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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
BACK FROM THE FRENCH FRONT
Dr. John in Norwich Again After sevena Months
 as Surgeon in English Hospital Corps-Forced to Retire When Broke Ankle on Early Morning Emergency Call
 Describes Peris of Trench Warfare.

stretch of country land in England which is adapted for military training purposes Is in use, and the British army at the front at the present time is thoroughly equipped The army has a vast conmissary department and all in all they are extremely well fitted out. The men are equipped with slate colored steel helmets which serve as a protection from the missiles that may be hurled by passing aircraft or parts of an exploding shell or shrapnel. These helmets were first introduced in the allies armies by the French and are proving their worth, saving many a fractured skull and tending to pro- tect them to some extent.
 Believes in the Scotch and Irish.
 The uniforms worn by the British soldiers are the khaki so much used in our army. The Scot regiments, gaily decorated with their plaidS, have utilized khaki aprons, with which they covered themselves over so as not to be so easily detected. And when 1t comes right down to real fighting, Dr. Cunningham is of the opinion that the Scotch and the Irish have some thing on the others.
 Another innovation which has proven to be 0 great asset in this war is the use of tanglework wire. It has much effectiveness and the work of setting up these tangleWorl5s and trying to AGSl1OS LAISAIA ID SlO&AO All L4+S 14AE0 1 time.
 Night Activity is Greatest.
 Dr. Cunningham says during the night is the time when there is great est activity, when the opposing forces try to move their artillery or destroy the tangleWorx unnotiCed. Many a life Is lost in this process, as the snipers are ever ready. With pair of field glasses in the day time Dr. Cunning ham says there is not much to sec OW- ing to the fact that modern warfare In the trenches has done away with the sensational charges. Now and then you can see puff of smoke per haps coming from the rifle of sniper or the road of a concealed field piece or the German field machine guns, which were used with great effect during the early stages of the con- flict. One in the trenches does not ap- pear over the trenches in the day time but in the evening many of the sol diers on patrol duty are picked off or else caught by the Germans.
 British Confident of Victory.
 The soldiers in the trenches are re- lieved every few hours and while off duty they find some ways of recreation but they arc always ready for the call to come back The British soldiers, says Dr. Cunningham, havo wonderful spirit, they are in the fray to win, and are confident that they will.
 Dr. Cunningham formed the &C., quaintance of an American who joined the Canadian contingent whose home was in Massac achusetts, where he left a wife. Dr. Cunningham was in a hos pital in London before enlsting and has also served in an ear, eye and nose hospital in Dublin. He came to New York the early part of last week and arrived in Norwich Saturday night. At present Dr. Cunningham is at a al -TToff
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Union Picnic at Atlantic Beach Farewell Party for Miss connors- Personals and Notes.

The annual union picnic of the Fed erated, Greeneville Congregational, Swedish, St. Andrews and the Nor wich Town Methodist Episcopal churches was held Saturday at At lantic Beach. The day was an ideal one for picnicktng and every one en- Joyed every minute of the time Over SOO people left for the beach on eight cars, starting from Sixth street and going right through to the beach. The cars were run in three sections, one leaving at 8.3O, one at g, and the last at 9.3O o'clock. On arriving at the beach every one entered into the spirit of the occasion, and there was nothing to mar the perfect day. Mrs, Edgar Brown of Prospect street furnished considerable excitement when she loudly announced that she had caught a shark while fishing, and upon show ing her captive 1t proved to be only a Poor unoffensive mackereI about six inches long. No one was bitten by the ferocious fish.
 The children of the schools were given free ice cream. Bathing was enjoyed, the water being just the right temperature. Many enjoyed the merry go-round, the slide, and other a1nuse- ments at the beach. During the after noon a basket lunch was served The picniclIers returned home about 43O tired but happy, having spent a de- lightful day.
 The committee in charge of the event was composed of three committees from each of the churches. willis P. Hill was chairman of the general com mittee. The committee at the beach wore badges and white felt hats with Atlantic Beach written on then The affair proved a decide success and far exceeded the expectations of the com r1ittee: The committee follows: Willis 4ill, chairman; Archibald MacDougaH treasurer; Rev. A. w. Burden, Rev, e H. Ricketts, Rev. F. P. Phreaner, c, ". Carpenter, John Mckinley, William Evans, A. E. Vergason, George Cag3 John Barwell, Albert Andrews, Paul Zahn, Oscar Louden.
 These were assisted by the foIlowine as ticket takers: John Scott, William McNeely, Benjamin Morgan, Charles Peckham and Allan Brown
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
NoRTHFIELD SUMMER SCHOOL.
Record Attendanoes at Home Mission ary and Sunday School Workers Conferences.

