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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
LEBANON
Dance in Grange Hall We'll Attended Speakers from Norwich at C. E. RaIiy-Dr. Wallace Sweet to Ad- dress C. E. Meeting.

Mir and Mrs. Frank K Moves and daughter Mabel, and Mrs. Henry Hewitt motored to Hartford last week Friday
 MT. and Mrs. A. J. Lillie entertained Sunday Mrs. F. c. Lillie, Mrs. Jane Card, Mrs. Odell w. Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Lillie and daugh- ter, Arlene, of this place, Misses Amy and Alice Lillie of Willimantic and MT. w. P. Lillie of North Franklin.
 MT. and Mrs. Brigham of Hartford spent Saturday with Miss E. B. Hunt ington.
 Move to WiIlimantic.
 MT and Mrs. l. w Stark and daugh- ter, Geneva, have moved their house hold goods to Willimantic where they are to live.
 Many at Dance.
 A dance was held in Grange hall on Friday evening, people coming from many directions. Lyman's orchestra furnished music. Professor Congdon was prompter.
 with MT. and Mrs. Frederick F. Man ming of Yantic. . MT. and Mrs. Vincent Bannister of Norwich State Hospital were week end guests of the latter's parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Blakeslee.
 Miss Florence Madley has gone to live with Miss Hattie E. Hewitt, as a companion for the winter.
 Mrs Albert c. Hoxie spent We'd nesday with MT. and Mrs. Frederick F. Manning of Yantic. Returns to Massachusetts.
 Mrs. Ella Mason has returned to her home in Massachusetts after spend ing the summer st the home or Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson.
 MT. and Mrs. Alonzo A. Boothby spent Sunday in Rockville, guests of Mrs. Boothby's sister-in-law. Mrs. Boothby remained for weeks visit
 Many from this place attended the Hebron Saturday.
 Miss Mabel K. Moves is the guest of Miss Bertha Perry of New London.
 Speakers From Norwich.
 Friday evening the Baptist church held c. E. rally in the parlors. There were 100 present. coming from many places. The speakers were Rev. George H. tStrouse of the First Baptist church of Norwich and Earle Stamm of Norwich. A social time was en- joyed during which cake and Ice cream were served. 9
 Miss Virginia Loonis spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Emma Warner of North Franklin.
 pr. Sweet to Speak.
 Dr. Wallace Sweet is to address the C. F. meeting Sunday evening on Y. M. C. A. work in New York city.
 Mrs. Martha Pendleton has returned after spending some time with her niece, Mrs. Harold s. Maine of Wind ham.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
LISBON
Newen< c. E. Society Holds Red Tape seeIaHRlrthday Party for Ruth and Royal Kennedy.

The Newent Christian Endeavor so-
 cfety held a red tape social at the home of Miss Sadie Adams in Jewett City. Monday evening. Upon enter- ing the houseI red tape through the halls and up the staircase directed the way to the upper rooms. Tn the be untangied. Mre. Ddmund Weeks received first prize for securing the longest piece in two minutes and Miss Agnes Shea the consolation award for the shoTeese. Colonel German auc- toned or mystery packages to those who Did the largest number Of beans, the beana heEane been sold for the pMpoee hy Mss 0fa<ian Robinson. puted to ths esesinS;s enjoyment. Sandwiches. caakes and coffee were passed by Miss Adams. assisted by Mrs. Frank Ray. Mrs L. ". whitford; Isuhs1ev spd Raui 0ek sJE 7@5;
 TueAfays afternonhS a FeEy fnxeresE-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
WOODSTOCK VALLEY
Forestry Meeting Consul George Chamberlain Home from Guiana.

A Forestry Field meeting was held here Tuesday at the chapel. W. c. FflIey, state forestry, spoke ably on the subject of Pines. James " Per rin of Ottawa. Canada, gave little talk on how they managed to get their Logs Down Stream in Canada.
 Consul and Mrs. George Chamber lain of British Guiana are guests at the formers brother, D., L. Chamber lain and family. The two Mrs. Cham berIains are sisters.
 Misses Florence and Louise Ken yon are visiting their aunt in Putnam this week. ---
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
ASHWnLETT

Otto Anderson has made many changes on the Thomas Main property, which he recently purchased.
 E, Mrs. Ida Ecclestone, from Glasgo, has had stones erected to the mem ory of her husband and little daugh- ter, in the cemetery here.
 Grover c. Main entertained hunters from Westerly the first of the week.
 The voters attended a supper in Grange Hall, North Stonington, Wed nesday evening, given by the elected |representative of the town Wednesday morning began with the first snew' of the season, after which there will be Indian summer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
PRESTON
Frank H. Palmer Breaks Arrn by FaI
 From Ladder in Barn.

