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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
sEAGT. SCOTT WAS
 SEEN AFTER WRECK.
Information Brought to New London
 by on-Commissoned Officer.

Sergt. Charles A Scott of Fort Wright, who it was thought might have been killed in the New Haven road wreck at Bradford, R. l.. last Monday night, was in Providence Tuesday. the day after the wreck. if information given brother non commissioned officer at Fort Wright is correct
 This man, sergeant, went to Prov idence Monday to make investigation about Scotts movements while there. He was a personal friend of the miss ing sergeant and anxious to do what ever he could toward locating Scott.
 This man went to the place where sergeant Scott was accustomed to stay when in Providence and was told there that Scott was at the place on Tuesday afternoon when he left for New London as they thought. He had
 This information, if correct. as if would seem to be, refutes the theory that the absent sergeant was killed In the wreck and adds to the puzzle which his absence creates. He has sent no word to anyone at the post and nothing has been heard of him in- directly.
 Sergeant Scott had a good record at Wright and was counted on as relia . ble. It Is not thought that he would desert, certainly not when his total hankroll was but S2.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
FRATERNAL BENEFIT LEAGUE
 IN BIENNIAL SESSION
Supreme President Ford Reviewed
 Work of Past Two Years.

The eighth biennial session of the supreme council of the Fraternal Benefit League met in Hartford, Tues day with representatives from all parts of the state. Some seventy-five were present when Supreme President A. p. Ford. of New Haven. called -i>>o body to order.
 In his address Supreme President Ford reviewed the work of the league the past two years. The membership Jan. l, 1916, was 4.ss0, a gain of AS during the two years.
 MT. Ford spoke of the continued in- terest in the order and said the gain in membership, though not large, had been encouraging, when financial and other conditions were considered.
 Supreme Secretary Frank P. Tyler of New Haven presented statistics of of the membership. and the receipts and disbursements. The amount paid in death claims was sss.S56.52; in health and accident claims, S2,7S0.S4. The total amount of benefits of all kinds paid since the league was or ganized to the end of 1915, was S362,- 420.64
 The finances were reported by Su- | preme Treasurer F. A. Watrous of Meriden. The total assets Jan. l. | 1916. were S134.49T.63, including the
 
 | at S1a,000.
 Reports were submitted by Supreme | Medical Director Dr. Edwin c. M | Hall of New Haven and the supreme l finance committee, A. J. Easterby oi | Hartford. Louis Knollmeyer of New | Haven and Sherman Armstrong oi | Shelton.
 l Former Congressman Augustine Lonergan offered a resolution that q committee of three be appointed tC l take into consideration the recommen. dations of the supreme finance com. | mittee relative to the state law whicf 1 provides that every fraternal bene' fit society in the state must show { | better condition and for an increase O. admitted assets to offset the increased liability caused by the advancing az, ! Of members. and that the committe, report to the supreme finance and su l preTne executive committee by No vember, 1e1. It was passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 CENTRAL BAPTIST B. Y. p. u.
Harry covey Reelected President For
 The Coming Year,

The B. Y. P. U. of the Central Bap- tist church held their annual meeting In Bushnell Chapel on Tuesday even- Ing with President Harry A. Covey in the chair. The annual reports were read and accepted and the treasurer's report showed a good sized balance in the treasury.
 The nominating committee present. ed the following names for election for the ensuing year:
 President. Harry A. Covey; vice president, Walter N. Block; secretary, Mildred Smith; treasurer, Mrs N. Eugene Smith.
 The report of the committee was &C., cepted and the officers were unani- mously elected. The office of assist ant treasurer will be filled a week | from Sunday night.
 During the year the union has given fifty dollars towards the redecoratine Of the church. ten dollars to a poor | family, ten dollars to the Salvation Army and five dollars towards the Italian work.
 After the business session games were played and refreshments of Ice
 cream and cake were served under
 the direction of a committee compris- ing Miss Bessie Grimes. Robert Church, Miss Ethel Willard, Miss Charlotte Christmann, Miss Ethe l Storms, Miss Helen Storms and Miss ] Mabel Hagberg. Turner's six piece | orchestra furnished a concert pro- | gramme during the eveninf
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
PROGRAM OF EASTERN
 CONN. TEACHERS ANNUAL
Sessions to be Held at New London
 and WiIIimantic.

