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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

| that he can not tend to all the duties of the office.
 No less than five cases of sunstroke occurred in GreeneviHe Monday. An Irishman named Neil, while at work on the farm near the junction of the Shetucket and Quinebaug rivers, was struck down by the cause, and died in few hours. Henry Durfee also suf- fered from the same cause, but has en- tireiy recovered.
 Tuesday was even hotter than Mon day and that was said to be the hot test since 1847, the same remark holds good now.
 July 19, 66-subscrfptions for the Portland fund received Wednesday fol- lows: Jerediah Huntington, $35; Sam ueI Gordon, S5; cash, $5; previously subscribed, $860; total, $895.
 The annual Reclamation for the prize medal at the Norwich Free Acad- erny came off on Wednesday afternoon. There were but four contestants, all of whom did remarkably well. Though there was little of it, the speaking amply rewarded those who attended, and we must confess to an agreeable surprise, shared by all present in find ing the exercises to be of such an in teresting character, and so much su- perior in quality to those generally heard on such occasions. The speak CTS and their subjects follows: John F. Lyon, Neckers Financial Plan Mirabeau; F. r. Jewett, Americas s Obligations to England-Col. Barre; Edward o. Wolcott, Correy's Reply to Grattan; Russell L. Engs, Julius Caesar Sheridan N. Knowles.
 July 20, 1866-AIrs. Juliet Perkins and Miss Adeline E. Warner of Nor wich gave a public reading at Central hall, Mystic, Monday evening.
 Door Fell on Him.
 F. Johnson of Lebanon while closing his barn door during the gaie the other day was badly injured by the rendered insensible, and fears were entertained for his life. He is, how ever, reported doing well.
 The Oceanic baseball club of Mystic played the Uncas club here on Tuesday. The home team won by the score of 75 to 36. The following played on the Unca.s team: Case, left field: HOl- brook, first base: HilIard third base; Tree, pitch; Palmer, center field; Ward second base: Whitaker, catch; Prise, right field; Harland, shortstop.
 July q, 1S66.-The exhibition at the Academy Friday night was one of the most interesting ever held at that in stitution. The literary exercises were all exceedingly creditable to the class. The medals were awarded, degree con- ferred, an elegant steel engraving of Socrates instructing AIcibiades was presented to the school by E. o. Vol colt in behalf of the class of 1866
 Levi J. Branch of the firm of H. L. Reade 6, Co.,, paper manufacturers, in Sprague, while putting some tagging on a pulley, got his arm caught be- tween the pulley and the belt, break ing his arm.
 Among the degrees conferred by the Wesleyan university of AIiddIetOwn at the commencement Thursday was that of Master of Art on A. G. Kingsley of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

In a recent edition of the Lawrence Daily Eagle it was stated, in regard to the proposed trade of players with the Hartford team, that Manager o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Resigned His Commission.

July IS, 1866.-Col. Albert D. Smith has resigned his commission as Lieut.. Col. of the 3rd regiment Connecticut National Guard, and his resignation has been accepted. Col Smith was an efficient and popular officer, but finds
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
To Improve RuiIdinas.

Calvin Wilcox of ShewviIIe, who has purchased part of the E. c. Card prop erty in Groton borough, is planning to make additions and improvements to the buildings. He has purchased about an acre of land with a waterfront of 225 feet on the river and a ten room house with a big barn which was built at a cost of $7,O00. MT Wilcox plans Into house. MT. Wilcox, who is the owner of a mill in Shewville will move to Groton as soon as the contemplat- ed changes are made. He has, at diff ferent times, owned more than 400 acres of land in Eastern Connecticut and has sold much timber to Ium- bernlen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Supervisor Gordon A. Harvie Inspects
 School Gardens.

Kenneth Butler of Fox Hill is working for MT. Jenks.
 Gordon A. Harvie of the manual training department of Broadway school v<,s inspecting the school gar dens of the children on the East Side during the first of the week. He has been favorably appointed supervisor of this work.
 William Storms of Main street has gone to camp with the Y. M. c. A. boys at Mantle.
 William French of Northampton. Mass, is visiting friends on the East Side He formerly lived here.
 The mail box on the corner of Main street and Hamilton avenue was brok- en beyond repair by the new Ford truck owned by the Chapel coal Go.
 The Moose carnival stationed on the Battle Grounds has been attracting large crowds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
OG&e1Rl1llKti1l.
THE WEATHER.
condition and eeneraI Forecast.

