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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
MRS. zUMBRo SPOKE
 AT PRESTON CITY
Before Woman's Missionary Society of Congregational church-To Return to India Next Month.

The woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church of Preston City had a most interesting meeting Wednesday afternoon in the vestry of the church. The address was by Mrs William M. Zumbro of Madura, India and Norwich, who chose for her sub ject The Work of pr. Harriet Parker of Madura, India and Putney, Vt, who was said by a British official to be the greatest woman in India
 Mrs. Zumbro also touched on the work of the college of which MT. Zumbro is president. Her address was characterized with simplicity and fer vor and appealed to her hearers.
 She was assisted by her little dauSh- ters, Catherine and Elizabeth, seven and six years, dressed in the costumes and jewels of India, who sang two sweet little Tarnil songs. Mrs. Zum- bro also donned her costume of India and exhibited many curios and pic lures.
 About SO were present. the ladies oi the Baptist church being invited guests. Dainty refreshments were l served by the hospitality committee President Zumbro is in San Francisco giving a series of ten lectures on Hin. duism. With his family he will sai from Vancouver. B. C., May Is on tn, Empress of Asia to resume their worl | in Madura-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
CROOK HELD FOR
 THE SUPERIOR COURT
Was Placed Under Bonds of 1000 at
 Hearing Thursday.

George T. Crook. former assistant physical director of the New London |. M. C. A., was arraigned in the New London police court Thursday morn ing. charged with theft of S16s from the association. He was held for the May criminal term of the superior court under bonds of S1,0O0. In de- fault, he was committed to the county jail to await trial in the higher court.
 Crook, who had previously confessed to the offense. demurred to the com plaint, the demurrer was overruled and Judge Colt found probable cause.
 Crook stole the money from the as- sociation on the night of March IS. It had been placed in the safe in the office of Boys Secretary Bailey and Crook had seen the money there. Ac- cording to the statement he made % Lieut.. Theodore F. Downing. of the state police. Crook stole down from his room late at night and going into the office took the money from the safe which was left unlocked.
 He left the city at oEce and his dis appearance at the same time that the money was taken made the associa- ton officials confident that Crook was the guilty one. The state police were called in and through letters written by the young man to friends here learned that he had enlisted in tho army and was at the Jefferson bar. racks. St. Louis. Mo. Lieutenant Downing wired St. Louis authoritie! to hold Crook and after securing ex. tradition papers from Governor Hol comb, Lieutenant Downing went or to St. Louis and brought Crook bacl to face trial. The officer and his Dris oner arrived here Wednesday after | noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
AUToIsTs HELD FOR
 THE SUPERIOR COURT,
Saybrook Men Placed Under Bonds of $2Oo Each by Justice of the Peace Taylor.

Under bonds of S200 each, which were furnished by Judge Gates of Say brook, father of one of the accused. three young men, Gilmour c. Gates, Ashley Hosmer and Frank L. Parker, allu of Saybrook, were bound over to the superior court on Wednesday af- ternoon after a hearing before Justice of the Peace Peter Taylor of Quaker Hill, says the New London Telegraph. They were presented on charges of breach of the peace, assault and reck- less driving, which arose out of an au- tomobile accident in the early morning of April II on the New London Nor wich turnpike about opposite the home of Ezra J. Hampstead.
 At the hearing, which occupied about two hours and was begun at 4-3O in the little trolley car station at Quaker Hill, which was packed almost to suf- location. the state presented eight wit nesses to testify to the accident in which the automobile owned by Gill mour Gates and driven by Ashley Hos mer hit the milk wagon of Sam and Sullivan Antenelli.
 The witnesses included the two An tenelli brothers, Frank J. Alexander who owns the place where they live Bernard Cullen of this city, who was the fourth person in the automobile with the three accused, Ezra J. Hemp stead, his son, Justin E. Hampstead and two of MT. Hempstead's employees Robert Mcdonald and Alfred Wiley Attorney c. L. Avery conduceed tho case for the state and the accused were defended by Attorney Clayton B Smith.
 When put on the stand in their owI 1 defense the accused testified that thel
 Lad the lights on their automobile burning and that there were three or i the machine that were lighted. They ; said that the milk wagon had no light! and that they didn't see it until the!
 were within about five feet of it. i In the accident the milkman's hors | vas so badly injured that it had to b 1 shot and the wagon was wrecked. w1nil
 one of the brothers was severely in | jured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