The. program of the 4Oth annual meeting of the Eastern Connecticut Teachers Association to be held Fri day with sessions at Willimantic and New London is as follows: Order of exercises at the New Lon don meetings which will be held in the Nathan Hale school.
 Morning Session. 10.00-Business meeting. 1o.15-Address, Education, Samuel J. Slawson, superintendent of schools of Bridgeport. 11.00-- Address, Gran and Written En- glish, Marcus White. State Nor nal School. New Britain.
 Afternoon Session. 2.SO--Address, Some Phases of the Work in Arithmetic, Claude c. schools, New Haven. 9.15-Address, The New in Education, Edward Hayward, superintendent of schools, Cohoes. N. Y. Order of exercises at the Williman- tic meetings which will be held at the Windham High School:
 Morning Session. 10. 10.00-Business meeting. 10. 0.15-Address, Some Phases of the Work in Arithmetic, Claude C. Russell assistant superintendent of schools, New Haven. Il 1.00-Address, The New in Education Edward Hayward, superintendent of schools, Cohoes, N. '.
 Afternoon Session. 2.90-Address, Education, Samuel J Slawson, superintendent of schools Bridgeport.
 3.15-Oral and Written English, Mar. GUS White. state normal school New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
ASK PERMISSION TO
 CHANGE THEIR NAMES.
New London People Want to Resume
 Their Real Names.

Julius Goldberg, Elizabeth Goldberg, and Selma Reva Goldberg, all of the city of New London have petitioned the Superior court for permission to change their last name from Gold berg to Hendel.
 In their petition they represent that the name Goldberg was adopted by Julius Goldberg on his arrival in the United States from Russia, and is not his correct name. The correct name of Julius Goldberg and that of his father and mother is Hendel. The brothers of Julius Goldberg have also adopted the name of Goldberg and have filed a petition requesting that their names be changed to that O. Herdel.
 A similar petition has been filed by Philip Jacob Goldberg, Rebecca Gold berg, Isadore Goldberg, Samuel Gold berg and Lawrence Morris Goldberg, all of New London.
 A third petition with the same re- quest has been filed by Richard Gold berg, Helen Goldberg, Sadie Gold berg, May Goldberg, Messrs. Goldberg and Sylvia GoIdberg, all residents of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Congressman Freeman VIII Speak

Congressman Richard P. Freeman has accepted the invitation of the Grand Army of the Republic to de- liver the address at the dedication of the monument in the Grand Army lot in Cedar Grove cemetery, New Lon- don. on Memorial day. The dedication will come at the end of the regular May 30 parade for which four con- panies from the Island forts, a squad of marines from the battleship which will be in the harbor, two New Lon- don companies of militia, the Boy Scouts and Tierney Cadets and the veterans have been secured. NeEotia- tions are under way and 1t Is housd the men stationed at the Navy Yard will parade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

The April meeting of the Mems club of St. Andrews church was held Tuesday evening in the church parlors with large number of attendance General William A. Aiken delivered an interesting and instructive address on. Preparedness and What It Means. The speaker dealt with the present war sit uation and the different wars dating back as far as the Crimean War. Gen. Aiken gave many of his own eXperi- ences in the Civil War. It was a fine lecture and was greatly appreciated by those present. There were several solos rendered by Arthur Campbell in fine voice which brought forth much applause. Music was furnished by Geer's orchestra composed of Fred c. Geer, piano; LaRue Bliven, cornet, and Frank Benson violin. During the evening refreshments and cigars were served by the committee in charge.
 It was announced that at the May meeting which is the last meeting of the season there would be a debate on Socialism. The affirmative will be up- held by Fred S. Holdsworth and the negative by Allyn l.. Brown. Plans are being made to make this meeting the best one of the season,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Ereiaht Handlers Get Raise.

