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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
STORM BROKE UP
 TROLLEY CAR SCHEDULE.
Lightning Burned Out Motors on Falls
 and Occum Cars.

Preceded by vivid lightning flashes, Sunday nights shower burst on the city at quarter before s, and for ten minutes the rain descended heavily. Then it let up as suddenly as it began and there was only d light fall at in tervals throughout the middle of the evening.
 The electricity avoided Norwich. out the motors in one of the Falls cars ed in by the wreCl1er a round trip had been lost by the Yantic cars. 4 boat extra, carrying people who had been down the river on the Block Island, was disabled by another light ming stroke near OCCum and had to be lowed in, and still another car on the main line was burned out at the same time and at lower OcCum. Consequent Iy the schedule on the YViilimantic line was pretty well broken up.
 An automobile party returning to this city said that they had seen a barn burning in Lyme just after cross ing the SaybrOOk bridge and pasSen- gers coming up from New London said that in tine height of the storm they saw glow from a burning building in the vicinity of Oakdale, information from that place being that the Will Hams place between Oajldale and Mas sapeag had been struck
 Some of the telephone lines were in CapaCitated by the storm and wires to Hartford were among those out of commission. N-illimantic seemed to be more directly ip the path of the storm
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

The pIaygrounds season will come to a close on Thursday afternoon and for the final week a series of field days has been planned for the vari- ous grounds. The first will be held this afternoon at the Hobart avenue grounds. There will be athletic events for the boys. folk dancing by the girls, games and a Victrola con- cert. The athletic end of the pro- programme will be in charge of Har- old Young.
 Tuesday afternoon the programme will be repeated at the Greenevflle grounds and on Wednesday at the Mt. Pleasant street grounds. Thursday the scene of activity will be trans ferred to the Lake street grounds.
 At the Lake street grounds there will be an exhibition baseball game between the Lake street team and a team picked from the best players from the other playgrounds. The croquet finals will also be played off. A feature of the programme at the Mt Pleasant street grounds on We'd nesday will be a Maypole dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
FAIRGROUNDS CLOSE THIS WEEK
Field Day Programmes Will Open Hobart Avenue Today Athletic Events Folk Dancing and Games Arranged Sewing Exhibition be Held at Thayer Building.

The sewing will all be handed in on Tuesday and Wednesday and Thurs day it will be on exhibition in one of the Thayer building stores. Prizes have been offered for the best pieces of embroidery, the best plain sewing and the best fancy work. The chil- dren at the various grounds have taken much interest in this line of work during the season and a num- Der of excellent exhibits will be seen The parents and friends have been invited to attend the field day pro- grammes and 1t is hoped that as many as are able will take advantage of the opportunity to see what the playgrounds are doing for the children of Norwich.
 This week Miss Catherine Coch- rane will be in charge of Lake street grounds, Miss May Graham will have charge of the GreeneviIle grounds and Miss Marty Canty the Thamesville grounds. These are changes from the schedule announced recently The attendance has been large the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
CHARGED WITH SELLING
 LIQUOR ON SUNDAY Alleged Illegal Selling by Polish so- ciety at Picnic and Two Rows Kept Local Police Busy.

When court comes in this (Mon- day) morning several officials of a Greeneville Polish society will face the judge on an alleged charge of selling liquor at a picnic in the woods on the hill back of upper Boswell ave- nue on Sunday. The police made the discovery through a row which start ed on the picnic grounds. Charles McKinity, one of the picnickers was arrested on the charge of striking John McKinity, his brother. When it was found that liquor was being sold on the grounds the others were summoned to court. They claim that they sold only to members of the so- ciety.
 Late Sunday night drunken row developed in @ house on Canada Side, and two men are under arrest with breach of the peace charged against their names. The two men arrested are stephen and Peter Bo- hara, brothers. Between 10.30 and 1 o'clock Sunday night John Kubat ap- peared before Captain TwOmey at pO- lice headquarters and exhibited a badly Chewed finger. He told the captain he got it in a row on the Canada Side and then followed the arrest of the two Boharas in connec- ton with the row. I<ubat had to have Dr. Louis Cassidy attend his finger.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
TAFTVILLE
Challenge to Robert Walker of Baltic Return from Camping Trip-Person- aIs and Notes.

