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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08


 her solo. I'm Wearing for You. There was chorus signing by the church sex tette during which many old-time fa- vorltes proved especially pleasing. The sllut-iHs of the parish were remem- bered with well-hlled baskets.
 Woman's Guild Election.
 The annual business meeting of the Woman's Guild was held in Grace church guild rooms recently. Mrs. B. D. Willard being reelected president. Mrs. William E. Manning was elected vice president and Mrs. S, Howard Bishop second vice president, Mrs. Er- nest F. Bullard treasurer and Mrs. Cornelius P. Vanderwaart secretary. Many socials were arranged and re- ception planned to welcome the suf- fragan bishop, A. Campion AcIleson, who has charge of the confirmation services in this part of the diocese. Confirmation takes place here May 29.
 Briefs and Personals.
 Mrs. Hannah Kingsley, one of Franklin's oldest residents. has been confined to the house by illness for the past two weeks.
 Several carloads of telephone poles and heavy timbers have been shipped out of here during the week.
 A. Frank Gardner has sold his blacl draft horse and purchased a. lighter weight sorrel horse for his business Miss Nellie Driscoii of Windhan spent the weekend at the home O. her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Dris- coI1
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high quality MT. Phreanor received the first prize in the California pota- to contest of 1915. and is sent out by the United States Agricultural depart ment to lecture on the subject. He says good seed potatoes should be from the north or high attitudes and true to type; and also that two lots of early Ohio seed potatoes for last seasons planting were brought from different growers in the same locality
 one strain of this varity produced 260 sacks per acre of a very desirable type, the other strain produced 120 sacks per acre, a large percentage of which were of poor shape and unde- sirable for market. showing that two different strains of the same variety may vary widely.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
IEWETT CITY
Dorcas Circles Delegates to the kins's Daughters Meetins-EIeven Received Into tha Congregational chUrch-PIans for Memorial Day and Memorial Sunday.

The delegates from Dorcas circle of the Kings Daughters to the county convention in Central Village are, the leader, Mrs. J. H. Tracy, and Miss Ma bel Wilcox, Mrs. G. W. Robinson and Miss S. K. Adams. If unable to at- tend they will appoint their own all ternates.
 Eleven Join Congregational Church.
 Eleven persons were received into church membership at the Congrega- stional church on Sunday morning. On profession of faith were Misses Sa- die E. Thompson, Ethel A. Thomp- son, Bessie I. Thompson, Mena M. Ma gel, Marguerite B. Young, Gladys I. Jeffers, Mrs. Esther L. Symington, An drew McNicoI and Frank H. Wilcox. By letter Mrs. Margaret Wilcox and Miss Clarissa F. Geer. Rev. and Mrs. Albert DonneI were received by vote of the church at a meeting held on Wednesday evening. The beautiful white carnations used for the decora- tions were given by Mrs. l.. A. Panton and Mrs. Mary Brown in memory of their sisters, Mrs. H. B. Stever and Mrs. M. L. Grant. The pastor gave each candidate a carnation, and after the service the remaining flowers were distributed among the congregation A coincidence in connection with the service was that it was fifty three years ago the first Sunday in May that Mrs. Pauton. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. G A. Haskell and Mrs. Loretta Green united with this church.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS
Various Details of Arrangements De.
 oided Upon at Meeting Sunday.


 4 meeting was held Sunday after. noon by the soldiers to make arrange ment for Memorial Day. The memor- ial service will be held at the Congre- gational church the Sunday previous 10 Memorial Day. The D. A. R. and W. R. C.. Sons of Veterans and Span ish War Veterans lave been invited to attend the service with the sol diers. Mrs. George A. Haskell will lunch for Memorial Day, G. A, Haskell win have charge of the music and school children. R. M. Brown is mar shal of the day and Hugh Mclaughlin will arrange for the raising of the flag. R. M. Brown will decorate the Davis, Wilcox and Hopeville cemeter- ies, w. H. lift the Geer cemetery, G. A. Haskell the Baptist, Jewett City and St. Mary's, Reed -Herskell ceme- teries and Miss Burton the Leonard and the Pachaug cemetery is yet to be arranged for. The collation. will be served at the Congregational vestry. It was voted that J. H. Lee provide stones for unmarked graves Of Civil war soldiers.
 MT. Lee was chairman of the meet ing and MT. Haskell was elected sec- retary and treasurer.
 Bay State Visitors. Misses Lavonia and Anna Littlefeld spent Sunday in Hudson, Mass, with MT. and Mrs. Oscar Spicer.
 Patrol Boat Launched. Commodore Samuel Cathcart has i launched one of his fleet of boats l this one being named The Lucy. These 1 boats will patrol the river and protect the high banks from all marauders Notes of Interest. The priests of St. Marys parist commence taking the census this week 1 The Golden Links circle of the Kings Daughters hold a social gathering this evening in the vestry of the Eongrega. l tional church.
 l The Dorcas circle of the Kings l Daughters meets at Mrs. J. c. Hawkins 1 home on Tuesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
NOANK
Camp Fire Girls Entertainments Schooner Conquest Being Fitted out for Fishing Trip.

