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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
TWENTY ONE TAKEN INTO
 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School Held Special Program
 of Music and Readings.

At the morning services at the First Baptist church twenty-one were wei comed into the church.
 . In the Bible school held at 12 o'clock, the opening exercises were de- voted to the observance of the tooth annivehsary of the Sunday school work in America
 Special music was rendered by the school and a recitation upon the Sun day school union was given by Master Robert Otis, Jr. Hanging in the school were pictures of four of the Sunday school pioneers with a record of hay ing established 130.000 Sunday schools including 5000. 900 scholars and teach CTS. The pictures were as follows:
 Stephen Paxson, Sunday school ji- oneer of the Southwest. John Nc Cullagh, missionary leader of the South. Henry Clay Trumbbull mis- sionary, educator, writer. Frederick G. Ensign, developer of the Northwest
 Because of the shortness of time the lives of only two were review. The life of Stephen Paxson was read by Lloyd Rathbun and John McCullagh by Lester Peckhan.
 The school closed with singing one of the centennial Sunday hymns "O Beautiful for Spacious Skies'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

must be prepared for registration. Full printed instructions covering every de- tail of registration will be in the hands of sheriffs and mayors on the fifth day after the Presidents proclamation
 In Cities of Over 5000 Population.
 The mayor of city containing more than 30,000 inhabitants. or the officials designated by the governor therein, appoint for each ward or convenient minor subdivision containing about 10000 people one registration board, and shall designate one officer of each posed on the sheriff, as heretofore out lined If the mayor desires, he may appoint a central board to coordinate the work of minor boards.
 On the fifth day after the President has issued his proclamation, clerks of counties and cities of over 39,00o must secure a supply Of blanks and copies of the registration Regulations from tees and the sick will apply to such clerks to have their registration cards filled out. In no case shall such per- sons be given registration certificates. They are to be instructed by the clerk that the burden is on them to see to 1t that the cards reach the registrars of their home precincts by registra- ton day.
 lAbsenAses and the Sick.
 Persons absent from their home counties may be registered by mail. If so absent, a man should go to the clerk of the county where he may De staying, on the sixth day after the date of the Presidents proclamation. If he is in a city of over 50,0o0 popu- lation, the city clerk is the official to whom to apply. The absentee will be told how to register, but he must nfail his card in time to reach his pre- cinct by registration day.
 Persons too sick to present them selves for registration must send competent person to the county or city clerk on the sixth day after the is- suing of the proclamation. The clerk wal give instructions for registration.
 Colleges, Universities, Hemss Etc.
 Officials of educational charita ble instructions to the county or city clerk on the sixth day after the date of the proclamation for instructions as to a convenient method of registration.
 The wardens of jails, penitentiaries, and reformatories shoud apply to the county or city clerk for instructions on the sixth day.
 Presidents proclamation complete regulations will be in the hands of all sheriffs and of the officials of ci- ties of over 90, 1000 population.
 The President is authorized to call upon all public officers to assist in the execution of the law. The plan is, however, to rely on the people for the proper execution of the law. It Is ex- pected that patriotic citizens will offer services will be gratefully acknowi- edged. Volunteers for this service should communicate immediately with the proper official.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
SCIENTISTS OF PRINCETON
 MOBILIZING FOR SERVICE
To Cooperate With National Re-
 search Council on War Problems.

Princeton, N J.. May 6.-Scientists of Princeton's laboratories are mobiliz- Ing for service in the present national crisis. The organization will be known as the Princeton Research Com known as the Princeton Research Com mittee and will cooperate with the National Research Council on war problems. It is being perfected by Professor E. J. Conklin. biologist. En- rolled in the committee are Professors L. w McCay, c. A. Huhett. chemiS- t1-yr: Professors A. Trowbridge, NJ. MacLaren, E.. F. Trowbridge, NJ Mac Laren, E. F. Northrup. physics; Pro lessor H. N. Russell astronomy; Pro- lessor H. c. Warren, psychology; Professor C.. van Irgen. geology.
 Japan will build at Tokio an estro nomicaI observatory the equal in size and completeness of anything in the United States or Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
COMPLETE RELIGIOUS
 LIBERTY IF RUSSIA Has Been Followed by Movement for That Purpose in Germany.

