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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Anna Johnson, dressed as an Indian girl, collected tickets in tent at the entrance. Miss Helen Fitzgerald dressed in white, with dainty cap and apron, was the pink lemonade girl Master Herman Johnson, as Uncle Sam, passed peanuts, popcorn and
 In the menagerie was the Silent Aquarium, the ferocious lion, Siberian mosquito hound, Bengal tigers, bear and cubs, five wildcats, the Wild Man of Borneo. MT. and Mrs. Tom Thumb, a noble bird from Rhode Island, great white beauties and one cage in which was a fierce wildcat with four cubs only three days old. This last was great favorite with the children, of whom there were about 30 present. There were many grown-% -%ss III the audience.
 1oyed by young and old and was pleasing diversion, especially for the little people, kept from the shore and other outings during the present health restrictions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Bill Library Association Re-eIeCts
William Allyn Chosen President for Another Year-Forty- ninth Annual Meeting Attended by Four Hundred-Rev. Henry Hurbut D. D., Delivers Stirring Address on The Prophetic in Literature.

The fortyninth annual meeting of the Bill Library Association with pulp lie exercises and dinner took place at Ledyard Center on Wednesday.
 A gathering of nearly or quite four hundred appeared on the grounds and entered into the engagement of the occasion. The weather was all that could be desired and there was noth- ing to mar the pleasure of any.
 The trustees met for the transac- tion of business in their room in the library building at about Il o'clock. The president, William l. Allyn, oc- cupied the cair.
 The secretary, Fred w. Burton, read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved.
 The treasurer, Billings T. Avery read his report, which was accepted. His report showed that the Henry Bill fund amounts to S4, ,489.66; Gurdon Bill fund to S1,167.66: accumulated divi- dends on 30 shares of N. T., N. H. & H. railroad stock. $572.43.
 The librarian, Mrs. B. T. Avery, read her report, which was accepted. It showed the library to be in a pros porous condition and well patrOnized by residents of the town.
 Officers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows, all being reelec- tions: President, William I. Allyn; vice presidents, first, Isaac G. Geer; second, John M. Gray; secretary, Fred w. Burton; treasurer, Billings T. Av- cry; librarian, Mrs. B. T. Avery; ex- ecutive committee, Isaac G. Geer, B. T. Avery, J. M. Gray, w. I. Allyn, C.. A. Gray; book committee, Frederic Bill, J. M. Gray, B. T. Avery. Fred W. Burton.
 A vote of thanks to MT. Bill for books he had presented to the library during the past year was passed.
 Resolutions of respect to Gurdon Bib and to Isaac w. Geer, members of the board of trustees, who have died dur ing the past year, were presented and passed.
 At the conclusion of the business adjournment was taken for the exer- cises in the church.
 The first number on the program was a violin solo by Frank Moves, which was encored. This was follow ed by an address of welcome by the Rev. A. E. Kinmouth, a former pastor of the church. He reviewed in cursory manner the history of the twenty-three years which have elapsed since his first connection with the library, and impressed upon his hearers the lessons of the changes which have been wrought during that
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1 time in all departments Of human ac- tivity.
 Prayer was offered by the Rev. w.
 Solos, Allah" "A Bonny curl.' and ''The Maiden and the Butterfly" were beautifully rendered by Miss Mary Strange.
 The address of the day was then delivered by the Rev. Henry Hurl- butt, D. D., pastor of the Congrega- few preliminary remarks he an- nounced his theme as The Prophetic in Literature" He illustrated his sub- ject by reference to the great intel lectual works which have survived the changes and revolutions which have convulsed the world since they were put forth by their authors. The im- mortal work of the author of Prone theus Unbound" was prophecy to all succeeding ages. Those tales strike a chord in the universal heart. Dante's Inferno" has in 1t a mes sage for peoples of all times. Sir Thomas More's "Sepopia" has in it ideas far in advance of his own time. Cervantes in Don Quiote" makes Sancho Panza, the real s1rro of his romance, representative of the workingman of our day. And David Defoe makes his Robinson Crusoe" a representative of the actual common A1l6 III I1tLSS IdT III dONdlCS or the day in which it was written. The reader of the present day could prontably refer back to the work of these ex- alted geniuses of former ages and find in them mine of intellectual moral and religious thought which will well reward the search.
 At the conclusion of the address Miss Mary Strange rendered two so- los Still Vie Vie Nacht" and 'The Wind That Blonesile Barley"
 The concluding exercises was the singing of America" by the audience and the benediction by the Rev. Mr. Hurlbutt.
 Dinner was served under a tent on the lawn.
 While many of the old familiar faces are missing a large number still liv- ing countenances were observed. Among them were Fosderic Bill of Groton, the last survivor of the broth CTS of the late Harry Bill, the Rev. A. C. Falmouth, the Rev. W. D. White. Another, now ninety three years of age, was Jephtha Bill, of Griswold. a farmer, who looks as though he might be able to make several more visits.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
UNIDENTIFIED MAN KILLED
 By G. AND s. CAR,
Struck by Eastbound Trolley Near
 Poquonnock Race Track.