Much has been said of late about the ability of Robert Walker, a former Taftville boy, as a speed merchant on the cinder path. It is understood that Walkers speciality Is the 22O yard dash, which it is reported that he can do in a little better than g seconds. Al though TaftviIIe still claims an inter est in the boy Mercury, it also believes that it has another runner who can better Walkers record by at least Q whole second. According to reports Walker is having a hard time to get matches with other runners. Now if the Baltic boy would like to try out his speed against a first class man, a match between Daniel Flynn of Taft vile and him may be arranged by communicating with Hymns manager, Robert Pilling
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
HEARING, SPEAKING, RIGHT.
Rev. J. H. Frederick Breaches On
 Parable In Sundays Gospel.

Sunday, at the 19:8O mass in St PatriCl's church, Rev. J. H. Frederick, preached from the gospel for thea Sunday. Mark VII, 31-37. the parable of the healing of the deaf and dumb man, whose ears were opened through right"
 In the Catholic form of administer ing the sacrament of baptism, the preacher said, the priest follows the action and word of the Saviour, pray ing that the ears may be opened and the string of the tongue Ioosed. in a spiritual sense. Few persons think of this: their speech is used in ways of fensive to their Maker, while their ears are closed to the things of God and open to suggestions of the Evil One.
 Emphasis was laid upon the inn portance of hearing and speaking right"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Hooks Hold Seventh Annual Outing at awbridge-Runaway on Fifth Street-PersonaIs.

The Greenevile Hook and Ladder company held their seventh annual outing and ClaTnbake at the Poquetan- uck drawbridge Sunday. The day was one of the best that could be desired and everyone entered into the spirit of the day with hearty enjoyment. The fremen left Greeneville at o'clock where a lunch of crackers, cheese, pickles and sliced cucumbers was served. The morning was taken up with a well arranged athletic pro gTamme which follows: 100 yard dash won by Harry Blackburn, William HolGn second, George Shaw third; fat mems race, Howard Spalding first Joseph WoOley second; three -iekged race, won by Peterson and Barwell; sack race, won by George Shaw; old mems race, won by Joseph Wooley, Sr.; standing broad jump, Howard RydhOlm it. : 1-2 in., H. Blackburn ft. 1 in.y' special fat mems race, won by George Kramer. Judges were Fire Commissioners C. K. Bailey and George Loring. Scorer. Edward Crooks. Starter, F. J. Murtha.
 At 12.15 a choWder was served by Steward Leary of the Thames club of New London. Following the chowder, the married men proceeded to take all the hOnors of the day. They first won the baseball game, which was featured by fast fielding and hard hitting, by the score of ' to ,. Not being satisfied with trimming the singles in baseball, they pulled them all around the lot in the tug of war.
 The bake was opened at 4 o'clock and 125 hungry f1remen sat down to the most appetizing bake prepared by Steward Leary. The Plainf1eld band furnished music durink the day.
 The success of the outing was due to the untiring efforts of Councilman William Murray, foreman of the Hooks for the past ten years. MT Murray was ably assisted by the following committee: George HemboIt, Charles Drescher, Charles ProdeH, Ellis Fay Tor, Howard Rydholm, William SempIe and John BarWeH.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Runaway on Eifth street.

An exciting runaway occurred on upper Fifth street Saturday morning when the horse hitched to the delivery wagon of A. B. Maine became fright ened and bolted down the street at a furious pace. Harry Covey, the driver of the wagon, was delivering some groceries to a house when the horse ran. The wagon tipped over, scatter ing groceries right and left regardless of the hikh cost of living. At the cor ner the team struck hydrant and the horse stopped. No damage was done other than the loss of the groceries.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Noted Artist Visits Groton.

Mrs. Louis D. Varni- Gardiner. the artist, of New Haven, formerly of New York, is spending her vacation with Mrs. EmeIie Russell on Starr Hill, Groton. One of Mrs. Gardiniers pie lures, The Evening Paper, was pur- chased not long ago and presented to the Yale Art school to be placed in the permanent art collection.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Mrs. Mary Brown.
OBITUARY.
James Arthur Allen,

James Arthur Allen, formerly con nected with the Allen Worth company, later the Alle1-Beeman company, in this city, died at his home in New London Sunday night He was 67 years of age and a native of Vermont. For some time past he had been sd- perintendent of parks in New London He-Ieaves ,aswifes and= three daughters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
To Arrange For Criminal Term.