Berlin, May 6.-On the day that tna Russian provisional government de- clared complete religious IHerlT throughout the country the secularlEt associations of Germany held con- ference at Weimar and passed f1e following resolution, a copy 0f which was telegraphed to Chancellor t0I Bethmann- HOllweE.
 We urge that all imperial. state and communal offices be opened co aI de- nominations mad persons without re- gard to religious opinion. We ask tha- no German be compelled Go take ar oath before a court of law. the terms of which may be contrary Go hia c1r- scientious scruples. We demand tra- no German be compelled Go send n.H children to religious instruction a- school. We recommend that sIl 4r-- mans, whether orthodox believers OF not. provided only that they educate their children properly in moral priu- ciples. patriotism. the duty cf neigh borIiness and charity shall De regard ed as on complete equality and freed from state regulations and dIet-u-t-1rf based on religious belief"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Hard Work For Woman.

It is a question if women doing mems work deserve particular sympathy, for it is doubtful if there is any work that is harder than every day house work. Overwork tells on the kid neys. and when the kidneys are affect ed one looks and feels older than the actual years Mrs. A. G. Wells, R. R. 5. Rocky Mount, N C., writes: T cannot praise Fo1ey's Kidney Pills enough for the wonderful benefit I have derived from their use for a short while" The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
A. the Congregational Church.

At the Greeneville Congregational church Sunday morning the commun- ion season was observed. The pastor, Rev. c. H Ricketts, delivered an inn preasive sermon on Humanity Inapli- cated in the Crucifxion. Tn the after noon st 5 o'clock the voting peoples meeting 2wa< held with large attend ance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
ENTERTAfNED IN HONOR
 OF HIS BIRTHDAY
Carl Hahn Was Host to Score oi
 Friends on Saturday Evening.

Saturday evening Carl Hahn. son of Mir. and Mrs August Hahn, of No. 225 Broadway. entertained a score of friends at his home in honor of his birthday. Among the out of town guests were Miss Jeanette Tanzy and John Hooker of New London Miss Anna Hahn of Saybrook was also pres ent. During the evening. which prov ed a most enjoyable one. delicious re- treatments were served by Miss Ber- tha L. Hahn and Miss Anna Hahn. The party broke up at g. late hour all wishing Mir Hahn many happy re- turns Of the day. On Sunday evening Mir Hahn returned to New London where he is employed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
srineslsuit for Possession of wiIleha.

Suit to obtain possession of the North German Lloyd line steamships Wittekind and Willehad, which were recently seized by the United States government, was instituted in the fed eral court in Boston last week by Harry s. Bates of California He con- tends that the North German Lloyd company agreed to sell him the yes sells in October, 1915, for s90o 900, but has since refused to fulfill the agree ment The Wittekind is at Boston and the Willehad at New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
MARRIED.
RENNETT-

BENNETT T-A&R-In Pomfret Nav j. 1917, by Rev. C. J. Hartman of Put nam Herbert B. Bennett Of New York formerly Of Norwich, and Miss Eleanor Ash Of Pomfret
 MARTIN BROWN = In Norwich. May ], 1917. by Rev. J. H. Newland, George Edward Martin of Cliff street and Miss Mary Brown of Taftvilie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
BORN

sTERPY-In Hackensack. N. T.. May G.. 1G17 a daughter, Frances Louise to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford N. Sterry. ToPLIFrr-In Willimantic. May A. l9l1. a dauRhter. Margaret Ellen 10 MT, and Mrs Harrison Toplin (N1argaret Taylor Jordan. formerly of Cleve- land. O..
 ATW7OOD-In Providence. R. l.. April 20 1917. daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Atwood. Jr, formerly Of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Hearing Continues Today.

The hearing on the Johnson will con- test started in the Bozrah probate court last week will be continued this morn ing at 9.3O o'clock in the Norwich probate offEe. Judge Nelson J. Ayl- ing is sitting in the case as Judge Bentley of the Bozrah court is absent being in government service
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
constabIes Replace Policemen.

Birmingham, Eng, May 6.-The in Birmingham to replace policemen who have Joined the army include sixty clergyrnen. These clergymen are all assigned to regular 'beats' serv- ing in most cases for three periods of five hours each weekly. Several of them have done satisfactory duty in the trafffc squad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Women Rifle Barrel s.raishtensr..

London, May 6.-Wor1en workers in munitions factories whose duty. it is to test and straighten rifle barrels are selected by the color of their eyes, it having been shown that gray or blue eyes provide far the largest per- centage of efficient workers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
UNION LYcEUM.
Interesting Address Delivered by Rev
 R. B. Harris at Zion Church,

The Union Lyceurn service was held Sunday afternoon in the Mckinley a,v- enue A. NJ. E. Zion church The devo- tional service was conducted by Rev. F. George Riddle. Rev R. B. Harris made a very interesting address on Ocean Grove, the Rising Sun.
 The program for next Sunday will be prepared by Mrs. Jennie Moreland and the program for the third Sunday by Miss Frances Fields
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Fined For Not Sending Children to
 School

Charles Wilcox, of Burdets Cornors and Lewis Bogue and Willis TuthiII. both of POquonoc, were before the town court of Groton Saturday for not sending their children to school They were found guilty and the fines and costs were $17.97, s11.49 and $11.4s respectively. They paid. The com plaints were made by A. W. Buchanan agent of the state board of education
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
St. Georges Society Holds Regular Meetins-Ladies' Night at the Yale Ciub-Nofes.

