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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

healthy increase of the business, war rants the purchase of seventy-eig additional looms.
 Edward IF Buffum arrived home Wednesday from Florida, where he spent the winter.
 The members of Narragansett Lodge with members of their families, and the members of Hope Lodge, cele- brated the ninety-seventh anniversary of Odd Fellowship Wednesday even ing in the lodge rooms. A specially interesting musical and literary pro- gram was rendered and refENshu1ents were served.
 Charles ". Stevens, a past master of Silentia Lodge of Afasons. New York city. was buried with Masonic honors by Pawcatuck Lodge Wednes- day morning in Hopkinton cemetery. The bearers were Henry A Stahle, Archie c. Thompson, Eugene B. Pen dleton. Denison c. Hinclkley, John T. Parker and Hadlai F. Watson The funeral services were held Sunday ev- ening at his home in Pawcatuck and were conducted by Rev. Clayton A. Burdicll. -
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
PLAAINFIELD
Committees Named for Parish Social Geer-LangIois Wedding - Moosup Man Wins Local Bride.


 The general committee selected for the post lenten social to be held un- der the auspices of the St. Johns par lsh held a very enthusiastic meeting iii the parish assembly rooms and per- fected plans for the social. The con- n1ttee in charge consists of Mrs Pierre Bsdard, president; Mrs. Napo- leon Goyette, Mrs. Mary Connors, Miss Rose Grenier, Mrs. Isadore Mercier, Mrs. William Cantweli, Miss Annie Afohan, Mrs. Stanislas Charron, Mrs Eugene Baril, Mrs. Julian Martin, Mrs. George Laflash, Mrs. Flora Brouillard, Miss Guilmette, Mrs. Edmond Le- blonde Mrs. O. Houle, Mrs. B. NIette, Mrs. O. Poirier, Mrs. J. B. Marcan- relic, Mrs. Bernicer, Miss Goselin, Mrs. J. B. Senecal, Mrs. E. E. Beau doin, Mrs. Picnic, Mrs. U. Codere, Mrs. Non, Alice and Margaret Dumaine, Blanche Guertin, Nora Donahue, l Catherine Mitchell and Evelyn Crooks. Geer-Lang!ois.
 Ernest Geer and Elizabeth Langlois | were united in marriage at St. Johns church Wednesday morning at ' i o'clock. The ceremony was performed 1 by Rev. William A. Keefe. The wit nesses were the fathers of the bride | and groom, George Langlois and Hen | ry Geer. Following the church cere- nony breakfast was served at the | brides home on Lawton Heights. l MT. and Mrs. Geer left Wednesday afternoon for a honeymoon trip and upon their return they will reside in i Plainfield.
 Married at Local Church.
 Friends of Mary Ducharme Gauvan were surprised to hear of the marriag with Frank Taveniere, of Moosup l which took place at St. Johns church | the early part of this week.
 Praised Director Walsh.
 An article in the Providence paper spoke enthusiastically of the pro- l Centerville. R. T. The play was di- | rected by Fred s. Walsh, who has di- rected a number of plays here and l who coached the members of White Cross Council, K. of C., who took part in the production of the Fortune Hunter at Norwich.
 The same play was produced under the auspices of Gibson Council at Arc tic, R. l., Tuesday night.
 Briefs and Personals.
 The music which was so we'll rend- 1 cred at St. Johns church on Easter Sunday will be repeated next Sunday. l Leordore Terenne has recently re- turned to his home in New Bedford | Mass, after spending a few days with friends here MT. Terenne was for 1 merly a resident of Plainfield.
 George Pippen of Springfield, Mass. was recent visitor at the home ot George Desrosier on Lawton Heights l Miss Agnes Hallahan, a teacher ir the grammar grades here, has resum- | ed teaching, after few days absence ! during which Miss Marion Tuckermar substituted
 Edward Lyon and John Nolan at- | tended the textile exhibition at Bos- ton, Wednesday.
 Mrs. James Platt of Greeneville spent yesterday with local friends | Francis Sullivan returned yesterday l to NaE~ ~HaEan. to resume his stlrdies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

