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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
FAMOUS NEW ENGLAND MEDIUM
 AT SPIRITUAL ACADEMY
WelIman C. Whitney of Springfield
 Spoke on Haunted Houses.

Many attended the services at the First Spiritual Academy Sunday night and heard Wellman c. Whitney of Springfield, one of New Englands best known mediums. speak on things spir- itual. MT. Whitneys topic of the ev- ening was Haunted Houses, and he prefaced his talk with Longfellows 8 poem of the same name. MT. Whit ney said that we are continually hearing of some houses being haunt ed, but in the majority of cases there was always some trivial cause such as rats running in the walls which lead to the belief that the house was haunted. That there are haunted houses there is no doubt. Occasion ing and curious things happen which are unexplained. It is impossible to explain these happenings other than by the theory that those who once lived in 1t are attracted to the house by some dreadful experience which oc- cured during their lives there. As a rule these are earth bound spirits and these occasions such as rappihg, stone throwing and other things were never indulged in by progressive or enlight- ened individuals who passed through the change of death.
 Following. the lecture MT. Whitney gave psychic messages accompanied by names and the relationship that the spirit bore to the people in the audience. In each case the messages were readily recognized.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
FIRE CAUSED BY TRYING
 TO THAW OUT PIPES
Burning Rags Set Fire to Wood
 Work in High Street House.

The thawing out of frozen water pipes was the cause of. fire in a dwelling house on High street Satur- day when the occupants tried to thaw the pipes by burning rags around them which set fire to the wood work. The department was called and by the!r prompt response to the call and their good work in extinguishing the blaze small damage was done. The west Side chemical answered another call for blaze in the house occupied by Rev. B. J. Ayers. at the corner of West Main and Ann streets earlier in the day. No damage was done.
 On Friday there were two small fires. on West Main street which was quickly extinguished by the use of chemicals from the West Side com pany. The other was small blaze in the cellar of Joseph Hall of Broad street when articles of clothing were thrown over the steam pipe which was so hot that it set fire to the clothing. No damage was done.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
PERSONALS

Miss Mabel Moore oG Steriing was . recent Norwich visitor.
 Fred Porter. was a weekend visitor nt his home in Hartford.
 Walter Trtpp and George Miller spent the weekend in Boston.
 Miss Susie Home of MontvflIe is the guest of Hartford and Springfield friends.
 Patrolman AIyron O. Morgan, was back on his beat Sunday night, after weeks illness.
 Miss Marcella Rdley of Norwich is spending few weeks at the home of Joseph Larose in Moosup.
 Mrs. Sabra Perkins of Campbelps Mills recently entertained Mir. and Mrs. Charles Gay of Norwich.
 Joseph Killon and Louis Tempest were visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Santella in Poquetanuck.
 Rev. G. c. Pollock has been confin- ed to his home on Spalding street for several days. by a severe attack of in- tercostal neuralgia
 Former Chief of Police John Mur- phy and Mrs. Murphy, who have spent the season at their farm in East Douglas, Mass. are at their home on Thames street for the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
FUN ERALS,
Mrs. Catherine A. Payer,

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Ann Payer, wife of Mander J. Payer. was held from her late home at 163 How ard street, New London, at s.3O o'clock fr1day morning. A requiem high mass was solemized at St. Joseph's church at o'clock by Rev. William c. FItz- slmons and there were many in at- tendance. The front display was beau t1ful. George Palmer Frank Vickery. Horace Patch, Raymond Clark, Albert Caracausa and John Bowman, Jr., of this city were bearers. Burial was at St. Mary's cemetery, this city. ~
 Mrs. Payer, whose maiden name was Catherine Ann Weldon, died at her home on Howard street after a short illness, aged 54 years.
 Mrs. Payer was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., the daughter of MT. and Mrs. life was passed in Norwich. She married Mlander Payer in this city on Jan. 14. 1883, by Rev. J. J. Quinn. She is survived by her husband and three children, John J. Payer and Misses Anna and Mary Payer, all of New London. There sa brother Hen ry J.. Weldon, real estate broker in New Rochelle, N. Y, and a half sister, Mrs. Mary Clark of New York city.
 For a. number of years the family havo resided in, New London.
 Mrs. Frankiyn W. Allyn.
 Friday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Ffanklyn N. Allyn was held from her late home, 66 Hamilton avenue with a large number of relatives and friends in attendance. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev. Joel B. Slo- cum officiated at the services at the house and at the grave. George A. Turner sang Jesus Revives My Soul and Rock of Ages. The bearers were Charles H. and J. S. Allyn, James A. Hiscox and John A. Service.
 Burial was in Yantic cemetery. Un- dertakers Church and Allen had charge of thN funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. George w. Gould.
 The body of Abby Loveland, widow of George W. Gould, who died in Mt. Vernon, N. r.. arrived here Sunday at 2.15. Burial was in the family lot in the Yantic cemetery where Rev. Joseph Cobb read committa1 service at the grave. The body was accompanied by George W. Gould and MT. and Mrs. Webster v. Gould.
 Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
cATHoLIcITY OF CATHOLICISM
 AS REGARDS SALVATION.
Church HoIds That All Worthy and in Good Faith Will Merit Heavenly Reward-Rev. Peter J. cuny Refutes Charge Of intolerance.

