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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
ATTENDED BANQUET TO
 SUPREME CHIEF RANGER.
F. J. Murtka Present at Notable Gath
 ering in Bridgeport.

Apong the Foresters who gathered in Bridgeport on Saturday to pay hon. on to their supreme chief ranger, Judge c. P. Rendon of Stockton, Cali fornfa, was F. J. Murtha. of this city who is a member of the state execu- tive board. The supreme chief ranger was entertained by the state executive board at a-banquet held in the Strat- field hotel in Bridgeport.
 Judge Rendon. whose home is in Stockton. California. is on his annual visit to Foresters of the East, and in making Bridgeport his last stopping place. dined and wined and feted from shortly after noonsuntil far into the night Though much gratified at the hearty welcome accorded him. he was forced to admit that it had its drawbacks-all his friends insisted pressed it. he was almost talked out.
 Joseph c. Ivers of Bridgeport, chair man of the general committee, acted as toastnaster at the banquet and in introducing Judge Rendon spoke of him as one who has done as much. if member of the organization in the country.
 Supreme Secretary Thomas M Don- nelly of Jersey City made a few short and interesting remarks, as did also Grand Chief Ranger Thomas F. Dowd or NorWalk, and supreme Ch1et Beadle George P. Sullivan of Derby.
 At the conclusion of the banquet everybody repaired to Odd Fellows hall. where the real speech making of the evening took place. Judge Rem don spoke at great length on condi- tions existing today. bo:n in lodge cir cles and outside, with special refer. ence to the work with which he was more fully acquainted-that of his home organization in California, and that of the Foresters as a. national body.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
WAURECAN CHILD SOME BETTER
Suspicious Paralysis Case Hospital Showed Improvement On Sunday-Bozrah and Colchester Summer Boariers Enroute New York-Paralysis Causes Death of Child in Noank.

City Health Officer Edward J. Brophy said Sunday night that Norwich chi1- dren would not be required to have certificates, but that children coming from other towns must have health certificates from the health officer in the towns where they live.
 Two cases of infantile paralysis were discovered in the family of MT. and Mrs. James Whitty in High street, Mo- a1llz, Friday, one of which resulted in the death of the youngest, child a year and a half old. The funeral was held Saturday morning, with burial in St. Patrick's cemetery, Mystic.
 One child. a boy about 3 years, has so far show, no symptom of the dis ease. The oldest child, about years, is not paralyzed as yet, but had a temperature of 102. It was taken dur ing Saturday to the contagion ward in Memorial hospital, New London.
 The little ones have been lii only a short time and there is no idea where the disease was contracted. The Whit ty children have been strictly at home and no guests from a distance have been entertained.
 The little ones were attended by Ds. Hill of the village and Dr. Grey of Mystic. Health Officer Dr. A. M Pl1r- dy placed the house under quarantine immediately
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

The five year old child brought here Saturday from Wauregan and placed in the contagion ward at the Backus hospital as a suspected infantile paral- ysis victim was reported on Sunday evening as somewhat improved. The boy was brought here by Dr. Arthur A. Chase of Plainf1eld. He was found suffering from convulsions and other symptoms of the disease on Friday night, and Saturday morning after a consultation with Dr. w. II. Judson and Dr. G. M. Burroughs of Danielson the boy was brought to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
 Sunday afternoon the return flow of Bozrah and Colchester summer board CTS to New York was continued. Some 50 or 50 people and number of small children, ranging in age from infants in arms to 10 or F years, arrived in town by wagon, bus and auto and went down to the Chelsea dock to take passage on that steamer for New York. This was between and 5 o'clock. There was no Chelsea tied up to the dock, and the would-be passengers soon discovered that there wouldn't be any boat to New York Sunday night, as the steamer was tied up in New London for repairs.
 Regarding the admittance of children to the county fair, which opens today,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
WED'D!NG.
McAVoy-Cotter,

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday afternoon when Mrs. Anasta- sia Cotter and Hugh McAvoy were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Brod- erick at St. Patrick's rectory. The bride made a charming appearance in a costume of pearl gray taffefa and black velvet picture hat, carrying pink Killarney roses. The bridesmaid Miss Helen Looby, wore blue silk poplin and carried white asters. The groom was attended by John Bowen.
 A reception was held at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. James Loo- by, of Boswell avenue. Many beauti- ful and valuable gifts were received by the happy couple, who left on a late train for honeymoon through New England. The brides travelling dress was of navy blue poplin with hat to match. Both bride and groom are well known here and popular, and their many friends wish them every happiness in their welded life.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs Me- Avoy will reside in handsomely fur nished home at 1e5 Roath street, where they will be at home to their friends afterr Qcts-1st. Y.~--
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
THE LAWYERS QUESTION Text From Days Gospel Suggests Theme of Rev. Myles p. Galvin's Ssryaon