Rev and Mrs. L. M. Keneston at tended the state conference of Congre- gational churches held at New Bri- tain this week.
 The regular meeting of the Grange was. held Tuesday evening. The lec- turer's hour was in charge of Ceres Miss Helen Hall.
 nthe barn "Wednesday and broke his arm. Dr. Glldersleeve reduced the fracture.
 Mir. C1ough, state inspector o1 schools, and G. (. Swift, supervisor were visiting the schools this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18

dred were present, who enjoyed a fms dinner and a alI-round good time.
 Miss Elsie Scranton spent Sunday
 with her sister, Mrs. Charles Gage sf
 North Ashford fE-'8 ' jsi Mrs. Bert Spink and two children; were at Mrs. Lewis Wells visitf1EI this week Haft- ss 52eI
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
EAST COLCHESTER

A large crowd attended the two days auction at Susman Paiey's on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cattle sold at an average price.
 Meyer and Havy PaIey are home from New York E.
 Charles F. Kramer has q he'd of sv-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
OLD MYSTIC

Capt. Dana r. oailup Returns From M Pase-oards at Young Msn's AS. seeiatien Rooms-surprise Parties -Parish Heuss DshA Paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18

The annual rice production of Japan as reached the z 250sd0D, ,0oo bushel
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-18
Dr., Sweet to Speak

pr. Wallace Sweet is to address the e. E. meeting Sunday evening on Y M. c. A. work in New York city.
 Mrs. Martha Pendleton has returned after spending some time with her niece, Mrs Harold S. Maine of Wind ham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
Ex- COMPTROLLER
GRANT is DEAD
IN 73RD YEAR

Thornpsonvil1e, Conn, Feb. 2
Thompson S. Grant, state comptroller
in 1899, died at his home here today
after an Illness extending through the
past two years. He was in his T3rd
year. Mr.. Grant was twice married
the death of his first wife in 1894 be-
ing followed by the death of two sons.
He had no other children.
Mr. Grant was a native of Enfield
and had resided here his entire life
save ~ years during which he was in
business in New York. He was born
June 81, 1913. the son of the late DR..
H. A. Grant, who served as surgeon
general on the staff of Gov. w. A.
Buckingham in Civil War times.
Mr.. Grant was elected to the gem
eraI assembly in 1897. and his ac-
quaintanceship was factor in secur-
ing for him the Republican nominal
ton for comptroller. Mr.. Grant was
g. tobacco raiser and wholesale dealer
in the leaf in early life combining the
raising of bIooded cattle with hisSto-
bacco business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
|OLIvET CHURCH TO
ENTERTAIN MANY AT
CIVIC DISCUSSIONS

Preparations are complete for the
symposium on civic affairs, at the Oil
vet church tomorrow evening, when
heads of several Of the city depart
ments will speak at an open meeting
of the Mems League Of the church.
Beginning with an informal recep-
ton to the speakers, and a supper at
6:45, the meeting promises to be one of
unusual interest.
Details of the workings of the police
Stanley, president of the police com
Leonard, president of the fire. commits
sion; the public library by General
Henry A Bishop, president of the Ii
brary commission.
George J. Cove, secretary of the
chamber of commerce, will discuss the
work of the newly organized body and
will detail what similar bodies have
accomplished elsewhere.
Among the entertaining features Of
the evening will be selections by the
Olivet church glee club under the
leadership of Messrs. HutzeI and Bur
dick and solos by some of it's mem
bers.
The Mems league of Olivet church
has established an enviab1e reputation
in the entertaining line and has given
many opportunities to the people to
get information and hear speakers
heretofore denied them. Many citi-
zens will avail themselves of the op-
portunity of hearing these impor tant
subjects discussed tomorrow night at
Olivet church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
STOCK MARKET


New York, Feb. 2.-Opening.-AEO
crate gains and a few declines were
recorded at the opening of today s
trading on the stock exchange. United
States Steel made a trivial gain, which
was Immediately forfeited. Industrial
Alcohol continued it's extraordinary
gyrations with an early gain of at
1853 IL and Texas Company rose two
points Rails once more were a NOM
ina1 feature. Secondary offerings were
mostly at lower prices.
Noon-Further rallies and declines
marked the dealings of the forenoon.
The movement was restricted largely
to Issues like Cuban-American Sugar,
WHY'S Overland, National Enameling
and Rock Island. United States Steel
continued under pressure, but improv-
ed later on the advance in allied
shares The unchanged American
Smelling dividend caused some disap-
pointment. Bonds were steady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
TAX BOARD WILL BEGIN WORK
ON ASSUMPTION THAT ALL THE
BOND ISSUES WILL Be PASSED
President Seeley Announces
Membership of Various
Sub Committees and Lays
Out Program For Work
of Board.

