had in
charge the arrangements for the ster-
eopticon lecture which is 10 be given
by Rev. W. \. Keefe OF Plainfe!d. an
nounced that the lecture would be
given Monday evening. April 10th. and
would be open TO the public, men and
women. y large attendance is expect
ed
Following the business session. the
meeting was taken in charge by the
lecturer, NJ. j. CoscOran and the meet
ing took up for discussion matters OF
great interest to the future welfare Of
the members of the council Thoss
participating in the discussion were
James p. Sheridan, Charles .. Murphy
7 Ill
| plications for membership were re.
| Ceiyed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Emerette {. weIden.


Mrs. Emerette Z. Weldon. 50. died
Thursday morning at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Clarence r. Hamilton.
81 Keith street, Springfield. after a
short illness.
where she spent her early life and
went to Holyoke Is years ago. where
she remained until she went to Spring
field three years ago. She was
member OF the Park Memorial church
She leaves two sons. Charles a. Wei
den of Springfield and Ernest l. Wei
den OF Amherst: two daughters. Mrs
Hamilton. with whom she made her
home. and Mrs. Marian Z Weldon OF
Worcester: and a sister, Mrs. William
Smith OF Chaplin. Conn
The body will be taken to Chaplin
for burial.
Chester RunriIi.
Chester Chaplin Rumriu OF Spring
field. Mass, whose summer home was
at Goshen Point. Waterford. died Fri
day al his home in that city.
Mr.. Rumrill was 80 years old. hav-
ing been born Feb %. 1876. the son
of Col and Mrs James a. Rumrill Of
Springfield and the grandson OF Ches-
ter W. Chaplin. president OF the Bos-
ton and Albany road He was grad
uated from Harvard in the class OF
1897.
Though interested in several enter
| prises he was not actively engaged in
any business and he spent the most
| OF his time at his mothers estate on
Goshen Point AIr. Rumrill usually
arrived early in the spring and re-
manned until early winter. In this
way he established an extensive Rc-
! quaintanceship in this vicinity.
| Mr.. Rumrill was a member or the
/ Thames club.
Mr.. RumrilPs mother survives him
and also a sister. Mrs. Edward c.
| Hammond OF Waterford.
Mrs. Morris Murphy.
| Ann Sullivan. wife Of the late Nor
ris Murphy, died 1T her home on Eliz-
abeth street Friday evening at
| o'clock after n lingering illness. She
was born in Ireland and had resided
in this country for n number Of years
Mrs. Murphy is survived by one
daughter.
| Victor Lopes.
Victor Lopes. 26 years Of age. die,
Friday morning after n long illness
lie was born in Cape De Verde Islands
the son Of Louis and Canda Depeni;
Lopes. He came to this country abou
three years ago mad has been employee
as a laborer in this city. AIr. Lopei
was unmarried and resided at No. 2
Forest street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
ENRICH The BLOOD
Hoods sarsapariIIa, a Spring Tonic.
Medicine, 10 Necessary

Everybody Is troubled at this season
with loss OF vitality. failure Of Ape
lite. that tired feeling. or with bilious
turns. dull headaches. indigestion and
other stomach troubles. or with PIN
pies and other eruptions on the face
and body. The reason IS that the
blood is impure and impoverished
Hoods Sarsaparilla relieves all
these ailments. II IS the old reliable
medicine that has stood the test OF
forty years-that makes pure. rich.
red blOod-that strengthens every or
gan and builds up the whole system
II is the aIl-the-year-round blood
purifier and hcalth-giver. IL embodles
the careful training. experience. and
skill OF Mr.. Hood, a pharmacist for
fifty years. in its quality and power
to cure.
Ask your druggist for II today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Incidents In Society

Miss Olive Hunt OF Huntington place
has been in New York this week.
Miss Sarah Leavens. of Broadway,
has been spending the week in BOs-
ton.
Mrs. HoratiO Bi-elOw and her sister.
Mrs. William Clapp were in Boston
Thursday.
Mrs. Archibald Mitchell. Jr, Of
Broadway is spending a few days in
New York.
The Thursday Afternoon Auction
Duplicate Bridge club was entertained
this week by Miss Louise =. Mech.
Miss Anna L. Ely OF Washington
street returned the first Of the week
from 4 visit with her cousins in New
port.
Miss Keene. n member OF the Acad-
envy faculty, has been visiting friends
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL
AT BUSHNELL CHAPEL
Central Baptist Young People Heard
Well Rendered Programme.

