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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Battle Is Raging in Binding
 SnOwstOrm-French Hurl- ing Attack After Attack on Captured Positions
COMPARATIVE CALM
 AT OTHER POINTS ON WESTERN FRONT
Defeat of Turkish Column in Egypt Claimed by Brit
 ish-Austrians Occupy AL
 banian Port of DurazzO

London, February 27.-The great battle million men are engaged, is still being fought at some points with the same fury as characterized it several days ago. Champneuville, to the west and the forti- fled works of Hardaumont, to the east of Fort Douaumont, have been captured by the Germans. Berlin also claims to have captured the Cote De Talou, to the west of Douaumont, but, according to the French official statement, the artil- lery fire coming from both sides has rem dered this position untenable for either French or Germans.
 The French are hurling attack after attack upon the Douaumont positions held by the Germans, who are declared to be maintaining themselves there with difficulty, but in the Woevre region, to the east of verdun, the French advanced posts have been withdrawn.
 Large endorsements are being brought up probably by both forces. and it is reported that the British lines are be- ing extended in Belgium and France in order that French troops may be re- leased for the Verdun battle.
 In the vosges mountains the Germans also started heavy offensive south east of Celles, but it was completely checked by the French. On the other extreme end of the line, near Ypres, a British attack was repulsed by the Ger mans.
 LOMBARD GERMANS
 Between Soissons and Rheims vigor- ous bombardment has been carried out against the German positions.
 Marine disasters are again feature of the news Several steamers have been blown up by mines and it is believed that the recent great storm along the coast of England And in 4Re North sea has set many powerful mines adrift.
 The Peninsular and Oriental steamer Maloia, the mail steamer Meeklenburg, the steamer Empress of Fort William and the steamer Birgit have been sunk, three of them by mines. The French steamer Trignac has been lost in the North sea- two explosions splitting the vessel apart The Maloja went down off Doverand more than 40 persons lost their lives The loss on the Trignac is esti- mated at 26. In addition, it is confirmed that the British steamer Fastnet has been sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine.
 QUIET IN WEST
 On other points on the western front there is comparative calm, all eyes be- ing turned to the mighty struggle before verdun the greatest since the second battle of Ypres and the fight for the channel ports
 On the Russian front. too there has been lapse of operations, but the Aus trians claim to have occupied the Alba nian seaport of Durazzo. This had been largely forecast by the announcement from Rome yesterday that the Italian force which had been operating in Al bania had embarked at Durazzo
 The defeat of Turkish column in Egypt by South African troops is re- corded in a statement from the British war office. It is said that the Turks
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
sPalr,uALlsrs TIGHT TAX.
Taxe Exception to Assessors Ruling in
 Matter of Rented Property.

