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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
GETS APPOINTMENT AS
 MARSHALL AT FAIR
James E. DeWoIf Will Mount spTen- did Charger Like Knight of Old.

James E. DeWolf, at TT years is about to realize one of the greatest ambitions of his life. He has been yearning for it for more than tEree- quarters of a century, more or less. Following daily the important, but not always hilarious occupations of a farmer, MT DeWof has had a bright dream, a glowing vision way in the back of his head. Wednesday his vi sion matured his dream matured, when he had handed to him his ap- pointment as marshal at the county fair. MT. DeWoIf will mount a splendid charger and comparison around the grounds like a knight of old or a trooper at the border.
 MT. DeWolf is rather much of a horseman anyway. He has had his day in the racing game and Happy Doctor, a horse that Dr. Patrick Cas- sidy owned in the ol ddays, was one of his charges and Country Boy was another horse he drove. That was a long time ago, but he has never lost interest in horse flesh and he has led parades in this city in a gallant fashion.
 A couple other marshals are to be appointed by Rutherford .. PIaut, but he will pick only seasoned horsemen to be the comrades of his first dis tinguished choice.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
BORN.

BORN. M'NULTY-In this city, Aug 23, 1916, a son to MT. and Mrs. James Me Nulty of 1T Hill street. BRoWN-In Norwich, Aug. 23, 1916, a daughter. Frances Hannah, to MT. and Mrs. Allyn L. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
TOLD IN NORWICH
A Resident Known to all Our Readers
 Relates an Experience.

Readers of The Bulletin have been told again and again of the merits of that reliable, time proved kidney rem edy-Doan's Kidney Pills. The ex- periences told are not those of un- known person, living far away. The cases are Norwich cases, told by Nor wich people.
 E. s. Bennett, carpenter, 465 Maip St., Norwich, says: My back has troubled me. aching a good deal. My work required considerable stopping and lifting. This seemed to aggravate the trouble. Pains caught me across my back. saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and one box acted very quickly and relieved this trouble. I recommend them as feel they will help others"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Bennett had. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
NO NORWICH VETERANS
 AT NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT Local Men Unable to Go This Year
 Because of the Distance.

Because of the distance no Norwich veterans will attend the national en- campment this year at Kansas City, Mo, next week, according to Q state ment made Wednesday evening by an officer of Sedgwick Post, No. 1, c. A. R. There are many who would like to attend and grasp the hands of their old comrades but the great dis tance it would be necessary for the aged veterans to travel by train has dampened their anticipatiOng. The reunion committee has been at work in Kansas City for several months and the city itself is making elab- crate preparations to give the old soldiers something new in the line of entertainment this year.
 Mrs. Harriet J. BOdge past national president of the WOmans Relief corps, does not intend to be present at the enCampment this year, because of the distance. This will make the second time in thirty four years that Mrs Bodge has not attended the national encampment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Miss Dorothy WuIf Took Part.

The minstrel show at the Gales Ferry Country club house Saturday evening was largely attended. The cast was made up of the following: Pickaninnies, Misses Hester Wilson. Dorothy Frost, Ethel Frost. Dorothy Beaver, Mildred Bird, Dorothy WuIf Helena Wulf; end men were Misses Edna Mann and Margaret Wilson Miss Mary R. Gibbs was Mrs. Votes for Women. and Miss Beatrice Jones was Miss Swat the Fly who came in distributing their printed matter through the audience. Mrs Walter M. Buckingham was interlocutOr and also director. The program was made up of songs and humorous recitations with local hits, which produced enthu- stastic applause. Ice cream was on sale at the close and there was in formal dancing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
CARD OF THANKS