At the regular meeting of New Lon- don County Pomona grange, No. s, on Thursday, the fifth degree was worked on a class of four candidates. The meeting was held at Grange hall, Wa terford, and was attended by about 20O grangers from all parts of the county. There was a good sized delegation from the Norwich grange
 The forenoon session was devoted to the transaction of regular business, which included the conferring of the fifth degree on the four candidates. A memorial service was held for the late Carol F. Staples, deputy of Connect- cut State grange. At the service there were remarks by Ezra Hampstead of New London and Dr. C. F. Congdon of Mystic. An original poem, Good Night, written especially for the service by Mrs. Lizzie Colver, was read by Mrs Colver. Mrs. Colver is member o1 Ledyard grange.
 The afternoon session convened at o'clock with Worthy Master Irving E | Crouch of Mystic in the chair. Pres ent as special guests were Charles T Davis of Middletown, master of the Connecticut State grange, Past Master
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
WORKED FIFTH DEGREE ON FOUR
Two Hundred and Fifty Attended Meeting of New London County Pomona-Address "The Changing Home" by President Sykes of Connecticut College.

l.. H. Healey of Woodstock and Deputy Wright of Saybrook
 The programme opened with read ing by Mrs. Guy Radway, and Pomona Master Crouch introduced Frederick B. Sykes, president of the Connecticut College for Women, as the speaker. President Sykes spoke on The Chang ing Home. The musical programme was carried out by members of the Konomoc grange
 Following the address. there were vocal selections by Frank Rogers and a humorous talk on By-Products of the Farm, by c. D. whitman. There wers piano selections by Miss Grace Hanney and remarks by F. c. Warner, agent O. the New London County Improve ment league, and State Master Davis
 The next meeting will be held al Groton on the third Thursday in June when the fifth degree will be worked in full form.
 At the morning session there was ( | discussion as to whether the countI grange would request the state grang, to hold their next annual meeting fl Norwich. No action was taken on tn matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
AGREEMENTS REACHED IN
 THREE COMPENSATION CASES
Climax Company of Lowell Pays Mys-
 tic Man for Injuries.

Papesr in three compensation agree ments were filed on Thursday with Clerk George E. Parsons of the superior court. The agreements follow:
 wich, employers, and Harry Huling of Norwich. employe. He was injured March 21, 1916, when he received a wrench between his left foot and an- kle. Compensation was awarded at $5 weekly, to begin April 1.
 The American Strawboard Go. of Norwich, employers, and John Mehrolz or Norwich, employe. On Feb. II the fingers on his right hand were badly cut. The award was $5 weekly, to be- gin Feb. 22
 The Climax Go. of Lowell, employers, and Arthur Bouchard of Mystic, em- ploye. He was injured April 4, when the left sectoral major muscles were badly cut. Compensation was award ed at S10 weekly, to begin April 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
DIED.

SHEA-In New London. April 1s. 1916. Cornelius Shea SAUNDERS-In Groton, April IS. 1916. Anna L. Ray. wife of Albert L. Saunders. in her 7ist year. SAVAGE-In New London, April IS, 1916. Louise T., wife of John Saw age.
 BARBER-In Bradford, R. l., April I7.
 1916, William A Barber. aged 51
 years.
 BOARDMAN-In Bradford. R. l.. April r. 1916, Thomas Boardman, Jr., aged
 2S years.
 COREY-In Westerly. R. l.. April 19
 1916. Benjamin Franklin Corey, aged
 76 years.
 LANGwORTHY-In Ashaway. R. l.,
 April 19. 1916. Sarah Coon MaXson
 widow of Clark F. Langworthy. PARTELO-In Bradford. R. l., April
 r., 1916. Howard T. Partelo. ROGERS-In Westerly. R. l., April IS
 1916. Orson c. Rogers. aged 80 years wILLIAMS-In ATontvllle, April IS r willet Williams, aged 65 years. Services at Gager's funeral parlors. 70 Franklin street. Friday afternoon April 21, at o'clock. Burial in the family plot, West Plains cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
NEW TREATMENT FOR
 SWOLLEN VEINS