Yesterday, the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Myles P. Calvin preached at the 10.3Q mass in St. Pat rick's church, his text being the ques- tion of the lawyer in the gospel for the Sunday, Luke 23-37, Master, what must I do to possess eternal life?''
 The lawyer knew, the preached said, and the Saviour led him, by question ing, to answer himself.
 Men know the answer, although they do not live up to their knowl- edge. It was pointed out that mans duty is. to please God. to desire and seek ands te9 trust sin xain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR
 MRS. ELLA CHAPEL.
UncasviIle Woman Remembered by Members of Ladies' Social Union.

Saturday, Sept. ?, was Mrs. Ella ChapePs birthday, and a party was arranged in her honor by Mrs. William Vallett. Mrs. Ctapers sister, of Uncas- vile. and the members of the Ladies Social union Of the Afontvilie Congre- gational church The hostess evidenced genuine surprise upon the arrival of the ladies, but showed herself quite equal to the occasion.
 Delicious refreshments were served, after which Mrs. E. F. Constock, pres ident of the Ladies' Social union, pre- scented Mrs. Chapel with sum of money, gift from the union. Tn a few well chosen words she spoke of Mrs. Chapel's fidelity and helpfulness to the society and expressed the good wishes of all the members. Mrs. Chapel responded in words of gratitude and appreciation.
 The occasion was very pleasant and one long to be remembered by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
FUN ERAiL,
Claus Johnson.

The funeral of Claus Johnson took place from his late home, No. 16 Lafay- cite street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with many relatives and friends Lodge Oscar, Order of Vasa. Rev Franza A. Peterson, pastor of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church, officiated and delivered an address Four members of Lodge Oscar acted as bearers. There were many beautiful flowers. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery, where Rev. MT. Peterson read committal service.
 Church 6 Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
BENNETT HELD FOR
 U. 8. DISTRICT COURT.
Charged With Offenses Alleged to Have Been Committed at Twin Mountains.

Thomas Bennett, alias Frank Russell, Saturday morning waived examination when arraigned before United States Commissioner Frank L. Mcclure in New London on the charge of burglar izing tle postofice at Twin Mountains, N. H.. on July 6, and was bound over to the United States district court which cenvenes Sept. 2S. Bennett was unable to furnish the necessary $500 bonds for his release.
 Bennett had previous to his arraign- nent before Commissioner Mcclure appeared before Judge William B. Colt in police court and the technical charges on which he has been held since July 27 last were nolled.
 9Deput 5eisees sStatessN hal .Tfmo-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
HER e2ND BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Charles W. Hopkins Quietly Ob-
 served Anniversary at Her Home.


 On Sunday Mrs Anna A., widow of Charles W. Hopkins of No. 67 La- fayette street. quietly observed her 82nd birthday. Mrs. Hopkins, who one of the original members of the Hopkins and Allen Arms Co.,, of this city. He passed away about 15 years ago.
 Mrs. Hopkins has one son, c. Leslie Hopkins, who is secretary and treas urer of the Wallingford Trust Com pany.
 On recent night the blooming cerius of Mrs. Hopkins bad one blos- som which attracted no little atten- ton in the neighborhood on account of it's beauty. Last year the plant had 14 blossoms but on account of it's being so cumbersome it was cut back during the year. This probably is cause for the fact that there fas but one blossom this year.
 A neighbor of Mrs. Hopkins, ourt- land T. Chesbro of 119 Williams street had six blossoms on his plant which blossomed the night previous to her plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
OBITUARY.
Benjamin Franklin Williams.