At the meeting OF the board of ap-
POI 1ionment and taxation yesterday
afternoon il was decided that no ap-
any Improvements for which the adj
visory committee has recommended a
bond issue.
The meeting was held in the com
mon council chamber and Percy P.
Anderson was the only absentee. Pres
ident William e. Seeley announced
the appointments of the following sub
On public works, roads and bridges,
streets and sidewalks:-Commis
ers Lynch. SeeIey and Clark.
On board of education and public
lfbrary.-Commissio ners Garfield, Loe-
with and Burnhann.
On fire and health department
Commissioners Lynch, Clark and Sic
mon.
On charities and police department.
commissioners Loewith. Keller and
Burn1an.
On parks, building commissioners
and board of appraisal of benefits and
damages Commissioner Anderson
and Armstrong.
On sewers and 1amps.-Comnaissio
ers KeeIer. Siemon and Green.
On city hall committee, city attor-
ney, probate court, registrars Of vot-
ers, city clerk, sinking fund, tax col
Iector, city engineer, tax assessors.
town clerk board of apportionrnent.-
Commissioners Buechler and Green.
On miscellaneous matters including
the charter, revision commission, city
planning commission, vice commission,
good housing, etc.@Commissio
Armstrong, Anderson and Buechler.
The following are the dates on
which the board will hold public hear
ings to consider the acquisitions. of the
various city departments:
Tuesday. Feb. s-City plan COM
mission, building commissioners, vot-
ing machine committee.
"Wednesday, Feb. Sinking fund
commissioners, city engineer, board of
assessors. board of relief, health de-
partment.
Thursday. Feb3 1O--Board of educa-
ton, board oil fire commissioners,
miscellaneous matters.
Tuesday, Feb. 15-Board OF police
commissioners, board of charities,
committees on. police and charities
building. sea1er of weights and meas
Wres, lamp committee.
Wednesday, Feb. 16-Paving and
sewer commission, committees on sew
ers, committees on streets and side
walks. director. of public works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
ZEPPELIN TARGET
OF COAST GUARDS
ON RETURN FLIGHT
Raider On Way to Base After Attack On England Is
Fired On By Shore Batteries-Ger1nan Papers JUS
tify Night Attacks On British Manufacturing Towns

ttNottingham as the chief manufac-
turing city of England for lace cur
tains and underwear, could perhaps
have Induced US to have been m1lder
if it had taken up the manufa ctufe of
ammunition. = Nottingham has
now learned it is dangerous for cities
to play with war equipment and ma
teria1s during war"
Even before the war, this news
paper continues Sheffield manufac-
tured knives, armorplate, guns and
projectfles and therefore ''the oftener
Sheffield receives a Zeppelin visit the
better
Great Yarmouth is referred to as
the center of the herring Hshery
which has put it's fleet at the service
of the British navy, land many fishing
steamers from this city have already
had to be sunk because they were
armed and attempted to destroy Ger
man submarines. Great Yarmouth
made war vessels of its fishing schoon-
ers and a war harbor of itself by
harb oring these vessels and thus II
can bear the consequences.
In conclusion, the Loka1 Anse1ger
says:
Generally speaking, it would be
entirely justifable, even aside from
these considerations, to destroy with
out scrupIes supplies of the enemy IN
depots and on vessels while engaged
in war with nation when mas
threatened to starve u.s."
The Morgen Post speaks in similar
vein. It says the air attack was Just1-
fed from a military standpoint and
was necessary because it affected i'm
portant military institutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
PORTUGAL WRITERS
FIRE ON OFFICIAL
OF JUSTICE DEPT.