A joint meeting of the town assess ors and the board of relief was held on Thursday afternoon at the town buiid- ing for the purpose of determining whether or not the property on Bank street, owned by .he First Spiritualis- tic society, should be exempt from appeared for tho society. Miss Annie H. Tngley. president and third trus- tee of the society and B. E. Hatch, sec- retary. were present. and gave testi- mony. The beard of assessors claim ed that the case differed in no re- spect from that of other church prop erty rented as Q source of income and which Is not exempt; the building be- ing rented six days in the week and only used for religious service one day. Secretary Hatch and Miss Ting ley testified that only the upper floor was leased and the lower floor was re- served for meetings. and that tho rev. enue derived from tho rent was de- voted entirely to the up1seep of tho so- ciety. Tho property was not taxed until 1912 when 1t was returned to tho list. Attorney Kelley stated that 1t was not a matter of money that was troubling the society but that the is- sue was entirely matter of princi- pie. that the society was a religious organization working for the better n1ent of mankind and as such should be recognized equally among the oth- CT religious organizations of the city. Tho matter was left until a consulta- ton could be held with City Counsel King
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Mrs. E. H. Hiscox received hatchets for guessing the largest number of names of cities from misplaced letters. A silk flag was given Earl Hiscox for finding the largest number of flags which were secreted about the room. Sandwiches, cup cakes and punch were served, the punch table being decorat- ed with a border of small hatchets and red carnations. Miss Marian Robin son represented Martha Washington, and Stanley Wheelock George Wash ington. There were several other old fashioned costumes worn by the diff ferent ones present.
 The success of the social was due to members of the social committee, Miss NJ. A. Burdick, Miss Mary Mo NicoI and Andrew McNicol.
 GIowaeki Fined $1oo.
 Deputy Sheriff Louis Gingras raided Joseph Glowaeki's place of business on Railroad avenue Wednesday evening and found two cases of beer and one bottle of whiskey. He was presented before Judge 4. NJ. Brown on Thurs day morning and fined S100 and the costs, amounting to S11S.32. which he paid.
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at the hearing by Attorney Leonard J. Collins of Hartford and MT. and Mrs. Belcher were represented by Attor- neys M. D. O'Conneu and John E. Fisk. The commissioner has taken the case under consideration and will announce his finding later.
 Borough Briefs.
 Several from Stafford Springs went to Springfield Thursday evening to see the play. Experience.
 Arthur Frazier has returned from Bridgeport and entered the employ of Arthur Snow in his paint shop.
 Miss Gertrude Polieau, who was op- erated on at the Johnson hospital for appendicitis several days ago, is mak- ing a good recovery.
 Current Events Club Meeting.
 Mrs. Eugenia F. Leach and Mrs. Enos Penny will act as hostesses at the meeting of the Current Events club Monday evening. The committee consists of Miss Mary Ballantine, Mrs. James Mclaughlin and Miss W. s. Adams. There will be music by Miss Helen Butterfield and the subject for the evening will be poetry.
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Brief Mention.
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Hearing Before Compensation Com. missioner on Claim of Father of Da. Vid Belcher.

Compensation. Commissioner James J. Donohue of Norwich gave a hearing at the office of M. D. O'Connell Thurs day on the claim of Esther Belcher to recover compensation for the death of his son, David Belcher, who was drowned while working for Benjamin Campo on the bank of the Stafford vile reservoir last August.
 David BelCher was 26 years old and lived with his father and mother on a small farm above Hydeville. He was driving a pair of horses carrying load of sand along the edge of the reservoir when the horses backed off the bank and he and the horses were drowned. The young man purchased stores of H. F. Cady and Theodore NJ. horses. Besides this he worked on the helped to support the family. MT. Ly- bought groceries for family use at their stores, sometimes paying cash and sometimes getting credit. He all so, at times, exchanged produce of the farm for groceries which went to the support of the family.
 Mrs. Belcher, the mother of David. testified that she was in poor health and David did a good deal of the housework for her. It was agreed that David's wages were SIP a week.
 Mir. Campo, by whom David was employed, carried liability insurance with the Aetna Life Insurance com pany- The company was represented
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
JEWETT CITY
Christian Endeavor Society Holds Novel rtainment-GIowaeki in Fined For Selling Liquor.


 The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church held a Washington social on Wednesday ev- ening in the vestry of the church. The room was elaborately decorated with bunting, while. back of the platform was large American flag, in the cen ter of which was a picture of Wash ington. Smaller flags were arranged on the pictures and doors. The platform was furnished with old fash toned chairs and table. Lighted can dies gave the finishing touch to the old fashioned aspect of the room. There were several patriotic songs, America, and Star Spangled Banner, and the young ladies sang Old Folks At Home, and the round, Three Blind Mice Several young men sang A Perfect Day and a Moonlight selection. Earl s. Hiscox gave an imitation of an old fashioned tug going down the river and of a saw mill in opAration. Miss M. A. Burdick read a ludicious story of an attempt to make a small boy un- derstand the story of George Wash ington. Mrs. Edward Hurlock, who was in costume, told of the antics of an unruly boy. Each person on en- tcring the room was presented a small hatchet, which later was pinned as near as possible to the gash in a large cherry tree. while the person was blindfolded. William McNichol re- ceived a hatchet, as he came the near est to the mark. Miss Alice Blair and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
PUPILS MARCHED OUT
 WHILE FIRE RACED
In the James Humphrey School at East
 Weymouth, Mass.