Benjamin Franklin Williams, form CT county commissioner, well known throughout Eastern Connecticut and a Mass, Friday evening ,1oout o'clock. MT Griswold had gone to Griswold to visit relatives after attending the Northfie1d church conference. Burial is to be in Mystic and the funeral will be held today.
 Benjamin Franklin Williams, had the distinction of descending from no. only one, but two or the oldest set tied families of Stonington. William Williams, the progenitor of the Amer ican branch of the family. was born
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
OUR JiTNEY OFFER This and

OUR JITNEY OFFER - This and Sc
 DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with Sc and mail it to Foley & Co.,, Chicago. Jll.. writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return trial package con- taining Foiey's Honey and Tar Com pound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain fin sides and back; raeunatisn, backache, kid ney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets. wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for constipation, biliousuess, headache and sluggish bowels
 Lee & Osgood Co.
 HE WAS WORRIED AND HOPELESS
 For ten or twelve years was both cred with bad kidney trouble" writes T. F. Hutchinson, Little Rock, Ark. T tried many remedies and doctors, but grew worse all the time. I was worried and had almost given up all hopes. I tried Foley Kidney Pills and they helped me a lot. I nave since used five boxes and am now a we'll man." Foley Kidney Fills drive out aches and pains due to kidney trouble; Ialso-sIeep disturbing bladders disorders.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
Hit Peddier's Wauon,

Saturday evening shortly after s o'clock an automobile owned and driven by Dr. L. E. Walker, hit the rear wheel of a Jewish peddler's wag- on on Boswell avenue. near the Bos- well Avenue school house. No seri- ous damage was done to the machine or wa gon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
NEW PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
 ARRIVES ON TUESDAY
R. T. Crosby Will Take Up Duties at
 Y. M. c. A. This Week.

R. T. Crosby, the new physical di- rector for the local Y M c A, will arrive here Tuesday and will imme- diately take up his new duties. Mir. Crosby's last field of Y. M. C. A. work was in Oxdeld, Tenn, and for the past four seasons he has been att tending the Y. M. c. A. Eastern As sociation school for the training of employed officers at Silver Bay. Mir Crosby is now in Holyolle, the guest of relatives.
 The gymnasium has been thorough ly cleaned and put in excellent condi- ton for the coming winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
Store Window BroLaye

About 1o.36 Saturday night a large plate glass window at the store of N. s. Gilbert and Son became brok- en. No one saw the glass when it broke or was smashed. Immediately after the crash the police found a sailor nearby and he was taken in on suspicion that he might know some thing about the matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
incidents In Society

Miss Ella M. Norton is at the Ocean house, Watch Hill. R. l.
 Mir and Mrs. John L. Mitchell have left town to pass several weeks near South Bristol, Me.
 H. W. Kent of New York is the guest of his sister, Miss Katherine A. Kent, of Washington street.
 Mrs. Bela P. Learned has returned
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
Fell from Piazza and Broke Lea.

Between and 10 o'clock Sunday night an Italian residing on Franklin street fell from a. second story piazza at his home and broke one of his legs. He was taken to the Backus hospital for treatment and was attended by .Drs. sWalksrs and sCaliahan.sg Na
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
Called Out For Grass Fire.

At 1.20 o'clock Sunday afternoon the auto bumper at the Central Fire sta- tion was called out by telephone for grass fire in the Srear.of 261 Laurel sHiIls axenfeFY
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

MT. and Mrs. Joseph D. Haviland of Norwich and MT. and Mrs. Robert Monahan of Pawtucket,. R. l., are at Lake George for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

After several months spent on the Pacific coast, Miss c. c. Bacheier is at her home on East Town street for the remainder of the vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

MT. and Mrs. Frederick H. Cranston are guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Lester in Slatersville, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

MT and Mrs. Charles w. Vaughn and; Miss Ruby Vaughn havo returned from a stay at Asbury Park. N. J., and in, New York. 5
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

Reginald Reynolds of Greenwich vis- ited his sister, Mrs. William H. Palm : CT. of Washington street during last week
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
[En1l9lIXI.(gIH]El@IE GO.
l29 Main St.. Norwich, Ct.
 See our booth at County Fair

after passing the summer at the Ben Grosvenor inn, Pomfret
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

The Mowry family had the 63d an- nual reunion at Nipmuc park in Ux- bridge, Mass, Friday. Sixty five from all over the country were present, and President Samuel B. Taft presided.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

On account of Labor Day and the holiday travel from Hartford and Middletown and points on the Valley branch to the seashore, 8 special re- turn train, starting from New Lon don, will be operated this evening by the New Haven railroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

A portion of the ell of the former Pope property on Broadway has been detached from the house, and Is being enlarged into a garage for the new owner, Daniel. T. Shea.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

The newly designed ten cent pieces will not be placed in circulation be- fore the 18th or 20th of this month. Two hundred and fifty thousand of the new dimes are being coined daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