Two parallel conferences, the home missionary summer school and the summer school for Sunday school workers, have kept things busy in NOrthfieId during the past week In spite of the adverse weather condi- ttons brought about by steady rains, the crowd attending proved to be the largest ever accommodated on the con- ference grounds. The tenth interde- nominational W0men's summer school of home missions had registered when it closed Friday 579 delegates, mark ing 8 gain over last year of 32 1-2 per cent. A most intSresting and encour- aging aspect of this was that 251 of the total were young girls-a fact which points to the growing interest which they are showing in this great phase Of religious work. The attendance sta tiStiCs by denominations arc as fol- lows: Methodist 175, Baptist 113, Pres byterian 91, Congregational 94, Dutch Reformed 64, Lutheran 15, Episcopal II, Friends and miscellaneous 3. Tho figures of the summer school methods are no less encouraging, for their total amounted to 1900.
 The attitude of the delegates and the spirit in which they worked at the great lessons presented to them at tested well to the value of these an nual pilgrimages to NOrthfieId. Under competent and devoted leaders they had an opportunity to learn of the great problems that face this country today in it's spiritual and social life and they were enabled to get a clearer in sight into the ways of meeting these problems. In the home mission con- ference such speakers were heard as Dr. Charles A. Eastman on the In- dian, Rev. c. E. BuCtOn nAlaska, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell on The Ne gro, and Rev. Norman Thomas on the foreigners in cur cities. Study of Sunday school methods was the main business of the other conference, but there was also @ splendid series of addresses by Miss Margaret Slattery.
 Until Aug. 4 there will be a period of recreation, during which the only conference services will be a series of Biblical eXpOsitions each morning by Rev. Henry c. AppIegarth, D. D.. of Rochester, N. Y. Then comes the gen. eraI conference from Aug. 4 to 2O at which Christian workers from all parts of the country gather to study under such proficient leaders in religious thought as Henry c. Applegarth, D. D., Rockwell D. Potter, D. D., \. T. Rob ertsop, M. A., ?. D., IL. D., Rev. Charles Inglis, Rev. w. s. Jacoby, Francis J. Patton, D. D., John R. Davies, D. D., Cornelius Woelfkin, D. D., Rev. J. Clarence Jones, Ph. D., Rev. Charles A. Brooks, John Gardner, D. D., c. w. Richards, D. D., James I. Vance, D. D., s. Hall Young. D. D., and J. Ross Stevenson, D. D. The music will be directed by Charles M. Alexan- der.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
TO OuR FRIENDS.

We have been called upon by Him who guides our destinies to take the final parting with our beloved and hon. ored father Michael Hourigan, who passed the major part of his long and model life in this community. The soulful manner in which relatives and friends came forward and did deeds of kindness and proffered every possible assistance deeply impressed us and made our burden Of af1iction seem more bearable. To those who sent flowers and to the associates of our father. in business, who showed him honor by attending the obsequies, we feel very grateful. This manifesto ton of regard seems to US that the departed had gained the esteem of his fe1lowmen, and to live in the memory of your friends is not to die. Each and every kindly deed will finger in the confines of our memories while life endures.
 CHILDREN OF MICHAEL HoURT
 GAN,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
AT THE CENTRAL BAPTIST
Rev. E. s. Holloway of New York
 First of the Summer Supplies.

