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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

 Deputy Collectors.
 Sir:-I take pleasure in quoting be- low a letter received from COmmis- siOner William II. Osborn under date of July 24th:
 James J. Walsh, Esq, Collector In
 ternaI Revenue, Hartford, Conn. My Dear MT. Walsh:
 '"The internal revenue collections for the last fiscal year amounted to more than $512, 900, 900, and the cost of col lection aDDCOXimated S14.05 on the thousand dollars. This represents the banner year in the internal revenue service, both as to amount of revenue collected and low cost of collection. 'T realize that such results would not have been possible had not each one put forth his best efforts. It has meant much work by you and your force. 9. close supervision to see that the internal revenue laws have been enforced, and it affords me very great pleasure to tell you how I appreciate your cooperation in making such a splendid record for the internal rev. enue service.
 Sincerely yours,
 "W. H. OSBORN. Commissioner" I sincerely appreciate your coopera tiOn in the work of this department and take this opportunity to thank yOu.> It was through your efforts that such a success was attained and I sin cerely trust that during the present fiscal year you will make even greater efforts in order that the highest de- gree of efficiency may be brought about.
 Respectfully.
 JAMES J. WALSH, Collector
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
FORMER NORWICH MINISTER
 RESIGNS MAINE PASTORATE
Rev. George c, Sauer Leaves First
 Baptist Church in Bangor, Me- Personals of Interest to Local People.

Rev. George c. Sauagl [Ilo has been pastor of the First -aptist church in Bangor, Me, for the past six years, has resigned his position, the same to take effect Sept. l, 1916. His depar- ture will be widely regretted in that vicinity, whore, through a successful paStorate in which a beautiful new and modern church edifce has been erected, MT SauCr and his wife have made for themselves a warm place in the hearts Of the Christian people gen. eralIy. MT. Sauer was once pastor of the Third Baptist church of Norwich.
 Rev. William F. Davis, well known to Methodist people in eastern COnnecti- cut is the popular pastor of the Meth ouIst Episcopal church in HCultOn, Me. this being one of the leading churches in the state. 4 new pipe organ is one of the latest achievements of his work there.
 Rev. Charles A. Purdy is acting as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at BuckspOrt, Me, this sum mer. This being the seat of the East Maine conference scmiuary-a Meth odist preparatory SchoOl-gives to this church a foremost position. MT. Pur- dy's friends in eastern Connecticut will be glad to know that he is rendering conspicuous service.
 Mrs. Fred Greene and her little daughter, Eleanor H.. of New London, are spending the summer with Mrs. Greerc's parents in Atkinson, Me.
 Mrs. Fred AIardcn and her little son Roger are closing their home this week in Atkinson, Me, and will join MT. Marden, who is now employed in Norwich, where they will take up their residence.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Rose Princely of Bridgeport is the guest for few days of the Misses Cirregeaux of Huntington avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
GAVE CONCERT FOR
 STATE HOSPITAL PATIENTS Excellent Program Rendered Thursday Evening Under Direction of Hospi- tai Staff.

The patients at the Norwich State Hospital were given a concert by the hospital staff on Thursday evening. The participants included Mrs. Richard EIacEm0re. soprano, Miss Hildegard Brandesae. violin, Dr. BlackmOre, ten or, and Mrs. Mabel D. Brandegee, pia- no. The following programme was given:
 Puccini, Mrs BIackmore; Intrada, Seventeenth Century,, Desplanes; Larghetto, Weber; Two Viennese Waltzes, Kreisler, Miss Brandegee; Dreams. Tosti; Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, Old English, Dr. Black more; Gypsy Life, Saraste, Miss Bran degec: The Lord is My Light. Buck, Mrs. BIac1n2ore, Dr. Blackmore; At Sunset, BurIeigh, Orientale, Cui, Hun garian Dance, Brahms, Miss Brande- gee; Ave Maria, Bach-GOunOd, Mrs. BIackmOre, Miss Brandegee, Mrs. Brandegee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
THE BLOOD
 AND AVOID DISEASE

When your blood is impure, weak, thin and debilitated, your system be- comes susceptible to any or all dis eases.
 Put your blood in good condition
 Hoods Sarsaparflla acts directly and peculiarly on the blood-it puri- fies, enriches and revitalizes it and builds up the whole system.
 Hoods SarsapariIla has stood the test of forty years. Get it today. It is sure to help you.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
TAFTVILLE
New Ball Team for TaftviIIe Proposed Challenge to All Comers-Person- als and Notes.

