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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
RECITAL BY PUPILS
 OF SISTERS OF MERCY.
Children Made Fine Showing Before Adn1iring Audience in St. Patrick's Assembly Hall.

 The recital of the pupils of the Sis ters of Mercy in St. Patriclz's Assem- bly, hall on Friday afternoon was very much enjoyed by a large and appre- ciative audience of relatives and friends. The programme compris- ing 24 numbers in all. was most ex- cellentIy rendered, reflecrfng the care full and painstaking training of the sisters.
 From the second grace up the pu- pills played from memory, making a most favorable impression on their admiring audience. Among the num- bers worthy of special mention were the piano solo. Too and Fro, by Miss l. Gaudet, Miss Sullivans vocal solo, Autumn Breeze, Miss Disco's piano solo, In the Flower Garden. Miss Backs selection, Musical Rec, the vocal solo. Garden Of Roses, which was rendered in sweet voice by Miss Margaret Somers ana also the final number, a piano solo, Mazurlza Ca price, by Miss SCmers. The programme as rendered was as follows:
 Welcome Address.
 Miss D. Collins s. H. Hymn, Misses c. Disco, M. Cornell, V. Carey, N. Hamilton, P. Laf1eur, D. Collins M. Shugrue. D, De1Carlo, L. Val entire.
 soIo-The Little Hungarian, Sartorio
 Miss NJ Shugrue SoIo-Dol1's Dream, Esten
 Miss E. Counihan Trio-PIay Fellows Waltz, Lerman Masters J. Murphy, J. Brennan, T
 Winters Solo-Pixfes Good Night, Brown
 Miss L. Valentine SoIo-AIarch, Evans
 Master M. Sheridan Double duet, (two pianos) Waltz,
 Bilbro Miss D. DelCarlo, C. Farrell, M
 Keenan, M. Connen SoIo-Happy as a Lark. Bonner
 Miss R. Fenton Trio-Wa1tz Lerman Misses M. and c. Barry, L. Allyn Solo-To and Fro, Renaud
 Miss I. Gauoet Vocal solo-Autumn Breeze.
 Krogmann Miss K. Sullivan. Accompanist. M
 Sullivan SoIo-In the Flower Garden,
 crammond
 Miss c. Disc Musical Rec,
 Master N. Bach Solo-Wayside Rose Fisher
 Miss c. Farrell Duet, (two pianos) Melody,
 Rubenstein Miss A. Madden. Master A. IlIfnger SOIO-RoClly BroOl1let, Wettach
 Miss R. Sullivan Vocal soIo-Garden of Roses, Powell
 Miss M. Somers Solo-Song Birds and Flowers,
 Hewitt
 Miss E. Cornell Vocal se1ection-Bright Be each Face, Donizettoi
 Class SoIo-Falling Waters, Truax
 Miss p. Barry Quarette-March Militaire, Koe1ling Misses c. Disco, E. Cornell. R. Allyn,
 B. Barry Solo-CaroTing Of the Birds, Nicheuz
 Miss R. Allyn SoIo-1Tazurka Caprice, SchIesinger
 Miss M. Somers The hall was prettiIy decorated in honor of the occasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
FUNERAL
Mrs. John c. Perkins.

The funeral of Margaret A. Perkins, widow of John c. Perkins, was held Friday afternoon from her late home, No. 142 Mckinley avenue, with rela- tives and friends attending.
 The services were conducted by Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D., pastor of the Central Baptist church, assisted by Rev. MT. Potter of Gales Ferry. Mrs. Nelson T. Crowe1l rendered two hymns The bearers were: Judge Lucius Brown, George Hamilton, Isaac Jones and F. B. Beckwith. There were many handsome flowers. Burial took place in Yantic cemetery, where Rev. Dr. Slocum read a committal service. Un- dertakers Church and Allen were in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
STOLE VALUABLE JEWELS
 AT THE GRISWoLD
John o'NeiI, IS Years Old, Rifled Case
 on Boat Race Day.

John O'NeiI, IS years of age, was ar rested Friday for stealing jewels val ued at $25,000 while performing his duties at The Griswold hotel. It ap- pears that the young man on boat race day was carrying baggage, etc, from ing one bag he slipped off in the back lots and rif1ed the case, luckily strik- ing the one with the valuable gems. The hotel detectives forced him to re,
 veal where the jewels were concealed. ONeil Is now in the lookup in Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
WHITE CROSS COUNCIL
 COMPLETES PARADE PLANS.
Practically Every Member Will Be in
 Line on the Fourth.