SeNs E. .. F7OIio"ay or INew OFk
 First of the Summer Supplies.
 At the Central Baptist church Sun day the first on which the pastor, Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D.D, is away, the wis iting clergyman was Rev. E. S HollO- way of New York city, brother of Deacon J. P. Holloway, well known to Norwich hearers and well liked by them. Taking a Preparedness theme for his evening address, Rev. MT. HOI- loway had as his text. Second Kings, 2;12, My Father, My Father! The Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen Thereof!
 The grand old prophet is going to his reward, so fearless that he could call down the wrath of God on the false prophets of Baal Men of his character are the best defense that a nation can have, the defense of it's pure and uncOTrupted citizens. We have heard in the last few months more of Preparedness than we have ever heard before. in the newspapers, on the platforms and everywhere. But there is a preparedness more essential than all these combined. If the arm of America were amaSSGd to a mill lion men, and our navy were greater than those of all the nations of the world, yet the Prince of Peace would be as necessary in the lives and char acters of men. Without Him no na-
  The trumpet call needs to be sounded throughout all the length and breadth of the land for DTop~ "odnaSS for q mo- 3ler and higher manhood.
 There is no man srho does not love his country and we have a pardonable pride in our land. And God has for us a mission and the Great Master stands pointing the sons of America to q great world vision. When IS years ago we showed in Cuba the full flment of a promise at which all the nations of the world grew dumb, for of the giving an enslaEed nation its freedom. the like had never been seen before. And to defeated Spain we granted a reimbursement of $2O000 GOO because VIC were established by the laws of justice and wanted no blot in our escutcheon. And later in China when the time came for settlement and the nations of the earth demanded hundreds of millions fair Columbia returned her prOtion and became the Good Samaritan to @ bleeding people.
 And the men who made this nation possible are the men of worth, of character and incOrruptible life. It is Washington, the man of character. who knelt in the snow of Valley Forge In the darkest hour of his land. And the greatest asset that Abraham Lin | coin brought to his country in the gloomy days of the Civil war was a | character unstained and unpolluted It was so in the beginning, so fifty years ago. so today; the best defenders of our flag and of our honor are these men, whose lives are highest, purest, closest to Almighty God; not the siege guns, the great army and the mighty | navy but the thousands of true men and true women who daily pursue 1 their tasks with clean heart and blameless life.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
$200oo DAMAGE SUIT
 AGAINST CENTRAL VERMONT
Patrick J. Foley of Groton Was Thrown From Train at Stafford Springs.

Papers have-been filed in a suit for $20,00O damages brought by Patrick J. Foley of GrOton. under the act of congress approved April 22, 1908, re- lating to the liability of comman car riers by railroads engaged in inter- state commerce, against the Central Vermont railway, by which company he was formerly employed as a brake man.
 @n December 9. 1915. the charge is made that the plaintiff was standing on the top of the rear car of a freight trai nat Stafford Springs and while his back was turned to the engineer, through a misunderstanding of sig nals this car was kicked off and Foley was thrown down to the tracks and permanently injured. His legs were crushed, his face and head bruised, and other injuries suffered and he is now unable to resume his former Oc- cupation in which he received $20 per week. He has also had large medical and surgical expense.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
DIED

HUNTLEY-In Norwich, July 29, Alice T., daughter of Ezra w. and Mamie Huntley, aged 23 years. Funeral services will be held from her late home on New London turnpike Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 2 p. m. Burial in MaplewoCd cemetery GRISWOLD-In East Providence, R. T., July 28, Frances, wife of the late Alfred G. and daughter of the late Capt. Daniel and Fannie Comstock StOddard, aged S6 years, 3 months, IT days.
 ATWOoO-In Wauregan, July 30, Julia 4. M. Atwood, widow of James s. Atwood. in the S7th year of her age.
 Funeral services at the Wauregan Congregational church Wednesday afternoon, Aug. ?, at 1 clock. Burial private.
 WILLACY-Tn Norwich. July 30, 1916, Alice Hatton. wife of William II. Willacy, aged 5S years. Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
TAFTVILLE
Mems Club of TaftviIIs Congregation al Church Hold Annual Field Day Personals and Notes.

Mems Club of aFtVille Congregation
 al Church Hold Annual Field Day
 Personals and Notes.
 The annual field day of the Mems club of tIN2 Taftville Congregational church was held Saturday afternoon, at the farm of Nathan Bushnell on the Canterbury turnpike. The athletic events began at 2.3O o'clock with ball game between two picked teams. The following were the events and the winners of them:
 Needle and thread race, won by Miss Agnes Close; three legged race, won by Gustave HedIer and Harold Hannah; mems race of fifty yards won by George Mudderman; woman's race, Mrs. George NIudderman; girls race, Miss Elsie HebeTding; boys race, Albert Bibeau. The tug of war furnished much amusement and ex- Citement and was won by the team explained by Carl Close. During the afternoon ice cream and orangcade was served by Gustave EedleT. At o'clock a basket lunch was enjoyed The event of the afternoon was tie baseball game between the women and the men in which the women were victorious by the score of 9 to 5. The committee in charge of the field day were Rev. Arthur Varley, chairman Thomas Addison, Allan BogeI, and CtuStave Hedler
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Farewell Party for Miss connors.