The relatives of the late Miss Ella Anna Grover desire to thank all who were so kind to her in a long and pain full illness. and especially the staff of the Backus hospital, of whom she in varia bIy spoke in the highest praise. In behalf of the relatives
 c. E. GROVER. Norwich, Aug. 23, 1876
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Sun, Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
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Norwich, Thursday, Aug. 24, 1916.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions.
 The winds along the north and mid dle Atlantic coasts will be light north west
 The tropical disturbance of Tuesday has advanced to about west longitude 76 degrees and north latitude 21 de- greeS and is apparently moving toward the Florida Straits. Numerous thun- der showers have occurred in Atlantic coast districts north of the Carolinas. These showers were attended by a marked fall in temperature.
 Generlly fair and moderately cool weather is indicated for Atlantic coast districts Thursday and probably Fri day.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Fair Thurs day and Friday; warmer Friday Southern New England: Fair con- tinued cool Thursday and probably Friday.
 Eastern New York: Fair Thursday and Friday, continued moderate tenn peratures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrio changes Wednesday: F m. ..................... 84 29.88 Highest 88, lowest 70. ally fair.
 Wednesdays Weather: Fair, hot, southerly wind, cooler at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
1 NORWICH HAD Al
 DEATHS IN JULY
Annual Death Rate in This City Was
 13 For The Month.

Norwich had total of 30 marriages death rate (annuaD of 13 per thous- and inhabitants. New London had the same number of marriages. with 33 deaths and all annual death rate of 149, somewhat larger than the rate in Norwich. Figures concerning eastern Connecticut towns for July are as fol- lows:
 Norwich--Living births, AS; still births, 2; marriages, 30; total deaths, fl; death rate, 13; death rate July, 1915, 176; under one year, 4; l to 5 7ears, 2; 65 years and over. F; deaths cer, 2!, lobar and bronchial pn@umo- mia, 2; accident. 2; in institutions, 15; non-residents, 8.
 New London-Living births, 39; marriages, 30; total deaths, 33: annual death rate, 14.9; rate last July, 15.8; years, 4; 65 years and over, 6; deaths from, typhoid fever, 1; whooping cough, 1; cancer, 3; infantiIe paraly- sis, 3; lobar and broncho pneumonia, 2; accident, 6; deaths in institutions, 10; non-residents, :.
 Groton-rLiving births, 9: still births 1; marriages. '; total deaths, 6: death rate, 8.8; rate July 1915, 8.3 under one year, 1; 65 years and over 3; deaths from accident, 2; nOn-residents
 stonington-Lfving births, A; still births, l; marriages F: total deaths, '; death rate, 8.S; rate July, 1915, POP; deaths 65 years and over .; deaths from lobar and broncho pneumonia 1.
 KillingIy-Living births, 5; mar riages IA; total deaths, '; death rate, 13.1; rate July 1915 134; 65 years and over, f; deaths from tuberculosis of lungs, 1: cancer, |
 Plainf1eld-Living births, :; mar riages, 8: total deaths, 12: death rate, 15.2; rate July 1915. 12: deaths l to 5 years, 1; G5 years and over, ? :; deaths from accident, 2; deaths of non residents, ?.
 Windham--Living births, B: mar riages, 21; total deaths, 16; annual death rate, 13.6; rate July 1915, 22.4; deaths under 1 year, 2; to , years, {; 65 years and over, 1; deaths from whooping cough, l; tuberculosis of the lungs, 2; cancer, 1; accident, ?; deaths in institutions 2.
 Putnam-Living births, 8; mar riages, 8; total deaths, 12; annual death rate, 18.2; rate July, 1915, 10: deaths under one year, 8; 65 years and over, ?: from tuberculosis of the lungs, 1; suicide. 1: deaths in institu- tiOns, 8; residents. L
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Boys Secretary Ely at Shore Resorts,

J. Harold Ely, boys secretary at the Y. NJ. c. A. is now spending the third week of his vacation at shore resorts in Massachusetts, after having passed one week with relatives in Gloucester and the second at his home in Hol- yoke. When he returns on Monday Secretary Edwin Hill will leave for the remainder of his vacation and will visit his aged invalid mother in Bris- tOl, R. I.
 R. T. Crosby the new physical df- rector will get here from Knoxville, Tenn, to take up his work on Sept B.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

which in the end would seriously i'm pair the efficiency of the entire work of the association.
 We desire to assure you, and through you all those who signed the petition, that the board is very desir- oUs of maintaining a high standard in the work of the physical depart ment and the greatest care will be used in selecting a successor to MT. NiCkersOn.
 With every assurance sof our per- sonal regard. we remain, Very sincerely,
 JAMES l.. CASE.
 SHEPARD B. PALMER,
 JAS. c. MACPHERSON,
 Special Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
COULD NOT COMPLY
 WITH PETITIONERS REQUEST
Y. M. c. A. Board Considered Petition of Members and Friends of Asso- citation.