The regular meeting of St. Georges Benevolent society was held Sunday afternoon in their rooms in Pulaski hall with a large number in attend ancs. With the president in the chair, the regular routine of business was transacted, and much business pertain ing to the society was discussed. The reports were read and accepted. Sew eraI applications for membership were received and voted upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all neighbors and friends who by their acts of sympathy and kindness aided us in our recent be- reavement, and for the beautiful floral remembrances.
 (Sisned) MIR. AND MRS. LOUIS BRAND. SIR
 AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Vale Club Ladies' Night.

The Yale club held their annual La dies night Saturday evening in their rooms on North Main street Whist and dancing were enjoyed by at large number. Dainty refreshments were served by the entertainment commit tee.
 The baseball team of the club held practice Sunday afternoon in spite of the cold weather, and Manager Morri- son had a good number of recruits out for the team.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Tryina Days for Bob.

Four thousand Wisconsin univer- sity students have lined up for milf tary training. The first thing you know La Toilette will get n1SS and get a job representing some other state.-C1eveland Plain Dealer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
HustIers Trim V. N. "5."

Three games were rolled in the Mill league bowling tournament here on Saturday. The feature event was the game between the Hust1ers, who hold first place, and the Velvet Mill team who hold second place. The Hustlers won the first string with ease and the second string went to the Mill boys by a good margin. The third strin g was close the two teams rolling neck and neck all the way through, the Hustlers squeezing out with a one pin margin. The Olympics took three straight while the Mechanics lost three
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Proaneritu for the MetherL.ra.-

The Hague. Netherland. May f- A long period Of prosperity avslts a griculture. particularly grain r4.-rI- ton. after the war. ln the opinion of the Dutch Minister of Finance. -I. L. Treub.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Timber Stocks in England.

London, May 6-Timber stocks in England are to be suject to a monthly census beginning next month. All merchants and large consumers must send the government a monthly return of stock on hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

Archibald Torrance of Providence street and Louis Wohlleben of South A street were visitors with friends in Occum over the week end
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Mexieo Increases lrnport Dutls..

Mexico City. May 6.-rmporr d1- ties on all goods sent bv uarr-l7 r-7- or by mail have been increased .ue hundred per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions.
 While moderately high pressure pre- yAifs over the interior of the country east of the Rocky mountains. weather conditions are generally unsettled, with much cloudiness, and there were light local rains in New York and New England.
 Tenn peratures remain low for the season.
 There will be local rains Monday in New York and New England The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate northeast to north, becoming variable; middle At iantics moderate. mostly northeast.
 Forecast.
 Eastern New York: Cloudy Monday, probably focal rains; Tuesday cloudy. Southern New England: Cloudy Monday and Tuesday; probably local rains Monday. F. Northern New England: Local rains Monday; Tuesday fair.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from SevinS pharmacy, show the changes changes Saturday and Sunday: Safurday:- Ther.. Bar a. m. 40 29.sO fS m. -'.-'-.'.-'...-.. 4z 69 69.So So HRishest R m 4s. lowest 40. 4'' Sunday Ther. Bar. q m. ..'...'.-........' 4a a sS9s sS,9s IF n1- 48 30.08 Highest 5s. lowest 40.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Rain. Predictions for Sunday: Probably fair; continued cool
 Sundays weather: Cloudy; cool; northeast to northwest winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Notes.

The Instruction class of the Fed erated church will hold their regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in the church parlore.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

At a special meeting of the TAftville Mannerchofr Singing club it was voted by the members of the club to join the home garden movement and a ten acre plot of land has ben set aside for the use Sf the members of the club. The land is situated on Mannerchor road near Norwich avenue and is well adapted to farming purposes. Any member of the club may have as much as he wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Hava EnIlatad in Naux-

Charles Henry Sweet, Albert Chris topher Deforge and Albert Maynard of Moosup have enlisted in the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

Albert Portelance, manager of the Taftville Pharmacy, motored to Prov idence Sunday, where he called on rel atives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

Hector Catcher has returned to New London after spending the week end at his home on Providence street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

The cold weather prevented the game between the local boys and the Baltic team but a game will be ar ranged later in the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Land Distributed.