D, parcels sent out was 48 The let ter carriers took out from the office 1G96 parcels, 633. were delivered through the general delivery. The on this business was $25. The records of the office show a consistent increase of business in the parcel post depart ment every month since the service was instituted here.
 Noted Out and About.
 Kenneth Douglas of Waterbury is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Emma Douglas.
 William Hanley of Bridgeport, is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs Patrick B: Hanley. MT. Hanley is seriously i'll.
 Mrs. George Stafford entertained the sewing society of Florine Dow camp, Royal Neighbors, at her home on Den ison avenues Wednesday afternoon. Miss Lillian Hewitt is spending the week in NorwaIk Clifford Gates has returned to New York, after q visit to the Gates home stead on High street.
 Mrs. Clarence Anderson and daugh- 1 ter, of Salem, South Carolina, are vis- i iting in town.
 1 Mrs. John Ffnnegan of Ledyard, | Mrs. Daniel D. Gray, Mrs. Ellsworth l Gray and Hadley Gray, of North Ston- 1 ington, were visitors in Mystic Tues day. making the trip In Mrs. Finne- l gan's new car.
 Rev. Byron w Hatfield of New burgh, N. Y, is spending a few days l in town.
 Bergen I. Green substitute letter carrier, is taking the R. F. D. No. 1 {! temporary, until regular man has been chosen for the place. Rev. Welcome E. Bates has re- turned from a visit in Putnam. MT. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt and son have returned from a visit in Stafford
 Springs.
 Mrs. Ernest Lewis has returned tc Waterford, after a visit to her sister Mrs. William Barber 1 Mrs. Henry Kingsley has returned to Norwich, after visit to her niece Mrs. Hattie Richmond
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Albert Babeoek, a native of West erly, son of the late Edwin BabcoSk, who is with the law firm of Comstock Ss Gardner in Providence, was reelect- ed president of the Rhode Island So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. at the forty-sixth annual meeting which was held Tuesday. and was also reelected a trustee. The Oth- CT officers elected are: Rt. Rev. James De Wolf Perry, Rt. Rev. Matthew Harkins, Samuel P. Colt, Samuel P. Nicholson, Elbridge T. Gerry, Dr. An nie W. Hunt, Benjamin F. Arnold, Walter R. Callender. Mrs. Mary R. Few, Arthur w. Denison, vice presi- dents: James N. Smith. secretary; HerberL c. Calef, auditor; Ralph s. Richa treasurer; Barton A. Bal lou, Herbert M. Atherton, Earl G. Whelden, William E. Baker. Mrs. Walter Hidden, Mrs. George A Free man, executive committee.
 The bylaws were changed so that the president. the secretary. and three other members, a board of managers to transact business in the intervale when the executive committee is not l in session. Another amendment di- rects the trustees to take charge of | all permanent and special funds. turn the income over to the treasurer, and to make an annual report
 The report of the treasurer showed total receipts of $9s10.SO. expenditures l of SS5TS.O9 and a cash balance of Si,- | 122.Il. The property owned by the society is in excellent condition and returning substantial revenue. 4 new | bequest of &, 600 from the estate ci Asha A. E. Branch was announced. 4 ! bership of 1O41, lost by death s, new members added 3S. making a tota' | of 1071- During the year the society | investigated 5.561 cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

W. Hoxie, Charles F. Potter, Caleb T. Cottrell, George H. Thomas of South Kingston; R. G. Card, George ID. Briggs, Walter R. Peirce, John J. Mc- Elhaney. of North Kingston; Samuel s. Greene, of Charlestown; George w. Burdick, wanton W. Edwards of Hop kinton; Albert Hoyle of Richmond; William T. Sherman, Of Exeter; Isaac A. Allen of Narragansett. The court appointed Mr. Woodward of Westerly foreman
 When the grand jury retired the trial of the case of Henry P. Collins. against pr. Henry Johnson, an action to recover for injuries received in an automobile accident, and which was commenced in Westerly, was resumed before Judge Stearns and a jury.
 The action of the grand jury is in- dependent of any action that may be taken as a result of the joint investi- gation made by the Interstate Com merce and Public Utilities Commis- sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Local Laconics.