'~s A~'HHS - 'Ps
 Frank Coleman has returned. from Providence.
 Mrs. Melville DaboIl and Miss Mar garet Joyce are home, after a visit of a few days in New York.
 John K. Ashbey has returned from business trip to New Haven.
 Mrs. Ida Kerrins of New York has arrived here for the summer.
 Miss Florence Wilcox has returned to Brockton, Mass, after a visit of a week here.
 Fields PendIeton of New York has been here on a business trip.
 Charles R. Morse of New York was caller at the shipyard here Friday.
 Mrs. George Spicer, who is i'll with rheumatism, is much better.
 Entertainment Successful
 The entertainment given by the Camp Fire Girls was a great success many being in attendance. The hall was prettily decorated.
 Schooner Conquest is being fitted out for a fishing trip after having passed the winter at Rogers basin.
 Changes at Peace Grove.
 Miss Mary lobe. who has been here in connection with the work going on at the Mystic Peace grounds which is being turned into summer camp for girls, has returned to her home in New York.
 Dr. R. M. cramer of New York has been spending few days in the vi- cinity.
 Leroy Tomkins and son Master RiI- ly Tomkins of Rutherford, N. J., are spending a few days at Riverview cottage.
 George Fish has purchased the old Fish homestead in Elm street and both house and grounds will receive 1 repairs.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Comrie have moved into one of the Miner houses | in Front street. Gladys Tucker, who has been i'll for a week, is able to be out of doors. | Misses Lola and Margaret Banks have returned from Medheld, Mass. l where they spent the winter. Mir. and Mrs. Frank Lamphere have moved from Prospect hill to the Eli 1 sha Wilbur house in Elm street
 Mrs. Ralph PassmCre and daughter Helene of Boston are visiting MT
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
NORWICH MAN PREsaDEp.
James L. Case Chairman of N. M. c. A. Meeting When Sherwood Eddy Spoke.

About forty men were present at the Young Mems Christian Associa- tion Saturday afternoon at 5.45 to lis- the International Committee. Supper was served in the banquet room by the Ladies, auxiliary. The table dec orations were red candles and red car nations. James F. Case, president of the Norwich Association, acted as the chairman of the meeting. A number of men from the college at Storrs and from Norwich, were present. MT. Eddy made an appeal to the men to help with the work in foreign lands and the sum of six hundred dollars was raised at the meeting, and it is hoped to bring this amount up to twelve hundred dollars which will support a r. M. c. A. secretary in the foreign field for year.
 MT. Eddy said in the course of his address: T can hardly believe the changes that have suddenly taken place out there in the East during the short twenty years since I went out there in 1896. It seems just like yes- terday. They used to call it the changeless East but it can be called Japan was in the midst of an anti foreign, anti Christian reaction. Ko- req was in the hands of a corrupt government. China at that time was approaching the great Boxer uprising when the dowager empress sent out the decree to kill every foreign devil, kill every Christian India was caste ridden. What changes today! Ja- pan has recognized Christianity as a religion. Korea is swept by this great revival. I remember standing in a little church in Korea Twenty years ago it had 70 members. It sends out a branch church every six months. Ii has already sent out forty-two churches and has 1500 members left in the mother church.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
BALTIC
Liquor Found in Two Candy Stores on High Street-NeW Members Receiv- ed By Children of Msry-seouts Have 2o-Mile Hike.