The board of directors of the r NJ c. A. have notified the signers of the petition addressed to them, ask ing them to take steps to induce Or vile H. NiCkerson to reconsider his resignation as physical director of the association, that they have considered the petition and feel that they are
 he notification was made through a letter addressed to Rutherford c. Plaut, one of the three who presented the petition in behalf of the petition CTS. The letter follows:
 MT. Rutherford c. Plaut, Norwich,
 My Dear Mir Plaut:-At a meeting of the board of managers of the Nor wiCh Young Mems Christian Associa- tion, held Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16, 1916, the petition was presented, signed by certain members and friends of the association, said petition re- questing that steps be taken to ask MT. Orville H. Nickerson to withdraw his resignation as its physical direc- tor.
 The undersigned were appointed a committee to convey to you the ac- ton taken by the board, and we therefore desire to state that the members present unanimously felt that they could not comply with the request contained in the petition, to ask MT. Nickerson to withdraw his resignation, because of the fact that MT. Nickerson had expressly stated in a recent conference with the presi- dent regarding the matter that he would not care to reconsider his ac- ton and remain with the Norwich association unless the work of the physical department could be placed under the charge of some oth- CT person than the general secretary.
 We think you will agree with us that such an action would result in the establishment of 6 precedent
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

c. H. KINSTRY, Lieut.. Col. Corps of Engineers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
A. o. H. Delegates Attend Mass.

The biennial convention of the An cient Order of Hibernians of Connec- ticut began Wednesday in Middle town, following a solemn high mass in St. Johns church at which the Rev. Edward A. Flannery, of Thompson vile, was the celebrant. The first session was a joint one in the town hall, the Ladies' Auxiliary meeting with the lodge delegates in order to receive and exchange O cial courte- Sies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
NEIGHBORHOoD PARTY
Mrs. James Perkins Was Hostess at
 Her Home on Pine Street.

A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed Wednesday when 45 neighbors gath cred under the shade trees at the hos pitable home of Mrs. James Perkins of Pine street. Games were played and everything done to make it happy occasion. A bountiful lunch con was served by the hostess, the guests departing pronounced neigh borhood parties the best and the home of Mrs. Perkins an ideal place for the gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
NORWICH TOWN
Miss Marion s. Rogers and Glass Have Picnic at Mohegan Park Hanover Pastor to Preach at First Church-PersonaI Mention.

Miss Marion S. Rogers of Washing ton street and her class of eight girls from the First Congregational Sunday School enjoyed an afternoon picnic at Mohegan Park Wednesday. The mem bers of the class are: Charlotte Eel lows, Euntce Smith, Ruth Sterry, Doris Browning, Irma Mcintyre, Es- ther Durr Marguerite Filler and Eliz- abeth Avery. Miss Rogers was as- sisted in entertaining by Miss Calla White.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
STATE HOSPITAL PATIENTS
 NOW NUMBER 1,240
At State Inebriate Farm There Are 75
 Men at the Present Time.

At the Norwich State Hospital Su- perintendent Thomas F. Erdman now has a total of 1,24O patients under his charge and at the state inebriate farm there are 75 men at the pres- ent time. The staff of the hospital has had the valued assistance during the summer of HartweII G. Thompson, of TaftvilIe who is a senior this year at the Harvard Medical school and Interns Joyse of Jefferson Medical school in Philadelphia and Persons of Harvard Medical in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
sateauard Your Child.

If your child is pale, dull, at times flushed. irritable and fretful you should attend to this condition at once, as the chances are your little one Is suffering from worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is what you should get This well known remedy in lozenge form is pleasant to take and expels the worms at once, the cause of your child's suf- fering. Only 25c. at all druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Hanover Pastor to Preach.