The Sunday school of the Central
Baptist church held a delightful social
in Bushnell chapel on Friday even
ing.
The programme included two read
ings, Billy Brad Tells a lie, and a one
act play by Miss Almira Frink and
cnvaI selections by Mrs. Augustus T
Sullivan and George A Turner. Mrs,
Sullivan's solos were, Sunshine and
Rain and Memories, and Mr.. Turner'S
solos were, The Rosary, and The
Four Leaf Clover. There was a
concert programme by the Sunday
School orchestra. Ice cream and cake
were served under the direction of a
committee comprising Adams Carroll
chairman, Mrs. c. Edward Smith, and
Miss Bessie Grimes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
FoREsTERs INITIATE CLASS
OF FOUR CANDIDATES.
Court City of Norwich Hears of New
Haven Memorial Service.

Four candidates were initiated at
the regular meeting of Court City of
Norwich, No. 63, F. Of A, held in For
esters' hall on Friday evening. Chief
Ranger Campion presided at the meet
ing. Ten applications for membership
were received. A visiting brother from
New Haven told of the memorial SER
vice which the Foresters of that city
hold each year, doing away with the
decorating of graves. The service
makes the commemoration of the de-
ceased brothers more effective.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

manner. The meeting was one of the
largest attended this year and much
interest was shown in the business
transacted. In the neighbOrhood Of a
hundred applications were presented
for final action and il is expected that
the class VIII number 20 or more.
D. D. s. d. George r. Hubbard Of
Meriden. Who is to be a guest or honor
at the class Initiation, will arrive in
Norwich on Saturday night at Z o'clock
and the lodge will hold an informal
reception at the Moose home during
the evening. Retiring Dictator Joseph
4. George, Secretary Frank Hazard
and L. N Crandall have been dele
gated a committee to meet the district
deputy supreme dictator and escort
him to the home. lie is to be one of
the speakers at the class initiation
Sunday afternoon, and in a letter TO
Secretary Hazard ne states he is en-
deayoring to bring Brother Paris Of
Waterbury. state treasurer Of the field
association, along with him.
II. Stelzner, +. Lamb. Ned Parker
and l.. NJ. Crandall have been appoint
ed the reception committee for Sun
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
LABOR DIFFICULTIES ARE ADJUSTED
Satisfactory Wage Scale Adopted and Pay Day Set for We'd
nesday of Each Week-Employers to Retain But Three
Days Pay.

After a session lasting several
hours Friday night labor difficulties
which for sometime past have con-
fronted contractors and worlImen,
causing delays on the completion of
contracts and loss of time to the Ia
boters, We're declared to the mutual
satisfaction of employer and emplOye.
a satisfactory wage scale was ad-
justed and it was decided that il
should date from April 1 for the ma
sons and hod carriers and from April
10 for the carpenters. One other
matter of Importance to the laborer
was the choice of Wednesday as the
weekly pay day.
The different locals in the city had
appointed committees with power To
settle their difficulties and on Friday
night these committees met with a
committee of local contractors at Car
penters' hall, with Robert McNeely as
business agent. The matter Of &
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
ESCAPED From States Hosoita,.