The Central Vermont Transporta- tion Co.,, today voluntarily increased the wages of its freight handlers at the wages of it's 200 freight handlers at the Long dock at New London from g to 25 cents an hour, the raise to take effect this evening. The week ly payroll will thereby be increased s250. Several weeks ago freight handlers demanded such an increase, it was refused. and a strike ensued that was marked by serious rioting. Eventually a settlement was reached on the basis of 22 cents an hour. The present increase was made, 1t Is stat ed, on account of the increased cost of living and the demand for labor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

money. The son won in the Superior court and the case was appealed.
 The final case to be argued at the session was Elliott W. Ely vs. James F. Bugbee, which case was appealed by the defendant Both plaintiff and defendant are natives of Lyme and the case is contest over the seizure of fishing tackle and a boat by the state in connection with fishing at Hamburg cove. The amount at stake Is $432.
 According to announcement on Tues day the case of William B. Eccles vs. The Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, ex. ct. al., appeal from pro- bate, will be argued today. The case is a matter that grew out of the will of the late John Eccles of this city. In MT Eccles' will a provision was made so that large sum of money should go to the Rock Nook Children's home at Norwich Town. The home is branch of the United Workers. II is contended that the beneficiary is not a chartered institution and can- not receive the fnoney. The second case which will come before the court today is that of Clark H. Standish vs David Pitcher, ex- appeal from pro- bate, reserved for the Supreme Court sheriff Brown was in attendance al the court Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
SUPREME COURT IN SESSION
Three Appealed Cases Were Argued Tuesday-Court Did Not Adjourn Until 52O O'Clock-EccIes Case to Come Before Court This Morning.

The Supreme Court of Errors came in in the superior Court room this city, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with Chief Justice Samuel Prentice and Justices George w. Wheeler of Bridgeport, J. K Beach of New Ha- ven and A T. Roraback of Hartford, on the bench. Prayer was offered by Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown, rector of Trinity Episcopal church. Three Cases were argued before court went out for the day at 5.20 o'clock.
 The first case was that of Sherwood G. Avery vs. Dwight Spicer, ct al. which case was appealed by the plain tiff. This case grew out of the cut ting of a small amount of wood in Bozrah and the title of the land is also in dispute. MT. Avery lost his case in the superior court on December g, 1915 and took an appeal.
 The next case argued was that of Arthur P. Turner, administrator, vs. Thusa Gidman Turner. executrix, ap- pealed by the defendant. The de- fendant in ths case was the third wife of the late Rev. Robert E. Turner, who died in Lebanon sometime ago and the plaintiff Is his stepson, who sues for part of his mothers estate. She was the second wife of Rev. Mir. Turner. His executrix, his widow, claimed the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
BORN

Tho Shore Line Electric company
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
ITCHY SALT RHEUM
Sometimes Called Eezema-Removed
 by Hoods SarsaparilIa.

Salt rheum is one of the worst and unfortunately one of the most com mon of all diseases. How it reddens the skin, itches, oozes, dries and scales, and then does this all over againl Sometimes it covers the whole body with infamed, burning patches and causes intense suffering. which is commonly worse at night.
 Local applications may do some good, but they cannot permanently relieve. The disease will continue to annoy, pain and perhaps agonize. until the blood has been purified and the general health improved.
 saparilla, the good old reliable family remedy. It has given perfect satis- faction in thousands Of cases. 1n- stst on having Hoods Sarsaparilla, for no substitute acts like 1t. Get 1t today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
FOR TIRED SCHOOL CHILDREN

Boys and girls who have been bend ing over their desks for weeks and months, and often studying at home late into the night, get into a weak ner- vous run down condition, and wise mothers will take the advice of our local druggist, G. G. Engler, Proprietor of the Broadway Pharmacy and give such children Vinol, because it is a non secret preparation which contains the three oldest tonics known, and is guaranteed to strengthen and restore health to weak, over-worked, run down people, and to cure chronic coughs colds and bronchitis, or you can get your money back
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
TO TAKE NORWICH
 MOVING PICTURE TODAY
Local People Will Have Roles in The
 Romance of Norwich.