Preaching at the high mass in St. Patrick's church Sunday, Rev. Peter J. Cuny developed the text: I. Corin- thians, u-9: Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard. neither hath it entered in- to the heart of man. the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.
 What this reward may be which God has in store, theologians and philoso- phers in every age have speculated. pessimists, and optimists, those who are rigorfsts and others more or less liberal, who have tried to determine who and how many will prove them selves worthy of this reward.
 The preacher declared this latter words of his text, those that love Him." The New Testament Is testa- n1ent of love. God will not fail to note and reward those who serve Him, through love.
 The Catholic church. far from being her enemies, holds that all persons who live up to their religion, what ever it may be. and are in good faith. shall see God.
 Those only who have the misfortune of final impenitence, can expect noth- ing from Gods mercy. These God cannot and will not forgive On the eve of Christ's birth, this love for God Is best shown in that Good Will of which the angels sang; good will in the home. among e associates among neighbors-that good will, the
 lack of which causes the malice and
 evil which set man against man, in- dividua1ly and nationally.
 Father Cuny asked his hearers to incorporate in their prayers during this Yuletide season the petition that God may increase among men that loving service Of Him which will re- suI in good will eventually to bring about that peace in the war de-
 vastated nations of Europe for which our Holy Father the Pope has labored and hoped and prayed unceasingly.
 As regards much that is said about
 Hell, the preacher declared that those who Euote it continually are donninat- ed by spectre of fear created by their own troubled conscience. The child
 who knows ne is obeying and serving his father. through love, has no fear; this should be the attitude of Chris tians, whom their Heavenly Father knows, not as angels, but as human beings whose motives, and honesty | and sincerity. He will weigh and judge | and reward.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
D0N'T HAVE
 CRAY HA|R
Ks< <Usaeesssar- -QaBaa Hazkeaa
 k Esenly-Ns Dye,

No matter how gray your hair, pre- maturely gray. faded, bleached, streak ed with gray, all you need to do is to shampoo your hair and scalp once a day with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. This is @ very pleasant experience, and after few applications you will be delighted to see all your gray hair gradually turn to an even beautiful dark shade. Q-Ban acts on roots, making hair and scalp healthy, restor- ing the color glands so all your gray hair is naturally darkened and entire head of hair becomes soft, fluffy, long, thick and of such an even beautiful, soft, dark shade no one could tell you had used Q-Ban. Also stops dan druff and falling hair, leaving your out even a trace of gray showing. Sold on money back guarantee, soc for big bottle at Lee & Osgood's. Out town folks supplied by mail.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
EUROPE sALrED WITH FIRE
New London Pastor Delivered ForcihIe Address at Y. M. c. A. Meeting.

