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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Local Laeonres.

Local LaconEcs.
 The painters strike is still on.
 The final meeting of the present town council will be held Monday.
 The Westerly Board of Trade win take 8 vacation for the summer, after the next regular meeting.
 The walk For Justice' tags have reached Westerly, but have not been given place on public service automo- piles.
 Annual town election Tuesday. If republicans stand by the caucus nom inees, it will be a clean sweep for the republicans.
 Robert W. Perkins, of Norwich, president of the trolley system in this section, was in Westerly for a short time Saturday.
 Laborers of the A. Vito Construction company are at work on the Watch mands for an eight-hour work day. Dixon square. Saturday afternoon was capitalized in the ffremen's pa- rade and the operation of trolley cars.
 It was reported in Westerly Sunday afternoon that the representatives of the Garments union in Westerly had been called to a conference in Nor wich.
 An OI1lCGE or a LOCAL union I6Laark- ed Sunday: This hooting and jeering at passing trolley cars, operated by non-union men, will tend to withdraw public sympathy from the striking car men,
 Grand Master Thomas Mckenzie, and District Deputy Grand Master Arthur N. Nash of Westerly, of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Connecticut, visited the lodge in Montville Friday evening, the trip being made in Major Nash's automobile.
 As the fire parade neared the end | of the march, Saturday afternoon, 1 there came a light rain, not enough | to really dampen the uniforms but soon after the apparatus was housed, and the firemen were at rest, there came rain storm worthy the name. Chief Engineer Samuel G. CottreIl, in the motor driven chemical and hose wagon, of the Cyclones, responded to a still alarm from the residence of pr. William c. Howard, on the Watch Hill road. Friday morning. The fire was on the roof. from a chim- ney spark, and was extinguished be- fore the chief and his crew arrived
 Westerly was represented in the big preparedness parade held at Providence on Saturday by Ma jors Nash and Babcock, the Fifth comp4ny, Coast Defence, Rhode i Island National guard and Tesauro's s 1 Cornet band. This new band, which made it's first public appearance on Memorial day, furnished the music in ] the parade for the Bleaching, Dyeing and Finishing industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Manchester Unity, Odd Fellows, at tended service in body at the Metho- dist Episcopal church Sunday morn ing. The members of the order met at their rooms at the Baltic Social and Athletic club at 10 o'clock, and the line of march was formed. They were preceded by a boy carrying the Amer ican flag and by St. Johns band. The line proceeded down Main street, as far as High, up High, as far as the Roderick block, where the marchers turned into Railroad street and pro- ceeded to the church. The pastor, Rev. Charles Smith, took for his sub ject, Wanted, a Man. There was spe- cial music, under the direction of Choirmaster Robert Bethel. An offer tory solo was rendered by Wilfred Huoghton. At the conclusion of the services the members, led by the band marched to their rooms. Visitors were present from Hugh H. Osgood lodge, Norwich. About 80 Odd Fellows were in the assemblage.
 Tidinss From France.
 Cards have been received by rela- tives from Peter Harell. who is trav- cling in France.
 George Douville of Central Village passed the weekend in town.
 Regular Automobile Service.
 The automobile service between Bal tic and Norwich has been regulated to some extent, and has been convey ing passengers on schedule time. Four large autotrucks have been added to the service cars. A number of jitneye and touring cars made trips to Willi- mantic Saturday, and Sunday, but nc definite hours have been announced to carry travellers, but service can be obtained. An additional charge is asked owing to the difference in miie> age. In spite of the heavy rain Sat urday evening, travellers patronized the new autotrucks. Those riding in open trucks carried umbrellas @nd seemed to enjoy the trip. No trolleys were run to Baltic after 2 o'clock and dur ing the day only an occasional pas- senger was taken aboard. Baltic peo- pie are not forced to wait for cars as a number of cars are on hand tC meet the demand. 1t is expected that some of the out of town drivers o1 jitneys will have to come down or their prices as the autotrucks are run- ming for forty cents the round trip.
 Anthony Wood of Putnam was a Sunday visitor.
 Miss Ethel Brown is in Hartford fol a few dayA.
 Miss Albina Monsett of Woonsockei was the guest of Baltic relatives ovel | the weekend.
 A number Of local people spent Sun. day on the Shetucket river. Joseph Llillie of New London speni Sunday at his home
 WtIfred Lacroix left Sunday for New port where he win be employed in 2 Ehotel during the summer months.
 Only Two Stores to Close.
 Only two stores in town have an. nounced the closing of their places O business Thursday afternoons durins khe summer ssaEon.
 Stop Overtime Work.
 The employees of the weaving de partmeuts of the Shetuckst W6rste Mills who have been working Until pacloc1y three ui Ehtsea week hate de
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Car Service TlII 7.p. m. Sunday.
Special to The BalIetan. !