Rev Herbert Duncan Rollason, pas tor of the Hanover Congregational church will preach at the First Con- gregational church Sunday morning, August 27
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Wants a Hioh Chair.

Who has a high chair for which they have no use and will donate it to the Salvation Army? Captain E. w. Wilbur said Wednesday night that he knows where there is urgent need for such chair and he will call for it if he is notified.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
TAFTVILLE
Addition to Tafts Statfon-.Mercurv Mounts to 127 Degrees in Sum Notes

An addition is being put up at the Tafts station waiting room on Nor Wich avenue. The addition is to be l5 by 20 feet and will be Of wood. The frame work is already up and the roof will be put on and boarding will start very sOon
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
New Pedro channinns-

The Stone White team of pedro players defeated the title holders in a recent series of games at the Pin ochle club. The new champs are ready to meet any combination of players that the village can produce.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Attendance at Fairgrounds Small.

The recent hot weather has kept the attendance at the local playground somewhat small. The baseball team is still entertaining hopes of winning the cup but their chances are rather small. The repairs at the school are completed and everything is in read ines for the opening of the school year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Miss Marilda Disco of North E street is spending two week s va cation with relatives and friends ir Boston,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
CHANGERS ADJOURNED TO
 ATTEND BAND CONCERT
First of Seasons Meetings Held in Pythian Hall Wednesday Evening.

The members of Norwich Grange, No. 172, Patrons of Husbandry, re- stunned their meetings in Pythian hall Wednesday evening after ahe summer recess. There was a fair sized at- tendance. Following the brief busi ness session the meeting adjourned so that the members could attend the band concert on Union Square.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Thermometer Registers 127 in Sun

Tuesday being the hottest day that Taftville has seen in many years, a thermometer was placed in the sun near the Taftville boarding house for a period of about two hours in the middle of the day. The mercury i'm mediately mounted upward and at the end of the time it registered 127 de- greeS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Series to seain Saturday

Manager Daley is still hard at work getting his warriors in trim for ! the coming series with the regulars | Some changes have been made in the ,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

! Mrs. T. H. Crocker of Hartford was
 the guest Tuesday of Mrs. Walter A. | Heath, of Elm avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

lineup which will result in a strong aggregation of ball players. The first game is to be played Saturday. The winner Is to take two out of three games
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Frank A. Wilcox motored here from Winsted to spend Sunday at his home on the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

ed to her home on West Town street after passing the last week in Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
DIED

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. p, suddenly, Anton Ferdinand Ella son of GreeneviIIe, aged 43 years. Funeral from his late home, 298 Cen traI avenue, Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, at ? o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Miss Minnie Schulman will conduct a service with singing at the Shelter ing Arms Sunday afternoon about 9 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Archibald Terrence, Jr, is spending a few days as the guest of William Jer- wis at Fishers Ihland.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Miss Elizabeth Thomas of Eastern Point has returned after spending a few days as the guest of Miss Lillian KaTkutt of Fourth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Mrs. Ella Palmer of Colchester has been a guest the past week of Mrs. George Miner of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Personals and Notes.

John F'romander has returned to his home here after spending two weeks vacation at Pleasant View,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Joseph Gadle has returned after spending two weeks vacation at the K. of C. outing club cottage at Pleas ant View
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

A force of men with team was at work Wednesday on PeCks Corner putting new telephone poles and cables in place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Mrs. D. R. Kinney and granddaugh- ter, Miss Airline Combies of Tannt' street, are at Lords Point, for an out ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Miss Henrietta Ladd of GreenevilIo is visiting Miss May Bushnell at her home on the Old Canterbury turn pike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

After several weeks visit with rel ativs uptown, Mrs. Lyman Waring left Wednesday morning for her home in LinesviIle, near Erie, Penn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Stanley Ignatiius Is spending a two weeks vacation with friends and rel atives in New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Mrs. Henry CrocEer of Huntington avenue and Mrs. Carl Welte of East Town street were at New London and Ocean Beach, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Ernest Pollard has resigned his po- sition with Pratt and Whitney in Hartford and is at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

MT. and Mrs. F. s. Wheeler and daughter, Grace, of the Scotland road, motored to Bushy Point for a brief outing this week. The place seems somewhat deserted this summer, the cottages are unoccupied and there are few camping parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

The new tar walk in front of the Federated church has been completed by the workmen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Junips Greenwood for several years employed at the Taftville boarding house has resigned his position.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Notes.