Those who are to take padt in the photo-play The Romance of Norwich will meet at the Auditorium at ten o'clock Wednesday morning as the director expects to begin taking the picture early in the day.
 Numerous applications have been received, questions asked, and a gen. eral atmosphere of interest prevails the zone. MessTs. Shannon and. EaEan feel assured that The Romance of Norwich" Is going to exceed any ef- fort to date on the part of public spirited citizens to arouse interest in Norwich. North. south, east and west have been successful. Watch the high way and you will behold the filming of The Romance of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
WHY HAIR FALLS OUT

of the scalp, the hair roots shrink, loosen and then the hair comes out fast To stop falling hair at once and rid the scalp of every particle or dan druff, get 25-cent bottle of Dander- inc at any drug store, pour a little in your hand and rub we'll into the scalp, After a few applications all drandruff disappears and the hair stops coming fout.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
NORWICH MUSIC ASSOCIATION,
Season to Close on Wednesday EVen- ing of Next Week, With Attractive Program.

On Wednesday evening, May 8, will be held the final meeting of the sea- son of the Norwich Music association. Following a brief business meeting; part first of the program will include piano selections and a group of mis- cellaneous songs.
 Part second will be commemorative in spirit of the Shakespeare tercen- tenary. Old English dance music will be given as violin solos. Orchestral numbers and vocal solos from the plays of Shakespeare and a chorus of 20 women's voices that will sing Shakespeare songs will make an un- usually attractive program that will be a fitting close to an enjoyable and successful season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Olre.BullRtil. Norwich, Wednesday, April 26, 1916
THE WEATHER
Conditions,

Conditions. Low temperatures continue general east of the Rocky Mountains except in the Gulf states. Unsettled weather with local rains continued during the last A hours in the middle Atlantic states.
 The indications are that overcast and cool weather will continue We'd nesday and Thursday in the middle Atlantic and New England states. The winds along the north At lantic coast will be light to moderate variable; middle Atlantic coast mod crate variable, mostly west.
 Forecast Northern New England: Overcast Wednesday and Thursday; cooler in the interior Thursday. Eastern New York: Overcast We'd nesday and Thursday, cooler in north. Southern New England: Overcast and continued cool Wednesday and Thursday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes In temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. 46 29.98 11 III. '''.'...'.'... 64 29.92 p. m. 49 29.90 Highest 65, lowest 46.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Cluody. Tuesdays weather: Cloudy, south west to south winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
WITHDREW PETITION FOR
 TRANSFER OF LICENSE
Strong Remonstrance Against the Ap-
 Plieation of Joseph Perinaer.

In view of the strong remonstrance against the transfer of the liquor H. cense of Joseph Peringer to the building at the corner of West Main and North High streets. MT. Peringef on Tuesday withdrew his application for the transfer. Several petitions against the transfer had been circu- lated and had been signed by a num- Der of residents of the West Side. The claim made by the remonstrants was that there was a sufficient number of licensed saloons doing business on the does not require any additional sa- looms.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

New Haven-Encouraged by the ex- perience of the Improved Housing Association of New Haven in their venture to provide moderate price rents for working people, a New York planning to build on Howe street, a brick apartment house which will pro- vide 37 apartments each of which, it is planned. will rent from ss to SIP a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Cluody. Tuesdays weather: Cloudy, south west to south winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Has Disposed of Property.

William W. Beckwith has disposed of his property at 340-342 Franklin street to Thomas Costandi. The prop erty consists of three tenements and two stores. The new owner intends to run a bakery and fruit store on the main floor and rent the upper floors as tenements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Runaway on Smith Avenue

Early Tuesday morning there was an exciting runaway on STniti avenue. A Polish farmer from Preston was driv- ing along Smith avenue when his horse became frightened and bolted down the hill and across the bridge at the foot of Eighth street. The team struck against the fence on the Greene vile side and overturned throwing the horse and spilling the man into the road. The driver received several cuts and bruises which were dressed by a local physician.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Saw Fortune Hunter at Arstie

A number of the Knights of Colum- bus of this city went to Arctic, R. l., Tuesday evening to witness the per formance of The Fortune Hunter given by the Knights of that town. The pro- duction was given under the direction of Fred S. Walsh, who staged the pro- duction in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Fishing Still Good.