Danielson, June 4-During Sunday the trolley company maintained a ser vice between West Thompson and Central Village and kept it up until about ' D. n., when the cars were withdrawn from the line, as was done Saturday evening. The cars were wei handled by the new crews Sunday. but there were very few passengers. There was hardly a sign of trouble up and down the line, though there was ar occasional cry Of ssScabg" i've V0laIH for Justice tags were sold fin large numbers here to strilke sy11pa&hizes Sunday It was stated at the car house at Dayviile Sunday night thaa the regular early morning mil txiS 4e
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Wsslsr!y's Sympathy WIIh Carmen
TroIeys Running resuIsry, Receive Little Patronage Watch Hill Workmen Refuse 10 Ride With Non-UniOn Car Crews Death of Dr Russd Brown Snnith-Fire- mems Inspection and Parade Saturday.

the transportation, as was done Fri- day and Saturday. or there will he no work.
 It was rumored Sunday afternoon that there was liable to be labor trou- ble at Watch HilI. Monday, as the car- -penters would refuse to work in con- Junction with nOn-union painters pending the strike of the union paint CTS for an increase in pay. On Sat- urday four painters of Westerly, llon- unionists. who were at work on the Red Brook place in Stonlngton, quit work in sympathy with the union painters who are on strike in West erly.
 ceived supply of the Walk for Jus tice" tags in Westerly and sought fi- nancia1 assistance by the sale of these tags. The strikers were Hberally pa tronized.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

continued overtime. having filled the order.
 The Baltic Mills company has placed automatic sanitary garbage cans about
 Won Prizes for Correct Spelling.
 In the spelling contest between pu- pills of the Sprague schools prizes were awarded as follows: First prize, James Cronin; second, Margaret Sullivan; third, Joseph Gilot.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
3e5d

AT A COURT or PROBATE HELD at Lebanon, within and for the District of Lebanon, on the 2d day of June, 1916,
 Present - ALBERT G. K9SEE1iA9lDs Judge.
 Estate of Ju1iette g. Nye, late of Lebanon, in said District, deceased John Clarke Administration.
 Ordered, That six months from the date hereof be, and the same are, 1au- tied and allowed for the creditors 1o bring in their claims against said es- tate and the Administrator is directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting a copy of this order on the public sign- ceased last dwe1f. within the same Town, and by publishing the same oncS' in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said Probate District and re- turn make to this Court Of the notice given.
 Attest:
 ALBERT c. KNEEIlAeD.
 Je5d Judge
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
NOTICE ro cREprroRs.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Ledyard, within and for the District Of Ledyard, on the 2d day of June, Present = SAMUEL E. HoLDRwGE, Judge.
 Estate of Walter T. Tent. late of
 Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring In their claims against said estate within six months from this date, by posting notice to that effect. together with copy of this order, on the sign- deceased last dwelt, and in tho same Town, and by publishing the same once in newspaper having a circulation in said District. and make return to this Court.
 The above and foregoing is true Vopy of record.
 sAMuEh D. Ho1pRpap. yuaKs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
BALTIC

About Eighty Odd Fellows, including Norwich Visitors, Attend Service at Methodist church-ReguIarA Automo- bile Service to Norwich, 4oe Round Trip-overtime Weaving Stopped.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
DISTRICT oF ! LEBANON,

DISTRICT OF LEBANON, HS. Court of Probate, June 2d, 1916.
 Estate of Melissa Mccall. late Of Lebanon, in said District doceased
 Upon the application of Edward H. an instrument in writing purporting to be the last wd1 and testament Of said Melissa Mccall, deceased. may te proved, approved, allow eds and admit ted to probate. as per application on file more fully appears; 1t Is
 Ordered, That said applicafion he heard and determined at the Probate Office in Lebanon. in said District on the 9th day of June A. D. 1916 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District and by posting a copy thereof on the public sfgnpost In the Town of Lebanon. In said District
 ALBERT c. KNEEI4ARHD,
 Jebd Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE

TO WHOM TT MAY coNcERN:-
 At an adjourned regular meeting o1 the Court of Common Council held ai the Council Chamber on Monday even. ing May p. 1916. the following report of the Commdttee on Finance was ac- cepted and the resolution accompany. ing the same was adopted.
 Norwich, Conn.,, May 22. 1916. To the Court of Common Council oi
 the City of Norwich:
 The Committee on Finance presents It's estimate of the expenses of the City, and of each department thereof during the year ending on the 15tf day of May. 1917, and of the receipts for the same period, as follows:
 ESTIMATED EXPENSES.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Mayor of the City of Norwich.