A good siezd audience of men as- sembled at the rally under Y. M. c. A. auspices at 3:30 yesterday after noon.
 The musical part of the programme was greatly enjoyed and consisted of selections by Swahn's orchestra and vocal solos by Hugh Kinder. The address was also much enjoyed and appreciated and was delivered by pr. F. H. Adams of New London. His topic was Europe Sa1ted With Fire" The text selected was Mark 9:49. For every one shall be salted with fire"
 The speaker siad in part:
 All things worth while must pass through the hard experience, and this is also true of individuals as well as nations.
 This chair was first a tree and it had to be chopped and sawed and planed and hurt before 1t became a useful piece of furniture. The tiny spring in my watch has been subjected to the severe test in order to become useful part of my timepiece.
 Our nation was salted with fire in the Civil War and the result was slavery was abolished.
 The nations of Europe are being salted with fire-Austria was a nation of intolerance in religious matters; the ! and the Y. M. c. A. workers are teach ing them the word of God and they will emerge from the war with 8 new vision of freedom.
 Russia persecuted any man dared to promulgate his free and in depend ent belief but this great nation is, by the trial of fire, coming out into a larger life-France went so far as to tear down the ensign of the cross, but she is under the awful experience of war and bloodshed being made into a new nation.
 Germany, under the immortal Luther, was led to a belief in the blessed Bible, but she had gone beyond Luther and had, to quite an extent, gone beyond the Bible in her materialistic tendnecy and much of the destructive criticism which is so runinous to faith has come from this nation; she like the other nations needed to be salted with fire. England had become proud and arrongant and to an extent drunken, and though she is having very bit ter experience, in the end the result will be beneficial and through the bit- terness of war she will become cleans ed.
 In all of these nations the churches were being forsaken, but now they are filled with men and women praying to God for relief.
 There is great significance in the kdCL LQdL LQ6 4OQuS N6nS GQT1SIlan Association workers are welcomed to the prison camps and hospitals of the warning nations. No church denomi- nation Is permitted to go, but this great institution, the Y. M. c. A. with it's message and call to men to live true lives, goes with the sanction and welcome of all the nations and many of the men to whom it ministers will go back to their homes with new vi- sions of life and duty, and they will under God, help to transform condi- tions and God will thus, be glorif1ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

at the same time attempted to arrest one and immediately when he at tempted to make the arrest the other three bounced on him, striking him on the head, face and bit his hand and also his face. All four escaped but the Westerly police succeeded in cap- turing two while the other two were lost trace of.
 Gingerielli was identified by a scar on his head and blood spots on his collar. He has been implicated in several other affairs and at one time he figured in a stabbing affray and succeeded in escaping to New York but on his return he was captured by the Westerly police.
 It appears that on the trip to Nor wich Gingerieln and Coffonf formed an acquaintance of another we'll dressed and nice looking countryman who halls from Willimantic. The two men told the Thread City countryrnan of their plight and as he was in their company he was taken to local head quarters where he was delayed for a few moments.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
RENEWAL OF BRITISH
 ACTIVITY IN MESoPoTAMiA
After Seven Months of inactivity
 Are Nearing kut- el-Amara.

newal of British activity ill Mesopo- tarnia after seven months quiescence is attracting attention. Nothing is known of the new movement except what is contained in the official com munications. The near approach of the British forces to Kut-e1-Amars. iJ not regarded as necessarily of g-cas consequence, except so far as it iiiny be part of a definite plan, because 1t is believed here that General Maude, who now commands the expedition, has been in position to take kat-el- Amara at any time during the last three months if he had so desired.
 It is remarked by the Times that if, as is supposed, the British now enter Kut-el-AnRara the Turks will be com- pelled to evacuate Sannayyat without the satisfaction of resisting another frontal attack
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
CONDUCTED SUCCESSFUL
 SALE SATURDAY
Norwich Girls Club Found Ready
 Purchasers of Their Wares,

The fancy article and food sale winch was conducted by the Norwich Girls club in the Thayer buildine on Saturday afternoon and evening was a big success. At closing time every thing was practically sold out and the club treasury will have a neat addi- ton of funds. On sale were all kinds Of fancy articles, cakes, cookies, bread and rolls, which found ready purchas- ers. All the girls assisted at the sale and the special committees in charge were: Fancy work. Miss Edna Robin son, Miss Alicia Bellows; food, Miss Pearl Robinson and Miss Mary Cough lin; grab bag. Miss Elizabeth Voech and Miss lone Breckenridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
NORWICH BULLETIN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1s, isl,
LOCAL POLICE CAPTURED FIGHTERS
Two Fleeing Fugves From Westerly Placed Under Arrest Near Preston Silk MlLFom Italians Pitched Into Of fcer Curtain.