An unidentified Polish man was struck by a trolley car on the Groton and StOnington railroad near the Po- quonnock race track about 1045 Wed nesday evening ana later died at the Lawrence hospital in New London as a result of his injuries. The man was lying on the track, which is a private right of way, when the eastbound troll ley which leaves Groton at 1920 came upon him, and before the motorman could bring his car tc a stop the trolley had struck him. The station agent at Midway Jagged a passing train and the injured man was taken to the Law renee hospital, New London, where he later died as a result of injuries about the head. It is thought that the mans s neck was also broken.
 He was a Polish man and was dress ed in lahorer's clothes and it is thought that he may have been em- ployed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad as a section hand. Letters addressed in Polish were found in his pockets, but no other means of identification were discov- cred. Motorman Thompson and Con- ductOr Mclaughlin were in charge of the car which hit the man.
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RISK JUST ONE CENT

ed that she be taken to police head quarters with him. Damas agreed and they came to the police head quarters, where, according to the statement of the accused on the wit ness stand, he learned the story of the girl for the first time.
 Mae Moran employed as a wait ress at the Peck restaurant took the stand and testified to seeing the Green girl in the restaurant and hearing her excitedly declare that she had been assaulted. She testified to seeing nothing unusual about the girl clothing. and admitted going out doors with the girl at the latters re- quest while she arranged her clothes, Just what the Green girl did, when they were outside. she did not know, because it was dark.
 David Benjamin Futile. a cook at the restaurant of Nathan Peck, ad- mitted that he was the man who had first seen the Green girl when she entered the kitchen from the bath house.
 tie was the star witpess for the prose- cution Although he figured in sev- eral arguments with Attorney Hol- landersky during the cross examina- tion, his story was unshaken.
 Perry B. Kenyon a photographer, was placed on the stand by the de- fenSe and teStihed- to nYe photo- graphs which he had taken, showing views in the vicinity of the bathhouse where the attempted assault is alleged to have taken place. The photographs were entered as exhibits.
 Shonfield testified to having been a resident of New London for the past year and half and to conducting a studio at the Hotel Mohican for giv- ing violin lessons. He said his pu- pills are children of both sexes, of whom the majirity are girls ranging in ages of eight to 16 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
EDWARD SMITH GETS
 FINE AND SENTENCE
Young Man Arrested in Norwich For
 Theft Committed in Moosup.

Edward Smith, who claims Boston as his home, but late of Camden, Me-, arrived in Moosup, Monday, accom- panied by Mitchell Lynch, whom Smith became acquainted with in Camden. Both young men secured employment as woolen spinners in the American Woolen Company in Moos- up and also roomed together.
 Tuesday morning, when Lynch awoke, he discovered thae his suit case and $7.80 in money was missing and when he looked for his roommate, he too, had disappeared.
 It was learned that Smith was head ed toward Norwich. Constable Allen with the aid of the Norwich police secured Smith and placed him under arrest. He was taken back to Central Village and locked up.
 On Tuesday afternoon, Smith was arrafnged before Justice Benjamin R. Briggs and pleaded guilty to the charge brought against him. He was fined $5 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
 Grand Juror Frederick King prose- cuted.
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issued by the postoffice department:
 Postal employees are especially en- joined to request the senders of all in sured and c. o. D. parcels to state what articles are contained therein, and 70 see that the special endorse ments Fragile, Perishalole or Eggs are required to be placed on certain par cels appear thereon, and on each cou- pon of the insurance or c. o. D. tags. All articles easily broken must bel marked Fragile and all other matter of a pertshable nature must be marked Perishable.
 Any parcel not packed in accordance with instructions issued from the de- partment, or which is not sufficiently prepared to withstand reasonable han ding in transit must be refused.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
TAFTVILLE
PIainfieId Croquet Club Fails to Show Up-DeIesates to State Convention- Personals.