Dr. Stanley Main. of North Stoning- ton, was in Westerly. Wednesday.
 George O. Murphey has recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia
 Thomas Hughes has returned from Florida where he has been for the past winter.
 Rev. John M. Collins has resigned the pastorate of the Second Baptist church, North Stonington-
 Mrs. Edward T. Moulton and Miss Josie Rogers left for Philadelphia, Wednesday.s1o s1on a visit to Mrs. Moul- toms sister, the wife of Rev. William H. Groton.
 The directors of the Westerly Tex tile company held a meeting Wednes- day afternoon and decided that th
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

The prosecuting department of the state of Rhode Island has instituted proceedings against parties, at pres ent unknown, in connection with the railroad disaster, and it is understood that the attorney general is request ing indictment against two individ- uals, whom he believes to be respon- sible for the loss of five lives. This action is based on testimony given before Coroner Everett A Kingsley, of Westerly, and was commenced be- fore the coroner's inquest was com pleted. At the session of the super for court for Washington county, at West Kingston, Wednesday, Judge Stearns presiding, a special grand jury was empanelled to hear the testimony for the prosecution in secret session. If the jury finds evidence sufficient to probably commit, they will render in dictment against the person or per- sons charged in the complaint of the attorney general. The jurors selected are: James H. Bishop, Peleg B.
 Briggs, John F. Gallagher. George w. Woodward, Thomas T. Saunders of Westerly; s. Leroy Carpenter. Dexter
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

at Sheffield Scientific School. after spending the Easter vacation with his parents on Plainfield street.
 T. F. Johnson of Riverpoint, R. l., was in Plalnfield yesterday.
 The regular rehearsal of the Con- gregattonal church was held Wednes- day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

land. for a corporation to be known as the Marginal Dock & Realty com pany, with n capital stock of $500. 900. The firm is authorized to deal in docks. wharves and warehouses. The corporation will have headquarters in South KinEstown
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Clarence c. Sargent, of wesserl,

Clarence c. Sargent, of Westerly, with liabilities of SS19, and assets SG7 The largest creditors are: Davis Sew ard of New London, $50; Outlet com pany. Providence, SSS: Messenger tS Ocl1ert company, New Haven, S42. All unsecured. Among the creditors of the bankrupt estate of Andrew J. Barbour & Company. of Providence. is Grace Carmack, of Putnam. for $500. The liabilities are s1,50S and assets S24O.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

James Sloan, for many years fore man ae the New England Granite works, died Wednesday at his homa. 16 Summer street, after a long Illness. He is survived by Mrs. Sloan, two sons. Arthur and William, and three daughters, Ruth, Alice and Fife Sloan. Mir. Sloan was born in Daibeattie. Scotland May IA, 1861, and came 10 this country twenty years ago. and has lived in Westerly most of that time. In 1883 he married Georgia Miller, daughter of George and Mary Miller, of Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Grim Humor.

Thers is a grim humor in the sug- gestion that Easter holidays could prevent Christian nation from an swering the question whether it is really opposed to the waging of sav- age warfare.-New YorK Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
FUN NERAL.
Mrs. Luke McKone.