Through quick work of the local po- lice two Italian fugitives, fleeing from Westerly. where they were implicated in an assault upon a policeman, were arrested Sunday night about 9.S0 O. clock near the Preston silk mill.
 Captain Twomey of the local head quarters received word from Chief Brown of Westerly relative to the as- sault early in thes evening and later he learned that two of the wanted men got on Norwich and Westerly trolley car at White Rosk and were coming to this city. Captain Twomey sent Police Sergeant Kane and Ofi- cers Delaney and Maloney to Preston silk mill in an automobile where they boarded the trolley and placed the two men under arrest They made no efforts of resistance and gave their names as Louis Gingerielli and John Coffoni.
 It appears that four Italians had been attending. g. christening in Wes- terly and had been drinking. They were making unnecessary noise and Officer Curtain reprimanded them and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
THOUGHT HER SON
LOST LIFE.
Washington Woman Wrote to New London Police Officials Relative tc the Deutschland Collision.

Fearing that her son was one of the victims of the collision between the German submarine Deutschland and the tug T. A. Scott, Jr., a Mrs. Jackson of Washington has communi- cated with Captain George Haven, the New London police headquarters through the Capital city police. asking him to establish through the Scott Co.,, whether or not Edward Stone, fireman of the tug, was not working under a fictitious name.
 A photograph of Joseph B. Jackson, son of the woman was enclosed and with the letter has been turned over to to the Scott Co.,, the officials of which declared that there is but lit tie resemblance between the missing Jackson and Stone who went to his death aboard the tug.
 Officials of the Scott firm will som- municate with the Washington police, informing them that Jackson was not one of the local victims.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Litchfie!d.-The report Of the Litch- field County Farm Bureau shows that during the past year, 1024 personal letters have been written in answer to inquiries as in connection with the proomtion of farm bureau projects There have been 617 callers at the farm bureau office and 916 tele- phone calls have been received. The agent made 56I visits to vari- ous farms. and held ninety eight meetings and demonstrations with total attendance of 3,280. Three specialists in herd improvement have been employed, and have help ed in solving the problems of about sixty herds a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
MUSICAL SERVICE AT
 PARK cONGREGATloNAI
Large Congregation Hear Beautiful
 Praise Service.

On Sunday afternoon the musical Vesper service at the Park Conerega- t1onal church was we'll attended. The music was taken from Oratorio Mes siah and was under the direction of Chorister' Eben Learned. The order of service follows: Organ prelude, Pas [oraI sympathy, Handel; alto solo, He Was Despised; anthem, And the Glory of the Lord. choir; bass solo, Why Do the Nations Rage; anthem, Glory to God. choir; organ postlude, Halle lujah Chorus.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
185th DIVIDEND

-ofHeeAof The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, Conn, Dec. g, 1916.
 The Directors of this Society have ; declared out of the earnings of the current six months sani- annual div idend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annun, payable to deposi- tors entitled thereto on ard after sJanuary IS, 1917.
 COSTELLO LIPPTTT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
TfkAMESVILLE PROPERTY SOLD, Rurzyek and Zukowski Buy Store,
 Stock and Fixtures.

The property owned by Mrs. Ella Stevens of New Haven, formerly of this city. located at 125 and 23F West Thames street. where Symington and Stevens conducted a grocery store, has mon Zulsowslci, who will conduct the business. Included in the transaction are the fixtures stock and automobile used in the business. The land has a frontage of 100 feet and runs goo feet deep. The transaction was made by Real Estate Broker John A Moran.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
FIVE DOLLAR GOLD
 PIECES FOR. CHRISTMAS
Married Employees of Brainerd, Arm strong Go. Received Remembrances

As a Christmas gift, the married employees of the Brainard, Armstrong Co. of this city, received with their pay envelopes last week $5 gold pieces. If both husband and wife were em. ployed in the factory each received a gold piRce.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
INDEPENDENCE OF RUMANlA
 NOT TO BE CONSIDERED
Vossische Zeitung Tells of Territor- i' iai Encouragement.

Amsterdam, via London. Dec. IT, The Vossische Zeitung says that a terTEtorial encouragement based on the idea of the independence of Ru- mania is no longer to be considered. This statement is based upon infor- nation from Uniformed circles
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
TURNED SLEIGH OVER
Horse Ran Away Near ,Baei<us Hospi-
 taI Sunday Afternoon.