The series of croquet games which were to have been played Sunday at the Dollord Croquet club grounds were called off, as the Plainfield club, which was to have played, failed to show up. Capt. Noel Raymond of the Dollord club says that it looks like a case of cold feet on the part of the Plainfield boys. The Taftville team was waiting for them, but they failed to appear, and it looks as if the Plainfield team was afraid of another trimming like the one they received two weeks ago. Plain field challenged any team within 30 miles of that place for the champion ship, but after last Sundays perform ance they had better limit that chaI- Ienge to one mile. TaftviIle claims the championship by default
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
OGralRt1llRtiA
Norwich, Thursday, Aug. s1, 1916.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions. The tropical disturbance first report cd Tuesday morning has evidently passed northwesUward between Jamai- ca. and Haiti. Evidence of its intensity is yet lacking.
 Moderate temperatures continue in northern and eastern districts. The weather will be fair with unimportant changes in temperature Thursday and Friday.
 Winds: The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be light west; mid- de Atlandc, moderate west to south- west.
 Forecast. Eastern New York: Generally fair Thursday and Friday; not much change in temperature, New England: Fair Thursday and Friday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Bar d. H. s.ssss s'ss.sssasssss Df SV.1z lS m. ....s.'s'.......... ~ 30.16 p. m. ...-......s........ TO 30.1S Highest S9, lowest 5S.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Partly cloudy and somewhat warmer. Wednesdays weather: Fair; south west wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
LUMBERMEN WILL
 MEET ON ERIRAN
Fifth Annual Gathering to be Held
 at the Mohican.

The fifth annual meeting of the Lumber Manufa cturers' Association of Southern New England will be held at the Mohican Hotel, New London, Fri day, opening with a business session at II a. m., when reports will be re- ceived from officers, and officers and directors will be elected for the next year, and other business done.
 shore dinner will be served at 12.30 and a trip on the Sound taken through the courtesy of the New Lon don Ship and Engine Co.,, from p. m. to 4 p. m. Dinner is free to each member of the association and also to one guest. The menu will be as fIo- lows: clam chowder, steamed clans, baked blue fish, green corn, cold boil ed lobster, FrencDh fried potatoes, apple pie, watermelon and coffee
 The association recently held 8 special meeting in Hartford, at which several new members were received,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
WILL NOT ALLOW
 GAMBLING AT FAIR
State Board Means to Enforce Law
 in Stringent Manner.

Leonard H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agriculture, has sent circulars to those in charge of agricultural fairs including the New London County fair to be held in Nor which notifying them that it is the intention of the board to enforce, in a stringent manner, the law for the suppression of gambling at fairs. Heretofore the fair official to whom complaint might be made was able to evade responsibility by failing to dis cover the cause of the complaint of the representative of the sCare board of agriculture. The circular from Secretary Healey informs fair officials that they will be required to have the concessions numbered and the person in charge of the concession required to wear a similar number This will make it easier to identify the person responsible for the garb- ling. In case the offence is not dis continued the fair association will forfeit the state grant.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
DISTRICT SCHOOLS TO
 OPEN ON SEPT 6.
Supervisor Young So Notifies Teach CTS in Sprague, Sterling, Voluntown and Lisbon.