Deputy Sheriff John Mcclure of Baltic armed with a search warrant and assisted by two citizens of the town, visited two confectionery stores in the lower section of High street, at about 9.S0 on Saturday evening, and found liquor in both places. Baltic is Q no-license town, and Officer Me- Gu1re had received several complaints with requests to suppress the illegal selling of intoxicants, and only per acted Saturday night. The liquor se- cured was taken to police headquart- CTS by the officer. The proprietors will be given hearing later.
 Join Children of Mary.
 Before the o'clock mass in St. Mary's church Sunday morning 200 members of the Children of Mary formed a procession at their rooms in Sodality hall and marched down the main isle of the church. preceded by the president, Miss Elsie Roy, carry ing the banner of the society. During mass they received communion in a body. In the afternoon at three there was procession, and a reception of the following new members: Lydia Caron, Tvonne Fortier, Mary l.. Le- moine, Anna Talbot, and Celia, Cou- lard. The crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary was by Simmone Bis onette. There was a sermon in French hy Rev, Fr, Reaux of Taftville, follow ed by benediction.
 Heard and Seen. Miss Alice Mcclure of WiIlimantic spent Sunday at the home Of her father. James Mcclure.
 James Mcclure who has been i'll at his home has returned to work in the Shetcuket mills.
 Frank J. Nolan was a Hartford wis., itor Sunday
 Miss Molie Sweet R. N, is the guest of her sister, Mrs William E. Young ~ Octave Nauet. of Ev Paso Texas. a former resident of Baltic, is snend- 1 ing a vacation with his mother, Sarah l Nauel
 VTi:fred La Croix. attended a dance in Wi1limantic Saturday night. i Lawrence Authier of New Haver spent Sunday at his home on Higt l street.
 Anthony Wood of Putnam was tn, g rest of her Parents Sunday. William Lasch passed Sunday witt friends in Jewett City. R. ]. Williams of Sun Cook, N. H. was st local visitor Saturday.
 AIbina HareH visited friends in St | Tos5ph's hospital, Willimantic, Sun day
 Misses Sadie FugIe GunhiId Swan son, Ruby Erickson and Gertrud l Swanson. visited friends in Backu hospital Saturday.
 Miss Gertrude Moran of WiIlimanti is spending a few days with he cousin, Miss Mary Cronin. Mrs. PhiIin Duhame of Willimanti is visiting friends in town. Miss Carrie Douglass of Williman tic spent the week end with Bernie Dav.
 William Bouchard of New Have pa sscd Sunday with his parents, M l and Mrs. Eli Bouchard.
 Miss Margaret Wiley spent Sunda in Springfield, Mass,
 George Douville of Central Viilag, was a week end visitor at his home.
 Christopher Brennan of Dayville
 former resident of Baltic. was a Sun day visitor at the home of his sister the Misses Brennan. Long Hike FoP Scouts. Boy Scout Troop Nos. and ? wer out on 20 mile hike Saturday. Dr. Louis Bourett and daughter Francesca. and Edowarddina, have re turned after attending the funeral ] MT. Bourett's nephew.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
Local Jottinos.

George Rooney from Bridgeport spent the week end at his home on West Town street.
 F. c. Warner of Bliss place and his guest, H. J. Baker of Storrs, were in Waterford Friday on business for the County Improvement league.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter P. Dodge of Springfield, Mass, are passing several days with Mir. Dodge's mother. Mrs J. O. Dodge of West Town street.
 The Connecticut Trolley Co, is set- ting new poles and removing old ones through East Town and Washington streets. The work has occupied a week or more.
 Miss Helen aI. Lathrop and her nephew, Philip T. Luther will return this week to their home on Washing ton street after passing several months in tEe city, at Mabrey's Mrs. Henry Skinner from Yantic has been spending a week with her son. Frank Skinner of Peclx's corner. From here she leaves the first of the week to pass the summer with her daughter Mrs, F. c. Northrop on Stoningtor Point
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
OIL TANK ExPLoDEs.
Fire Department Called Out For
 Smoky Blaze on Flat Car.

Oil went up in Willimantic Sunday afternoon, whe na tank of kerosine on a flat car off of Columbia avenue ex- ploded, calling out the fire depart ment. The explosion occurred about 2.10 Sunday afternoon and an alarm was rung in from box 14 at the town farm. The fire companies responded promptly. The fire caused great clouds os smoke and crowds hastened to the place on foot, bicycles, in mo- torcycles, autos and every way pos- sible. Although there were a number of wooden buildings near by the fire did not spread and was confined to the tank. The tank was the property of the A. E. Buck Company and with the car was a total loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
NORWICH TOWN
Sport at May SooiaI-PrineipaI II. A. TirreII to Address Mems club-PriZe Potatoes From California Received.

