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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
JEWETT CITY
Nine Births, Five Marriages and Four Deaths During November-Christ- mas Exercises Arranged by Sunday Schools-Jack and Jill Wedding.

Vital statistics for November as rec orded by Town Clerk John Welsh fol- low:
 Nine births: Mary Pizo, Joseph Brozik, Alexander Witecon, Amelka Yacl<owski, Joseph Jerome Ledeux, Eunice Haskell Webster. Mabel Vio- la Brown, Helen Kezmezza and Roland Arthur Couture.
 Five marriages: Dorey Jarvis and Odienna Tetreault, Anthony Miodwo zewski and Julia Korgul. Joseph Wharton and Edith L. Burdick, John A. Dawson and Emily Pate, Robert A. Rolston and Dora A. FIske
 Four deaths: Amelia LaBonte of heart disease, age 62; Wayland E. Frink of chronic nephritis, age 56; Edward Collins, accidental death, run over by trolley car, age 43; Abbie Au- gustus Brewer, angina pectoris. age S9.
 Christmas Exercises.
 The Christmas tree and concert at the Congrega tional church will be on Saturday night at seven o'clock.
 The Baptist church holds it's exer- cises the same night at half past sev- en.
 The exercises at the Methodist church are Monday night, at seven o'clock The general committee for this church is Miss Annie Robertson, Mrs. Annie Soule> and Mrs. Winnie Carpenter, L. D. Howe and Lafayette Kinney are to procure the tree. Misses Mary Tinker and Maud Barrett will decorate the tree. The k. P. class members make the candy bags and fill them. Each teacher is to purchase gifts for the classes. George Thorn ton will decorate the church.
 Jack and Jill Wedding.
 The Junior Epworth league of the Methodist church, Miss Florence Thatcher and Mrs. 4. c. Burdick lead CTS, participated in a Jack and Jill wedding recently. The bride was Ar Iene Burdick and the groom Theodore Davis. The maid of honor was Hattis Fields and the bridesmaids Irene Rob- ertson and Christine Burdick. The flower girls were Agnes Brown and Harriet McCluggage. The best man was James Heuiston and the minister, Everett Thornton. Everett McClug- gage was the the usher. The father and mother of the bride were inper- sonated by Charles Saunders and Gertrude Mclaughlin and they sang Siver Threads Among the Gold The father and mother of the groom were George and Bertha Davis. One of the grandmotTers was Jesse Heuitson and sang, I Cannot Sing the Old Songs. The other grandmother was Edith Howe. Agnes Brown sang o Promise Me, and Ruth Robertson played the wedding march All the little ones, ducted themselves with becoming dig nifty.
 Borough Briefs.
 Mrs H. E. Paul returned from Middletown Monday.
 Charles Palmer has recently pur- chased an exceptionally fine herd Of Ayershire cattle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
EIGHTH OHIO INFANTRY
 HAD DRAWN ROUND ROBIN
1 An Investiq is Now Being Made by a Regular Army Inspector.

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 19.-It was ad- mitted by Brigadier General George Bell, Jr., here today, that a round robin'' had been drawn by more than 300 men of the Eighth Ohio Infantry protesting against camp conditions This communication was intercepted enroute to Ohio, it was stated, and re- turned to the commanding officers ot the regiment.
 An investigation is now being made by a regular army inspector, 1t was stated, and all of the men who signe( the communication had been orderC to be in camp when called before th inspector. No member of the cani was placed under arrest, it was said
 The round robin was drawn aft Private Rodney Lapp died of pner monia at the base hospital. It W; claimed that his death had been cause by his confinement in the guardshous while i'll. This was officially den:e at the Ohio-camD.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
No Hiqher Price for This,

While food and clothing have ad- vanced in cost, it is well for the sick that the prices of such reliable family remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are not Increased. Persons in moderate cir rumstances find doctors bills hard to neglect weak, tired or disordered kid neys. Foley Kidney Pills cost little and believe backache, pains in sides and toins, sore muscles. stiff joints, rheu- natic pains and annoying bladder trouble. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Ladies Auxiliary. A. O. H. Meet

Many attended the meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the A. o. H., held Tuesday evening. The meeting was called for the purpose of electing off, cers for the coming year. The result of the election was as follows: Miss L. Monica McKean, president; Miss Nellie Moran, vice president; Miss May Shugrue, recording secretary; Mrs. Nellie Lynch, financial secretary; Miss Mary Ottenheimer, treasurer; Miss Nellie Connor, mistress of arms; Miss Mary Fenton, seminal. These officers will serve during 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
MEMBER OF STATE BOARD
 eWARMLY PRAISES HOSPITAL
Calls St. Joseph's Credit to the City -J. B. Holman's Emphatic Com mendation.

