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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
WATTS LAUNDRY COMPANY
 PURCHASES TRACT OF LAND
Will Erect New Building - Business
 Shows Much Increase.

A tract of land 4SOx30O feet, situated near Winter street, has been pur- chased by the Watts Laundry Ma chine company, who intend to build one story structure nearly the whole length of the land, fronting on the Central Vermont railroad track, and will have a depth of 100 feet. This concern, which was organized in Jan uary of this year, has found it's busi- ness increasing so rapidly that more room is needed, consequently this tract of land was purchased from Will liam ChappeIl. It is thought that when the concern gets into the new building, which is to be completed by June l, 1917, thar more help will be needed. This concern, organized by Timothy Watts, is financed by WiIli- mantle capital and is a very compe- tent organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
CONFLICTING RUMoRS OF COMPANY L AT MORALES.
One Story Given by One of the Men
 Who Has Returned.

Some of the men that have just re- turned from Nogales are indignant over the conflicting reports that have been going around since their arrival in this city. One of the men stated on Wednesday evening that when the company reached Nogales they were told that the money that had been given to them by the people of Willi- mantle had been spent. Some of the men, not believing this, as they had only received oranges, lemons and bananas gong down on the train, asked for an itemized account of what had been done with the funds The officers gave some of the items, but did not disclose all of them to the men. It is understood that a type writer was bought for one of the of ficers out of the fund without consult ing some of the members of the com pany.
 When the boys became low in spend- ing money dollar was given to each man out of the fund that, they had been told, was spent. On the second application for money the men were at first refused by the captain. but through the influence of Lieutenant Fullerton they were finally able to get
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 Mrs. Oswald c. Street is the guest of friends in Boston.
 Tyler Andrews was visitor in Wor- cester Thursday.
 J. N. LavaIlee leaves Sunday for a stay of two weeks in Canada.
 w. B. Wheatley was in Providence on business trip Thursday after noon.
 John c. Grafton of Concord, N. H., was a visitor here Thursday.
 Rev. M. J. Ginet, M. s., and w. I. Bullard are to speak in the town hall this evening at the public health meet ing.
 visiting here with MT. and Mrs. L. E. Kennedy.
 Sale of ladies' waists, best dollar waists in town, for 79 cents, at the Keystone store, Danielson.-adv.
 Rev. James H. George, Jr., will con- duct the service at St. Alban's church Sunday.
 Thursday half holidays have not amounted to much this summer for the store people, because of the rainy and gloomy weather they have drawn.
 w. K. Pike, c. F., is supervising the installation of a sewer in Main street.
 Working on Sidetrack
 A force of men is daily engaged in extending the sidetrack at Industrial place, most of the ties and rails now being in position.
 Union Outing of Elks.
 Local EIks learn that the Putnam and WillimantiC lodges are to unite for their outing and clambaze this year.
 A number of Danielson people were at Foster, R. l., Thursday for the an nual Old Home day gathering at that place.
 The End is the Junk Yard.
 At one junk yard in town old auto mobiles are now regularly making their appearance, to be dismantIed and knocked down for the salable metals that enter into their construction.
 Earl Wilber. New Haven road brake man, has been at New London to take the examination for fagrnan.
 Thomas Head, who has been the guest of Michael Head and family, went to Norwich en route to his home in Winsted.
 Robert c. Bellevere of Woonsocket visited with Daniels0n friends Thurs day.
 Several residents in this and nearby towns leave today for the special ex- cursion to Montreal, returning Aug. Iaborers are so scarce in this vii Cinity that as high as $3 a day is be- ing offered for shcveIers.
 $25,Q00 Fire at Oakland Beach. Danielson people were interested in learning that there was @ $25,000 fire at Oakland Beach, where a number of local residents own cottages. The fire destroyed Welch's block, a motion pie ture theatre and other buildings oppO- site the trolley station, which also was ablaze. it's roof being burned off before the fire could be eXtinguished. The buildings destroyed were of wooden construction and burned like finder. Chalmer $. Lord, formerly engaged in business here, occupied a store in the WeIch block up to a year ago. when he removed to another location on the beach front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
and to do eundry other things not

and to do sundry other things not listed as work
 A part of the months programme at Plattsburg was the eight-day cam paign. During this period the pre- paredness soldiers were out on daily marches over hills and dales, through woods and fields and wherever the needs of strategy required that they go. These marches, in the stif1ing heat were trying in the extreme and many had not the physical strength to withstand them. As a result numbers dropped out from all the companies and there were cases of men fainting dead away from fatigue. Rev. MT George modestly admits that he was among those who stuck out every march, though at times he was sorely tempted to temporarily release himself from the strain of a days prolonged tramp. During the campaign the mcN carried along their field service equip ment and at night slept beneath the sQUatty army pup" tents.
 Notwithstanding the rigor of the training system and the physical strain that it imposes, Rev. MT. George says that it is without question great thing, one of the greatest that ever happened. He is enthusiastic over all that he saw and learned and over the great physical benefits he has de- rived, though the strain of the train ing was severe. He will improve his very first opportunity, he says, to get into another camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