East Weymouth, Mass, Feb. 24.- Three hundred pupils in the James Humphrey school marched out of the building late today while a fire ragged in the basement. When smoke was discovered coming through the lower floor, the entire school, under the di- recticn of Headmaster Joseph Crowell, left the building in fire drill order and without injury. The structure was badly damaged.
 The scholars had begun their after noon lessons when a boy on the lower floor saw smoke coming through crack beside his seat. Instead of shout ing "Fire," he notified the teacher, who at once rang the alarm for the fire drill The entire student body left the building in a minute and a half, the teachers declaring that it was the best fire drill the school had ever held. Some of the children lost their wraps and most of the school property was eihter burned or damaged.
 The interior of the building was badly damaged, the floor on one side falling into the basement. The loss was estimated at S15,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
MYSTIC
of Veterans Present Farewell Gift to Mrs. Thomas w. RyIey.

Word was received Thursday of the death of Mrs. Addie Price. fl, Thurs day morning at her home in East Lyme after a long illness with tuber- culosis. She leaves besides her hus- band five children the youngest six: Charles, Maud. William, Grace and Raymond. She resided in Mystic un- til about two years ago when she went to East Lyme to live.
 Burial at Elm Grove.
 The body of Joseph Griswold, who died in Greenfield, Mass, was brought to Mystic Thursday and was met at the station by relatives and friends and taken to Elm Grove cemetery for burial
 The monthly supper and sale of the Ladies' Aid society of the Union Bap- tist church was held in the vestry on Thursday evening.
 John Russell, who lives in a farm on Mistuxet avenue and has conduct ed a milk route for the past 20 years, has sold his business to the Mystic creamery. Mir Russell. who is about to retire. has served his patrons well and now intends to settle down to a quiet farm life.
 Fire Alarm Signals.
 John Tribbance chairman of the Mystic fire district has sent notices to the effect that the fire alarm whistle VIII DlOW one signal every saturday night and that on every other night at 2 o'clocw the two whistles will be blown. This new arrangement is so that the people may get acquainted with the fire alarm system.
 Gift for Mrs. T. w. RyIey.
 At the home of Mrs. Moses Wilcox in Quiambaug Thursday evening the members of Phebe Packer Rathbun Tent. Daughters of Veterans, met. Mrs. Wilcox sent a special invitation to Mrs. Thomas w. Ryley, one of its members, which she accepted willing ly. After she had arrived she was in formed that the gathering was in her honor, as she is soon to move to New Haven where MT. Ryley is employed in a bank. A supper was served and Mrs. Benjamin, president of the tent, presented Mrs. Ryley a piece of silver from the members. Mrs. Ryley was more than surprised and thanked the tent, telling them all that they would find a welcome in her new home.
 Change of Location.
 A. G. Bronnell, who has conducted a livery stable at the rear of the Hoxie house for the past 35 years, is soon to make a change. He has been looking for some suitable place for a long time and the only available place is the Mallory barn on Willow street. It is understood where the stable now stands is to be used as a garage as soon as arrangements can be com pleted.
 Entertained Aid Society.
 Mrs. George w. KeieWin entertained
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
NEW ZONE RATES.
How the Change in Trolley Fares Af-
 fects Local Travellers.

The new copper zone system of fares adopted by the Shore Line Electric company went into effect Thursday causing some confusion to both pas sengers and conductors. The follow ing rates are those that will affect people of this city most:
 From this city to South Windham, five cents; Smiths Crossing opposite the school house. six cents Sharpe's this side of Williams Crossing, eight cents; Pleasure Hill, ten cents; Ayers Gap, twelve cents; "Buikes' just this side of Baltic, sixteen cents; Baltic eighteen cents; Lillibridges beyond Baltic, twenty cents: Occum, twenty two cents; Blacksmith shop, Occum, twenty -four cents; Taftville, twenty six cents; Greeneville cemetery, twen- ty-eight cents; Norwich, thirty cents; New London. fifty-four cents.
 To South Coventry and intervening zones From this city to the Ridges"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
NORMAL SENIORS TRAINING.
Twenty-Five Getting Practical Teach ing Experience in Model and Oaks Cci1ooIs.