The state attorney will be at his office in the court house at Norwich on Friday. September l. 1916. at 1O.9O a. m, for the purpose of arranging for the business of the September criminal term, which will open at Norwich, on Tuesday, September ,. 1916. Hon. Lu- cien F. Burpee, judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Petition in Bankruptev

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed last week by M. Louis De Monte, proprietor of the Rose restau- rant. His assets are given as $684; liabilities, s4,109. The largest credf- tors are: Sherry Nassau Co.,, of Bos- ton, $977; Stoddard, Gilbert Co.,, of New Haven, $372; James Connor & Son of Norwich, $315; Central Build ing Go. of Norwich. $292; James E. Moore of Norwich, $220; Gas & Flee trio Light Department of Norwich, $181; P. Berry & Sons of Hartford, S179.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
To encourage the raising of cattle.

To encourage the raising of cattle, 20 per cent. bonus on beef cattles and a 10 per cent. bonus on breeding stock. The number of cattle in Canada now is estifated at only 6,000 900. The de- crease from 1910 to 1914 was 992,662, or about 23 per cent. The decline was most noticeable in those provinces nearest the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
JOHN MAcGREGoR FRACTURED
 SKULL IN FALL
Groton Man Victim of Peculiar Acci- dent in Front of His Home Saturday Night.

John MacGTegor, p, employed by the New London Ship and Engine com pany, is in the Memorial hospital, New London, with a fractured skull, three broken ribs and a punctured lung, re- ceiVed in a peculiar accident in Groton Saturday night. He was one of an au- tOtruCk party. The truck stopped in front of his home so that he could get a. coat. As he stepped from the truck manhOle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Many Go to New London,

4 report was circulated about town Sunday morning that the transatlantic submarine Bremen had landed in New London. Many people started for New London post haste, but upon arriving learned that the report was unauthen- tic. Most of the disappointed people spent the day at Ocean Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Returned frono Groton Lonn Point.

After ten days spent at Groton Long Point at the Worcester cottage, a party of seven young men from the village have returned to their homes here. Those in the party were Fred Will liams, Everet: Pingree, Howard Dunse, William Burgess, John ThOna, Ray noud Fitzgerald and Otho Chase.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
KNOCKED DOWN BY
 AUTO AT MOHEGAN
John Qudegen Confined to Baokus Hospital as Result of Sunday Aft ernoon Accident.

John Quidegen of Mohegan Hill, who was struck by a touring car at Mohegan, Sunday afternoon about } o'clock is in the Backus Hospital suf- fering from shock and bad bruises. The man was walking along the high way when the machine came up be- hind him and knocked him down. The driver of the auto placed him in the car and brought him to the hospital in this city. Dr. P. J. Cassiday at tended his injuries which are not of a serious nature
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

Iron mines on islands of Sardina worked in time of Roman Republic. are now being worked by Italians in their need for ore for artillery muni- tions. Italy's resources in iron are poorest of large countries of the world, except Japan. Italian production of pig iron is only 100000 tons a year, against 3OOOO,0 ,0OO for United States, 10,O0O,OO0 for England; 20O00OOO for Germany, 2,30O,O00 for Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
BILLY BARRY MANAGES
WORCESTER THEATRE
Will Have Charge Of The Grand in
 Worcester for s. z. Poi.

Tue many friends of Billy Barry in this city will be interested 10 learn that he has been made manager of the Grand theatre in Worcester, of which s. z. PoIi is proprietor. The theater is to open next week under a, change of policy and will present a different company each week in meIodramas, comedies and musical shows.
 MT. Barry was for a long time with the Clara Turner company, and from his success on the stage as head of the show and in the office of manager, his many friends feel confident of his success in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

Joseph Wood and son Earle were re- cent visitors with friends in Provi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

Many local baseball fans accompa- nfed the Bear Cats to Plainfield Sun day. Among them were Thomas Greenwood and Edward Zuerner.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

Southern storms will delay the move Snent of cotton mill products. The mills hardest hit were in. the western part of North Caronila, where heavy damage was done cotton and cotton goods in warehouses. Mills operat- ing 1,000,00O spindles were forced to stop work by curtailment of service sbyx SoHthern.PoW 5CQsg
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

George Weller, Jr, and Edward Nc Sheffery spent Sunday with friends al Watch Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Personals.