BYRON D. BOGBEE

Ladies Auxiliary s6ciety, presented Mrs. Ridings with a beautiful cameo brooch.
 Following the presentation a social evening was enjoyed.
 MT. Ridings was also presented with a union, of which he was a member since he has been residing here.
 MT Ridings has resigned his posi- ton with the Lawton Mills corpora tion and will leave for Lawrence, Mass, where he has accepted a posi- tion with the Arlington Mills.
 Canterbury Church Lawn Party.
 A lawn party was held under the auspices of the Canterbury church on ing and a large attendance was pres ent. Vocal and instrumental selec- ttons were rendered. A Little Rebel was presented by a number of chil- dren. A Maypole dance and shadow dance were features.
 A number of local people attended the party.
 Boys Came in on Freight.
 Four or five young boys hailed into town yesterday afternoon at about the same time as the 7.75 freight arrived. The bunch scattered, some going in the direction of Moosup while two stayed here. They were questioned by an officer but were allowed to depart.
 Foresters Are Planning Bake.
 Court Plainfield, Independent Order of Foresters, and not Odd Fellows are planning to hold clambake on James Auldoon's farm, Aug. 20.
 Class of 1916 Social.
 The class O. 1916 of PlafnfeId High school, will hold a social this (Friday) evening at the home of Frances Collo- nau.
 F. I. Racine and party motored to Centerville, R. l., yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore Roland and daughter and MT. and Mrs Arthur Ringey returned home yesterday af- ternoon from an automobile tour.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
COLUMBIAN COMMANDERY
 MADE FINE APPEARANCE,
Damp Weather Didn't Take Away
 Knights Enthusiasm.

The weather man threatened and clustered in tle face of the members of Columbian cOmmandery, No 4, K. T., of Norwich, upon the occasion of their outing at Alexander's lake Thurs day, but in no way succeeded in dampening their spirits or detracting from their ambition to realize a, thor ouGhly enjoyable day.
 The COmmandery members and TubbS' band combined to make up a party of about 100 arriving in Dan ielsOn at 1910 on two special cars of the Shore Line Electric Railway com pary. The short parade was given here as previously announced, local members getting into the line at Water street. The commandery members made a splendid appearance in their dress uniforms and regaIia, which is seldom seen here.
 The special order of the day. at Wildwood park, which was practically given over to the Knights Templar was the dinner served by King George Jacques of East KilIingly. King George hadn't overlooked a thing in arranging the menu, which called for Clams, Holsters, eels and all the other things that go to make up what is pOpularIy known as a shore dinner
 There were various special pastimes for the knights at the park and, of course, music by the band. Had the day been brighter, the attendance of knights would probably have been double the number present.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Sarah BLeis.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Blais took place from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Lucier, at S.3O, and a requiem high mass was sung in St. Mary's church by Rev. T. J. Lynch. Miss \. v. Miner was organist. The regular choir sang. Among the flow CTS was a cross from the nurses of St. JOseph's hospital, WiIimantic. The bearers were Edward Gordon. Henry Larocque, Joseph Beveneau and Al fred BIais.
 OdaHn Arpin has resigned his posi- ton with the Prudential Insurance company and has accepted a position in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

tended to return and claim it. The car, which is an Overland touring car of a late model, was in a good condi- tion and was run back to this city un- der it's own power. The robes and equipment of the car had not been touched. Everything was found in it's place. The owner of the car, J. H. Rogers, of Boston, was to come to this city on Thursday afternoon to get his machine, but up to late hour on Thursday evening he had not appear ed. When Chief Richmond returned to this city from Columbia he immedi- ately got in touch with the Boston of ficials, who told him that the car had been stolen from there last Saturday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
Salvation Army Officers Transferred
OBITUARY
Charles E. RreauIt.