The funeral of Mrs. Luke McKone was held from her home on Bay street at S.30 o'clock. Requiem high mass in St. Patricks church at o'clock was largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. M. P. Hart the rector, sang the mass. gsae Ladies Auxiliary 0e tAe A. o. &. 6E which the de- ceased was 6 member attended in a body. Mrs. Ella Kilby sang Face to Face, and as the body was borne from the church she sang Nearer My God, to Thee. The bearers were Christo- pher Rattigan, a. brother, Charles Mo Laughlin, Fred Brannigan, Daniel Brannigan, Thomas Hiclson, nephews of the deceased. Burial was in St Patrick's cemetery.
 Parcel Post Business Increases.
 Postmaster Foley reports a big in- crease in the parcel post department of the Mystic office during the last few months. During the period from April 1 to 15, the total number of parcels handled was 2484, just 530 more than for the same length of time from Oct 1 to 15, of last year. The total num- Der of parcels received for the first 15 days of April was 1903, total sent out 5S1, insured 129, for which the fees were $5.17. The total number of c. O.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Stonington lodge, No. 26, I. o. o. F., held an interesting session in Ma sonic temple, Wednesday evening, when the third degree was conferred on a class of ten. The work of the degree was carried out in an able manner. It was the 97th anniversary of the orders and the members of the order and the members of the Mys- tic encamptment No. 50, I. O. o. F., at- tended in a body, about fifty being present After the work all went to the banquet hall where a Dutch SUD- per was served. The committee in charge was Orris W. Perry, Charles Craig, Erastus Fish and William Ward.
 Surprise Visit.
 The members of Mrs Jabez Brooks Sunday school class and a few friends gave her a surprise party at her home on Greenmaille avenue, Tuesday eve ming. About twenty were present Games were played, music was en- joyed and refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

There is strong probability that the town council of Westerly will award the contract for rebuilding the highway between Westerly and Watch Hill, to the A. Vito Construction com pany, of Thompson, Conn. This com pany submitted the lowest of the seven bids received for the work, has good financial standing and IS fully equipped to comply with the terms of the contract. In the specification the furnishing of the asphalt for the penetration system of construction is with the town of Westerly, for the reason that by law this material IS furnished at a reduced rate to cities and towns, and for the additional and substantial reason that the material will be all of the same grade and up to the standard required in accord ance with the tests of the state chem ist
 The Vito company bid. exclusive of the asphalt is 9,624. and the cost Of the asphalt is $11.947. which brings the total up to $51,571. The appro- priation for the work is se5, 900. which, of course, is decreased by the expense of preliminaries for the work. Still there is substantial sum available above the bid, enough, perhaps, to ex- tend the work through Bay street at Watch Hill and to make the whole road wider than was at first proposed.
 There is a difference of S15, 600 be- tween the highest and the lowest hid and S3,236 in the next lowest bid. The Vito company built the reenfoTced state highway between Stonington and Mystic, and the two stone crushers
 of the Vito company, their thirty
 teams, and all their working equip ment, are at Stonington, and their re- moval to Westerly would entail q comparatively small expense, in com parison to the cost it would be tC
 other bidders to get their working
 equipment to Westerly. This Is given
 as a main reason for the bid as sub mitted by the Vito company.
 This company is in readiness to be- gin the work at once and will give
 guarantee that the work will be com pleted, according to contract, by Aug Is, the time specified by the towr council. Councilmen Hasweu and Flynn went to Stonington, Wednesday and inspected the equipment of the Vito company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Ella p. Robinson and Ruth Robin son of South kinsstown, and Percy w. Gardner, of Providence, have filed articles of association in the office of the secretary of state. in Rhode Is-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

At the twenty-fcurth annual r7Ret- ing of the state council of Rhode is- land, Order of United American Me- chsnics. held in Providence, these cf- fcers were elected: E. s. Palmer Of Providence, state councillor: Sila5 N. Smith. vice councillor. O. c. Barrows. secretary; J. Frank Coffin. treasurer; Henry A. Anthony. inductoT; Ralph r. Whitman, examiner: Oliver C.. Straight, protector; Earl IT. Potter. trustee; Fred A. Morrill, Danforth r. Barrett and Amasa r. Bicknell. rep resentatives to the national council. The officers were installed by Nation al Secretary H. O. Molstein of Har- risburg, Pa. The state council has made an increase of twenty in mem bership during the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
WiIIino to Lose All of Him.