A horse attached to a sleigh became frightened Sunday afternoon near the Backus hospital when the sleigh run ners caught in the car track and ran away, turning the sleigh over and spillfng the occupants. The horse in it's dash for freedom was abruptly stopped when the sleigh switched into a telephone pole. The occupants of the sleigh were not hurt and on fighting the. capyeyancesdrov oq-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

and is followed by a declaration that Russia will receive Moldavia as an equivalent for considerable terr1tor- ia1 sacrifice, which is to be deter. mined of her. Poland, the article adds, is to be made an independent king dom, Cpurland is to become German federal state, Lithuania Is to be in- corporated in Prussia, Dobrudja Is to be returned to Bulgaria and Wallachia Is to be divided between Austria-Hm- gary and Bulgaria
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
Was Member of Austrian cab,n..

pr. Franz Klein, a former minister of justice in the Austrian government and a brother of pr. s. R. Klien, formerly of this city. now of New York was a member of the Austrian cabinet which resigned recently after being in 'sf1ce six weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Miss Emily Blackstone Camp, a student at Miss Marcus school, in Thompson, is at her home on Broad way for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Mrs. W. H. Fitch and her niece, Miss May Smith, who have been pass ing several months in town, went to the latter's home in Newburg, N. r., Mrs. Fitch returning last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

State Tuberculosis Commissioners Here
 Dr. David R. Lyman o6 Wallingford. one of the state tuberculosis commits sioners visited the local sanatorium Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Chimney Fire at Marguerite Building
 The auto-pumper responded to a telephone alarm for chimney fire in the Marguerite building Saturday night about 5.45 o'clock. Forty three gallons of chemical were used in ex- tinguishing the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
City Bible Class.

At the noon session of the City Bi- ble class of the Central Baptist church held on Sunday there were 106 in at tendance On the A B c side of the room there were 52 and the x Y z had 54. A debate was held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Miss Emeline T. Norton has return ed from a visit for several weeks with her sister. Mrs. Timothy B. Blackstone of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Smart button shoes of regulation height displayed alongside the still popular lace boot of extreme ankle ,heieht
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Flower motifs painted on silk hose and footwear for evening use ad to the attractiveness of these accesso- ries.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18
Incidents In Society

MT. and Mrs. Willis Austin of Wash ington street have been in New York for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

The first known use of asbestos was in the mapqfacture Of cremation robes | for the e9niapt sRomangs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

MT. and Mrs. Leonard O. Smith of ''Oldelms" have returned. after a visit in New York and Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Thursday. December q. at 10 hours 59 minutes p. m. (Eastern standard time), the sun will reach Its lowest point and almanac Winter will be- gin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Norwich friends have received beau- tiful post cards picturing one of the three ranches owned by Dr. W. J. Hanford, formerly of this city, now of Ramona, California
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

The quarterly conference at Staf- ford Springs Methodist church Is to be held Tuesday by District Superin- tendent G. G. Scrivener, of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Tourists from this state are f1nd- ing out that passports are again ab- solutely necessary for the vacationist who wishes to spend his winter play time in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Jamai- ca. or in any of the countries now in- volved in the great war.
 Although temperatures as low as 17 degrees were recorded in and about Norwich Sunday morning, and 1t was only 30 degrees at noon, the suns heat was sufficient to thaw the snow on roofs and some big iclcles are hang ing from the caves in many places,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-18

Copies of the last annual report of the United Workers are being distrib- uted to subscribers to the various branches of charity carried on by the organization.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
THE AMERICAN MOTOR

American Automobile Engineering has scored another victory over the European ilotors," said MT. W. l.. Watterson, in charge of the 5. F.. Goodrich company's depot in his city.
 Ralph Mulford has just oroker the worlds 24-hour record on the Sheeps- head Bay Speedway, with a Hudson Super Six stock chassis, by covering 1919 miles in 2f hours. breaking the previous record of 1881 miles, made by the SixCylinder Napier, on the Brooklands, England, track.
 "Mulford's fastest lap was S9 miles per hour, and his average time for the entire race was 76 miles per hour.
 "A feature of particular interest is that Mulford drove the "A hour race without relief, which is also a record for human endurance. The Super-Six