J. B. Holman of Saybrook, a mem Der of the state board of charities, was in Willimantic Tuesday and in spected St. Joseph's hospital. After going through the hospital on a thor ough inspection MT. Holman stated that the hospital was in fine shaps and that it was a credit to the city. Among the things specially commend ed were the cleanliness of the insti- tuition and the way things are done to make the patients comfortable. MT. Holman has visited many such insti- tutions in his sline of work and he thought that the local hospital ranked with the best he had visited.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
wILLIMANrIc OFFICE. 6. cf~rch St. Telephone :l0-2.
EvERYEoDY SANTA CLAUS
All Can Help Fill Tree for United
 Charities on the 26th.

The United Charities are planning on having Christmas tree in the old ermory on Valley street, the evening of tho Soth. The work of arranging the tree is taken on hy the association but all are being asked to contribute to the succes of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Violet Rebekahs Elect Officers.

Violet Rebeka.h Lodge. No. 57, I. O. o. F.. held it's regular business meet Ing at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday ev- ening and elected officers for the en- suing year. The following were elect ed: Noble grand. Mrs. c. H. Beebe; vice grand. Mrs. F. P. Williams; re- cOrding secretary Mrs. A. L. Wood ward; financial secretary, Miss Sadie Curley; treasurer, Miss Stella M Gardiner. The installation of the off, Cers will take place in January, at which time the noble grand will ap- point the other officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
VII; Attend Ex-consul,s Fureral.

The members of Eastern Star Lodge, NC. A., A. F. & A. M., will attend the funeral of Charles N. Daniels in a Socy. MT. Daniels was a member of this lodge as well as of Obwebetuck Lodge, No. 16, I. o. O. r. The rnem- Dcrs of the latter lodge will also at- tend the services in a body.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

General Scott said. that no adequate defense could be built up under the present volunteer system was fully substantiated by the reports of de partmental commanders, inspe ;tors, instructors and others, included in Colonel Browns compilation, and which disclosed vital and inherent faults in the national guard system which could not be passed over.
 Told of Hardships in Mexico.
 Colonel Brown, who commanded the Tenth cavalry under General Pershing and led the detachment which dealt the most severe punishment to the Villa bandits, was before the commit tee hiaSelf and told of the hardships the troops in Mexico encountered. Of the forced marches and terrific pace set, adding that only thoroughly train ed men and animals could have stood the strain.
 What Mobilization Showed.
 The mobilization report shows that of 128.G00 enlisted men of the militia inspected on the border, S1,179, or s per cent, were either transferred from militia organizations not called out or were new recruits, leaving only 37 per cent of the force representing the national guard or the organized militia element on the rolls of the organiza- tions in question at the date of call.''
 Of those who were on the rolls at the time of the call, according to the report, 4,7657 were lost for various causes during the period of transition into the federal service. making the national guard as it went to the hor- der substantially a volunteer force. Of the number lost, 7,25S failed to respond to the call at all and 23,721 were re- jected for physical disability
 As to the training of the force be- fore it reached the border, the report says 63 per cent. or S1,26 3men, had had less than three months military training of any kind and more than 60,000 none at all
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Cases Disposed of in City Court.

Tuesday morning the first prisoner to appear before the city court was James Saunders, who was arrested on Monday evening upon the complaint of his wife. who sent their little dau9hteT to the station house to mo- tify the police of the trou b1e Saunders was creating Saunders, who was pla ced on proba ton last week. after
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
SCOTLAND MAN REcovERs
Adsms, Kicked by Horse Last
 August, Leaves Hospital. "

William Adams was discharged on Monday from St. Joseph's hospital, where he has been a patient since last August. MT. Adams was kicked by a horse while at work on his farm in Scotland and it was at first thought that he could not live. Since that time he has been at the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
FUN ERALS
Mrs. Unilina Laflancrne.

The funeral of Mrs. Unilina La-
 1amme was held at s.30 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Requiem mass was sung in St. Mary's church at o. clock by Rev. J. J. Papillon. A large number of relatives and friends at tended the, services. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Eugene Cote, Frank Roy Leander Noel and Joseph Aubin were bearers
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Meatinr of Wonnen's CIuh.