I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is the warning directed Co me for service by publication.
 Attest: GEO. W. ROUSE.
 A Sheriff of the City of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
sAMUEih D. HoLpRTpan. JpaEs.

NoTICE.-AlI creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notided to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at New London, Conn, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 EDWARD s. TEFTT, je5d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Nineteen strikebreakers Arrive Sunday
 Night.
Especial to The Bulletin. }

Putnam, June 4.--Nlneteen more strikebreakers arrived here from New York Sunday night. They were taken to a Pomfret street restaurant and fed and later were quartered at the Put nam inn A crowd of 300 gathered out- side the hotel when it became known that the new arrivals were quaTtered khere, but the crowd dispersed without making any particular demonstra1ion.
 The English Channel has been crossed several times la canoes
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

John J. Dunn, of Westerly, is to continue as secretary of the state board of agriculture, having been reelected for the tenth consecu- tive, term at the annual meeting of the board, Governor Beeclxman, pre- siding. Other officials elected were: John S. Collard. state veterarian; Prof. A. E. Stene, state entomologist; cattle commissioners: Henry s. Tur- ner for Providence county; Philip A Mooney and Tristan D. Babcock, for Washington county; John Manchester for Kent county; William K Boyd and George T. Howard for Newport county: William Williams, for Bris- tol county.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

n6reby certify that the above and foregoing IS e true copy of the original report and resolution
 Attest ARTHUR c. CROWELIE City Clerk and Clerk Of the Court Of
 Common Council
 Norwich. c0dn.. May 2z. 1e1s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
The total of these estimates

IS Ss hs Syo9 the warning for the next annual city meeting include the last named esti- mates and a call for action thereon.
 Your Committee further recommends the adoption by the Court of Common Council of the following resolution:
 Resolved, That the report of the Committee on Finance, containing the estimates for the year ending May 10, 1917, be accepted; that the Clerk cause the same to be published as required by the amended charter. and the Mayor or, in his absence the Senior Alderman present, be directed on behalf Of the Court of Common Council to submit the estimates embraced in this report to the next city meeting to be held on the first Monday of June, 1916, and to recommend that tax of eleven Gill mills be laid on the last perfected grand list of the city to meet the or dinary expenses of the city for the present fiscal year.
 TIMOTHY c. MURPHY
 HENRY GEBRATH
 Committee on Finance. nereby certify that the above and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

| by the foregoing estimates, a tax of eleven GID mills on the last city list
 will be required. said list being $1s,- 4S3, ,957.00.
 In addition to the said estimated l expenses for the ordinary require ments the Committee on Finance has been requested by petition. and other wise, to submit to the annual meeting for its action, estimates for the fol- lowing purposes, and esttmates are
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
stop QNerEine WarlE.

The employees of the weaving de- partments of the Shetuckst Worster Mills who have been working tntil 8 e.eloclz three nlghts-a week Asss dle-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Trolley ears are being operated in Westerly at irregular intervals, but with very small patronage No att tempt is made to run the cars on schedule time, and the walk for jus uce" scheme has been endorsed by To- cal unions. Tn Westerly proper there has been no interference manifested with the operation of the cars. but over the bridge in Pawcatuck there were several demonstration of a riot ous nature, but which did not develop into serious action. On the arrival of cars on the Groton and Stonington road they were surrounded by biz crowds, and the operating crews were 5sered atsand given rather harsh titles
 lsahing made no replies, and were ap- parently uncopcerned by the disagree able surroundfngs. The union work men empIoySd in the building trades at Wach Hin have served notice ou employers that they waI not % to their work Monday in trolley cars op- eFated by jon men and that a ll5e sp1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