Bryan is said to have lost 13 pounds in weight. But there has been alto gether to much Bryan anyhow-De- troit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
MYSTIC

Dutch Supper Follows Degree Work of Stcnine+on Lodse-CIass Pays Surprise Visit to Mrs. Jabez Brooks --lncrease in Parcel Post Business
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-05
EXPRESS RATE INCREASE
MEANS ADVANCE ON GOODS
So Says Traffic Secretary, Who Is
Making Investigstion of
System,

II permission is granted by the state
corporation commission to express
companies operating in Oklahoma TO
supersede their present mileage sys.
tenn OF rates By the proposed o sys-
tenn, rates on certain articles generally
carried by express will be increased
from Is to so per cent
This statement was made this morn
my BY w V Hardie, secretary OF the
Oklahoma Traffic association. who, in
conjunction with the experts OF the
corporation commission, has been con.
Quoting an investigation OF the pro-
posed system to ascertain is possible
affects. The commission is scheduled
TO begin a hearing OF claims of the ex-
press companies next Saturday. The
zone system has been approved by the
interstate commerce commission for
interstate express shipments.
a refund OF from $4,000 TO 500,
600 is involved in the case, which has
been before the corporation commits
sion and supreme court for the past
seven years. A year ago the express
companies sought a compromise By
agreeing to refund $4,000 IL the zone
system went into effect. The offer
was refused b. the commission.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-05
FUNSTON ANNOUNCES
TROOPS TO GO HOME
Will Be Relieved BY Arrival Of New
Forces Ordered TO the
Border.

SAN ANTONIO Oct 5--National
guards organizations that will he re-
lieved from border duty by the arrival
ct new state troops ordered on, we're
announced today at southern depart
inent headquarters. The lis, follows
Massachusetts Fifth, Eighth and
Ninth infantry and brigade headquar.
tiers at FL Paso squadron cavalry. less
ono 'roop, and battalion signal troops.
New York Battalion engineer
troops and field hospital number one
III Brownsville district
Illinois 80 Squadron and two troops
first cavalry at Brownsville field hos.
p'tal No ,. Company A engineers a
San Antonio.
Caliiornia-Second and Seventh in.
'antry and brigade headquarters sigma.
company, ambulance company, field
hospital company and squadron cav.
airy
Connecticut Second infantry. tw,
troops cavalry, field hospital and am.
bulance company.
Second Kansas infantry First MARY.
land infantry and brigade hcadquar
tiers; District of Columbia field hos.
pital, aud Missouri signal company.
A report received from Genera
Pershing gave the. sick list of the ex
pedtionary force as only J.J percen
Tor the command, this being the tota
of men sick in camp and absent at III,
base for treatment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-05
WRIST WATCH HAS COME
TO STAY SAYS JEWELER
Manly Men Wearing Ornaments, Wal
ter c. Dean Declares; Sell
in Ell Paso.

Much fun has been poked at the
wrist watch fad by newspaper para
graphers and editors in the last two
years, but Walter {. Dean, prominent
local ieweler, declares they have come
to stay.
The masculine wrist watch has been
regarded as al insignia OF effemin-
acy,' said Mr.. Dean this morning.
But the fact Of the matter is that the
manifest men in America are the ones
wearing them. More than 10000 wrist
watches have been sold in FL Paso in
the last few months to soldiers aud
national guardsmcn. 4
The wrist watch Is the only prAc.
teal method of keeping time for the
soldier, for the reason that he finds
II impossible TO button and unbutton
his tight fitting khaki jacket every
time he wants to ascertain how early
or late 1t may be. \
Wrist watches can be bought for
as little as 81 or as much as $l,100.
For women, they form not only .
graceful wrist ornament, but a means
OF carrying a watch at a minimum risk
Of loss and theft. The wrist watch
has been hooted at as much a. The
tortoise shell eyeglasses, but 1t has
come to stay"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-05
CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
In Answering ADS. rJssss Mention Times.
b-ROOM house. modern tvo lots:
West Main. sell or terms. let