Condition and General Forecast. The Atlantic storm has passed to the northeastward of New England with diminishing intensity and the winds along the north coast are de- creasing.
 In New England the weather will be generally fair Saturday and Sunday Temperature changes will not be de- Winds for Saturday and Sunday: North Atlantic and Middle. Atlantic moderate west with clearing weather.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Partly cloudy Saturday; Sunday fair. Northern New England: Partly cloudy Saturday, probably showers in eastern Maine Sunday fair. Eastern New York: Partly cloudy Saturday; probably local thunder showers extreme south portion; Sun day fair.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the barome- tric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. F 3i m. m, ..:.: :::...:...... 2 2 2s.35 3s.35 $ ?. m. .;..:.......::.... 76 29,s3 Highest S2; lowest 70.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Rain. Fridays weather: Cloudy with showers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
VOTE TO HOLD ANOTHER
 DOLLAR DAY.
Retail Merchants Decide on August 23
 as the Date.

At a meeting of the directors of the Norwich Merchants association in the building on Friday morning it was voted to hold another Dollar Day and the date was set for August g. Al bert Boardman presided at the meet ing with N. Eugene Smith acting as clerk. Leo Kronig, Roy Judd and Thomas D. Asbury were named 9, com mfttee on organization. John M. Lee, Will l.. Stearns and William P Me Garry were named a committee on ad- vertising.
 The merchants are showing much in terest in the project. Another mat ter that came up for discussion was that of the traffic rules. No action was taken on the matter
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
MOfiCe!E

We, the undersigned, health officers of the towns, cities and boroughs of New London, Groton, East Lyme, Water ford, Montville, Norwich and Willimantic, hereby forbid the into the above named cities, towns and boroughs of all children under sixteen years of age, who are resident of New York City or of any city, town or place where in- fantile paralysis is epidemic after 12:15 a. m., Friday, July Fl, 1916, signed
 E. J. BRoPHY, M. D. Norwich.
 E. c. CHAPMAN, M. D., New London
 F. H. DART, M. D. East Lyme
 G. M. MINOR, M. D., Waterford
 M. E. FOX, M. D., MontviIIe
 GEO. THOMPSON, M. D. TaftviIle.
 c. s. JENKINS, M. D., WiIIimantic
 F. w. HEWES, M. D., Groton
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

 the guests of Mrs. P. LaPointe, and in St. Damaso the guests of MT. Gau- cher's sister, Mrs. z. Martin.
 Personals and Notes.
 Miss Ruth Grant is spending a few weeks at Pleasure Beach.
 Stephen Blais of Boston is visiting with friends in the village.
 Archie Kyle of Windsor Locks is spending a few days with his parents here.
 Andrew Curran has returned to Bridgeport after visiting with friends here.
 Carl Abrahamson has accepted a po- position with the Hopkins & Allen Go. of Norwich.
 Leon Mueller of Merchants avenue is taking a, two weeks vacation with friends in town.
 Miss Fanny CoughIin of Fall River is visiting Miss Mary Murphy of South A street.
 Everett Pingree left recently for Smithfield, Maine, where he will spend the remainder of the summer.
 DoIph L. Fortier, an automobile demonstrator of New York, is visit ing his mother. Mrs. Frank Fortier, of Providence street.
 Josepht Dugas has accepted a po- sition with a. barber shop in Montreal, Canada. MT. Dugas intended to make only a short visit in Canada when he left here.
 In recent edition of the Lawrence Daily Eagle it was stated in regard to the proposed trade of players with the Hartford team, that Manager o.
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Secretary Hine at PIattsburg.

Charles D. Hine, of Hartford, form erly school superintendent of Nor wich, now secretary of the state board of education, is at the military train ing camp at Plattsburg, N. Y. He has been admitted to the camp as an ob- servIc and is afforded every facility for observation. Secretary Hine be- lieves he will be able to use to the advantage of the public school educa- tion in this state the knowledge which he will obtain at the camp. ?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
DoIIard Croquet Club Accept chaI-
 lame

The Do1lard croquet club oe Taft vile have accepted the challenge of the Plainfield team. The DoIlard club will use six players the same as the PlainfieId team and if the latter ex- pect to win they will have to do some first class playing for the Taftville boys have a team that know how to use the mallet and balls. The lineup of the Dollard club will appear next week. Of late PIainfield has been complaining that they are unable to get games. If they would use all of their players as the other clubs do
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
SUMMER SERVICES AT
 EASTERN POINT CHURCH. New York Pastors Will Preach Ser mons at GaIiIee Chapel.