Albert Evans motored to Rocky Point Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Repairinq Fair Ground Track.

Selectman Charles Bushnell of the Old Canterbury turnpike has men put ting in order the track at the fair
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Ernest Jervis left Wednesday for Fishers Island where he will spend the remainder of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

George N. Beardow of the Ponemah h mills has recently purchased a new automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
rounds at East Great Plain.
Heard and Seen.

Miss Gertrude Ladd Of Hanover visited friends on Washington street Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Edward Murphy is confined to his home here with slight illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Richard Kyle is spending a two weeks vacation with friends in No ank.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low tide. which is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Henry Caron who is on a two weeks vacation caught fine string of bass on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
Almost Solid for HeaIy.

In New London county, which will have 66 votes. there is some BIakes- lee strength. but the county is claim ed to be almost solidIy for Healy.
 Fairfield county, with its 82 votes, will probably be very solid on the first ballot for Wilson.
 The majority of Litchfelds 90 votes will undoubtedly be for Governor HoI- comb on the first ballot.
 Middlesex county has 48 votes, most of whom will probably be for BIakes- lee.
 Holland county's 46 votes will help Healy materially, although HoIcomb may get the delegates from Vernon.
 Windham county is said to be like ly to be HeaIy's banner county.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24
FAILURE TO FIX
 BRIDGE INVITES PENALTY. Rivers and Harbors Act Provides Fine Not Exceeding $5,0oo for East Months Delay.

J. William KnappenToerger Mantle, has received the following letter writ ten to him in reply to an inquiry made of the war department, the letter being of general interest to the people of the county:
 War Department,
 United States Engineer Office,
 Postoffice Building.
 New London, Conn. MT. J. William Knappenberger Mantle,
 Conn:
 Dear Sir: Your letter of June 27 addressed to the war department, has been referred to me for reply. The order of the war department dated Jan. 20, 1916, to the county of New London, requires that on or before Dec. 31, 1917, the following alterations be made to the Mantle bridge:
 To provide a draw span with 8 clear width of at least 45 feet between fen ders, and clear height of at least six feet above high water when the draw is closed; also that the draw span be centrally located with respect to the waterway, and that the alterations be so designed through the removal of abutments, piles, riprap or otherwise
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-24

Has Been Preaching at New Britain.
 During the month of August, Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, UniversaIist, has been preaching in New Britain, this coming Sunday.
The Washington times., 1916-06-18
Glen Echo Attractions s,
Continue to Draw Crowds

Within easy access of the city. with
wealth OF shade and cool breezes and
the canal and river for boating and
canoeing, Glen Echo Park Is taking OH
an added attractiveness as real summer
weather begins.
This afternoon and night, for the
benefit of the Sunday crowd, there will
be a series of concerts by the Soldiers
Home band with a program of widely
varied selections. In addition a special
bill of unusual merit has been arranged
for the photopiay theatorlum out In the
open, one of the other free features.
Week nights the dancing contingent
has Its innings, Never before has Glen
Echo had so large and loyal a follow
ing among the dancers Of the Capital.
Every night when the big orchestra.
under the leadership OF Charles o. Mills.
swings into Its first stirring number at
s. 80, scores arc waiting to take the floor
and there is never let-up until the
final number Is played well on toward
midnight
The popularity of the newest ride,
the Derby Racer, Shows no sign OF
abatement. patrons of the park seeming
never to tire Of the thrills they get as
the two trains of cars race over he
eight speedy dips In a mad race clear
back to the starting point In addition
all OF the other amusement devices and
other attractions that helped to make
Glen Echo popular are In evidence
every afternoon and night with n free
movie show" thrown in for good meas
ure. AS has always been the rule there
10 never any charge for admission