Swollen veins are dangerous ana often burst. Sufferers are. advised ta get a two-ounce., original bottle of pharmacist and start to reduce the veins and punches at once.
 Physicians recommend Emerald oil; 1t is used in hospital practice and a small bottle will last a long time, be- cause it is very concentrated. Apply as directed until the swelling Is re- duced to normal.
 It is 30 marvelously powerful that swollen glands, and even goitre disap. pear when used steadily.
 It can always be secured at Lee q Osgood's.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Sum. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
POST OFFICE HOURS FOR FAST DAY
;ity Carriers Will Make But One De-
 livery Today.

The O ce will be open from : a. m. to 12 m. The money order, postal savings and carriers windows will be closed all day. The morning delivery will be the only one made by city car riers, and will include a collection from the street letter boxes, collection from the street letter boxes will be made, at 4.2O D. m. and will include the same boxes as collected on Sun days, boxes in the business section will be collected for the last time at 6.30 p. m. Outgoing mails will be dis patched as usual, the last mails clos ing for New York and Boston at SIS p. m.
 Greeneville, Norwich Town and Preston Stations-Hours the same as at the main office.
 Stations l, ?, 3, f, 5, 6. and s-No money order business will be trans acted.
 Regular trips will be made by the rural carriers.
 One full delivery will be made by the parcel post carriers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With Veil: Remove Them With the Othine Prescription

This prescription for the removal of freckles was written by a prominent physician and is usually so successful in removing freckles and giving a clear, beautiful complexion that it is sold by any druggist under guarantee to refund the money if it fails.
 Don't hide your freckles under a veil; get an ounce of othine and re- move them. Even the first few appli- cations should show a wonderful inn provement, some of the lighter freckles vanishing entirely.
 Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength othine: it is this that is sold on the money-back guarartea
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

salves, and tapes. bandages. and plasters that make corns pop-eyed faster, just hold your heart a moment and figure this: Put two drops of "Gets-It' on the corn. It dries at once. You can put your shoe and stocking on right over 1t. The corn is doomed It makes the corn come off clear and clean It's the new. easy way. Nothing to stick or press on the corn. You can wear smaller shoes You'll be a joy-waIker. No pain. nc trouble. Accept no substitutes.
 "Gets-It" is sold by druggists every where, 25c bottle. or sent direct oy E. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
PARK COMMISSIONERS ELECT
 j. T. TANNING PRESIDENT
No Change in Committees for the
 Coming Year.

Joseph T. Tanning was elected pres fdent of the park commissioners at elected for the ensuing year follow:
 President, Joseph T. Tanning; vice president, Frank J. King; secretary, William A. Norton. Committees ap- pointed were the same as last year and were as follows: Finance, J. T. Tanning, F. J. King, w. A. Norton; development and improvement, W. A. Norton, Martin Jensen, J. M. Lee; care and management, Henry F. Par ker, M. M. B. Jensen; auditing, J. M. Lee, H. F. Parker.
 The commission will make its re- port of the work performed the past year at the first meeting of the court of common council to be held in May.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
eaney- Williams Weddino Monday,

Dr. Joseph M. Clancy and Miss Nan Kathleen Williams, daughter of Joseph Williams of 529 Williams street, New London. will be joined in marriage at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church Easter Monday morning. The hour has beer set at quarter past ten and the ceremony will be performed by Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Crowley, pastor of St. Mary's.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
From New York by Motorboat.

Augustus Evans made a trip from New York city in a 24-foot cabin launch, reaching Uncasville on Mon day. At Oyster Bay he left the launch for the night; when he went for it in the morning the craft had sunk. l. took him all of one day to get it up and ready for continuing the trip. It was very rough all the way but he thinks he did fairly well for this sea- son of the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

fering with female trouble end could hardly do my work. I was very nervous but just kept drag
 ging on until last summer when I got
 where I could not do my work I would
 have a chill every
 day and hot fashea
 and dizzy spells and lmy head would d.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

At the Sacred Heart church this morning, Good Friday, there will be a mass of the pre- -sanctihed and yenera- tion of the cross. In the afternoon there will be the stations of the cross and sermon. At the Saturday services the Easter water and pascal candle will be blessed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
MUST SERVE TERM
 AT COUNTY JAIL
Man Who Carried Concealed Weapons in New London Given Sentence.