Thomas Sears, Arthur RydhoIn and Raymond Burke are camping at Nj 9ntiC for a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

MT. and Mrs. John Scott and son Herbert are spending a week with friends in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

William Eagleshan has accepted a position with the United States Finish
 ing company at their plant in Ster- ling.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

Hector Gaucher of New London spent the week end at his home on Providence street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
BORN

AHEARN-In this city, Aug. 24, 1916, a daughter, Gertrude Agnes to MT. and
 Mrs. Michael Ahearn Of Onion street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

John Dennis, David Shahan, Thoma: Ryan and Edward ReardOn spent the week end at Rocky Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Personals and Notes.

Arthur Scof1eld of Hartford is spend ing a few days at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

| Harry Jervis spent the week end with his parents at Fishers Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
DIED

GUY-In Hartford. Aug 28, 1916, Cora Clay, wife of George W. Guy. FRA SER-In New London, AugI 25, 1916, Alice, wife of Simon c. Fraser,
 in her 75th year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
Sun, Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28

A number of motorcyclists made a trip to Rocky Point and back Sun day. Those in the party were Ernest and family. S~---~----~-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
MARRIED.

SHPAN-MINTZ-I Norwich, Aug. 27, 1916, by Rabbi Stamm, Reuben Ryshpan and Miss Lillian AIintz.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
FUN RAJ,
Herbert Evelvn Kinney.

Funeral services for Herbert Evelyn Kinney, Yale, 1875 and a retired New York lawyer, were held on Sunday af- ternoon at 1 o'clock at his late home, the family homestead in Glasgo. Among those who attended were rela- tiVes from New York city. Rev. s. H. Howe, D. D., pastor of Park Congrega- tionaI church, ofticiated. There were beautiful flowers. The bearers were Walter and Irving Burdick, Sterry and Myron Kinney, and burial was in the family lot in Glasgo cemetery, where Dr. Howe read a committal service.
 Henry Allen & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements,
 Mrs. Mary Brown
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Brown, who died on Wednesday at 241 Asylum street at the age of 62. was held from the parlors of Church SS Allen at 2.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. H Dennis conducted the services. There were flowers, and friends acted as bearers. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery.
 The deceased was a native of Provi- dence and leaves no relatives. Her husband was a veteran of the Civil war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
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Norwich, Monday, Aug. 2s, 1916.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions. Showers and thunder storms have occurred in the last "A hours locally in the Middle Atlantic states and in New England, and there has been a lowering of temperature 6l the re- gions of rainfall.
 Generally fair weather and moder- ate temperature are indicated east of the Mississippi for Monday and Tuesday.
 The winds along the North Atlantic coast will be moderate northwest; ; Middle Atlantic moderate west to northwest.
 Forecast. Northern New England: Fair Mon day and Tuesday.
 Southern New England: Fair and cooler Monday; Tuesday fair, con- tinued cool.
 Eastern New York: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday, moderate tenn perature.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric Saturday
 Ther Bar. a; m' ''.'.''''.'..-''.. o6s6 66 30 80oo 00 la m. '''''.'''.'.''..''' 62 .30.00 D, m. ................... 75 5000 Highest 84. lowest 66. Sunday
 Ther. Bar. { a. m. .................. 73 3O.O5 1z m. I9 3O.Uo p. m. ............ 76 5000 Highest s2, lowest 68.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Generally fair,
 Saturdays weather: As predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Probably fair.
 Sundays weather: Fair, warmer thunder showers in evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-28
DR. SHAHAN. SpeCiaHs {
on Diseases of the BLOOD AND STOMACH.