The May social of the First Congre- gational Endeavor society was held in the chapel Saturday evening. First there were stereoptican pictures Of views about town, local hits. trails of and hikes to be taken. Then contests were enjoyed. Olympic games. light weight championship; the hammer throw, a test of young ladies driving nails, a hurdle race, and clotheSpins put on a line by the young men. Oth- CT games followed in which all took part. The evening was planned by the social committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
Delights of Washington Visit.

Mrs Edward Whiting Johnson of Washington street returned Wednes- day after a stay of several weeks at the home of her son, Frank Edward Johnson in Washington, D. C.. Leav- ing Norwich in a storm of sIeet and snow and hail. Mrs. Johnson woke the next morning in Washington to find an apple tree in blossom neNr her window and farther on pear trees in bloom. During her absez<e she saw
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
Donations to United Charities.

Donations received by the United Charities during the month of April were as follows: P J. Laramee. gro- ceries, Eastern Star Lodge No. 1, food; Mrs J. M. Shepard, mattress; The Woman's Charitable Fund, $S5 for the infants milk station; The Will limantic Medical Society, $2.60 for the milk station; clothing, Miss Thonp- sonA Mrs. Burnett, c. S. Elliot, Mrs. Hatfield, Mrs. Frank Lincoln, MT. Barnes, Miss Baker, Mrs. F. E. Will cox, Thimple Party, Mrs. M. E. Lin coln's circle, ]3s articles of clothing for ba hies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
WILLIMANTIC

7quiem high mass at St. Ioseph's church at lE oN-.-S.s ts,ls sung by Rev. T. F. Bannon. The bearers were Ar thur EE Fish, Jehn P. Gallagher of Worcester, Mass, Timothy r. Mara of Windham and James H. Hurley of this city. A committal service was read at the grave in the Windham Center cemetery by Father Bannon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08

Passmore at Riverview cottage for a few days.
 Summer Home Opened.
 J. S. Soaring, Samuel Soaring and Mrs. Mabel Mahoney have arrived from Queens, N. Y., and opened Cove Nook, their summer home, for the season.
 Miss Laura Durfey of Medfleld is here for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
rinna tn pIant cnrn

The spring birds are fast arriving on Bear Hill: the latest are white-throat- ed sparrow, black and white creeper, wrenn. sandpiped, scarlet tangager, hermit, thrush and whippoorwill.f It is thought to be safe to plant corn when the WhfpporWiIl arrives.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
AcrREss MARRIED
Miss Eva Taylor, of Homan Company, Bride of Musical Director Hughes NuptiaI Mass at St. Joseph's Church

Saturday morning at 8 o'clock the entire Homan's Musical Revue conn., pany which finished a weeks engage ment at the Loomer Opera House. at tended mass at St. Joseph's church, to witness the marriage ceremony of Frank Hughes of Hartford, and Miss Eva Taylor of Providence, R. T., mem bers of the company. Rev. P. J. Moo- ney performed the ceremony. The bride has been member of the com pany for two seasons and the groom has been musical director of the com pany since last September. Follow ing the ceremony the company had breakfast at a local restaurant.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
1PrineipaI TirreII to sneak

Principal H. A. TirreH will addresf the Mems league this (A1onday) even. ing at the First Congregational chapel His subject will be Curiosities oi Numbers. The boy scouts. Troop No. 5, will postpone their meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
.What ls eoinq on Toniaht.-

Natchaug Lodge, No. 22. Knights of Pythias, Jordan block.
 St. John's Commandery, No. II. K T., Masonic hall.
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final clause was inserted as some have argued that this road is used but little and the bridge could be abandoned and the road closed as da- scribed providing the town does not want to build a new bridge or repair the present bridge.
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the many Japanese peach trees k blossom which were sent to this coun- try from Japan. this being the second season of their b1ossoming.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
t4orEL HooNER LEAsEo
Abbott B. Davis Hires House From New Owner, Mrs. M. F, Pillsbury.

The Hotel Hooker was sold Satur- day noon to Mrs. Harriet F. Pillsbury of Londonderry, N. H. Abbott B. Da- wis of Metheun, Mass, has leased the hotel from Mrs. Pillsbury and will conduct the business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
Prize Potatoes IFrom eoIden Sad.