 White Cross council No. 13, K. of C., held a special meeting Friday evening to complete arrangements for taking part in the Preparedness parade next Tuesday. In the absence of the grand knight, Deputy Grand Knight Charles V. James presided. The committee appointed by the council to make the necessary arrangements consisting of Thomas H. Beckley, Charles O. AIur- phy and Joseph C. Bland, reported that a canvass showed that practical ly every member of the council would be in line. J. Edward Driscon has been appointed marshall and M. c. Higgins was selected to represent the council on the staff of the grand mar shal. It was announced that the council had engaged the Westerly band for the parade and that they would give a concert in front of the council rooms on Franklin street at o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
 The committee has also arranged to keep open house in the council rooms on the Fourth. A committee composed of lady friends of the council, with Mrs. M c. Higgins in charge, are to provide refreshments and take general charge of entertaining all visitors The following ladies are assisting Mrs. Higgins on the committee: Mrs. Thomas H. BeckIey, Mrs. NI Noriarty, Miss E. Curran, Miss Josie Hartie, Mrs. J. J. Ccrkery, Mrs. Joseph F. Burns, Mrs. Joseph Keegan, Mrs. Mary Hartman, Mrs. M. H. Donahue, Mrs. Mcknight, Mrs. Frank T. Diggins, Miss AGery Rogers, Miss Julia King berger and Mrs. Frank L. Sylvia. A reception committee of the members, with James DUggan as chairman, will assist in receiving the visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
TROLLEY CONFERENCE WAS
 CONTINUED TO SATURDAY
Discussion of Several Details of New
 Agreement Signed Recently.

After a conference of nearly four hours dura tion between the Shore Line Electric company and representa- tives of the trolleymen's union, includ- ing P. J. O'Brien, international repre- sentative, held at the Shore Line Elec- tric Co.'S office, it was decided to con- tinue the conference today.
 The object of the meeting was to settle a few details of the agreement which were made at the close of the recent strike.
 All the surrounding trolley mems unions involved in the Shore Line sys- tenn were represented
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Fined for RIoekina Hxdrant.

Clarence Monson of New Haven left his auto in front of a hydrant in State street, New London, for 20 minutes Friday morning and as a result was arrested by Officer Nagle. In court he admitted his guilt and was fined $1 and costs.
 After the sentence was imposed the defendant asked that the case be con- tinued until Saturday norder that he might obtain counsel Later he changed his mind and paid mp
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Water Main Broke on Rroadwav

Friday night the water main on Broadway in front of the court house broke and the water department had to send a force of men to the spot to make repairs It was long after midnight before the break had been repaired. Police Captain D. J. Twomey notified the department of the break.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
nnes With snrinnfieId Eirnn-

Ernest Rogers, who for the past six years has been employed in Fergas son s jeweIry store sewers his connection there tonight and leaves Sunday for Springfield where he has accepted a position with firm there. The many friends of Mir. Rogers wish him suc- cess in his new capacity,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Injured by Fall.

Patrick Maher, a former lineman for the Western Union Telegraph company, fell from the flag pole in front of the court house at the top of State street, New London, Friday morning, receiving a fracture of the right ankle and a severe scalp wound. He is at the Lawrence hospital suf- fering from his injuries which are not considered serious
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Artillery Passed Throunh

Battery A, Field artillery, of the Rhode Island national guard, passed through New London early Friday morning on it's way to the Mexican border. The battery consists of 175 men.
 The soldiers were on a special The train, consisting of 24 cars, baggage, coaches and fiat cars, went through about 7.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Taken to State Prison.

Sheriff Sidney A. Brown took five men to state prison Friday from New London. George Dyer, sentenced from one to three years for adultery, and Allen Maynard, who received the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
H. w. Youno Seeks Divorce

Henry w. Young of New London has brought a divorce action against his wife. Josephine Barry Young, al- so of New London, alleging dissipation and cruelty. They were married in 1908 and there are no children.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
caves for PIattsburoh.

Franklyn Lord leaves Tuesday for Plattsburgb where he will resume his duties as treasurer of the canteen, a branch of the commissary department. This is MT. Lords fourth enlistment at the camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
We advertise exactly
 as 1t is
Going to March
 in the Preparedness Parade
OF COURSE YOU ARE.