The baseball outlook for the rest of the season for Taftville is not very bright. The fans have failed to turn out to the games and the manage ment say that they will not schedule any more home games this season as it is a losing proposition. The re- maining out of town games on the schedule will be played and then the team will break up. Billy Brown has resigned from the management of the team. It is reported about town that baseball enthusiast will get togeth- CT a fast aggregation of ball players to represent the town some time in the near future. Let us hope that he will get a band of players that will win al least one game during the re- mainder of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
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THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

ConditiOnSm
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate northeast; ; middle Atlantic light northeast be- coming southeast.
 Pressure has risen sharply in New England also over the western DOT tton of the Atlantic. A shallow high wind that moved over New England on Wednesday has increased consid- erably in instensity thereby causing northeast winds and cool weather over that region and portions of the middle Atlantic states.
 It will be warmer in Atlantic coasts districts Friday and Saturday and generally fair in the northeast states.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Fair Fri day and probably Saturday. slowly rising temperature.
 Southern New England: Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday, slowly rising temperature.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevins pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric records Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. !, a: m. .'''.......'....... 64 80.05 ?. m. ..:................ 64 8O.14 Highest 68, lowest 62.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Generally fair.
 Thursdays weather: Cooler with a light shower in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
REV. F. p. WERTH
 GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY
Young People Present Pastor Hand-
 some Library Set.

4 very delightful surprise party was given Rev. P. H. Werth Thursday ev- ening at his home on Franklin street by the Young Peoples Society and choir of the German Lutheran church The pastor was presented a handsome library set, the presentation speech be- ing made by William Stelzner.
 Vocal and instrumental solos were rendered by Bruno Boltz and others. Light refreshments of cake, ice cream and fruit punch was served by the committed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

MT. and Mrs. Adelbert Rudd of
 West Town street spent the week end at Ocean Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Summer-LocaI Resident Saw ii
 Foot Shark.
 H. L. Warrington of Peck's Corner motored to Hartford on Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. AdeIbert Rudd of West Town street spent the week end at Ocean Beach.
 Miss Catherine Butler of Lafayette street has returned from a week spent at Hotel Royal, Block Island.
 Miss Rose Princely of Bridgeport is the guest for a few days of the Misses .Cirregeaux of Huntington avenue.
 Miss Ruth Lucas returned on We'd nesday from visit with her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Gardner of New London.
 Miss Elizabeth Culver of Williams port, Penn., is staying for some time at Maple KnoII' on Washington street.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mir. and Mrs. Albert Smith of Town street mOtored to Providence on Thursday.
 Miss Helen Corrigeaux of Hunting ton avenue has returned from two weeks spent in Bridgeport, Conn.,, as the guests of friends.
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Greene of Bean Hill spent the week end as the guests of MT. Greene's aunt, Mrs. T. L. Douglas of Willimantic, Conn.
 An electric light pole near the Town Street schoolhouse, and a tree at 'Woodside" have been struck by light ming in every thunder sorm this sum- mer.
 A resident of Norwich Town while staying at Block Island saw an elevn foot shark which was caught by one of the salt fishermen five miles off shore.
 Miss Anna Ely of Washington St. is entertaining her nephews, William and Lloyd Ely of Schenectady, New York, who came here from a stay in Newport, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Bantists Eniov Outinu,

About 25 members of the Montville Union Baptist church are enjoying their annual summers camping at Harrison's Landing. Each day a few more go. Those who were unable to leave their duties spend their even ings there and thus far all are having an enjoyable time. Rev. William La kin, pastor of the church, is at the camp with his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Taken for the Bremen.