 and Lisbon.
 It is expected that the schools of Sprague, Sterling, VoluntoWn and Lis bon will open Sept. 6. Notice to this effect has been sent to the veacners Ot the schools in those towns by Super visor Arthur L. Young of this city.
 There has been some uncertainty regarding the date Of opening but 1 have communicated with most Of my committeeman and all the health of ficers of the towns concerned and there seems to be no reason why the schools should not open on the date specified, said Mr. Young. If any con- ditions develop which would make it unwise for school to open on Sept. $ the teachers will be promptly notified by me to that effect.
 Teachers or pupils who have been visiting in the towns where there has been infantile paralysis are excluded from school for a period of three weeks unless admitted sooner py the in all cases where such exclusion seems unnecessary the party concern ed should communicate at once with the local health officer, in which case it is possible that some better ar engagement may be mace.
 Teachers are directed to exclude promptly from school any pupils who seem to be sicls from any cause what Soever. Pupils thus excluded Ii their cases are such as not to be serious, can be easily readmitted by the au- thority of the health officer.
 All teachers are directed to notify their pupils and the parents as far as possible to report very promptly to the local health officer and to the teacher any cases of unusual disease. It is understood that the State Su pervising Agent will not proceed against any persons on account of any absences caused by being excluded from school according to the above. Unless notice to the contrary is given there will be held a meeting of all of MT Young's teachers in Nor wich on Tuesday, Sept. ,. The teach ers' meeting will begin in the morning at g promptly. From the register it will be possible to make fair esti- mate of how many pupils will be re- turning for the different grades.
 This teachers meeting day, Tues day, is a day of paid service. Full and punctuaI attendance is required as well as getting into the school build ing in the afternoon and getting things ready for school to begin next day, for such teachers as those who can get to their school buildings. The teachers of Sterling On account Of the lack of train service in the mrddle of the day may be unable to Go so. In that case the afternoon may be en- ployed by them in conference with the supervisor in matters affecsfng their work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
InfantiIe Paralysis Epidemic Causes Opening of Sunday School to Be De- layed-PIaygrounds Close Friday Personals.

The GreeneviIIe Congregational church Sunday school will not open until Sept. 24 owing to the epidemic of infantile paralysis. It is thought best by the directors of the school to adopt the safety first" method and keep the school closed for another two weeks. The school was supposed to have open ed Sept. 10. When the school does open preca utions will be taken about allowing children from out of town at tending and communicating with the other pupils. Other schols in Greene vile will undoubtedly follow the exam pie of the Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Fairgrounds Close Friday.

The playground closes Friday night after a most successful season. The pupils have been taught a number of useful arts. Many of the children from the local playground exhibited their sewing at the Thayer building We'd nesday. Owing to the epidemic of in fantile paralysis the GreeneviIle gram mar school will not open until Sept 25. The delay in opening will in all prob ability necessitate the shortening of the Christmas and Easter vacations,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
COLCHESTER FAIR HAS
 BEEN CALLED OFF
Officials Decide Not to Hold 1t This
 Year Because of Paralysis.

At the meeting of the state board of agricultural at the Capitol at Hart ford, Wednesday, seven fair assocfa- tions entitled to state appropriation reported that 1t had been decided not to hold fairs this year, principally be- paralysis. They follow: Chester Agri cultural and Mechanical society, Gosh en Agricultural society, East EIaddam Grange Association, Norfolk Agricul- tural Association; Salisbury Associa- ton, Incorporated; Washington Fair Corporation and Colchester Fair As- sociation.
 West Granby.-Tobacco growers are busy harvesting a f1net cpop, sss4
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
BORN

CoRlN,EI-E- Jewett C1ty,. A4pg. 2,s. to Charles and Della Cornell. SETETH-In Norwich Aug. 2S, 1916. Q son, Dwight Edward, to MT. and Mrs, Bertram G. Smith. 182 Sturtevant street.
 CARsON-In Westerly R. T., Aug. ss. 1916, a son to MT. and Mrs. Herbert Carson.
 sULLIvAN-In Westerly. R. T.. Aug. %, 1916, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

RoeLviIIe.-'The city of Rockville and town of Vernon have been fortunate so far in not having a case of infantffe paralysis, although both Ellington and Holland, neighboring towns, have each had one case.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
JUVENILE CIRCUS.
Provides Enjoyment for Friends of
 Miss Carrie l. 5rittin.