If you are supplied with the proper clothing, don't forget you'll need cool, comfortable furnishings.
 Underwear is an important item of your apparel if you want to march in comfort.
 We have all styles in B. V. D.-BaIbriggan and Lisle- two-piece or union.
 Shirts-sport collars = at- tached low collars, soft or stiff cuffs.
 Sport Ties, soft summer silks.
 Lightweight Lisle Hose.
 Everything you will need. Murphy & McCarry
 2O7 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

MT. and Mrs. James Asbury BidweI have returned from their wedding triI and are occupying their new home or the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Will See Opening of EIks' New Home

Grand Tiler Thomas E. Donohue of the grand lodge of EIl1s, Past Exalted Ruler William D. McNuIlen of New London lodge and Past Exalted Ruler Samuel M. Prentis will attend the dedication exercises of the new nation al Elks' home at Bedford, Va, July 8, and the annual convention, which opens in Baltimore July 10. The home has just been completed at a cost of nearly S1O0O,OOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Brooklyn Y, M, c, A., Bows Here.

Sixty boys from Brooklyn Y. N C. A., were here Friday enroute for Gard ner lake where they will be at their regular camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Mrs. Frank L. Farrell returned Fri. day evening from a visit of two weeks with friends in New York and Bridge port.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

A large number of club members enjoyed the Thursday evening supper at the Norwich Golf club this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Gilman of New York are guests of Miss Caro- line T. Gilman at her home on Wash ington street. Mrs. Gilman to remain through the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Erectino New Machinerv,

Joseph Kelley of Fall River, Mass, has been employed for the past two weeks at the Falls mills erecting new machinery for the Draper company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell has leased a small cottage at Pleasure Beach for the summer months
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Mrs. B. w. Pierson and Miss Pier son of New York are spending the summer in Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Miss Rosa A. Grosvenor of Newport has Miss Anna Lloyd Ely of Norwich as her guest.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Take HOrsfOrd7s ACIO PhOsphate Relieves the distressed stomach, re- stores appetite. strength and vitality. Buy a bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
FIREWORKS ON LANMAN'S HILL
Committee Selects Hill Preston Side of Sheucke River For Big Display on Night of the Fourth Special Traffic Rules For Streets Along Line of March-Mayor Ernest E. Rogers of New London March in the Preparedness Parade.

and in front of the city hall on the Broadway side. His Honor Mayor Allyn L.. Brown and invited guests will review the parade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Mrs. GrosvenOr Ely and children are spending the summer at Nantucket.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
To Those Whom It May
 Concern:

Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between Vine $. Stetson and William c. Young, carrying on business as partners at Norwich, Connecticut under the style or firm name of Stetson 6, Young, was on the 27th of June, 1916, dissolved by mutual agreement, and that the busi- ness in the future will be carried on by the said William c. Young alone, who will pay and discharge all debts and liabilities and receive all moneys payable to said partnership or firm.
 Dated at Norwich this 28th day of June 1916.
 WILLIAM c. YOUNG
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Incidents In Society

Miss Ella M. Marton gave a piazza party Tuesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Having purchased the business formerly conducted under the name of Stetson & Young, I want to thank all patrons of the firm for their patronage same.
 WILLIAM c. YOUNG
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

The Thursday Auction club met this week at Ocean Beach at Mabreys.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
Inuuirinn 10 Know.

'''I " Are the figures of prisoners cap tured by the Russians real figures or just Russian fgures-Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

The great Preparedness celebration at Norwich, July Fourth. is an event that will attract the crowds from all Eastern Connecticut-s1o Jour nal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Bank officers and employees put in long hours Friday. owing to today be- day of the quarter and of the half year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Conductors on the trolley lines are using @ new coupon holder. which is an improvement on those used since the copper zone system first went into effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

A fine new fire escape has been erected on the north side of the Cen tral building in addition to one at the rear of the buildinS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Many out of town visitors will come to Norwich today and tomorrow, to see the decorations already in place for July Fourth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

THERE ls no aGverITzYnE medium Is Eastern Connecticut equal to The BuI, Aetln for puS1EsSs results.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

At the office in the freight yard of the New Haven Roads Main Street station. a border of pansies has made a bright bit of color for number of weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

After July 12. of all the five bril- liant worlds in the sky, the single planet Mars will alone be left visible This little planet. however, runs SC very rapidly eastward that it will not be overtaken by the sun an dso be- come a morning star until February 2S, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