b-ROOM house. modern. tvo lots:
West Main. sell or terms. lot
M show YOU.
Oklahoma Trust Company.
SOLO Insurance. Maple So
BEST new bungalow ever offered In this
city for $4,000 II sold this week good
terms. See u. y NrCrhcken, 100 t02
Baum Bldg Wal ii0l.
ElGHT ROOMS. modern, steam heat.
fine fruit and shade. butt for a home;
price, and terms right, Ramsey. l00k
North broadway.
ONE Of the best g.room modern homes
ever offered on the east side. I'm
basement and garage owner leaving
city. SAYS sell for s. 900; 1000 cash
Soc o q McCracken. 10000 Baum Bldg
wal l1oi
4 ROOM completely furnished, large
comfortable, homellke. beautiful yard
sarage. fruit and garden. close In, easy
terms wal 1871
GROOM bungalow Tor 81, 100, on car line
small payment down. balance like rent
See Graham 4 Herbert, 22O Insurance
BLDG Maple 2lei
OWNER has LEFT the city. left the deed
and says sell s.room modern bungalow
for only s., 300. just got a loan OF 81 100
on II. most any Kind Of terms. See q Q.
NcCrachcn, i00A zoe Baum Bldg. Wal
ll0i
FOR SALE Good homes; terms and
prices right, two houses, corner. facing
east and south. easy terms: big returns
on investments can be had on small flats
listed with me; few choice lots for
homes; price and location right. north.
200 Baum Blde.
S. h, Brown, 300 Baum Bldg,
Walnut i313.
age and city property. NJ c Becker
GROOM house. close Ia on West
20th; two lots: price 81 500. 5000
down. lots are worth more than
We ask for all
Oklahoma Trust Company.
b0t. 10 Insurance Maple 80.
FlVE-ROOM house. we'll located, north
east: n YOU want a home see this; 5000
viii handle II. Ramsey. lo0h NoTti
broadway
IN YOI' want TO sell your property see
w s. Ramsey. lo0h North broadway
Maple 79i
SIX ROOM bungalow on 3lst street. will
be- completed In two weeks all built
In features; hardwood finish; large
porch; one block from Belle Isle car
line. See Woodruff a. Groves. llsis y
Broadway Walnut et3.
FOR SALE % well furnished roo,ns in
one Of the best towns In the cushing
oil FED making re In e., mq pney al rifss, t nSo
r X Aufricht
FOR SALE cheap, or viii take auto II
trsdc. 5.room modern with garage ant
poultry yard on West sth street. G. L
Dougherty. Western Hotel,
s.. 200 BUYS one b-room. one 2-roou
house on . lots, rents 49,, 80 per month
$500 cash, 500 can run "a years. = per
cent one block car. Can y r. Robin.
son or phone wal 1895. Mrs Casss
owner
FINE-ROON bungalow, on car line, 81.
500: mail payment down. balance IN,
rent Graham a. Herbert. go insuranc,
Rldg Maple 2i67
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-05
LEASE WElIollr|

New York theatrical men have e.
leased the Ovrrholser theater, Ola
homa City's leading opera house. L NJ
announced here this morning. For ~
last five years Y. g. Weis has Aa6
the theater under lease.
The date Of opening has not been
announced, but the house will be op.
Grated under the same policy pursued
by Mr.. Weis in the past,
A few Of the attractions already
booked for the OverhoIser this wins
ter are
The Bostol Opera company, Free.
kles The Oplv Girl Watch Your
Step Pa" and Warmer" The
Trail of ,hs Lonesome Pine" "Hit
the Trail Holiday Sir Serge d.
Dtaglleifs imperial Russian baller.
with Popoya, 20 Russian dancers and
a bo-piece OF shcStra; Common Clay"
Princess Pat "E,perience;" Winter
Garden Revue !" House of Glass"
Garden OF Allah Julian Eltinge,
"Amato Birth Ct a Nation" aud
Step Lively Please"