Anna Heller, of Bridgeport and
Grace Burns. of New Haven, two
inmates at the state hospital. es-
capped from the institution, shortly
after dinner, Thursday. They have
been inmates at the hospital for some
time. The discovery of their dis
appearance was not made until some
time after they had left, giving them
a chance to get well on their way.
The institution officers are al sea
as to which way they went, but they
anticipate an early capture.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

weekly pay day was taken up and
after a lengthy discussion IL was de-
cided by both tradesmen and con-
tractors that Wednesday be the pay
day and that only three days be held
The new pay day will go into effect
April 18th
The workman's hoy will be from
and including Monday to Saturday at
u O'Clock and it will be paid the We'd
nesday following and paid on the Job.
It was also agreed that all carfare
over the FIVE cent limit be paid by
the contractor.
The question OF pay was then taken
up by the separate committees with
the contractors and in every case a
settlement was reached and the
agreement Is to run for one year.
The committee Of contractors will
notify the other contractors OF the
new wage scale and pay day this
Saturday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
SECOND CHURCH SOCIETY
HELD MONTHLY SUPPER.
Delicious Menu Served Under Super
vision of the Alpha Sismas.

DELICIOUS MENU served Under SUPER
vision of the Alpha Sismas.
Alpha Sigma society of the Second
Congregational church gave their
monthly supper to the teachers and
officers of the Sunday school in the
Sunday school rooms Friday evening
The menu follows.
Cold Corned Beef
Baked Potatoes Pickles
Pie Cheese
Coffee
Members of the society acted as
mattresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
CLASS OF 1912 HELD REUNION
Miss Geraldine Dat Was Hostess to
Five Schoolmates.

Miss Geraldine Oat entertained at
her home on Pearl street Wednesday
evening five schOolmates as a reunion
of 1912 class of the grammar school
Music and a general good time was
the order of the evening.
All were invited to the dining room
where ice cream, cake and waters Were
served. Easter favors made dainty
souvenirs for the evening.
An hour in which stories reminis-
cent of old school days closed a most
enjoyable evening.
Those present were: The Misses Lu-
ellie Howard. Alice Coleman, Gladys
Meier, Leotta Oat and Evelyn Mac
MILAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Door Refused TO Oman.

The entrance door at the Central
Fire station refused to open for the
firemen Friday morning and had to be
taken off the hinges. The lock had
become broken and it was necessary TO
send II to a locksmith for repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
IVUTN WY u UINg
RICHARD y. FREEMAN.
DELEGATES TO THE
DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT
Sedgwick Post, No. l, Will Be Repre-
scented at GuiIford Gathering.

At the regular business meeting OF
Sedgwick post. No. /. G. A. r., in
buckingham Memorial on Friday ev-
ening, plans were made for a camp
fire on April 2Sth, when the ladies
will be invited to attend. The dele
gates to the department encampment
at Guilford next Wednesday and
Thursday are the commander, past
commander, and John Purvis. and f.
s. Stocking.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
w. Smith Allen Improvina.

Friends will be pleased to hear that
w. Smith Allen, who has been ill at
his home on Main street for the past
seven weeks, is improving. Although
unable to sit up yet his recovery is
assured, which is most gratifying news
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
CONGRESSMAN FREEMAN
SUPPORTS GRIFFIN BILL
Norwich Clerks and Carriers Receive
Assurances of His Support.


The local postofice clerks and car
riers recently sent communications to
Congressman Freeman requesting him
to support the Griffin bill. and Secre-
tary James Tourtelotte of the clerks
received the following letter from him
Thursday:
James L. Tourtelotte, orwich. Conn:
My Dear Mr.. Tourtelotee: Your
night letter of the 4th inst. at hand.
will appear at the hearing of the post
office committee Friday, April Z, and
support the Griffin house II. r. COILS,
as you request. You may count on my
support in assisting the pOstofice en-
ployes of Connecticut in any way.
Yours very truly.
RICHARD y. FREEMAN.
Secretary Hinthey of the carriers
also received a reply u their commu-
nicatiOn from Congressman Freeman,
who assurs his support Of the bill. The
bill grants indefinite leave OF absence
TO superannuated employs OF the post
al service.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Will Represent Local Clerks

The annual convention of the post
office clerks will be held in New Britain
May 31st this year. The local clerks
will be represented by Maurice ].
Buckley and John A. Cunningham with
William Saunders and Joseph A. DON
nelly alternates
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Married at Quebec.