Effective Sept. 1, day letter ser vice was inaugurated at all Western Union Telegraph company offices, in Canada and including those operated by the Great Northwestern Telegraph cOrnnanV
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

Unless the farmers of the state use their blows and hoes with diligence in tho next few days to dig up the widely advertised crop of potatoes, Hartford will be without potatoes by Wednesday, according to an appeal from that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

The Spiritual Temple at Hartford began it's new season Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock, the speaker being speakers announced for the forthcom- ing winter include Mrs. Frances H. Spalding of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

The employers of children under 16 years of age in shops and stores learn that certificates issued to the chil-
 dren permitting them to work dur
 ing the summer vacation hold good
 until the fall term of the schools open.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett has awarded a contract to Frank A. Wilcox of Nor wich for a section of native stone macadam road in Montville. The work will cost $8000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
GOVERNMENT TRUCK STOLEN;
THIVES MAKE OTHER HAULS

Thieves Wednesday night took a gov
eminent truck from Overland and FL
PasO streets. where il had been left by
the driver. L. La Blance- The truck
was assigned to truck company No. IS.
and was of the White manufacture A
search Of the county roads resulted in
the finding Of the missing truck by
motorcycle officer NJ F. Scheerer
Thursday morning, near the cement
plant
One arrest was made by city detective
Martin Guerrero Wednesday afternoon.
following the recovery Of two beef hides
which are said 10 have been stolen from
the warehouse Of the Finnegan-B Brown
Hides company. at Seventh and Kansas
streets. The hides. il is said. were later
brought back to the warehouse Of the
company. after they had been stolen,
and offered for sale. Enique Carrasco.
who had the hides at the time, was ar
rested on a charge OF theft. and is be-
ing held pending transfer to he county
authorities
Burglars Wednesday night entered
the cleaning and pressing establish
ment of the Diamond company, at 800
North Stanton street. and stole several
suits of clothes Entrance was forced
through the raer door Of the store
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
QUARANTINE To
KEEP OUT WEEVIL
Arizona Growers Take Steps
to Protect Cotton Crop
From Pests.

Phoenix. Ariz-. oct. e6.-Now that
long staple cotton has been proved
such a large success IN the salt River
valley, 1t is proposed TO enforce the
strfctest Of quarantine against the in
PRODUCTION Of boil weevil and other
pests at present unknown only late
IL AT Casa Grande was discovered the
fact that some uninspected Egyptian
seed had been received and planted by
a farmer who had not thought Of
fumigatiOn It was told also that seed
had been received from suspected 10
calities Of the south without delivery
for inspection 10 the state entomolog-
ist This danger is 10 be met by close
cooperation Of local growers with the
state and federal agricultural authori-
ties
New Type of Egyptian Cotton.
II is probable that this valley viii
produce eventually. little else man a
special brand OF Egyptian cotton,
which has been developed by the de-
partment Of agriculture at Sacaton, on
the Indian reservation. and now
known as Pima cotton. Il has its own
characteristics. quite distinct from the
ordinary Egyptian. is Of exceptionally
long and strong staple with a fine
white color. and can be depended upon
TO produce about so per cent more
than the variety now cultivated in
About $50 acres OF this cotton have
been planted this year The average
yield will approximate IL bales to
the acre giving large 1rofit at the
present selling price The average
yield on fairly good land has been
about three-fourths Of a bale to the
acre Profits this year have been
running from $50 10 $40 per acre
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
MANY SCHOOLS
SHOW INCREASE
Net Enrolment in City Is
Larger by 1926; Attend
ance Percent Lower.

The report Of the attendance in the
Fl Paso schools, for the first month,
ending October g, Just filed by super
intendent r J. Tighe. shows large in
creases in the attendance at Alta Vista.
Aoy, Beau and Franklin schools. The
total net enrolment increase in the city
over the first month Of last year was
1926 or IS per cent. The increase in
the number belonging and the average
daily attendance last mon n was Il
pei. cent greater than the same month
last year
The per cent Of attendance this
year is not quite as high as it was
last year" reports Mr. Tighe- 1T
lacks six tenths OF one per cent I
believe this is due TO the fact that a
the compulsory attendance law who
would not have entered but for the ex-
istence OF the law. When they found
that We had no truant officer to en-
force the law, they became careless
in their attendance I elieve this is
the cause Of the dropping off in the
attendance The two days rainy wealth
er which we had last m 1nth. and the
circus, also helped TO reduce the at
tendance and to Increase the number Of
tardies, which are so per cent greater
the same month than they were last
year"
The following table accompanies the
report.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
FINAL PROGRAM AT GREAT
SCOTTISH RITE REUNION