Church services at GaIiIee chapel Eastern Point, which are held every Sunday morning at II o'clock will be conducted by the following ministers during the season:
 July 23. Rev Curtis Lee Laws, D. D., Brooklyn, Baptist. July 30, Rev Charles L. White, D.. D., New York Baptist. August 6. Rev. Edward N Chapman, Lyme, Firsc Congregation aL August 13, Rev. Frank HeartfeId Newburgh, N. Y, St. Georges Episco- pal church. August 20, Rev. Thomas R. Briggs, D. D., Church of the In- carnation, New York. August 27. Rev Percy Barnes. St. Thomas Episcopal church. SomerviIe, Mass. September 3, Rev. Thomas Travis, D. D., Watching Congregational church, Montclair, N T
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
CATARRH LEADS
 TO CONSUMPTION

Catarrh is as much a blood disease as scrofula or rheumatism. It may be relieved, but it cannot be removed by simply local treatment. It breaks down the general health, weakens the lung tissues, and leads to consump- tion.
 Hoods SarcapariIIa is so suc- cessfuI dn the treatment of catarrh that it is known as the best remedy for this disease. It purifies the blood. Ask your druggist for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
TAFTVILLE
Trolley of Track at Tafts Station Croquet Club Accept Challenge Personals and Notes.

The trolley which leaves Franklin square at 3.45 p. m. for Jewett City Friday afternoon ran off the track about 200 feet south of Tafts station The heavy rain late Friday afternoon had washed considerable sand over the rails and the car ran up on the dirt and off the track. The forward truck of the car left the rails. The Wrecling crew from the GreenevilIa barn came up and put the disabled car back on the track. Traffic was delayed for several minutes. Two small boys running about the car barefooted, stepped on the track and received a shock which nearly knock ed them down.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Robert Peckham Thrown From Bicy- cle on Norwich AVenue-GreeneViII at Lebanon-PersonaIs.

Robert Peckham of Prospect Park met with a slight accident Wednesday afternoon when riding along Norwich avenue in Taftville. The boy was rid ing at one side of the road and in trying to cross in front of Q horse and wagon belonging to A. Pion, the horse became frightened and reared up and kicked the rear wheel of the boys bi- cycle. Young Peckham was thrown to the ground but received no other in jury than a strained wrist. The bi- cycle was badly damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Gale Sent Waves Over Walk.

The full force of Thursday nights gale was felt at Ocean beach, and while no damage was reported, many of the more nervous residents were kept awake by the shaking of their cottages in the more severe gusts of wind The wind from eastward al- ways has an effect on the tide and in this case it largely increased it's height, the waves during the night being dashed up on top of the board walk along the front and large quantity of seaweed being deposited close to the shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Wi!Iimantic Man Awarded Patent.

List of patents issued to onnecti- cut inventors, reported by Frank H. Allen, follows:
 Friederich Domschelt, Bridgeport, forming articles from plastic material. F'riederich E. DomscheIt, Bridgeport, turbine engine Laramie Mitchell, WiIlimantic, snap hook. Eugene E. Norton, Bridgeport, synchronizing ap- paratus Nels A Olson, Waterbury, line clamp. Ernest R. Swift, Hartford, package roll of metallic leafe. Ernest L. Teich, New Britain, lock. Howard w. Weed, Stamford. back rest for seats. Claude H. Yost, Greenwich, gun carriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
ereeneviIIe us- Iehanon-

The Greeneville A. c. baseball team will play at Lebanon this afternoon and will be accompanied to that place by large number of baseball enthu- siasts from here. The battery for the local boys will be Hart and NViedwaId. A fast game is expected as the boys from Lebanon have an exceptionally fast tea mthis season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Home From Northfield.

Mrs. John L. Browning, who has been spending several days in North field, Mass, as a delegate from the First Congregational Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society, at the Young Peoples Missionary Confer ence, has returned to her home on East Town street. She reports a most enthusiastic session and general good time
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
On Extended Trip to Canada.