Submarine E-2 arrived in New Lon don Wednesday afternoon, coming from New York for repairs. Several sail ors off the boat related how when off Block Island two motorboats hailed them and inquired if the vessel was the Bremen. They informed their questioners that the Bremen was con siderably larger than the E-2. The sailors reported seeing numerous mo- torboats apparently on the lookout off MOntauk Point
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Trade Follows Facilities.

project are. now amply justified. their contention being that trade follows facilities. Had the pier not been con structed there would be no available dockage facilities for the under-sea merchantmen at New London.
 The sight of a periscope off Ocean Beach Thursday morning sent thrill through the summer colony. The per- isCope belonged to one of the sub marines attached to the Navy Yard base.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Labor Convention Call.

The annual convention of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor will open in Hartford on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Eagles hall on Central row, the call having already been issued. This will be the largest convention ever held by the state branch, owing to the large increase in the membership of the federation. The call is signed by Julius c. Strenlau of MeriGen, president, and Robert P. Cunningham of Danbury secretary of the Connecticut Federation Of Labor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Sun, Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Located Leak in Gas Main on Central
 Avenue-CattIe Stampede on North
 Main Street-PersonaIs and Notes.

The leak in the gas main on Gen. tral avenue which has been causing the gas department considerable trou- ble in locating was discovered on Thursday morning. The leak was in the middle of the street under the trolley tracks The leak was repaired and the excavations filed in Thurs day. The tree at the corner of Fifth street and Central avenue was in all probability killed by the escaping gas finding it's way through the soil to the roots of the tree
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Prohibition Convention Dates.

The First Congressional District Prohibition convention will be held at the Y. M. c. A. building in Hartford on the afternoon of Aug. 19. The convention for the Second district, comprising New London, Holland, Windham and Middlesex counties, will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. IT, at the cottage of of Capt. J. L. Randall on the Willimantic camp ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Cattle Stampede on North Main Street

Considerable excitement was caused Thursday noon when a herd of cattle that were being driven along North Main street became frightened in the vicinity of Sixth street and stampedcd. The cattle scattered but were rounded Up with the exception of one which bClted down North Main street at a furious pace. Many pedestrians took to dCorways and any places of safety that were handy. The animals were stopped near Second street by John Morrison
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Not Present for Hearinq,

The case of Charles B. Tucker of New London, charged with using deal CTS markers not owned by him, was called in before Secretary of State Burnes at Hartford on Tuesday, but MT. Tucker was not present. A fur ther investigation was ordered.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
chaIIenas to Pedro Players.

The James White and Harold De- CeIles team of pedro players challenge any two-man team in the village for a series of games. The series to be five games and the winner being the best three games. The White-De- CelIes team say that they haven't been beaten as vet.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Bear Cats vs, Jewett City,

The Bear Cats will play the fast Ashland team this coming Saturday at Jewett City The Bear Cats have an exceptionally fast lineup for the game and expect to come back with long end of the score.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Movie Man Waitinn for Bremen.

two from the Selig- Tribune, arrived in New London on a late train Wednes- day night with commissions to get pictures of the Bremen upon her ar rival.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
MAJOR PAYNE TO
 RECRUIT IN NORWICH Is Instructed to Make One Trip a Month to This City, DanieIson and Putnam