Announcement has been received
here OF the marriage OF Arthur s. Dut-
ton and Miss Amelia NJ. Rudman in
Quebec. Mrs. Dutton formerly resid-
ed on Lafayette street and is well
known here. The wedding took place
on March It'll. Mr.. and Mrs. DuttOn
will reside in Quebec
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
New London Woman as Grand Or
ranist.

At the annual convention of the
grand lodge of the Order of Amaranth,
an auxiliary of the Masonic fraternity,
held in Waterbury Friday, Miss Ethel
Wood Latham of Noank was elected
grand standard bearer and Mrs. Car
RE Vickery of New London grand or
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Park Church Foreign Missionary So.
ciety.

The Foreign Missionary society of
Park Congregational church met in the
Hugh H. Osgood parish house Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. ]. A.
Brand, president Of the society. presid-
ed. Selections of the fifth chapter OF
the Kings Highway were read by Mrs
]. H. Vaughn. Miss Mary a. c. Avery
and Mrs. j. A Brand
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Realized Over SIS.

the Broadway Grammar school at the
visiting day which was held recently
Melted a profit of over SIG which IL
to be used for the purchase of supplies
for the domestic science Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
INFORMAL RECEPTION FOR
D. D. S. D. GEO. r. HUBBARD.
Norwich, Conn.,, Lodge viii Hold Open
House in His Honor.

At the close of a midnight session
Friday the members Of Norwich, Conn.
lodge, No. $50, /. o. o. NJ, left for
home satisfied that the class initiation
and parade to be held tomorrow after
noon will be carried out in faultless
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Fire Control Drill a. Ar,o-v

At the regular meeting of the
Fifth Company at the Armory. Friday
evening, Sergeant Britton, U. S. A,
inspected the work of the evening
which consisted of fire control drill.
There was a good number present
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Easter favors made pretty souvenirs
for the evening.
As always the supper was one of tine
best. Emphasis, however, must he
laid upon the saueTSragt, which was
eSSayed by Will J. kOOnZ. Mr.. KOOnZ
has before proved himself an adept at
making this one of the favorite Of
Dutch dishes. on Friday evening ex-
Celled himself.
The committee in charge of the sue
cess of the evening consisted of the
regular entertainment committee, Mrs.
Herbert Wiley. chairman. Mrs. Ed
ward Crowen Miss Kate Wiley. John
B. Oat, Walter NJ. COwan, assisted dur
ing the evening by VIII ]. Koonz.
At o'clock the president, Mrs. John
B. Dat, presiding, the meeting was
called to, order. The regular reports
were read and approved as We're the
quarterly reports. The annual reports
always looked forward 10 with much
interest, were read by the respective
officers.
The secretary, Harry Howard, gave
an excellent report of the work of the
| society.
In the absence of the treasurer. w
! Smith Allen, his report was read. witt
her own, by Mrs. c. W. Cobb. the f.
nancial secretary. The report was
most gratifying. showing good bal.
ance in the treasury.
With Will J. Koonz and Walter N
! Cowan as tellers the annual election
| of officers was held. Mrs. John Par,
| sons, speaking for the nominating
| committee, Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Ere,
| Wilson and Harry Hill, announced TIL
| following nominations and they wer
unanimously elected: President. Mrs
John B. Dat; vice president, Stephel
S. Peckham; secretary, Mrs Edwar,
Crowell; treasurer, W. Smith Allen
financial secretary. Mrs Charles Cobb
pianist, Miss Elizabeth Park.
Many questions of interest to tn
life of the society, We're discussed.
A rising vote of thanks given to tn
entertainment committee closed
most enjoyable and interesting meet
ing as well as the 10th successful yea
| of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
VIII Attend cnnferenne

Physical Director o. II. NicIzerson
will leave today for Springfield. Mass,
where he will attend the three days
conference of the Y. NJ. C. A. Physi-
cal Directors of New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
SEVENTH PAIR OF
TWIN CALVES
Born at the Murphy Farm in Scotland
in a Few Years.