Many were present at the meeting of the Women's club held in their rooms on Main street Tuesday after noon. Harold R. DuT9nt managing editor of the Famous Players Film company, gave a very interesting lee ture on Moving Pictures From the inside. MT. Durant was a former res ident of Waterbury, but is now located in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Capt. John G. McFarIane.

At o'clock Tuesday afternoon the funeral of Captain John Gordan Me Farlane was held from his home in Atwoodville. Rev. E. P. Aver of Manseld Center officiated at the ser vices. Ernest and Clark Gran, Edwin Whitehouse and George Chamberlain were bearers. Burial was in the At woodville cemetery under the direc- tion of Undertaken Hiram N. Fenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Attachment in Auto Jniurv Shit.

The automobile and stock of Hy- man Chasen was attached Monday evening for the sum of $500 by Con- stable Thomas Ki1lourey in the in terests of Patrick Morin, driver of the mail wagon. The latter was injured some time ago by the automobile of Chasen so as to be required to stay in the hospital some length of time and consequently was unable to work. A hearing of the case will come before
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
WUIIMANTIC
the superior court the rst Tuesday in Janaury.
W. H. s. to PIav Putnam,

The second game of what looks to be a very successful season for the Windham High school basketball team will take place in the gymnasium of the high school this afternoon when the local students will line up against the Putnam High school team. Tn a.; probability the local team will enter the game with the same lineup that proved so successful in the game last Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Failed to Find Neutrality Violation

New York. Dec. 19.-Failure to if sufficient evidence to warrant indii ments was announced here today the federal grand jury cmpaneTc three months ago to investigate net trality violations. Many witness were brought before it and volum nous mass of testimony examined. I'll jury was dismissed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Another Patient We'll Cared For.

William Stevens was discharged from St. Joseph's hospital Monday. He was taken to that institution after be- ing injured as the result of a fall from the new mill being erected for the American Thread company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Jordans Purchase Property.

It is stated that the Jordan broth CTS, owners of the Jordan block, which was destroyed by fire recently, have purchased a piece of land,' adjoining their property on the east, from the American Thread company. This will give the owners room to build new building 100x120.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
WOOL SWEATERS

A Warm Wool Sweater would be much appreciated for Christmas gift because it is one of the garments you can get so much service out of. We have a good choice of selection and the fit in every one of them is guar anteed plain or color combination $5.S9 and up to $11.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Greenwich.-In the First Presbyter; an church at Greenwich Sunday : bronze tablet contributed by wealth. members of the church in memory ol Charles T. Wills, a trustee, was un- yelled by a grandson and namesake ol MT. Wills.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Fencing Thread company's Property

Men have been at work for the past two days. making holes for placing new fence posts along the wall of the property of the American Thread Co. on Main street, near the railroad cross ing. A new up-to date fence will be placed along the wall in place of the wooden fence now there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Manchester.-Heat and light have been installed in the new Hotel dc Gink at the rear of the town hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
WARM CLOTH COATS

Womens Young Girls Cloth Scotch Tweed Broadcoth,
 ted with large convertible coIas1ooo k2250, and " -' ''
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
STYLISH COATS FOR WOMEN AND YOUNG GIRLS

Womens and Girls of trimmed aoifth tical and appreciated
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
$500 ORE FOUND ON 1900
FOOT LEVEL IN 7-TRoUGHS;
COMPRESSOR is INSTALLED

SEVEN TROUGHS, New, July 13.-
The north drift on the 100 level of
the Seven Troughs Coalition Is now
breaking about 8 inches or 800 ore.
Since first encountered in the main
Wine the north has penetrated this
ore shoot 25 feet and about an equal
distance to the south. where although
good quartz is showing. the values are
not as high. The new nevel is now Of
ficially designated as the 100, where
as In previous dispatches referrinT TO
this strike, It was called the 1860.
The first bullion shipment of the
month was made p few days ego. Il
amounted to $4,000
A new direct.drive compressor of
395-foot displacement from the Chi.
cago Pneumatic Tool Company, just
received at the mine will be installed
In 3 or 4 days. This will practically
double the compressor capacity of the
mine, and greatly facilitate the explo
ration work now going on and that in
contemplation.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
VILLA TERROR
SPREADING To
j. 5. BORDER
FUNSTON BELIEVES OUTLAW
IS DIRECTING CAMPAIGN
NORTHWARD IN PERSON