Charles E. Breaults
 Charles E. BreauIt, 69, died We'd nesday night at his home on Laurel street. MT. Breault was born in Can ada. He has been a resident of Put nam for many years and at one time was a constable of the town. He leaves his wife, one son and a daughter. Larger Outlet for Drinking Font.
 Members of the common council on Thursday morning. inspected the drinking font in Union square, which has been wet this week as the result of water finding its way up from be- heath the font and paving. It has been decided that the outlet pipe, to carry off the waste water from the font, is too small, so a large one is to be installed. The change will re- quire that the paving be drilled through and an excavation made.
 Howarth in Maryland Regiment.
 A letter to F. w. Seward from Ea-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
FOUND CHILLING WORK
 AT MILITARY CAMP,
Rev. J. H. George, Jr, Enthusiastic
 Over PEattsburg Training.


 On the word of Rev. James H. George, IT,, just back from a month of service in a khaki uniform at the pre- parednes5 camp at PIattsburg, N Y, the man who goes in for the experi- ence that the army officers have ar ranged for those who venture into the summer service is in for a period of real grilling work, with no let up from morning until night. It is case of strenuOsity from the minute you re- ceive your welcoming greeting until they are telling you farewell and I've hope you will be with us again next year."
 Brown as a berry and hard as nails Rev. MT. George is all enthusiasm over the great system that is in force at the camp. Into a month of service he says, the army officers in charge try to crowd the knowledge and ex- perience of three years in the regular army service, and while they may not accomplish just this object, they do get wonderful results and make the word efficiency a paramount and ever pres ent thought
 From the first notes of the stirring reVeille in the morning until taps sounds over the camps at night the day is one continuous round of tduties duties that test the physical stan- ina and mental keenness of those who earnestly desire to be prepared to serve their country in any crisis that may arise There is no letup. It is no place for a stacker. Routine of the day provides for no leisure hours, nor social enterprises.
 T didn't make a close friend while T was at Plattsburg," says Rev. MT George T didn't have time. Of course. kne"~ the members of my company 3 of the Sixth-and many others about the camp; but as for getting real friendly with any particular one. Shere was no opportunity. We quickly found that we were there for real work and that the accomplishment of what was expected of us took about every min ute of our time. Each afternoon there was a 45 minute period during which we were off duty, but during this time we were required to clean our rifles
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
PLAINFIELD
Presentation and Gifts of MT. and Mrs. James Ridings-Foresters to Have Bake on August 2o-"A Little Rebel" Given by Canterbury Children.

Mir and Mrs. James Ridings were rendered receptions in the basement evening by the executive committee and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the church. Since the organization of the St. PauTs mission, MT. and Mrs. Rid- fngs have been members and have worked hard and zealously for the welfare of the mission. Mir. Ridings was presented a handsome gold ham dled umbrella by the executive com rnittee of which body he was mem Der. The presentation was made by Charles Alexander on behalf of the to the presentation speech in a felicit- ous manner.
 .4 Mrs. William Kay, on behalf of the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
FUN NERAL.
Miss AnqeIine Elizabeth cholIer.

At St. Philips church Thursday af- ternoon at 1.3O funeral services for Miss Angeline Elizabeth CholIer, 81, who died Tuesday morning, were con ducted by Rev. P. s. Irwin, rector of Christ church, POmfret. A quartet composed of Mrs. William Penny Miss Emma Merriam, Thomas Richmond and Arthur D. Lown sang at the ser vice. Burial was in Westfield cene- tery. Danielson. The bearers were Ed ward 1T. Payne, Frank F. Russell, A. V. Frost and Clement Gilson.
 Salvation Army Officers Transferred.
 Captain Margaret Fee and Lieuten- ant Grace BabCocIl, who have been in charge of the Salvation Army work in this city for some time past, are to leave here next week, Captain Fee going to Ansonia, Lieutenant Babcock to Westf1eld, Mass. William Mason of the PentecOstal church at Danielson is to speak at the Salvation Army ser vice here next Sunday. The names of the officers that are coming here to succeed Captain Fee and Lieutenant Babcock are not yet announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
AUTO OWNER LOCATED.
Chief Richmond Notified Boston Man
 of Finding the Car.

The owner of the automobile which was abandoned near Columbia Sunday night las been located by Chief E.
 H. Richmond in Boston. The chief, ac- companied by 6 local garage man, went to the place where the car was left Sunday night, which was in a lot off Cherry Hill road. The car was hidden in such a way to lead the chief to be- HeVe that those who had hidden it in
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
BALTIC
William Swanson Leaves for Home in Woodstock, Vt.-FuneraI of Mrs. Sarah BIais.