City of Norwich, Connecticut. To Either Sherin of the City Of Nor:
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Rev. DR.. George C. Hall. arch
deacon, who has been rector of St.
Johns Church, Wilmington for many
years. well-known in this town. where
he has frequently visited, has retired
from active duty. His resignation
was granted through with reluctance
by the Vestry of that church last
week, and the pulpit has been de-
elared vacant by Bishop Kinsman.
DR.. Hall has been in poor health Cor
a year or two, much of the time I'M
able to attend to his duties. The
Rev. c. Fl. HOlmead, former rec
tor of st. Peters Church. this
town, is at present in charge of the
parish. but he is considering calls
from other parishes. Whether he
has made a definite decision is not
Known. st. Johns vestry, il is
understood, will elect a rector soon.
Miss Mary Riggs. the popular sales
lady at DeFord's department store.
who has been off several weeks dur
ing which she was operated upon for
appendicitis at the Infrmary in Balti-
more, Md, and has since her recovery
been visiting in Dover. has returned
to her duties. She is receiving the
GLAD hand of her friends.
Miss Margaret Walls is visiting
Mahanoy City and Philadelphia Pa.
Miss Mary ]. Cummins is visiting
in Baltimore. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Burgess.
of Centreville, Md. spent Sunday
with DIR. and Mrs j. w. Clifton.
Mrs. R. d. Hoffeeker and daughter,
Miss Frances Louise Hoffeeker. have
returned home from a weeks witt C
Phila 1elphia and Audubon.
Mr.. w. B. Megear, of Wilmington
was an over Sunday visitor of Mr.
and Mrs. Hervey P. Hall.
Mrs. David 7. Lyman and daughter
Mary. of Wilmington. have returned
to their home after two week.
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
F. NJ. Smith.
Mr.. Herman Pierce. of Philadel
phia. Joined his family here over Sun
day on a visit to Mrs. w. G. Pierce
Mrs. Eugene Davis is visiting il
Philadelphia
Mrs. Harry C. Tschudy ia visiting
her sister Mrs. Reuben E. Denney a
0aklane, Philadelphia
Mr.. John A. Hoffecker has beef
home several days on the sick leav
as the result of fall in which b,
bruised his side He fortunately brok,
no bones and is mending rapidly.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
SACRED CONCERT" AT AssuRr

Another Interesting Program to be
Given Next Sunday Evening by the
AsburY M. {. Church Choir
Mrs. Marion Coverdale. organist,
has arranged another interesting pro-
gram for the Sacred Concert, {" to
be given at Ashury NJ. E. Church.
next Sunday evening. These concerts
are given the last Sunday in each
month. The coming concert will be
the last during the pastorate Of Rev.
G. w. Prettyman. d. D., who will
retire from a.tive ministry at the ses-
sion Of Wilmington Conference, which
will meet next week. The collection
at the concert taken Sunday night
will be for the organ chimes as already
announced The collections are
mounting up slowly. but enough en-
enlargement is had to warrant the
undertaking. of the project. Following
ia the program:
oorgan NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dec, -. A. silver
"Berceuse" ...... .............. .spinneg
Ms. Marion COverdale.
National Hymn-7Oi ........ Warren
Pfayer-Lesson. -. Gloria Patria"
Anthem Largo Handel
Observation-Disclosures. ''Thais, '..... Massane
solo-'How Long Wilt Thou Forget Ne
(Pauegarl
Miss Katherine Ross
Mixed Quartette-"Thy viii Be Done"
Goitschalk
SopranOs-Miss Roberts Mrs. ". o. HOhecker
AltOs-Mrs. McCausland, Ms. l. NJ. Price
TenOu-Mr j. +. Hofecker, Mr. L. NJ Price
Bassos-Mr. W. o. Hofecker, SIR. Irving Porter
Ut
Ladies Double Quartette, (Soprauo and Bass solol
List the Cherubic Host. from Gaul's Holy City
LIST soprano, Miss Roberts Mrs. Thos. Wilson.
2nd Soprano, Mrs. W o. HOfecker Miss Kath-
ryn Price.
LIST Alto. Mis. I. NJ. Price. Miss Pearl Langrell
2nd Alto, Mrs. McCausland Mrs. Harvey Jones
Bass sOloist Mr.. W. o. HOhecker
Hymn Talk. ........ ........Re Rev VIM FAIRIES
Anthem-'Judge Ne o GOd......- ........ Neidlingei
March Of Priests, from 'semeramidi" ...... Rossin
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
Serial Movie Begins Next Week

1.-The Strange Case of Mary" a
photo-play seriel. regarded as one of
the most thrilling. intensely interest
ing and best serials on the film market.
will begin next Tuesday. March 2sth.
The fifteen episodes tell a wonderful
story. Henry B. Walthall. the lead
ing man in 1.-The Birth of Nation"
and Edna Mayo the beautiful actress
and star of many plays gill togeather
feature 1.-The Strange Case of Mary
Page Z" See the first Of this play and
don't miss a single night in the series.
Manager MeManus is already being
congratulated for getting this fine
production for Smyrna. See it every
Tuesday night.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
MOVIES, TOMORROW NIGHT
Nee Brady Will Score a Hit in The
Bale, Girl" a Fine Photo-Play