Miss Carrie I. Britttn entertained a number of friends with a circus at her home, 46 Geer avenue, Wednesday aft ernoon. There was a large tent on the lawn with a nenagerie arranged at one side, and sliding rope, swings and trapeze under the trees.
 Miss F'reida Johnson and Miss Car oline Brittin, dressed alike and called 'The Twin Twisters'' d1e many tricks on the trapeze and sliding ropes. Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Concerning the National indian War Veterans Association, c. L. Stevens, of Still River. Conn, and a recent guest of relatives in Plainfield, writes to the New Milford Gazette as follows:
 This order is incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado for the purpose of mutual assistance and to help it's members to a pension for gallant and meritorious services ren- dered in the early frontier days. To qualify for membership in the organ ization the applicant must nave an honorable certificate of discharge showing that he served the govern ment ninety days or more on the frontier, against hostile Indians dur ing the years from the close of the Civil War until 1901.
 Denver Camp No. 1 is the national headquarters of the association, and there are five auxiliary camps located as follows: St. Louis Camp, No. 2; Philadelphia Camp No. 3; San Fran cisco Camp No. 1; Washington, D. c. Camp No. 5; and Newark N. J. Camp No. 6.
 The order has it's full quota of na- tional officers, 1t executive, visiting and national committees; holds meet ings regularly, at headquarters; has printed copies of the constitution and bylaws of the order. Also a. seal and membership button. The writer of this article subscribed to aYI of the specifications and was elected @ mem Der of the association on the first day of May last; and I have the dist1nc- tion of being the only representative of the organization in the state of Connecticut.
 Comrades, feel as lonesome as a cat in a strange garret, and if any man who reads this article can qual- ify to join the order, please arise and remain standing until get your num-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Unclaimed Letters.

The two unclaimed letters in the Taftvill epostcff1ce are addressed to Fred Belise and Miss Lana Fauten,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Stanford.-Capt W. Marvin Wilson, commanding officer of Battery F, Tenth militia field artillery, of this city, now at Tobyhanna, Pa. has resigned his He refuses to give any reasons for his resignation
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

In the Sacred Heart church this (Thursday) morning there will be an anniversary mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of Mrs. James F. Nolan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

MT. and Mrs. w. A. Stewart of Green Cove Springs, Fla, have returned to their home After spending a short time with MT. and Mrs. M. A. Fruit of North A street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Fournier. for merly of this place, now residing in New Bedford, were visitors in town Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Miss Anna Carver and Miss CeIene Bowen of 112 Smith avenue are the guests of Mrs. William II. Coughlin at Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Delegates to State Convention.

St. Veronica's T. 4. society has sent as delegates to the state convention held at Torrington, Miss Lena Woisard and Miss Mary McSheffery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

A. Morin. who has resided on Provi- dence street for the past few years, have moved to Norwich avenue,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
PerSOnaIS.

John and Raymond Higgins spent Wednesday at Watch Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
HOW I CURED
 MY CATARRH
TOLD IN A SIMPLE WAY
Without Apparatus, 'nhalers, SaIves, Lotions, Harmful Drugs, Smoke
 or Electricity.
Heals Day and Night

It is new way. It is something absolutely different. No lotions, sprays or sicl<ly smelling salves or creams. No atomizer or any apparatus of any kind. Nothing to smoke or inhale, No steam tricity or vibration or massage. No powder; no plasters; no keeping in the house. Nothing of that kind at all.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Personals,

Miss Eva Arpin of Salem, Mass, is the guest of Mrs. Eugene Frechette of South "A street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Mrs. William Potter and daughter Helen left Wednesday for Hartford, where they will make their home.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Miss Rose P. Dennis of North Main street is spending a few days at East ern Point
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
DR. SHAHAN, SpecfaHsf
or Diseases of the BLOOD AND STOMACH.

bLUUD 1A1V0 5 9AONAlAOEfs Rheumatism Qncluding Neuritis), Skin Troubles, Bloody Sputum, Run down Conditions, Premature Aging, Hardening of the Arteries. Culture treatment only for Blood Diseases. Simple and reliable prevention of Ty- phoid, Rabies and Lockjaw.
 Hours: 1O-11 a. m; 2-4 and 7-S p. m No outside visits after ?. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
DIED

sEsSON-In Westerly, R. |, Aug. 27, 1916. Hannah E. Rodnan Sisson, aged GA years. VOGTMANN - In TaftvilIe, Aug. 29, Henry Vogtmann, aged 69 syears, Il months. Funeral from his late home on Hunter'G avenue Friday, Sept. 1, at 1.30 p. m. Burial in Maplewood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

To Insure Safety of Parcels. The following instructions relative 0 the indorsement and packing of in-