Harry Zabutka, who was cvarrying a loaded revolver, and a wicked look ing dagger when arrested Wednesday, was presented in the New London po- lice court Thursday morning, charged with assaulting William Matthews and also with carrying concealed weapons. He was fined s and costs and sen fenced to 60 days in jail on each count
 Zabutka is alleged to have assault ed Matthews Sunday, striking him on the forehead with the butt end of q revolver. Both are Russians and em- ployed as freight handlers at the Gen. tral Vermont wharf.
 Zabutka demurred to the complaint through his attorney, Morris Lub- chansky. Acting Prosecuting Attor- ney Frank Q. Cronin said the assault of Sunday had been a vicious one and that the blow struck with the revolver had left its mark on Matthews fore | head. He thought Zabutka a danger | ous individual.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Ol1elBalleti1l.
Norwich. Friday. April 21, 1916.
THE WEATHER
Conditions.

Conditions.
 Temperatures have risen throughout the Atlantic states. The indications are that a divergence over the upper Mississippi valley will advance slow ly eastward and be attended by un- settled weather and showers over much of teh country east of the Mis- sissippi river during the next 36 hours. The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate variable most ly east to southeast; middle Atlantic coast, moderate east to southeast and south.
 Forecast.
 New England and Eastern New York: Probably showers Friday and Saturday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar.
 d. III. ..'...''''''.' 20 SO-1z 1z III. '............... oO SO.1z D. 1u o4 0O'IV Highest 64, lowest 46. Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Cloudy. Thursdays weather: Fair, southerly | wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
ATTACK MILK FREIGHT RATE
Interstate Commission Hears That
 Consumers May Soon Pay More.

The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion continued its investigation at the Waldorf, New York. Wednesday, of complaints of milk shippers through out the country that railroad rates are too high The commission last week examined witnesses in Boston. and on Monday it will take up the same Ques- tion in Philadelphia
 It was contended at the New York hearing that the present retail price of Grade milk. cents. was not ex- orbitant because of the present ship ping conditions. and representatives are asserted that the public might consider itself lucky if there was not an increase soon in the price.
 Wailingford. The Wallingford grange will have for guests on next Tuesday evening the members of Mer- iden grange 4~.E kg4 9
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Two Fires in This Vicinity Thursday
 Personals.

The fire department was called out twice Thursday afternoon to put out a grass fire and a chimney fire. About 1.S0 a call was sent in to the Central station for assistance in subduing a brush fire near the Kramer and Hen derson ice houses at the corner of North Main street and Boswell ave- nue. They spent some time in putting out the blaze and had only been back in the station a short time when an alarm was sent in from box 261. The fire was located in the chimney of the house owned by Samuel Lambert and occupied by l.. F. Dawley. Two tanks of chemical was used to extinguish the blaze. No damage was done at either fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

wage of ss for eight hours of labor by painters and S3.s5 for paperhang- CTS, the new scale to go into effect May 1. The present wage is S2.5O per day and because of the high cost of all necessities of life the men say they cannot support their families as they should be supported.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
oRoToN WOMAN FILES
 PETITION FOR DIVORCE
Grace F. Loftus Claims IntolerabIe
 Cruelty Since Spring of 1912.

Grace F. Loftus of Groton has peti- toned the superior court for a divorce from her husband, Walter Loftus, of parts unknown. The divorce is claim ed on grounds of intolerable cruelty to the petitioner since May Is, 1912. They were married Sept. 12. 1893. and the plaintiffs name was Grace F. Wolvin. The papers are returnable on the first Tuesday of May.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Got Rid of My Corns
 With Magic "Gets-lt"

Simplest Corn curs in the Worid-No
 Pain, No Fuss. New. Sure Way.
 When corns make you almost "die with your boots on," when you've soaked them and picked them and sliced them. when corn swelling
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Waae Raise for Painters.

At the meeting of the New London Painters Wednesday evening 1t was reported that 20 b-contractors were in favor of granting a nincreasa of granting an increase of wage to the painters and paperh1ngers of New London. The men are demanding .
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Alexander Benoit Committed to State
 Hospital.