A farewell party was given Miss Mary Connors at her home on ProsDect street Thursday evening. Games were played, piano selections were given bv Misses Brennan and Howarth, When r Dream of Old Erin Pm Dreaming of You was sung by William Evans and Jofn McHugh. During the evening a Persian ivory clock and q bouquet of roses were presented Miss Connors bv Edmund Coughlin. Miss Connors ex- pressed her thanks to all her thought ful friends.
 Refreshments were served, the table Delng handsomely decorated in pink and white. Miss Connors' hosDita1itv was greatly enjoyed and she had the pest wishes of her friends for good luck and prosperity in her new home
 The previous Tuesday evening a farewell surprise was given Miss Con- nors at the home of MT. and Mrs. John McHugh on Prospect street, as she is soon to move to Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
REV. G. H. STROUSE
 AT OPEN AIR MEETING
Where Are You Going, an Address That Pleased Y. M. c. A. Gathering.

Practically all of the chairs were oc- cupied at the second of the series of open air meetings Sunday at o'clock on the grounds of Buckingham Me- nlOriaI.
 After the singing of several familiar hymns and the prayer, Rev. George H. Strouse delivered a very interesting address on the topic, Where Are You Going?
 The speaker said in part
 From a steamer on which l was travelling a man fell overheard and despite the efforts to save him the man was lost.
 Every man is as it were, a drop in the great ocean of humanity and is tending to eternity; the question is, are you prepared to meet the test in the other world?
 When l was over in Africa I called on a king and he kept me waiting for more than an hour and I found out that he was putting on his most cost Iy dress because he was to meet a white man; this is the custom in Afri- ca. You and I are to meet the King of Heaven and if we are to meet him acCeptably we must have on the robe of Christs righteousness, otherwise We will be cast out.
 In this world there is strife and dis cord, but in Heaven all will be har- mOny; the selfish, the drunkard, the impure cannot enter there, else there would be no harmony. You are going; but whore are you going? You cannot enter Heaven un- less you are prepared and you will not be prepared unless you accept Je- sUs Christ as your personal Saviour,
 The most beautiful cathedral is worthless unless Christ is in it; your creed is worthless if Christ is not in it; there is no real pleasure apart from Christ therefore the great need of en- throninS Him in your life by faith, and thereby prepare to enter eternity. Miss Marion Beebe oficiated at the organ and Robert w. Otis assiStedd on l the cornet. General Secretary Hill had charge of the Service,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
UtrGRl1llRtitL Norwich. Monday, July s1, 1916.
THE WEATHER.
Conditiona,


 Conditions.
 The warm wave continued during Sunday in the great central valleys and the lake region and extended in more moderate form into the middle aud south Atlantic states. It is cooler along the east slope of the Rocky Mountains, where there were thunder showers. There was no precipitation other than that above mentioned. It will be warmer Monday in New England, the middle Atlantic states and continue warm Tuesday. Winds for Monday and Tuesday North and Middle Atlantic, moderate south and southwest with fair wea- ther.
 Forecast.
 Eastern New York: Partly Cloudy and warmer Monday: Tuesday partly cloudy, probably showers and some what cooler in northwest.
 Southern New England: Partly cloudy Monday, warmer except in ex- treme south; Thursday fair. Northern New England: Partly cloudy Monday, warmer on east Maine coast; Tuesday partly cloudy.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sev1n's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and 1oarometric records Saturday and Sunday:
 odLuEOety-- liner. Bar. z a. m. ........ 55 3035 12 m. .............. 69 30.35 6 p. m. ............... 67 3O.35 Highest 72, lowest 55.
 Sunday
 a, m. ...... 67 8O2O 41 H. I2 3O.lI U p- H. s.'s.-.... s....s... 4 0U.US Highest IS, lowest 62.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Fair: moderate temperature.
 Saturdays weather: As predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Fair and warmer.
 Sundays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

a meeting arranged by County Agri- cultural Agent F. c. Warner as a part of the cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, the State AkricuItural college, the United States department of agriculture and the New London county farm bureau cooperating with Bozrah housewives to make it a success.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Muscle Soreness.