On Wednesday MT. and Mrs. Will frid Gaucher left for a six weeks trip through Canada. While there they will visit MT. Gaucher's brother, Rev. and also his sister, Sister Clarisse of St. Marie Convent, St. Davis, Ca. Among other places they expect to stop are St. Damase, St. Hyacinthe, St Anne de Beaupre and Quebec. While in St. Hyacinthe they will be the guests of Mrs. P. LaPointe, and in St. Damaso the guests of MT. Gau- cher's sister, Mrs. 2. Martin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Ensaaement Announced.

The following is taken from The Quebec Chronicle of July II:
 MT. and Mrs. James Woods of 12 St. Michel street announce the engage ment of their daughter Katherine, to Wesley w.. eldest son of MT and Mrs Wesley J. Calkins of Glenolden, Pa, a former resident of Norwich, Conn. The marriage will take place on August 16,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Unclaimed letters.

wich. Conn, post office, for the week ending July P, 1916, is as follows:
 Anthony Benham, M. J. BOychuk, Stephen Churchill, Mrs. Louise Chat igny, Mike Lowry, John PrindIe Scott, Mrs. Edward Sexton, Gustave Sonnen- burg, T. Wadles, L. J. Welch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
BORN.

CONRAD-Tn HaIlviIe. July 21. 1916, 7rs 6,fs 1S5S Ft9f AEneSi +b I4 NF c9Ia ana stOn). P0TTER-At North Woodstock. July 21, 1916, Q daughter, to MT. and Mrs. c. Allison Potter. CABPENTER--In Jewett City, July 21, 1916 a daughter. Jean Clarice, to MT. and Mrs. R. M. Carpenter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

blotches which would burst and bleed, and the child suffered untold agony. The skin was very sore and in- famed and burned and itched horribly. He was cross and irritable and slept very little. The disagreement was awful.
 "I read a Cuticura Soap and Ointrnnr,t aduartiSar,nnr,t
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

and sent for a free sample. I noticed an improvement so I purchased more and after using the Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months my boy was healed.'; (signed) Mrs. W. M. Mann, Box 32, Syos. set, L. l., N. r., Sept. 24, 1915.
 Sample Each Free by Mail
 With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- dress postcard ''Cuticura, Dept. T. Boss tOn.'' Sold throughout the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

The wedding invitations for the marriage of Wilfred Peltier and Miss Eva LeGrand have been sent out. The ceremony will take place Monday at the Sacred Heart church.
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they might be able to arrange a few games. Croquet teams in Baltic and TaftviIIe are willing to play them if they will use the same number of players that they do.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Alphonse Chaput had one of his cows bitten by a snake while feeding in pasture Thursday noon and the cow died late Thursday evening as a result of the bite.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Charles Gadbois has resigned his position with the Brainard & Arm strong Co.,, and has accepted a posi- ton with the White Star Clothing Go: of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Mrs. J. J. Sullivan who has been the guest of James Carver for the past few weeks, has returned to her home in Waterbury,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

The Juniors of the First Methodist church are very busy, the girls sew ing, and the boys fashioning useful articles with their tools prepara tory to Q sale
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

DonnelI of the Lawrence team would not think of parting with Denny Mur- phy, the local boy, now with that team
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Personals.

William COnnors of Prospect street has returned from Boston, where he attended the Boston-Detroit games.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Mrs. Albert Smith and son Of Town street visited their cousins at the Pitcher cottage at Gales Ferry Thurs day.
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MARRIED

-DELANEY-I this city, by Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, Mrs. Maud Delaney and John H. Wilson, both of this city.
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Carl Abrahamson has accepted a, DO position with the Hopkins & Allen Co. of Norwich.
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CHILD SUFFERED
 UNTOLD AGONY
With Rash on Arms and Limbss Burned and Itched Horribly.
 Disagreement Was Awful.
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT

''Nfy son was affected with rash which covered his arms and limbs and annoyed him very much. The breaking out was in
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

The Town Mems Bible class is to meet at noon Sunday and the Y. P. s. c. E. will hold an open air service at 63O
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
NORWICH A HALF CENTURY AGO

Mercury Topped the Hundred Mark Twice During Third Week of July, 1S66-Annual Defamation Contest at Norwich Free Academy Norwich Man Tried to Wreck Railroad Train-Col Albert D. Smith Resigned Com mission Lieutenant-CoIoneI of Third Regiment C.N G.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Andrew Curran has returned to Bridgeport after visiting with friends here.
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Mir. and Mrs. Frederick P. Shea and family have returned from a two weeks visit with friends in Worces- ter.
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Archie Kyle of Windsor Locks is spending a few days with his parents
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Stephen Blais of Boston is visiting with friends in the village.
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Personals and Notes.