At hearing in the probate court Wednesday afternoon on the mental coSition of Alexander Benoit, aged 45, it was decided that MT. Benoit was not mentally sound and that he should be restrained. The court committed the man to the Norwich State Hospi- tai for the insane and he was taken there by Constable Lambert. Mr Be- noit has for some time been acting as strangely and it is reported that he has made repeated attempts to take his life. He has made his home on South B street for several years and has been employed by the Ponemah Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
BORN

GATEs-In North Lyme CIAttle River). April 10. 1916. q daughter, Edna May. to Mir. and Mrs. Harold Gates. JOSLYN-In willinEton, April 15. 1916. a daughter. Gladys. to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Joslyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
TAFTVILLE
Rev. Arthur Varley Speaks on The Appeal to FeIlowship-AIexanIe Benoit Sent to State HospitaI-Per- sonals.

The special Passion week services that are being conducted at the Taft vile Congrega tional church are being well attended. Thursday evening sev- eral new members were received into the church. Rev. Arthur Varley. spoke on The Appeal to Fellowship On the Upper Room). The topic for Good Friday will be The Appeal to Power (Before Pilate),
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Miss Clementine Graham and Miss Ida Desmarais are spending the Easter vacation with friends in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Miss Antonio Belair, whose home i: on Providence street, is i'll with . touch of typhoid at the St. F'ranci: hospital in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

James Durand, who has resided here for the past few years, has moved his household goods to Willimantic where he will reside.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Josephine Breault, a student at the Baltic convent is at her home on Nor wich avenue for over Easter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Miss Maud Barret of Jewett City was the recent guest of Mrs. Alfred Barret of Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
MARRIED

HOXIE-GOUGD-In woburn, Mass April 19. 1916, Albert Clifton Hoxie of Lebanon and Miss Dorothy Irene Gould of Woburn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Kirk Ricketts, student at the Uni Versity of Syracuse, is at his home on Prospect street over the week zen l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Joseph Thibeault has resigned his position in the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

the score of 125 to 52, by Benoit of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Harold Carpenter of Bridgeport is visiting his father, O. W. Carpenter of Prospect street over the weekend.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Eugene Mercier of Philadelphia is
 at his home here for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Chick Normandin is spending the weekend at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

In the third block of the 500 point pool match, Dugas was defeated by
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Post Office Hours,

Today, Good Friday, the local post office will be closed from S30 to II 30 a. m. and from i to 8 and from S.2O to p. m
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
HUSBAND SAVED
 HIS WIFE
Stopped Most Terrible Suf- fering by Getting HerLydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound.

Denison, Texas. - After my little girl was born two years ago began suf-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

George H. Benjamin of Springfield is visiting in town for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Nearly all the stores will close for g half day, it being Good Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
GREENEVTLLE

Six hours after nigh water 1t Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Personals and Notes. Harry Mills has accepted a position with the Ponemah Co.,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21

Personals. James Gordon is spending few days in New York.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
death Of MRS.
| HANNAH LUMbURG
|keokuk Resident for Thirty-six Years,
Passed Away This Morning
After Lingering
~ illness.
WAS BORN IN SWEDEN
Game to This Country an<>to keokuk
in the Year 1sso-survived
by Two Sons and
Daughter.

Mrs. Hannah Lumberg of 1923 Elk
change street, passed away this morn
bng after a lingering illness. Mrs.
b umberg had been a resident Of Keo-
(kuk for thirty-six years and was one
|of the city's most highly respected
women. Her many friends here have
learned with regret of her death and
fhe sympathy of the community has
been extended go the bereaved family.
Mrs. Lumberg was born near Ore
bro, Sweden on December 25. 1855, be-
ing, consequently, sixty years of age
at the time OF her death. The deced-
ent came to the United States and to
Keokuk from her native land in April
1850 and this city had been her home
ever since.
She was a woman of many fine at
tributes. God fearing, charitable, kind
and generous, lover of her home and
AN effectionate mother The follow
ing children survive: Arthur Lub-
berg, Clarence Lumberg and Mrs.
Ellery Rumbaugh, all of this city.
There is one grandson, Charles Rum
baugh. The funeral arrangements
have no be neclemedto, unit ma hrlud
have not been completed.