Paris, Feb. PA despatch from Ma
drtd to the Hava,s Agency says that
travellers from Lisbon report that the
Portuguese minister of justice was
fred upon by rioters and that he de-
Tended himself with his revolver. They
also state that fire occurred in Belem
Palace, the official residence of the
President, but that it was soon ex-
tinguished; that many bombs have
been exploded in different parts of the
city.
Lisbon, Feb. THE rioting which
began last Saturday on account of the
increased price of food articles, has
not wet been quieted and enc person
was reported killed and several
wounded today by bombs thrown by
the rioters inetheir conflicts with po-
lice and soldiers.
The minister of the interior stated
that the government is determined to
repress all attempts on the part of the
rioters to prevent men from return
ing to work. The Senate passed a
vote of confidence in the govern
ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02

London, Feb. "A Zeppelin airship
was sighted today off the coast of
Ameland, an island of the Netherlands
in the North Sea, says despatch from
Amsterdam to the Reuters Telegram
Co. A dirigibIe balloon was flying low
and probably had lost her bearings,
owing to the fog.
The coast guard bombarded the
Zeppelin, the despatch adds, more
than SO shots being fired, and it is be-
Iieved that some hit the airship, which
finally disappeared to the northward.
Early Tuesday morning the Zeppe-
lin air fleet returned from its raid on
the English provinces, was heard in
the vicinity of Amsterdam.
Berlin, via London, 1882 p. M
(Zeppelins), Feb. 2-The Lokal An
zeiger published a long editorial ar
ticIe on the Zeppelin raid over Eng
land, saying that every one will be
convinced that the attack was fully
justified on considering the places Wis
tied and their military significance. 1t
asserts that Liverpool, which the Ger
man admiralty announced yesterday
was bombarded, is to be considered
primarily as port of entry for
American munftion; whose destruc-
ton is our sacred duty
The LokaI Anzeiger says also that
grain ships from Canada -dock at -Liv
erpooI, referring in this connection to
the attempt "to stave out the Ger
mans
Manchester, it says, is the place
where England stores its great guam
titles. 1t continues:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
PREPARE
FOR ANNUAL FEAST;
EXPECT GOVERNOR
Members of Bridgeport Bar
Association Get Humorous
Announcements of Event

The Bridgeport Bar Association
will hold their annual banquet at the
Seaside club, Feb. 81, with good
cheer speechmaking and rejoicing. 1t
is expected that Governor E4olcomb
will accept the invitation extended
and that the superior court judges sit
ting in this county at the time will
follow a memorable custom in be-
coming speakers for the occasion.
The preliminary announcement
made to the members of the Fairfield
county bar association today by Rob
ert G. DeForest as follows discloses
that humor will prevail on the occa-
sion.
1--WE have a solemn but not al
together unpleasant duty to per-
form, as the undertaken remarked
as he cheerfully but firmly drove
the last spike in the cadaver's p
box, to wit, to inform you that
the Annual Dinner of the Bridge
port Bar Association will be held
at the Seaside Club ballroom,
Monday evening, Feb. 81. 1916,
at $50 p. m. Everything will
be new. The selection of Monday
evening just preceding the birth
day anniversary of the late
George Washington is regarded {
by the committee as master
stroke, although it is true they
were somewhat reluctant to aban-
don the customary Friday, hang
mans anniversary. The presi-
dent is a new one, Attorney-at-
Law John s. Pullman. It is his
first real honor. The food will be
nourishing and easily digestible,
if not mixed with too much water
OF course we do not claim that
it will in every respect come up
to and be just like home cook
ing. Hedr the Gravediggers' Sex
tette sing their pulsating postum
nous Anusig Even our Secretary,
Judge kelsey, the Little Corporal
of the bar, has promised to have
some new jokes. He will also
positively wear at least one quart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
w Gather Forecast

New Haven, Feb. Forecast
for New Haven and vicinity; snow
or rain tonight; Thursday partly
cIoudy and colder.
For Connecticut: snow and
sIeet tonight and Thursday;
fresh northeast and east winds
Weather conditions: the south
ern disturbance has developed in
to q well defined storm which
is now central over South Caro-
Lima. 1t is causing rain CT snow
along the coast from Georgia
northeastwaEd to Massachusetts.
The snow extends as far inland as
Pittsburgh, Pa. Pleasant wealth
er prevails generally i'm the cen
trail and western districts. The
temperatures are low except on
the south Atlantic coast. Zero
temperatures continue along the
northern border from Montana
to Michigan and extend as far
SOEth as Kansas.
Conditions favor for this vicin-
ity unsettled Wamther with rain on.
snow, followed by clearing and
colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02

of his famous six cylinder dia-
mond eIectroliers-they never fail
to spark. 1t is our aim to have
the boys out of the trenches by
sunrise, Feb. %, 1916. Your CO.
operation in this regard is ear
nestIy solicited. The committee .
will call upon you with tickets at
the ridiculously low rate of So
each for one person, for a ring
side seat. There can be abso-
lutely no reduction on account of
the income. tax. Please do not
ask for it."
Members of the entertainment and
committee are R. @
DeForest, chairman; David S. Day
E. Steiber, Frederick e
Morgan, Arthur M. Conley and Pau
L. Miller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
ALMANAC FOR TODAY
CHILDREN's COUGHS