Rev. B. P. Phreanor of West Town street has received potatoes of the snow variety from his nephew. Ellis Hall Phreanor, who is successfully in- terested in the growing of potatoes on his ranch in California. This variety is described as unusually hardy. thrift
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
FUNERAL.
.rs. Margaret Page.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Page was held Saturday morning from the house in Windham at g o'clock. The
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The members of Grace church held
 a May day social in the guild rooms
 Thursday evening. Nearly a hundred
 attended Rev. J. w. Areson well
 coned all present. May baskets, large ed to each person. These were filled
 with sandwiches, cakes and waters. Coffee was served. After lunch Mrs. Albert J. Bailey was heard in two sweetly rendered solos and was fol- lowed by Master Walter Hitchon who in good voice sang A Perfect Day. Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Ernest BQllard sang two duets very effectively and Miss Elaine TIitcheon pleased all with
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
MOOSE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Held Sunday Afternoon at Home ef the ordeS-Hartford Speaker Heard.

WiIIimantic Lodge, No. 11@O. Loyal Order of Moose, held a memorial ser vice Sunday afternoon at the Moose Home on Pleasant street. Dictator William c. Dreschler was in charge of the service. Music was furnished by Hickey's orchestra. The speaker was Past Dictator J. Callahan of Hartford. There was a good attendance at the services which were very impressive. Following the service a lunch was served in the dining hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-08
YANTIC

May Day Social of Grace Church Par ishioners-Wemen's Guild Plans Re- eeption for Suffragan Bishop Ache son.
Williams news., 1916-05-25
EVENING UEAIR TALE E.
 by MARY GRAHAM BONNER
BROWNIES ROLLER SKATING.

The fairies believe" commenced daddy, "that they should play all the games there are and have all the fun they can. Strangely enough they had never had a roller skating party until the other day when they gave a huge one-one of the biggest parties ever given, fancy.
 "The ones who did all the planning and had all the schemes about the party were the brownies. Of all the things they like to do, roller skating is almost at the head of the list, and that is why they wanted the fairies to enjoy it, too. You may be surprised to hear that brownies like roller skat- ing, for you would think that they would fall down every moment-they are so round and fat. We'll, that is perfectly true. They fall down al most as often as they take a single roller-skating stroke, and often and often they no sooner stand up than they fall down!
 But they think that is lots of fun, and as it made the fairies laugh at the party and gave them such a good time watching them, they didn't mind it the very least little bit
 Well, at this party the brownies had arrived first at the Fairies Moss grove, and had made it look much like big occasion by having tables spread around the edge of the grove filled with little dishes of brownies broth, brownies bread and brownies bis cults, all ready for luncheon. And in the very center of the grove was big throne. Around the throne were count less little bright yellow bushes-all in their spring garb of lovely blos- soms. The big throne bore over the top of it in large letters, For the Fairy Queen,' and the little fairies al. ways rested under the yellow bushes.
 Somehow the fairies thought the brownies wanted them to rest almost before they had tried to skate-which was very true, for the brownies were proud of their decorations
 Well the brownies said, we will now begin the celebration! We will
Williams news., 1916-05-25
CONVENIENT BROODER COOP FOR CHICKS


For either free range or for inten- sive poultry culture the brooder coop shown herewith will be found very convenient. It consists of a frame of any suitable size, preferably three by six feet and two or two and one-half feet high. At each side is wire netting between the framework for about two thirds of the length of the coop. If desired, glass may be used for part of the remaining space, as indicated. Preferably, one end should be tight so as to afford certain protection in case of wet or storm. Tightness may be secured by using matched lumber or glass. The coop has no bottom, but rests directly upon the ground The left hand end is opened, but may be closed by a door which may either slide or swing on hinges.
 The coop has a double lid; one
Williams news., 1916-05-25
BOY LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY
Lad Has Few Advantages of His Town Brother-JuveniIe Free
 masonry Is Quite Lacking.

New York is not boys town in the meaning of MT. Howell's ideal or in the sense that hundreds of smaller communities really are, and being a boy in New York along with half a million other boys is a wholly differ ent thing from being boy in town where all boys have the same inter- ests and for the most part know each other and go to the same school
 Here there is none of that juvenile freemasonry under which in smaller places the child of the blacksmith or janitor is the playmate and chum of the son of the village magnate, says New York World. Here boys are graded from their birth as respects their playfellows. For all the greater wealth and extent of the city the city boys range of opportunities for health ful recreation is narrower than the town boys, for whom there are the woods and fields and swimming holes.