Twenty-Five seniors at the Normal school are in training at the Model and Oaks schools. The length of the training period is twenty weeks The students are:
 Elmer E. Ellsworth, Willimantic, 7th grade; Mary G. Hayward, Ellington, 3rd grade: Margaret M. Ives, East Hampton. 1st grade: Ruth C.. Keller, South Windham, 9th grade; Mary F. Lee, Norwich, kindergarten; Anna J. McEvoy. Waterbury, kindergarten: Jennie F. McVeigh, Norwich, 7th grade; Gertrude I. Main, Preston. 7th grade; Myra G. Merwin, Saybrook Point, 7th grade: Louisa c. Pletten- berg. Higganum. 2nd grade; Loretta A. Sheehan, Montville, grade 2; Agnes E. Sparks, OS Saybrook. 2nd grade; AL Ian w. H. Sterry, Willimantic, 9th grade; Harriet M. Sullivan, Williman- tic. 9th grade; Minda A. Tanner, Vol untown. grade 1; Ola A. Tanner, Vol untown, grade l; c. Airline Thompson, Hampton, grade 6; Mildred Wells, Will lfmantic, grade f: Calla R. White, Nor wich. grade 4; Clara c. ZGgra, Say brook, grade 1; Ellen Boggemes, Ston- ington, grade ?; Amy s. Markham, Chatham, grade 3; Myra E. Moff1t. Lebanon, grade M; May J. Murray, of East Hartford; grade 5.
 p. E. Murphy Died Thursday Night
 Patrick E. Murphy, who has con- ducted saloon on 66 Jackson street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
LEDYARD MAN FINED.
Walter Cole Found Lying in the Road -Martin CoIerove in Hospital Yard.

Two cases were before the police court Thursday morning. both for in- toxication. Martin Colgrove was ar
 rested Wednesday evening at S.30 in the yard of St. Joseph's hospital. He has been Q patient at the hospital and in his bcfuddled condition wandered buck there. He gave his home as Poughkeepsie, N. Y. and it was under stood that friends from there would come and take him home. The second case was that of Walter Cole of Led yard, found lying in the middle of the road near Dugway Hill on the South Wfndhan road. He was brought to tho station by Officer Enander and was so drunk that he could not give an account of himself. In the court on Thursday morning he pleaded guilty and was fined one dollar and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
DON'T GO TO BED WITH
 COLD FEET
Says: "Often Brings on Attacks of
 Acute Rheumatism.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and people who are subject to attacks of rheumatism should never go to bed with cold feet.
 whole lot is being said about talk ing salts and effervesing tablets for rheumatism and sciatica, but those who suffer sharp twinges and painful swollen joints need something power full to overcome their piteous suffering.
 Any broad minded druggist will tell you that one-half teaspoonful of Rheuma taken once a day is driving more rheumatism out of afflicted people than all the salts on earth. Right in this neighborhood Lee & Osgood Co. and all druggists sell large quantities of it, and it's the surest and cents a bottle.
 most inexpensive remedy about 50 cents a bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
New MotorcycIe Club

4 motorcycle club has been organ ized in this city with ten members. The officers elected were: President, Anthony Latusek; vice president, Peter Van Haverbeke; secretary and treas urer AdeIard Mathieu; road captain, Joseph Roux. Much interest is being manifested and it is suggested that a motorcycle meet may be held at Rec reation park next summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
Early Mornina Fire.

There was a small fire in the Mer- Till house on Walnut street about 1 o'clock Thursday morning, the blaze being discovered by Officer Paulhus. The fire was at no time dangerous and no alarm was sent in. The room was occupied by Arthur Washburn and the damage was slight; a mattress and some bedding being partly burned. The insurance was adjusted Thursday aft
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
erasd psrrfsr.n essre Present.

At the regular meeting of the Wind ham encampment, Independent Order of Odd Fellows held Wednesday even ing. the royal purple degree was worked on six candidates. Follow ing the working of the degree a col lation was spread in the banquet hall. After the feast cigars were passed and speeches were made by different broth CTS, Grand Patriarch Beale of Boston addressing the gathering
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
Officers, Examination Ordered.