Orders from Major General Leon ard Wood, commander of the depart ment of the East have been received by Adjutant General George NJ Cole whereby Captain Connor, in charge of the Connecticut Guard recruiting headquarters at the Hartford armory and Major Morris B. Payne in charge of the headquarters in Hartford are authorized to carry the recruiting campaign into number of cities and towns in the vicinity of their stations. Both Captain COnnor and Major Payne asked the war department for permis- sion to conduct the campaign in places near their stations because of the small number of recruits obtained during the first week of the campaign.
 Captain ConnOr has been author ized to go to Windsor Locks, Thomp- sonville, Manchester, Rockville and Willimantic with one assistant, two days each month, and to go to New Britain with two assistants, four days each month. Major Payne has been instructed to make one trip each month to Norwich. Danielson and Put nam.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
DIR. SEAMAN, SpecEaMsf
OF Diseases of the nInnIl AMI STONT CH

Rheumattsm Qncluding Neuritis). 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: 10-11 a. m; 2-4 and 7-8 D. ID No outside visits after D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Annie KrodeI is spending her vacation with friends in AttleborO, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Marie 1IulIaney of Prospect street is visiting with friends in Hart ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

H. L. Warrington of Peck's Corner motored to Hartford on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Misses Mary and Alice Burgess have
 i returned from a few weeks stay at 1 Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Mary Lantange has accepted Q position with a concern in Plain
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Lillian Cook has returned af- ter few weeks visit with friends at Watch Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

The repairs on the Federated church have been completed and also the painting is done.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

The attendance at the pIaygrounds was rather small Thursday owing to the rainy weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Agnes Graham has returned from a few days stay with friends at Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

John Farrell and Ernest Fox attend ed the band concert given in VilE- mantle Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Ruth NTcEinlev is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. D. Zabriske of Yer gasOn avenue for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
CREENEVII.LE

Six hours after high water it is low tide. which is followed by Hood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

James White has returned from a weeks stay with friends in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Robert Filling has resigned his po- sitiOn with The New System Wet Wash Co., of this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Anna Ely of Washington St, is entertaining her nephews, William and Lloyd Ely of Schenectady, New York, who came here from a stay in Newport, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

from visiting with friends in Provi- dcnce and Taunton. fiji
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

George Weller, Jr., has returned from few days stay with Thomas Greenwood at Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

MT. and Mrs. A. H. Greene of Bean Hill spent the week end as the guests of MT. Greene's aunt, Mrs. T. L. Douglas of Willimantic, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

An electric light pole near the Town Street schoolhouse, and a tree at 'FWoodside'' have been struck by light ming in every thunder sorm this sum- rner.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

A resident of Norwich Town while staying at Block Island saw an elevn- foot shark which was caught by one shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Call Bell System.

J. J. Fields, janitor at the court house. is installing a janitor's call bell system throughout the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Mrs. John D. Sharples and sons, Warren and Clayton, are spending the remainder of the summer at Groton Long Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Personals and Notes.

Horedore Fregeau is spending a few days with friends at Ocean Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
BORN

vARs-In this city, Aug. f. 1916, a daughter, Elizabeth ATmira. to MT. and Mrs. Sidney G. Vars of S6 Cedar street. CRUMR-In Noank. Aug. g. 1916, a son to MT. and Mrs. Ralph Crumb of Elm street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Personala and Notea.

Rev. Charles Ii. Rtclietts is spend ing 9 few days in Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Helen Corrigeaux of Hunting ton avenue has returned from two weeks spent in Bridgeport, Conn, as the guests of friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Daniel Wade of WiIimantic was a visitor with friends in town Thurs day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
REVENUE SERVICE HAD BANNER YEAR

Collections Amounted to Over $512,- ooO,0Co During the Past Year. Before leaving for Washington to consult about the affairs of the inter nal revenue office, Collector James J. Walsh made public the following cor respondence:
 Treasury Department,
 Internal Revenue Service.
 Hartford Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and NIT. and Mrs Albert Smith of Town street motored to Providence on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

South Africa is to undertake the making of toys.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
NORWICH TOWN

Electric Light Pole and Tree Have Been Struck in Every Storm This Summer-Local Resident Saw ii Foot Shark.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

The rainy weather has stopped the shingling of the Ponemah Co.'S house on South A street. James Emerson has charge of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
DIED