Ace Brady Will Score a Hit in "The
Ballet Girl" a Fine Photo-Play
Tomorrow, Thursday night. mana
GO aeManus will give our movie
laa something nice in the popular
On play "The Ballet Girl" in
saieh Alice Brsdy is the star. Those
10 saw her in The Rack" recently,
slll remember how charming she was.
me Ballet Girl, " which is declared
y critics to be her master role, is a
'ail'al departure in photodramas. pre-
Saung an entirely novel side Of life.
o'ieen plays as q rule concern them
SFe with action set within certain
sal oehned lines but ia 1.-THE Ballet
sri the conventions Of the drama
I.e been set aside, with results that
nae ior vivid realism and thrilling
1aaxes. Miss Brady is. by turns,
'anpls country girl cherishing Sc
W ambition for success on the
&C. then a struggling young &C.
y. and finally a great and sue.
ssssiul dancer.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
MORE ROAD TALK AT cHEswoL0
Rural Grange is Not Opposed to a
Higher Tax Rate If Honestly Used


Higher Tax Rate If Honestly Used
Cheswold March, 21:- At the
meeting of the Rural Grange Of Ches-
void Saturday afternoon the question
under discussion was: "Should
we as a grange recommend a higher
tax rate for good roads?" The ques-
ton was introduced by jefferson
Cooper and earnestly debated. "A
higher tax might not be objection
able # the money would be economic
ally and honestly used for making good
roads. but farmers should not pay
more tax if they must take chances of
more new Offices being created or the
other fellow getting higher salary.
What we want and need is a good
stone road from Dover to Smyrna.
The Grange was entertained during the
L ecture Hour with the following pro-
gram: Song by the Patrons, Merrily
Sing; Current Events, by jefferson
COoper,J. E. Cote. and d. N. Temple
man; Humorous Reading. by Edward
d. Evans: Reading. by Mrs. Suma
Boyce by request Miss Clara Hoffecker
sang. because He Joined the
Grange" Reading, "Bald Heads" by
jefferson Cooper; Humorous. Paper
Don't Say" Elizabeth Scarborough;
Song, Resignation - David n.
Templeman; Recitation. "Our Order
For a Picture" Esther Garrison. The
young girls of the Rural Grange will
have charge of the meeting March.
25th They will have something new
and interesting. Come and see the
fun. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
S'sspL JACK SUSPENDED IN AIR
"a.enu Workman in IA Perilous Po-
Aaon Until Aid Comes 10 Him

-. ~ a FeFNouo 70
N'on Until Aid Comes 10 Him
.OAnsend. March 21-Dangling
'.l 2 rope attached to the end Of a
I, loot high smokestaek that is
80. Installed at the milk cooling
.-'n mere, John Cashe. a workman
osed BY MePbell Bros, who was
. Jig the boiler and pipes there. was
~ 1900 70 remain motionless as pos
,,.sl sn'ls his two fellow workmen
e,,,s. - ''se beavers on the ground to
d, 49, am from his lofty and peri
.''0n' The accident happened
a. ~ VIE breaking. Cashe was
=, v ne stack and had Just started
49,. " 'op Of the huge pipe. when
~, ni' seaffold toppled over.
ca. -.sn half way TO the ground.
ts.s no was suspended from the
mn, i SUCK BY a wire rope, was
n ~ = with a tremendous jerk
tag,.- hanging in mid-air about 20
~ ~. ~ NE ground. The two fel.
s,ss.s..' ' 2 found it very difficult
te ~. eashe owing to high winds
ks...s.'Ae him in his dizzy position
xs..~1 nalf an hour Ne aae.r.a
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22

Edwin Hall Downes, of Dover, who
vas last week appointed to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis. passed his
examination last April and is now
sOing special work at Delaware Col
ege. BE will assume his position at
annapolis at the end of the school
gar. He is a brother Of Chief
Engineer Oliver Lee DOwnes who is
9TH the Steamship Dale in the Philip
rnss.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22
MARKETS
suYRNA AND VICINITY

...,, Items Of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
vi,.t.elass machine work at Della
=. State Garage. See H. p. Shap-
!. AGENT for Jackson and Hudson
csrs-sdv.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22

Delaware City fisherman have been
catching large quantities Of carp in
the canal ranging in weight from 20
to % ponds.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22

Ms Matte w. Campbell has re-
armed from the art Millinery showing
n Phi sielphia and has one the latest
iad hest stock of goods for her spring
trade she has ever carried. She will
have her millinery opening Saturday.
March 18th. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
,,,s of the label or wrapper of this
.,os, vii, show the time up to which
,ovr subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1916-03-22

Miss Margaret R. Conway has re-
mined from the millinery showing
a Philadelphia and has large as
stment Of selected stock. She will
tse her millinery opening Saturday
March 18th. See aOv.