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July l3.-
General Fred Funston today candidly
expressed the belief that Pancho Villa
soon will control Chihuahua City and
from there direct his open { ions
against General Pershing.
General Funston said lie believed
villa was now personally directing the
campaign around Parral and Jislinez.
where the Carranzistas under General
Garcia were defeated with great
slaughter yesterday afternoon.
General Trevino. the boastful mill,
tary governor OF chihuahua, Is now
apparently planning great revolt
against First Chief" Carranza and il
is extremely probable that he VIII join
forces with Villa, if he has not already
done so.
Trevlno was inccnsed by Gen. Obre,
CONS orders relieving him from com.
mand at Chihuahua. Suspicion is rife
that Trevino already is working for
the interests of villa and that the
northward advance Of the villa army
will begin in day or two.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
NEGRO IS FINED $3.50
FOR BEATING A WOMAN;
MERCY FOR SOLDIERS

Williams, the negro who beat and
robbed Julia Hunt, a negro woman,
Tuesday night, today was fined $3.50
by Justice ii. u. Castle. In default Of
payment, the Justice told him. he will
work out the fine on the chain-gang.
The Justice said he was determined TO
stamp out all such crimes. On trial,
the negro swore Justify that he was in.
nocent. that he wasn't anywhere near
the scent OF the crime, but another
witness, telling a straight story, i'm
peached his testimony. Williams way
laid the woman and beat her unmerci.
fully, taking her purse containing q
small sum which she had earned by
honest labor.
Six homeless men, who were taken
from box.car last night by Deputy
Cotent. were arraigned for vagrancy.
Two OF them claimed to be honorably
discharged regular soldiers. one OF
them Marine Corps man. They told
such n straight tale and pleaded so
eloquently that the Justice discharged
them with q warning. The others
were held over till tomorrow.
The peace officers say they have de.
termined to rid the city of vagabonds
who will not work There is n strong
demand for labor In the hay fields.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
SEWER SYSTEM WORK GOING
ON RAPIDLY, TO BE READY
FOR OPENING NEXT MONTH

Sanitary Engineer Louis c. Kelsey
and Commissioner J. G.. Gregory this
morning inspected the finished por-
tioDs of the sewer system now under
reconstruction. More than a mile Of
pipe has been laid. In places. crossing
the ridge, the workmen had to dig to
a depth OF 16 feet, the work being dit
flcult and laborious. An average OF
200 <eet a day is being laid and the
WORK will be completed in August
The new septic tank. 40 by "a feet
now has concrete six.inch concrete
floor. reinforced with steel. II has
been filled with water, giving the con.
crete time TO set. The water soon will
be pumped out and the cement side
walls constructed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR
TO BE BARRED FROM NEVADA
IF SENATOR PITTMAN WINS

WASHINGTON. July Ex-senator
Key Pittman of Nevada is now q lead.
er in the quiet but determined effort
TO pass legislation TO prohibit child
labor throughout the United States.
In presenting a petition from Tonopah,
New. praying for the enactment of leg.
lslauon To prohibit interstate COM
merce In the products of child labor.
senator Pittman declared that the op-
ponents OF this national demand might
deIer the enactment Of the law for a
season hut that the heart of the peo-
PIE was aroused on this subject and
their mandate must be obeyed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
East Swelters
In Torrid Wave,
Scores Perish
Detroit Reports Ten Deaths in Two
Days, and 1872 Prostratlons in One
Factory, Heat Unprecedented.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The en-.
tire East and Middle West are swelter-
ing in torrld wave rnat seems almost
unendurable.
New York today. suffering also from
the calamities OF the infantile paraly.
sis epidemic, reports eight deaths from
heart. The thermometer is at S4 in
the shade, with prospects of going to
So degrees.
Boston reports five deaths today and
scores of prostrations.
Rochester reports two deaths and
three prostrations.
Detroit reports ten deaths in two
days and countless prostrations.
There were 1872 prostrations today in
one factory.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
.W.P. RECONSTRUCT
FEEDER LINES AND
co AFTER TRAFFIC
COMMISSION APPROVES NEW
REORGANIZATION PLANS OF
RAILROAD AND AUTHORIZES
BIG INCREASE OF STOCK.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 13.-The
California Railroad Commission today
approved the reorganization plans of
the Western Pacific railroad and au.
thorized an increase of the capital
stock to the amount OF S27.5OO. 900, pre-
ferred stock S47.49S,70O, common stock
$4,000. O.OO0-first bonds.
The proceeds from the sale of the
stocks and bonds will be used in the
construction of important new feeder
lines and in the purchase OF new
equipment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
Big Man Eater
Swallows aBoy,
Monster Killed
Lads Body Found IN Stomach Of
HIdeous Creature, Army Of Men
Engage In Hunt.