CHAPMAN-In New London, Aug. ],
 Mrs Rosetta Main Chapman, wife of
 Reuben Chapman, of Mystic.
 BREAULT-In Putnam, Aug. g, 1916, Charles E. Rreault, aged 69 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Miss Catherine Butler of Lafayette street has returned from a week spent at Hotel Royal, Block Island.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-03-29
DANGERS OF DRAFT

Drafts feel best when We are ha and perspiring, just when they a| most dangerous and the result is Nsu| ralgia, Stiff Neck, Sore Muscles e1 sometimes an attack of Rheumatsr1 In such cases apply Sloan'S Llnlmen9 It stimulates circulation to the a1 and painful part The blood hcs| freely and in a short time the sua] ness and pain leaves. Those suiienn1 from Neuralgia or Neuralgia Hea9 ache will find one or two appllealoanI of Sloan's Liniment will give gra'1 full relief. The agonizing pain gvs
 way to tingling sensation oi eon| fort and warmth and quiet rest ~
 sleep is possible. Good for Neuna
 too. Price 25c at your Druggist
The Prescott daily news., 1916-03-29
HOE TO THE END OF THE ROW.

Governor Talbot of Massachusetts got his high office, according to Dr. Russell H. Conwell in the April Amer ican Magazine, because General Swift made a happy application of the truth, in saying to the convention: T nominate for governor of this state a man who, when he was a farmers boy, hood to the end of the row."
 He hood to the end of the row " became a campaign slogan. When the people discovered that this was one of the characteristics of the man. they elected him by one of the great est majorities ever given in Massa- chusetts."
The Prescott daily news., 1916-03-29
Local News

J. L. Bomar, of Little Rock, spent yesterday in the city attending to business matters.
 L. B. Hurley, of Hot Springs, is here today. MT. Hurley sells Under wood typewriters.
 The Ladies Home Journal for April has arrived and will be placed on sale the 20th. Call PAP and get one.
 B. N. Coleman, Prescott route number five, was among the business visitors to the city this morning.
 Attorney w. V. Tompkins re- turned yesterday afternoon from a business visit over at Murfreesboro. 1 "The Blindness of Virtue" is the big feature picture at the Gem this week and will be shown Thursday after noon and evening.
 Dr. A. A. Reeder has bought Ford roadster and it was delivered to him i by Messrs. Harrell X Hamby yester- day afternoon.
 o. B. Gordon, of Camden, formerly a Prescott citizen, was here this morn- ing, having come over to cast his vote lin the primary election.
 Owing to preaching at the Baptist church by son of Rev. Bennett, the prayer meeting at the Methodist church will not be held this evening"
 Sam T. White, Sr., returned yes terday afternoon in new Chandler Six touring car from Little Rock. Sam T. White, Jr., returned with his father.
 This weeks Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman are now here ready for sale. Both issues are good ones. Call PAP and get one-5 cents the copy.
 Harrell & Hamby yesterday re- ceived another car of Ford cars. There were six in the shipment and three of them were already sold to Prescott people.
 H. c. Blakely, of Ellis, Clark coun- | ty, a former Prescott citizen, was here today. Mr. Blakely has our thanks for a subscription to The Ne vada News, our weekly publication.
 NOTICE-On and after the first of April l will deliver laundry for cash only. Will expect you to pay for bundle when it is delivered. Carl E.. Porter. If
 Rev. H. M. Bennett, of Fort Worth, Texas, is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs Jas. II. Bennett, who is quite ill. Rev. Bennett will preach at the First Bautist church here this evening and cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
 Today has been the busiest one of the campaign and the large number of candidates have displayed an ex- cellent amount of good nature throughout the day. It is predicted that the ballots cast in today's pri- mary will exceed that of any previous lone.
 | WANTED-Lumber haulers to move lumber from one of the Clark Lumber Co.'S mills east of Smithton, Ark, 3 load haul, S1.50 per M, pay once week. Inquire at Junction City lumber Co. office for particulars.