One of the five year old prize cows
on the farm of Mrs. Dennis Murphy
in Scotland gave birth Friday morning
to twin calves of remarkable size. This
is the seventh pair of twins that have
arrived at the Murphy farm in a few
wears
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Change In Location

From now on the Tailoring Establish
nent of J. NJ. and J. p. Swain will be
located on Franklin Square, No. 237
Main Street.
Telephone 551-12
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Does Not surpriaa.

II Il be true that bald-headed men
are not wanted in the army, why need
there be surprie that recruiting lags?
-NaWzXeEkoWorad - -. =,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Thomas w. Hartley.

ing, the funeral of Thomas W. Hart
ley was held from the home of his
son, Thomas K. Hartley, No. 541
Main street, Friday morning at II
O'Clock. Rev. Frederick w. Coleman,
pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church. ofhciated- The body was con-
veyed by auto to Mystic where burial
took place in the Elmgrome cemetery
Rev. Mr.. Coleman read a committal
service at the grave.
Undertaken Charles A. eager, Jr
was in charge Of the funeral arrange
uents.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Rev. and 3rrs. William II. Zunbro
and two children were 20 return 20
India in the ship Chiyu which IS
plans must now be changed and also
possibly the time OF starting on the
voyage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

AIRS. James A Atwood. Jr.. OF Town
street entertained Informally Friday
afternoon at her home. in honor OF
MIS-. William Clapp OF Portland. AIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
FUN ERALS
Mrs. George w. Nash,

The funeral of Nancy T. Braman,
wife of the late George w. Nash, took
place from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Hill on Division street, on
Friday afternoon, with a large num-
Der of relatives and friends in at
tendance. Rev. Edward P. Phrean-
or ofhcfated- The bearers were rel
atives, Embert Nash, Ernest Nash,
Harry Nash and Herbert Hill. Burial
was in Yantic cemetery and Rev
Hr. Phreanor read a committal ser
vice at the grave.
Undertaken eager had charge OF
the funeral ARRANGEMENTS,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

An Army mule is better than an
automobile if his chauffeur knows
how to crank him up-Boston Tran
kscr1Ut@
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Frank Edward johnson from Wash
ington, d. c, is spending a week with
his mother. Mrs Edward Whiting
ington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Mrs. George DeLonE returned Fri
day evening 10 her home on Washing
ton street, after passing the week with
friends in Chester. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

in ThomastOn and Manchester this
week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
Worth As Much STAGE Money.

CarTanza has offered a reward Of
10000 pesos for the capture OF villa
What is the latest quotation on the
pesos New York Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08
TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE XENS SOCIETY
Dutch Supper Proved Feature of the
Celebration.

Friday evening was Il gala" even
ing with the Mems society. it being the
annual meeting and the 10th anniveT-
sary of its organization.
In response to invitations issued by
the entertainment committee fifty-ono
members gathered at Z o'clock when
a Dutch supper was served.
At the attractively arranged tables
the following deleCtable menu was
served:
Potato Salad
Cold Ham Bologna Sausage
FrankfurterS
Liver SauSageS
Sauerkraut Fresh Pork
Head Cheese
Pickles
PretZels Rolls
Rye Bread
Doughnuts Switzer Cheese
Coffee Cake Cake
Coffee
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Flags for Belgian Tag day today
were prepared Friday afternoon at the
Red Cross rooms in the Thayer build
ing by Mrs. G. Leslie Hopkins, regent,
Mrs. Charming NJ Huntington and
Mrs. E. ]. Graham, of the D. A. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Norwich friends learn that Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Brook. on Isaphene
Ives) who were married at New Lon
don, Tuesday evening, are on their
way to Orlando, Florida, to spend a
portion of their honeymoon
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Steam yacht Agawa, owned by E. S
Hardness, the Standard oil magnatt
of New York, who has a summer res
idence at Goshen, Waterford, is beinf
fitted out. 1t is expected she will b.
ready to go into commission abou
April Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

There has been a noticeable in
crease in freight shipments on the
Shore Line Electric Railway company
during the past weeks, much of it
due to the freight embargoes placed
on shipments on the New Haven road.
The trolley shipments have trebled, it
is claimed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-08

Miss Keene a member OF the Acad-
envy faculty, has been visiting friends