Children's throats are delicate and
sensitive. in play, at school or work
they are exposed to chilling drafts,
their little bodies are overheated from
exercises, they cool off too quickly and
a cold sets in. The minute your child
Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creosoted)
It is good for ctildren's delicate
threats, protects the lungs, raises the
phIegm, and gives quick relief A
harmless, safe, pleasant rem edy for
coughs, colds, grippe, Group, whoop-
ing cough and bronchitis-that is
healing and soothing. Fine for adults
too 26c at your druggists, or HindIe's
Drug Stores, 9s7 Main st. and 9o9
Main St.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
GIANT APPLICANT FOR
CITIZENSHIP, AWAY ON
TOUR, MISSES PAPERS

At the naturalization hearing be-
fore Judge eager in the superior court
yesterday, SO men were given citizen
ship papers. Twenty more were pass
ed over until the next session. Aus
tria-Hungary furnished the greatest
number of the applicants but England,
Russia, Italy and Germany were also
well represented Capt. George Au-
ger, the Cardiff Giant of vaudeville,
who makes his home in Fairfield was
unable to be present to take the ex-
animation He is away on a theatre
ca,h tour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
GERMAN SECRETARY OF
TREASURY IN VIENNA

-4na, Feb. DIR. Karl Hefferich.
secreatry Of the Imperial German
Treasury, is now in Vienna for the
purpose of settling a number of i'm
portant financial and economic ques-
tons between Germany and Austria
Hungary.
While the details discussed at the
conference are still unknown, it is
felt here that the meetings were of
great Importance.
Emperor Francis Joseph decorat-
ed DR.. Helffffrich with the Great Cross
of Leopold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
SUGAR PLANT
IS TIED UP BY
STRIKE TODAY

New York, Feb. "A strike, which
union, leaders claim has completely
tied up the Brooklyn plant of the
American Sugar Refining company,
was called today by the Metal Work
ers' Union The entire staff of ma
chinists, about 500 in number, walked
out. There are about 5000 employees
in all at the plant,
The men demand the reinstatement
sof three men who, they alleged, were
dismissed for their union activities.
They also ask for an eight hour day
instead of ten hours as at present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
TEXTILE GOODS SEIZED.

London, Feb According to Ber-
lin newspapers, as quoted by Reuters
Amsterdam correspondent. a new or
der was put in force on Feb. L, under
which the greater part of all pro-
ducts Of the textile industry was con
fscated. The Tageblatt says it is
highly significant that on this occa-
sion the government does not seize
raw material but finished. articles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
FEARS sCOLDING,
AND LEAVES HOME

Fearing admonttioA from her father
after being reprimanded by her
mother, for offending her sister, IAl-
liam PACE, age 10, living at 1877 Cal
houn avenue, left home yesterday
noon and has not been seen since.
The mother and sister OF the MISC
ing child appeared at police head
quarters this morning in a worried
state OF mind. It is believed that she
is in hiding at the home of friends.
in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02

of the Sacred Heart, Myrtle avenue.
Other. officers of the mass will be Rev.
Matthew Judge, deacon and Rev.
Thomas P. Mooney, suib-deacon. 1t
is expected that many priests through
out the diocese will be present at the
solemn services:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
Many Will Attend
Requiem Mass for
Late Father Molloy

Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe- vice
president of ST. Thomas seminary,
Hartford, will be the ce1ebrant of the
solemn months mind mass for the late
Rev. Thomas J. MoHoy, Thursday
morning, at o'clock, at the church
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02

Several buildings were demolished.
by an explosion in the powder mixing
building of the DUPONT mills near
Fernda1e, Pa. It is not known
whether or not any lives were lost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
SETON GUILD TO MEET.

The Elizabeth Seton Guild will meet
at Concordia hall on Friday evening
at o'clock to discuss plans for an
entertainment for next winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-02
OF Winter Millinery

We need the room for Spring goods. All Win
fer merchandise at practically your price.
Cloth Coats formerly $1,000 to $4,000, now
1898 to SS.9S.
Reliable Fur Scarfs and Muffs at cost prices