Following viii be the final program
to be held Friday. at the 22d semi
annual reunion of the Ancient and Ac-
cepted Scottish Rite OF Free Masonry,
at the san Antonio street hall:
Rio Grande Council Knights Kadosh
No. 8
$40 a m.-soth degree-First apartment
z 5. Heller. c c. Powell, P O. Nsfe. ".
n Stockwell. s L Berg. G J B. SsXton. W.
second apartment-E- s. Heller. c. J. b
Szxton. c c. Powell. E a Wells
Third apartment ". Peak. c. c Powell
Frank Judges H Powell. J. A COggin,
A Stolaroff. J. L Hewett- W L. Crockett. II
D Roberts
Fourth apartmeut-S- E Heller. E ".
Kayser E A Wells. s l. Berg. c. c. Powell.
c J. 3 SaXtou. c r Brown
Lunch
The program for Fl Paso consistory
p. m. Sist degree. inspector inquis-
itor-HaU OF Justice J. 3. Saxton. A c.
Rintleman. W A johnson. c. Maslin. F. J.
Van Haven. u Il MacCullun. B. F. Clutter,
Q Harvie. z A Wells
Assessors-H. T. Ponsford. NJ D. Roberts,
S. S. Birehfield. c Mulhern-
RiutIeman. W A. Johnston II. r stafford.
" H MacCsllum, b 7. Clutter. ?. W
Bauer. p Van Haven. g Harvfe- 2. A
Wells. r = Tibbetts, c. Naslin.
80 .. m.-ssd degree. Master Of the royal
secret-F- P. Miller = d Mason. 2. s
Heller. s c White. : a Thompson, F. n
Lynch. J. Carpenter = D. Love
Guards OF the CAMP r Brown, H L
Vedie poets and zend worshipers-T. b
Humber. H NJ Morris. g g c. Rokahr.
Z. P Lerner. ". B. Richmond. F. ". Bauer,
G R Trowbridge, A J. Carpenter. G. n
Thomas
Benediction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
MOTHERS FEARS
ARE UNFgUNDED
Bruises, Sprains and Minor Hurts of
Childrea Quickly Relieved by
SIoan's Liniment.

It is the very nature Of children to
hurt themselves-to come crying to
mother with little fingers bruised. with
heads bumped, with sprained liEa-
ments and tendons-
They are painful hurts, too. But
their pain and sting can't survive the
gentle use Of this Iiniment. A single
application Of Sloan's and-tne little
fellows bravely kept back tears give
way TO smiles. His hurt is cured
In every home where there are chill
dren a bottle OF Sloan's Liniment is q
necessity.
Aching muscles. rheumatism. lum-
bago, collie, stiff neck. chillblains. pleu-
risy, etc, can also all be most effect
lively relieved with SIoan's Liniment.
Sloan's Liniment can be obtained at
all drug stores. Csc. soc. and SLOO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
''THE PLACE OF RELIGION IN
DEMOCRACY" SUBJECT OF RABBI

At the regular services Of Temple Mt
Sinai. Friday evening at o'clock. Rab-
bi Martin ZielOnka viii begin a series
Of addresses on The Place Of Religion
in Democracy" These addresses will
be delivered on the last Friday night
Of alternate months and a most cordial
invitation is extended to the general
public to attend these services On the
last Friday night of intervening
months the rabbi viii deliver a series
Of talks on some OF the more popular
modern books The subjects and titles
VIII be announced later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
EGYPTIAN COTTON REACHES
RECORD PRICE IN ARIZONA

Tempe. Ariz, oct 26.-COtton has
reached the record price OF 34Ik cents
for Egyptian, on sales just made, and
there is prospect Of even higher rat
ing It is reported that the Goodyear
Tire company, which is buying much
Of the Egyptian this year, has leased
1000 acres Of land near Chandler and
viii plant il to Egyptian on its own
account. to be assured Of a supply for
its fabric needs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-26
WHEAT ACREAGE IN HALE
LARGEST IN COUNTY'S HISTORY

Plainview. Texas. Oct 26.-The
wheat acreage of Hale county is the
greatest ever known L A Knight.
prominent banker and stOckman, has
5000 acres OF land prepared for wheat.
Z Dowden has 400 acres. Fred Weyl
500. Thornton & Gibson $40. These are
representative individual holdings.
some ranch owners having two and
three sections under cultivation.