NEW YORK, July 13.-In the stom'
ach OF an eleven-Ioot uger shark.
which weighed 800 pounds. today was
found portions OF the body of 12.year'
old Lester Stillwell, who was swal'
lowed by the monster yesterday while
the lad was bathing with other boys in
Mateawan creek. Hundreds of men
engaged In the hunt for the man-eater
following the tragedy yesterday. II
finally was located in shallow water
near the bank of the creek and was
shot and killed. The parents OF the lad
are inconsolable.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
GRIPS
ALL GOTHAM,
PANIC RISES
EVERY RESOURCE ENGAGED
IN BATTLE WITH DREAD
INFANTILE PARALYSIS

NEW YORK, July 13.-Twenty.four
deaths from infantile paralysis occur
red in the last % hours-seven over
yesterdays ahastIy record. Eighteen
Of these were in Brooklyn. Six hun
dred and eiahty-two cases are now un-
dergolng treatment In the hospitals.
NEW YORK, July 13.-"Don't get
scared" is the official slogan OF the
doctors. fighting heroically against the
epidemic of infantile paralysis. but tho
slogan today seems entirely without
effect.
Stark fear grips the whole city and
Llcck after block OF formerly populons
sections ate now tenantIess. Hundreds
of valuable leases were broken and
abandoned without warning.
The hotels and apartment houses
have lost patrons by the thousand
All tourist traffic is at a complete
standstill. Trains are arriving with
only a few passengers.
The Health Department today reiter-
ated the official statement that the
germ of the disease has been isolated,
but said that the announcement was
premature THAT the medical men will
meet tonight to attempt TO devise new
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
Labor Leaders
Found Guilty
and Sentenced
Fourteen Men Get to . Years For
Conspiracy to Exsort and Also Must
Pay Heavy Fines.

CHICAGO. July 13.-Fourteen prom
inent labor leaders today were found
guilty of conspiracy to extort money
from contractors and We're sentenced
to terms varying from one to three
years. Eight of the leaders also must
pay fines ranging from $500 to $4,000.
II Is believed that the convicted men
will appeal to the United States Su-
preme Court and they will have the
strong support of the federated trades
of Chicago. besides that of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
CLARK FOR JUDGE.

WASHINGTON, July 13.--It is re.
ported today on good authority that
Judge J. II. Clark of Cleveland, o., in.
stead Of Senator Walsh of Montana
will be nominated by the President for
the vacancy on the Supreme Court
bench caused by the resignation OF
Charles +. Hughes. Republican candi.
date for the Presidency.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
LONDON PROPHET EXPECTS
20 MILLION POPULATION
IN 1875. WHAT OF ELKo

LONDON, July 13.-Arthur Crow, \
leading economist. predicts the city OF
London will have 10000 900 population
in 1875. or two generations hence. The
city, to give adequate housing for this
number. Thould have a radius OF cigh
teen miles. no added, and n great
scheme for roads must be worked out
soon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
JACK DILLON LOSES MILL
WITH EVANS OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, July 13.---Jack Dillon,
challenger of Champion willard. today
lost his laurels in a fierce battle with
Cyclone Evans of New York, the latter
getting the decision In the tenth round.
Dillon was not In proper condition.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
JUDGE OF pYNAMITERs OUT
FOR SENATE AGAINST GOV.
-
JOHNSON OF GOLDEN STATE

LOS ANGELES, July 13.-It was an
nounced today that Judge Walter
Bordwell. who became noted as the
superior court judge in the trial OF the
Mcnamara dynamiters. will be the Re-
publican candidate for United States
Senator against Governor Hiram w.
Johnson.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-07-13
Juarex ViIlistas PIottInu,

Ell PASO, Tex, July 13.-Six Willis
tas were arrested today at Juarez, fol-
lowing the discovery of widespread
plot to inCite the garrison TO mutiny
II Is charged that the pIotters were
supplied with ammunition carried
across the international bridge by wo-
men, the supplies being concealed un-
der their dresses.