The postoffice sUb-3tation in the Boston store closed earlier than usual Friday evening, as st6ck-takihg was going on.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

The state penalty tax on an es- tate on which the state tax of mills has not been paid for five years pre- vious to the death of the owner, has been paid, since the law went in- to effect last August, on 232 estates and the total amount received to date is S2S, 126.95.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Mrs. Moves, wife of Judge Walter c. Moves of New York, will celebrate the completion of the ne wtennis court on the Moves estate at Old Lyme at a tea in honor of her daughters. Misses Marian and Katherine Moves this CSaturday) afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Gettysburg patriotic. steTeop- ticon address by Dr. Slocum at Cen traI Baptist tomorrow night.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

See Brazil, the great Penn State pitcher at Falls diamond Sunday af- ternOOn-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Many women and children will earn pocket money picking strawberries in Preston and Ledyard rom now on.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

During the summer Trinity Metho- dist church will not be closed, all though the pastor, Rev. F. w. Coleman and his family will spend August at their summer home ac Lake Went worth New Hampshire.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

Rev. Fred Stirling of Oneco> has been in Norwich during the week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03
PHILADELPHIANS OFF
NEW YORK TO HELP
MAKE ERIN A NATION
Delegates and Others From
This City Numbering 5000
Will Respond to Slogan,
ireland Shall Be Free"
PLEA FOR INDEPENDENCE

Prominent Philadclphians will attend
the national conference of Americans of
Irish blood which will open tomorrow
morning at the Hotel Astor, New York
city. Among the delegates from this city
will be Professor Robert ellis Thompson,
principal of the Central High School;
Monsignor Hugh r. Henry, president of
the Boys Catholic High SCHOOL, Monsgnor
Gerald p. Coghlan Judge Bonniwell, Reg
lister Of Wills James r. Sheeran and Jo-
seph Mclaughlin, national president of the
Ancient order of Hibcrniau5.
The object of the conference is to bring
together the Irish associations and those
of Irish blood not affiliated with any
organization and to prepare for united
action The delegates will meet to the
rhythm of "Old Ireland Shall Be Free
and "a Nation Once Again"
The intention of the convention is to
formulate Il plan to secure for Ireland the
independence Of n small nation When
the heralded Congress of Nations meets
after the close of the war to discuss In
ternational affairs. the Irish people mean
to be ready to present the claims OF Ire
land Mt the tribunal and to ask that its
rights to independence he recognized.
That America is ignorant of the longing
of Ireland for independence and proper
means be taken to make known the con-
ditions and sentiment Of the Irish race is
another plank in the Irish platform.
Not that the Irishmen are less American,
or pro-German in any way, but that III tho
present situation, Ireland needs the help
of all those who have come from the
Emerald Isle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03
PHILADELPHIA MINT
CHANGES APPROVED
House Votes to Drop Assistant
Superintendent and Add AS
sistant Bookkeeper
By a star Correspondent

WASHINGTON, March 3.--During con.
sideration of the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bills for the next
fiscal year, the House of Representatives
today approved that part of the measure
which provides for dropping an assistant
superintendent in the Philadelphia Mint
and the adding OF an assistant boOkkeeper
Mt a materially lower salary.
publican leader James Il. Mann, asked
the Democrats In charge of the bill
whether next year, after the assistant
bookkeeper had been placed on the rolls
there would be demand for re.establsh.
ment of the assistant superntendency. He
was told that the change proposed in the
present bill had been recommended to the
Appropriations Committee by the Treas.
ury Department,
Mr.. Mann said
The learned gentleman from Pennsyl-
vania MIR Moore, ought to be alive to
such changes in the Philadelphia Mint"
Representative j. Hampton Moore re-
piled:
81 will say TO the gentleman from Illi-
nois that the members from Philadelphia
are alive to all changes. This is an ad-
minstraton of changes. We have seen
changes of party policy. changes on Pan
anna Canal tolls, changes on peace and
preparedness. changes on everything but
the Treasury of the United States"
The House approved an item of S295-
600 for salaries for employees of the Phil
adelphia Mint. and $4,000 for machinery
and equipment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03
MISS ELEANOR HAGERTY
JOHN P. LEONARD
ROMANCE BORN AMID
PROBLEMS AND LATIN
Wedding to Repay Tomorrow
Aid Boy Student Volunteered
to Girl in School