Miss Ruth Grant is spending a few weeks at Pleasure Beach.
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Leon Mueller of Merchants avenue is taking a two weeks vacation with friends in town.
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NORWICH TOWN
Juniors Preparing for a SaIe--Mrs. John L. Browning Returns From NorthfieId.

Miss Ruth L. Potter of East Town street returned Friday evening from ten days' outing at Northfield. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Miss Fanny CoughIin of Fall River is visiting Miss Mary Murphy of South A street.
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Everett Pingree left recently for SmithfeId, Maine, where he will spend the remainder of the summer
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DIED

CARPENTEB-Tn Jewett City, July 21, i9iC, Jean CEariCe, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. R. M. Carpenter. BARNES-At Lake Pleasant Mass, July IS. 1916, suddenly, Mrs. Annie 2. Barnes, mother of Rev. A P. Blinn, in her S0th year.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends and neigh bors for the acts of kindness shown us during our recent bereaven ent; also those who sent beautiful flowers and especially the NIoOsuD A. F. A. M, Pro- lection Lodge, l. o. Q. F.. and all those connected with the LawuOn Mills.
 s. s. WILBUR AND FAMILY.
 Plainfeld, July 21, 1916.
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Sun. Moon md Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which is followed ny food tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

Dolph L. Fortier, an automobile denonstrator of New York, is visit ing his mother. Mrs. Frank Fortier of Providence street.
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Steps to Extend the Service.
Measures of Reform Introduced.

The Introduction of any measure 50 nearly allied to the people and whose must naturally be attended with more or less imperfection, which only prac- tical inquiry into operation could full lY- disclose. If this practical inquiry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-24
THE WEATHER REPORT
Records for Last Twenty four Hours
and Official Forecasts.

washlrstor April TIE centre o. the North
e-l tsturianc- has reached the Easter NeE Eng
lard coast and IS passing eastward. J. has been
attended ~ unsettled weather Ard local rains r.
tie Atlantic state north @ yi-snia. "a. extreme
uupe, Ohio VALLEY al the lake region. General,
faI- weather prev..ie 81 in he other regions.
Coo, weather continued n the Northern s.s's'
eas. o the Mississippi River. while moderate ten
p.-a,lrrs prevailed throughout he Southern states.
PIE plains states arf the regions west thereof TIE
Indications are fr-t me weather 800 0e ofefctAi p
c.n' MorIas AL Tuesday ir re nlile AtanN.
states Southern New England. tne ONO a.ey am
fH- la1e region ll northern NeF L' ana iner-
uff te raj. AfnrlaV 49, overcast sestler u t-
south Afartr and east cur sagies a1I Te'nes'e-
tho weather VIII 20 ~ Monday az llsslaY, win
.r-.,t taf frpa- Temperature. except o. .or1a
Wir.s for M0ldaY AID Tuesday No-f1 A4Anur.
s.rerg shiftrg becoming vest middle Atanrc.
f.r.te-sa. vest south A. artr. east ard west Gun,
r.r, 20 u-0ls-a.e variable. upper sr1 io9ef iaAes.
~. o. moderate variable mostly Tesf-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-24
PETER M'MANUS BEATS
FIELD OF 1875 RUNNERS
PauliSt a. {. Lad Wins Morn.
ingside Road Race.

A field Of 195 athletes, eager to
graduate out OF the novice class, com
pcted in the four-mile road run held
by the Morningside Athletic Club yes
terday. Following up its several re
cent victories. the Paulist Athletic
Club again triumphed when Peter Nc
Manus, its promising runner, raced
home ahead OF the large field.
Tho victor led al al stages, setting a
stiT pace as he ran over the course in
the face Of steady fall Of rain.
Steve Kelley. Of the Morningside
Athletic Club. and Eddie Lehman, rep
rcsenting the Harbrook Athletic Club.
ran closely behind McManus from the
start, but were unable 10 overtake
HIM McManus won by come forty
yards, with twenty yards separating
. H.