All officers of the First Connecticut Infantry, c. N. G., have been ordered to appear for the second examination of the year in the garrison school course. The examinations will be held in Hartford, March 1, and at Mid dleton eCd Winsted not later than March 1. All officers of the regiment below the rank of major, except officers on leave and the chaplain are ordered to appear. Lieutenant Merriam of this city has received orders to at- tend
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
GOING TO NORWICH.
Division Engineer Welden, of State
 Highway Department,

E. c. Weldon, division engineer of the division engineering office of the state highway department wifi change his Headquarters which have been in the Jordan bIoc:s in Shis city, to Nor wich some time next month. His force here consisted Of three men and will be increased when the change is made His territory takes in the counties of Hartford, Holland and New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
Quarantine Raised at storrs.

At Storrs the quarantine has been removed from the home of Professor Wheeler on Faculty Row. his daught- CT. Madeline, having recovered from scarlet fever. Other patients who have had the fever will be rslLnsed from quarantine next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
Mrs. Herbert c. Watson.

Funeral services for Frances M. Gil- branson. II, wife of Herbert c. Wat son. were held from her home in Sprague, Thursday morning. The body was brought to this city and on arrival was taken in charge by Funer- al Director Jay M. Shepard.
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FUN E RAILS.
Maurice Robert Francois.

Funeral services for Maurice Rob- ert. the six weeks old son of Maurice and Helen Mccarthy Francois, form erly of Willimantic, but now of River point, R. L. was held from the home of Mrs. H. P. Scott of Andover, We'd nesday, Rev. John L. Lockwood, pas- tor of the Congregational church of ficiatinp
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the members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the M. E. church at her home on Willow street Thursday afternoon.
 Honor for Geo. D. Johnson.
 At a meeting of Stonington lodge. No. 26, I. O. O. F., Wednesday evening, George D. Johnson was elected an as sociate corporator of the Odd Eel lows Home and he will attend a meeting of the corporators and asso- ciate corporators in New Haven We'd nesday, March Is.
 Brief Mention.
 Mrs Christopher c. McGaughey en- tertained the Helen Starkey chapter at her home on Pearl street Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Joseph Eccleston has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. James Dahill in New Haven.
 Mrs. Marion Pomeroy is visiting with relatives in Hartford.
 George C. Lane has joined his wife and son at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Brand in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25
Leaves For New York.

Rev. w. s. Beard left Thursday morning on the 1905 train for New York, to take up his duties as secre- tary of the Congregational Home Mis- sionary society. Quite a number of friends were at the station to see him
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Wu<LIMANIIC
Whas Ia aoinn on roniaht.

Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hi- bernians, Center Street Arnory.
 Radiant chapter, No. Il. o. D. S., Masonic hall.
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United For Prayer Meeting.

The mid-week prayer meeting ser- vice of tho Baptist and Methodist churches was held in the Methodist church Thursday evening. Rev. w. O. NIzCm and Rev ". F. Rowley were in charge and gave short talks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25

Bantam.-At the meeting of the Litchfield county archdeaconry in New Milford recently Rev. F. B. Draper of New Milford resigned as secretary and treasurer. and Rev. R. V. K. Harris of Winsted. formerly of Bantam, was elected in his place.
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five cents; Perkins Corners, six cents; Shnrtleff's, eight cents; school house in South Coventry village, ten cents; Lakeside Park, twelve cents.
 1t is probable that many a penny savings bank at home will re riaed to raise tho necessary penny.
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Section Foreman o'Brien Recovers.

Daniel O'Brien who has been a pa tient at St. Joseph's hospital for time past has been discharged and has resumed his work in the local yard of the Central Vermont railroad, where he is section foreman.
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for a number of years, died at Dr. Mason's hospital Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Diabetes was the cause of the death.
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Under New Management Auto Repairing a Speciality. Satis- faction guaranteed. 196 Valley St. Phone 358.
 JOHNSTON BROS, Props.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-25

THERE Is mo advertising medium 1n Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bu1-, tetin for pusJ~ess results.