John Leonard, a Chestnut street cigar
merchant. won n sweetheart for himself
when, as a boy at the Il. NJ. Stanton
School. 18th and Christian streets. he as
sisted a little girl with her lessons To-
morrow morning he will marry the same
little girl in the Catholic Church of st.
Francis de Sales, 47th street and Spring
field avenue.
The bride will be Miss Eleanor Hagerty,
secretary to Miss Anna w. williams, SUI
pervisor of public kindergartens. Miss
Hagerty is the daughter of John Hagerty
and lives at 014 South 47th street.
She was 12 years old when she first met
Leonard. She was then n bashful win
some youngster, who ranked high in her
class in every branch of study. But in
spite of her aptitude, she frequently
needed help in solving problems In inter-
est. in naming the various bones of the
body and locating the Asiatlc capitals on
the map.
Leonard volunteered his aid. When the
lad first bent over to act as her un-
official teacher he was involving himself
in a romance. AS he grew older and she
attended high school he was as willing to
help her with her Latin as he had been
when she studied arithmetic. In the
meantime he entered commercial fields,
while Miss Hagerty adhered to academic
pursuits Shortly after her appointment
to a position with the Board of Education
their engagement was rumored, but denied
by Miss Hagerty. as we'll as by her friends
The ceremony will take place at 8
o'clock, after which wedding breakfast
will be held at the brides home. Mr..
Leonard now lives at 22d and Wallace
streets. After the honeymoon the couple
will reside at 5Sth street and Belmar ter
race.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03
PARENTS ASK POLICE TO KILL
THEIR DEFORMED BABY GIRL
Threaten to End Child's Sufferings
Themselves

DIES MONIES, Ia. March 3.--Charles
Cleveland has asked the police to kill
his two.nonths.old baby girl deformed
and suffering with frequent commissions
that her suffering might be ended
When Cleveland walked into the office
of Chief Crawford he asked for a doctor
to see his baby. He suggested that the
baby be put to sleep"
The father further declared that he
would have to do something" himself
If ;hc police would not,
When DIR. Guy Cliff. police surgeon, Wis.,
tied the Cleveland home at noon the moth
er declared the baby had hardly slept
since it was born that it cries continually,
and often goes into convulsions. Mrs.
Cleveland asked that the baby be taken
away before it drove her crazy"
"if they don't kill it I am going to kill
it myself" she declared.
i've been 10 naf the doctors in Des
Moines." Mr.. Cleveland told newspaper
men, "but they wouldn't do anything. 1
would have done it myself, but that would
have been murder"
Doctor Gift told the Clevelands their
baby could not live long. He refused to
take any action that would put it to
sleep for good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03
POSTOFFTCE ROBBED
OF FEW CENTS
Thieves Get Small Return After
Blowing Safe at Rid
ley Park

CHESTER, Pa, March 3.-Thieves
early today blew the door off the safe In
the Ridley Park postofTice, but secured
only few cents for their trouble, as
Postmaster T.. H. Minnin for years has
been taking precautions against a pos
sible burglary. Entrance was gained by
prying a rear window. Postmaster MiHiin
keeps his reserve supply OF stamps in a
vault in the First National Bank OF
Darby, and what stock lie carries he night
ly takes home, together with his re.
ceipts, Postal savings are sent to Phila-
delphia every night.
While the postofflce is in the heart of
the borough and opposite the railroad sta
tion, no one seems to have heard the eX-
plosion, and this leads to the belief that
the robbers were professionals The post
Office was robbed ! . years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03
DOWNTOWN PARK PROJECT
Fairmount May Be Connected With
South Philadelphia

Councils Finance Committee will con-
slider on Tuesday ordinances which pro-
vide for the preliminary steps toward the
development of a park which will connect
Paramount Park with South Philadelphia.
The outline provides for park along a
strip between 22d street and the eastern
bank of the Schuylklll River from Gray's
Ferry road to Fairmount Park.
The project has been under cOnsidera-
ton for many years and was made the
subject of study as far back as Mayor
Reyburn's Administration. One of the
ordinances to be considered by the finan-
ciers appropriates $1,000 to the Bureau OF
Surveys to make plans for the improve
nent OF the ground adjacent to the
SchuylkllI River from Callowhil street
southwark The other ordinance author
ICES a revision by the Bureau of Surveys
of the lines and grades" of streets be-
tween ED street and the Schuylltill River
Fairmount Park to Gray's Ferry road. =