Rheumatism (including Neuritis), Skin Troubles, Bloody Sputum, Rum 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 7-8 p. n. No outside visits after D. m.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16
Personals

Vulcanizing. Bolls Bros.-dtf
 Coal Tar at Greeson's.- -3O4dtf
 Eds Service Car. Phone 254.-dtf
 Joe B. Jones is in Little Rock to- day.
 P. J. Rice is spending the day in Little Rock.
 Hamilton's Candies at the Palm Garden.-d1t
 Nanny" will be here Monday, September 25.
 Miss Wilma Wright is visiting friends at Vilonia.
 Judge E. M Merriman is transact ling legal business in the capital city today
 A Nestor comedy, The Browns See the Fair" will be seen tonight at the Grand.
 Ooo-h, it's so good-Hamilton' S Candy. Thy it. Heiligers' Palm Garden.-d1t
 For Rent-Six-roo house with bath; convenient to schools. George | Shaw, Jr.-dtf
 E. w. Hovis of Rush Springs, Okla, a former resident of Faulkner county, is visiting here.
 For Rent-Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Phone 22l or see w. J. Gardner.-312-d -dtf B. c. Thomasson, assistant postmas- ter, has returned from a few days visit in Heber Springs.
 Wanted-At once 25 log teams and wagons. Apply at Terry bridge or F. H. Hammett at Conway.-d3t
 Strayed-One pointer bird dog, with liver-colored spots, named Dan" ] Reward for recovery. G. E. Owen, phone 311.-dtf
 Grard S. McHenry, manager of the Faulkner County Abstract X Guar anty Company, is confined to his home with typhoid fever.
 Miss Bertha Dehmer has returned to her home in Little Rock, after a visit to her sister, Mrs. E. G. Reid matten, in this city.
 "Spirella" the worlds best Corset. How sabout new Corset before a new fall suit. Mrs. w. B. Hines, Hines Hotel.-309-d -dtf
 True love never runs smooth"- unless you take her a box of Ham, ilton's Fine Candies. New ship ment at Heiligers' Palm Garden.-1t ], We will feature the remainder of this week Pineapple Sherbet with a } slice of pineapple and cherries, for 10 cents. Greeson Drug Co.-dtf "Jackals of Great City, two reel Gold Seal drama of the under world, starring Stella Razeto and Harry Carey, pair of popular actors, will be featured tonight at the Grand.
 It's getting about time of the year to be thinking of your sidewalks and approaches. All work guaranteed If my work satisfies you, tell tho other fellow; if not, tell me. F. L ] Scull phone 355-d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16

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 The Mission Study Class of the M. E. church met last Monday after noon at the church, and had very interesting lesson lead by Mrs. Sim mons. We are now nearing the completion of our book, only having one more lesson This book has proved to be a most interesting one, and our efficient leader certainly deserves much credit for the thor ough and faithful manner in which she has served the class this sum- mer. We are hoping to do greater things this winter, let us all resolve to attend every meeting possible and give assistance in any way we can to promote the missionary cause in our church and community.
 On next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock Mrs. s. G. Smith will enter tain the Mission Study Class and the ladies and girls of the M. E. church. at her home on Caldwell street. At thls meeting the Mission Study Class will have their usual lesson, which will finish the book entitled, "A New Light in An Old Land," followed by a social hour. Every woman and girl interested in the M. E. church Is yer ycordially invited to attend
 On September 25 the Missionary Society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. c. H. Nelson. A short business meeting will be held and a social hour will follow.
 On October there will be a joint meeting of the Baptist, Presbyterian M. E. Missionary Societies. This meeting will be held at the Presby- terian church. Program will be an nounced later.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16
HARDAGE NOT TO RUN.

Little Rock, Sept. 16.-Represen- tative-elect Jo Hardage of Clark county, who was in the city yester- day, announced positively that he will not be candidate for the speakership.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16

One of our most popular young ladies went into drug store for a bath sponge, In asking for it she made the ludicrous mistake of request ing the clerk to give her a sponge hath. The clerk swooned and his re- covery is doubtful In order to get this item in we promised to mention no names-Carlisle Independent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16

Miss Aline Stevens, who has been a guest of Mrs. c. H. Dickerson, on Scott street, left this morning for Lit
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16

tie Rock, where she will take charge of the Young Women's Christian As sociation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-09-16
MISSIONARY NEWS.

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