William Swanson has resigned his position in the weaving department of the Baltic Mills company and has left for his home in Woodstock, Vt. Mr. Swanson has made many friends who regret his departure.
 Miss Anna Ribcau has left for a six weeks visit in Montreal and different parts of Canada
 Mrs. Olson is the guest of her sis ter, Mrs. Oscar Anderson.
 Miss Ethel Firth is spending her vacation with friends in Westerly, R. L
 Joseph AUthier of Buffalo. N. Y, is the guest of his mother.
 Miss Irene Shea of Providence R. l. is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Charon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

Those who enjoy rushing the season will seize upon this fall model, set up with a straw band and plush tam crown. These two materials are join ed by a black grosgrain ribbon ending in d perky cockade on the left side.
 Ducks are the idea. about which much autumn millinery hovers. This hat pictured happens to be a ducks nest, however, black ostrich midribs around a rWhite 4velYet. .turban.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
One Case Rafore court

A local man was up before the po- lice court Thursday morning on the charge of intOXicatiOn. Judge FentOn who is sitting on the bench in the ab- serce of Judge Shea, placed the man on probation for a month. This was the only case to come before the court
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11

SuffieId-Tobacco growers will be busy several days strengthening up their tobacco which was blown down by the heavy wind on Tuesday. The rain of Tuesday evening revived 1t some, but in many places each plant had to be proped up with lathes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
ASKS FOR DESTRUCTION OF
 S6oo,ooo WORTH OF LIQUOR
Seized in the Recent Raids at Girard,
 Alabama.

Scala. Alabama, Aug. 1O.-Immedi- ate destruction of $600,O0O worth of li- quor, seized in the recent raids at Gi- rard, was asked of the courts here today by the states attorney. Prose- cutting violations of the prohibition law Attorneys for the liquor men an nounced their intention of seeking to have the courts enjoined by the high CT tribunals.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
JEWETT CITY

Borough Knights Attended Columbian Cormandery Outing-Mrs. M, E. Wilson Entertained Ladies' Aid So- ciety.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Start Today on First Building for Mother House of Daughters of the Holy Ghost-GeOrge Howarth is on the Border With Troops From Mary land-Local EIks Will Join With WiIimantic on Annual Outing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
NEW CHICKERING HOTEL J, H. Lucey, Prop, Putnam, Conn.
 SBeGEaE DinneFS

WEDNESDAYS Soup, Fried Chicken, Maryland Style; Boiled or Mashed Potatoes; Fresh As paragus on Toast; Tea, Coffee or Milk, choice of Pie-50c.
 THURSDAYS Old-fashioned New England Boiled Dinner, Fancy Brisket, Boiled Pota- toes, Green Peas Spinach or Cabbage, Tea Coffee or Milk; choice of Pie-46c.
 FRIDAYS Chowder. Plain Lobster, fresh boiled: French Fried Potatoes. Peas, Aspara-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-11
DANTELSON

Columbian Commandery Made spIen- did Appearance in Dress Parade Rev. J. H. George, Jr, Had a Stren- uous But Thoroughly Enjoyable E,<- perience at Iattsbura-Speakers at Public Health Meeting Tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-24
HAVANA RACING RESULTS.