Although the brooks are still very high the local fishermen are report ing large catches Charles BurdiclS added two more large trout to his string of record catches
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
The Pe!!se9s g M !!ehs!! C9:
Our Children's Department

In our chiIdreh's Department, seeohd floor, we show a line of childrsn's Dresses, the best that we have ever assembled. The styles are the latest, the prices very reasonable-5ee, eee, s1.so, and up to s3.5o. The sizes range from 2 to t4 years. Extra good value at 5ee.
 Dainty White Dresses for Children, ages to $ years, at soc to S4.5o - pretty White Dresses for Girls 6 to 14, at s55o to s1o.oo
 chiIdren's Midday 6Iouses, the regulation models as we'll as smart smoeked and novelty effeets-at eso. s1.ss and s2.se.
 Mothers should inspect our "Vanta" Vests for Infants-no pins, no buttons. Try them once and you'll wonder how you did without the1r.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Thomas Greenwood who has been spending a few days in Boston has returned. While in Boston Mir. Greenwood witnessed the Braves and Brooklyn game.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
DIED
GOODWIN

GOoDWlN-In Norwich, April 22. Richard F. Goodwin, aged 5s years. Funeral services will be held in Trin- ity Episcopal church on "Wednesday afternoon, April 2s, at 2.3o.
 6ARRY-In thlA city, April 25, David Barry of ee Convent Avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

The committee that have the enter. tainment to be given by the Mems clut of St. Andrews church in charge re. port a large sale of tickets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Baltic mills.
 Ernest Pollard of Hartford is at his home hers for a few days stay with his parents.
 Miss Ora Trudeau spent the week end in Putnam the guest of Miss Gladys Gagnon.
 Friends of Richard Kyle will be glad to learn that he has returned from Plain Hill.
 Thomas Grove and John Daly are attending the Textile show that is being held in Boston.
 M. J. Murphy a student at St. Thomas seminary is at his home here over the Easter recess.
 Tho Shore Line Electric company
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

George c. Driscoll of North Main street was a visitor in Arctic, R. I. Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Mrs. William O. Woodman who has resided for the past year at 70 Pros pect street moves today Wednesday, to her new home at S4 Fourth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

James Mu phy of Central avenue has returned 10 Tufts Medical school after spending the Easter recess at his home hera.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Dennis Shea of Eddystone, Pa, is at his home on Fifth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Misses Camilla and Anna Healy ot Hartford are at their home on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

The sexton of St. Joseph's cemeter, and his assistants are busy cIeanine up and improving the surroundings o, the cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Samuel ArmItage was a recent wis itor in kshwillet.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Joseph Lamonthe spent the Easter holidays with friends in Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
TAFTVHLE
Bear Cats Hold Meeting-Personals and Notes of Interest.

At a recent meeting of the Taftville Bear Cats 1t was voted to hold a nov city dance and social in Maennerchor hall some time in the near future. The proceeds of this dance will go towards buying supplies for the baseball team The Bear Cats expect to have a strong team this year. if the proceeds of the dance are large enough the team will appear in new uniforms
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
School Opened Monday.

The Wequonnoc school opened fol the spring term Monday morning, aft CT a weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Joseph Champagne and Ernest La- fiuer have resigned their positions with the Ponemah company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Charles Webster was a Providence visitor over the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

George Beardow and sister have re- turned after spending the week end with friends in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Archibald Gilchrist, IT., has return ed to New York after spending a few days at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

MAIN-In 91oosup. April zz. 1s1s. a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Main. GOYETvTE-In Moosup. April 22. 1916. son to Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Coy cite. FANCHER-In North Grosvenordale. April IS. 191s a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Louis P Fancher
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

James Delaney has returned to
 Bridgeport after spending the week
 end at his home on Fifth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
GREENEVILLE:

Six hours after nigh water 1t ia low tide, which Is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Arthur Schoheld. Samuel Armitage and Fred Knowles have returned aft CT spending a short time in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Eugene Mercier has resigned his po- sition with the A. c. Swan company of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26
Personals and Notes,

Edward Benjamin of Grlswold was a visitor in town Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Camilla Fealey has accepted a posi- tion with the Ae-1a Insurance Go. of Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

George Barloy has returned after spending a few days in Boston O.. spending a few days in Pawtucket. the place
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

are replacing the bad ties along the track on Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-26

Charles Webster was a Providenc, visitor over the week end.