Prevent Soreness and lameness when playing tennis, ball, golf and for instant use Minard'a lfniment the effective antiseptic which is pure and stainless and which is so popularly used by most every one this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
To Attend Service

The Loyal Hugh H. Osgood lodge. No. 6920. I. o. o. F., Manchester TTni2, ty, will attend the services at the Federated church the early part of September. The lodge has extended an invitation to the Loyal Samari- tan lodge of Baltic to attend the ser vices with them,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Fenton Building company's Accounts

Fenton Building Company's Accounts.
 John A Moran has made his month ly report for the Fenton Building company as follows:
 Balance in bank on June 1. 1916, $436293. Amounts paid to John A. Moran, receiver, from June i. 1916, to July l. 1918, to N. A. McCrohan, (clerical seryice), $36. balance July 1, S4,326.93.
 $2.71. Cash paid out during June, office expense, 57 cents. Cash in draw on July 1, 1916, $2.14.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Car Off Track at BaIdwin's Store.

The car which leaves TaftvilIe post office at 4.50 Saturday afternoon ran off the track at Baldwin's store. The forward truck left the rails and ran car crew were able to get the disa- bled car back on the rails without the aid of the wrecktng crew. The traf- dc was delayed only for a short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Back Draft Called Out EIremen.

At 2.40 o'clock on Saturday after- noon the dreGhen at the Central Sta ton were called to- No. 8 Broadway, and there they found that a back draft had dIIed Mrs. Mary Gilroy's apartments with a dense and discon- certing SYoIurner of smoke. The squad rein edfed Sfie 4Goti iditfof,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
If T Had Eczema

T'd simply wesh it away with that first drops Instantly stop that awful itch every time but we do say this. If the first bottle does not relieve you, it will not cost you Q cent, Try D.D.D. Soap too. 1t will keep your skin healthy.
 LEE 6 osGooD CO. Norwich Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Shower For Miss Elizabeth Riley

A number of friends of Miss Eliza beth Riley gathered at the home of Mrs. Dennis Bowen and gave Miss Ri ley miscellaneous shower Miss Riley received many handsome gifts Refreshments were served by Misses Elizabeth and Katherine Bowen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
CANNING IN RozRAH.
Town Hall Will Be Scene of Demon
 stration This Afternoon.

Bozrah ladies are going to have an opportunity today to learn the latest methods of canning at a demonstra- hall on Bozrxlh street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Miss M. D. 6prague of StcrTs is to act as demonstrator, It is
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
Amateur Baseball

ed to South Wipdham to play the fast team there and were defeated by the score of 10 to 0. The local boys lack cd the ability to field and hit when needed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
MARRIED.

MOTT-WHlTEHEAD-Tn this city, July 29, by Rev. F. w. Coleman, Harold c. Mott and Miss Della Whitehead.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31
BORN.

8ENJAMIN-In Preston City, July 30, 1916, son, Russell Swan, to MT. and Mrs. Everett Benjamin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Miss Fannie Coughlin has returned to her home in Fall River after spend ing two weeks as the guest of MT. and Mrs D. c. Murphy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Hector Catcher of New London, formerly of this place was a visitor in town Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Richard Kyle has resigned his po- sition with the Crescent Fire Arms Co., ping clerk with the Ponemah Com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Frank Leonard has returned from spending a weE1's vacation at the K. of c. Outing club at Pleasant View, k. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Richard Heberding has returned from spending a few days with rela- tiVes in Hartford
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Miles O'Sullivan and Thomas Me- Cafery spent the week end at the k, of c. Outing club at Pleasant View
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The water in the shetucket river is very high now # being the highest at this time of the season for many years. It is even higher than in the spring when the ice breaks up.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Mrs. E. E. Fuller and son, Arthur F.. have returned to Jersey City after spending Q few days with friends in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

MT. and Mrs. John Seddon have re- turned from a weeks trip to Detroit and the middle west.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Ernest Gadbois has returned to Providence after spending some time Il town with friends
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Mrs. Patrick Kirby and grand daughter Cathryne, of Fifth street, have returned from a two weeks stay at Block Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-31

Harry Hannah has returned from @ two weeks stay with relatives in Bos- ton and vicinity.