FRS, Race-selling. purse 500 three
year-oldS and mp; i've and on"-hnf fur-
longs-Royal Interest. iii ronncllyl.
even. . to . and out. won; Paulsun. loo
,Jenkins,, = to 1, ; to and , 20 To-
second ws,ering. i07 iWats"nl, : 70 |.
Thrill. VOLTS Baths AMI stubborn also
ran.
second Race--Selling purse 500: three
ye,r-olds and up. five and ohe.half fur
longs-Thc hump. IA (Wardl.-S to =.
. to | and s to ). won: Lady Bryn, ioH
1Nicklausi, i to /. 81, TO / and . to ;,
second. Frontier. IA Young. . to !. =
to 5 and , TO 3. third Time. 1909. Medea;
Crisco, capt; Elliott. kayiero'eros and
Prince chap also ran.
Third Kacc-sellins; purse 500. three.
year-oids and upward; nNe and one-half
furlonss-Hsberdash. 100 tLan.rtyl. . 10
!. -. 20 ! and y 10 .. won, Tiger Jim.
lO2 1ward', Is 70 !. y to ! and J 70 l,
second. sun Guide. io2 tSterrct. 10 10
/. d, to I and . to I. third. Time i;os 80.
Margaret Ellen. Huda's Brother. Ethan
Allen. Regular. Kettl"druni, i:u.erpe and
sir orenbach also ran.
Fourth IarN-SeNing purse 500: three
year.olds. I'VE furlungs Mnonst"u". ~
! 'Rsll', , to !. even and . 90 :. won
Ruth StriCklsud. IoE ttouneliy', , 80 g.
4 ; to ; aud out. second: Queen Apple,
i0t ,pomInick1, : 10 !, : 20 . and = 20 D.
third. Time, 1901. Greetings, SmirkinG
and Idlcr also ran.
rrth Racc-seiins purse 500; four
mshs. III Irominicki, 5 20 !, . 20 ! ard
even. won Merry Jubilee. los ,poylG,l
81. 10 /. 6 20 5 and TO :, second, u
First, 1906 connolly, 81. TO !, = TO . and
, to =. third. Time. Ina -. Reflection
Electrician. Borax and TIE Pin also ran.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-24
BILLIARD ENTHUSIASTS
CONFER ON PROBLEMS.
Smoker at AriOn Society Is
Attended by Leaders Of
Amateur Affairs.

The amateur billiard clans gathered
last night at the Arion Society, Park
avenue and Fifty-ninth street, to con-
slider informally problems confronting
the National Association of Amateur
Billiard Players and TO have a good time.
The occasion Was the first OF IA contem-
plated series OF such get togethers
planned by the enthusiasts and was
known officially as a billiard smoker.
Practically ever man interested in
competitive billiards for the FUN OF It or
hoping for growth OF the game AS "A
builder of soclability was there. Music
there Was. also refreshments. but the
greater part Of the time was devoted
TO talking of one sort or another.
THE coming national amateur cham
pionship Class A tournament at Is -
balk line was one Of the chief topics OF
conversation. When IL gets under way
next Monday night Louis Reusche will
act the dual role OF both host and
guest. for he Is president of the asso-
citation as well as an influential member
of the Arion Society. where the even,
will be held. lie got practice In the exc
cution OF those duties last night.
Nearly all of the seven aspirants foi
the championships attended the smoker
rs well az a large proportion OF the
local members of the association and a
sood!y representation of those from out
Of own. Everybody present agreed
that never before had there been such a
truly representative assemblage OF thOs.
concerned with the welfare OF the game
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-24
HORSEMEN IN FIGHT
TO KEEP SPEEDWAY
Appear Before Committees Of
Legislature to Oppose Bill
Letting Down Bars.
OTHERS FAVOR MEASURE

ALBANY. N. r.. Feb. ?3.-For the first
time since anti-racetrack legislation asi-
tated the Legislators appeals were heard
to-day to preserve the horse and protect
horse breeding In New York. Representa-
tives Of riders and drivers associations
and others appeared before the senate
and Assembly Cities committees at q
joint hearing In the Senate Chamber to-
day on the Simpson Goldberg bill, which
proposes to throw open the New York
Speedway to motor vehicles. They urged
the Legislature to keep its hands OF
the speedway: that the automobilists
were getting more Of the earth now than
they were entitled to, and begged the
committees to report adversely on the
bill.
Combating the protests OF the horse
men were many ~automobillsts and repre-
sentatives OF civic improvement and
other municipal bodies, claiming that as
the city OF New York had given w
So, ZOO. 900 for this roadway II should bt
no longer restricted to comparatively
few of the taxpayers who contributed to-
ward its creation and maintenance.
Borough President Marcus NJ. Marks
said the people Of Manhattan ARE prac.
ticaliy unanimous In support OF the bill
Cabot Ward. president Of the Parh
Board Of the Borough Of Manhattan
also spoke in favor Of the bill.
The horsemen got former state High
way Commissioner John y. Carlisle &c
back them up In their opposition to thu
bill. lie insisted that horsemen were
entitled to u roadway for their exclusive
use and he believed a mistake would b.
made IL the present restrictions were IN
fringed upon. County Clerk william r
Schneider. ". q. Currie. secretary oi
the Road Drivers Association: W. Il
sheldon, $. :. Toman. NJ. u. Garner ano
II. u. Toblitz also spoke In opposition
to the bill. enato James T.. Townei
read a telegram from ames McClena
han protesting 'in the name Of 100000
horsemen" against the measure.