The plots of land given by the J. B, Martin company for the use of its em- ployes have been distributed. There are 54 applicants. The list follows:
 E. Eckert, c. Boucher, P. Trembiay, G. Gregory, E.. Heinrich, J. Veiliieux. J. Siusinski, J. Proziekog, F. Bedard, c. Londus, l.. Kertanis, M. Leiss, A. Corn1ier, ". Sticht, M. Keidanis, w. R. Streob, J. Pickering, N. Blancnette, H. Krauss, F. Warrington, Fred Kupky, Victor Charron. A. LeMoine, H. East land, H. Gaskell, J. Jankowski, M. Le- brecque, Flora F'aucher, O. Blackstone, Emules Letendre, Irene MarcAurell, Mrs. NJ. Day, George Seidel, Adam Zuerner, Taman Brake, Henry Giey, W. Dormorasky, P. Baumgartme. W. Beau dry. E. Beaudry, A. Lesenasky, ". Le- hrecque, J. Halicki, l.. Zensky, J. Ed wards, H. Hefdel, J. Baranowsky, A. Bergeron, E. Couture. A. Mulhoiland, Thomas Weicb.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
St. Jean de -e.ptist Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the St. Jean de Baptist society was held Sunday in Parish hall with a large number in attendance. The president was in the chair and the regular rou- tine of business was transacted The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read mad accepted The reports showed the society to be in good fin- eneial and numerfcen standing. Many matters pertaining to the welfare of the society were discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
TAFTv1L.LE

Taftvilie Mannereher Gives 10 Acres of Land Co Members fer Gardening St. Jean de Baptists Society Meets-- Exciting Games fn Mil League Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
otes.

William Miller of New London spent the week end at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

Robert Walker of Baltic was a. caller in the village with friends on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
Sum. Moon nnd rides.
GREENEVILL.E

Six hours after high water It is low Gde. which Is followed by hood tide.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

Miss Geneva Enos, of the Barnes
store, left this morning for 10 days
vacation.
Bessie Knapp will leave soon for Chi
cago, going by way Of the Yellowstone
National park.
A. L. Thompson and family motored
to Silver Creek this morning for a vaca.
tion during which "Speed" will fish.
Miss Belle Ferguson, of Independence
leaves tomorrow for San Francisco, by
way of the Oregon Electric and the
Great Northern steamer
w. p. Morse, who resides ON the
Fruitland road east of Salem, returned
this morning from Montana, where be
has spent q three weeks vacation.
Il. N. Peetz, of Newport, is in The
city, where he will remain for two
weeks in the care of local doctor
He was formerly Salem business man
I. d. Rowland, brother of l.. S. Row
Hand, of the Beaver State Printers, is in
the city for visit. He is employed or
the state highway commission.
Captain Fred J. Rosenberg, of the
quartermasters reserve corps, is in Sc
attic today on business connected with
his division of the army.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Parker and
daughter, from Tacoma to Oakland
Cal, by auto had dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Todd. They thought Salem wal
the most beautiful place they had been
in.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02
T. a, DsvOro, who has been manager

T. 81, Devore, who has been manager
of the Salem Woolworth store on State
street, resigned his position today and
will leave shortly for Eugene, where
he win be temporarily. From Eugene
he expects to go to Seattle where he
will locate. He has not yet decided just
what he viii take up but expects to go
into some phase of the mercantile bust
ness. He has been manager of the Sa-
lem branch for about year and half
Mr.. Newman, of Centralia, takes the
here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02


Ivan G. Hamason, Of Portland, is in
the city.
N. G. Maris, of Portland, is registered
at the Bligh.
Tom Kennedy is in the city from
Portland.
Alexander Merrifield, of Huntsville
is in the city today.
B. w. Ritchie, local o. E. agent, mo
tored to Albany Sunday.
Henry Vandevort and wife motored
to Portland this afternoon.
Harley Seamster, Of Washougal
Wash, is visiting his home here for a
few days.
Paul Hauser and family motored to
the d. M. Evans home east Of Salem
Sunday afternoon.
Lyle Waring left this morning for
Albany, where he will spend few days
taking in the Roundup.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. DeVore motored
to Wilhoit Sunday. They reported the
condition of the roads as very good.
Lloyd Hauser, brother of Paul Hauser
of Hauser Bros, was in the city from
Albany Saturday evening, attending the
Shriners' initiation.
Miss H. A. Thiessen, of Turner, is in
the city tody. She will return home
this evening, accompanied by Miss Ruth
Parsons, who will remain there over the
Fourth.
Albert Evans and family, White Fish,
Mont, motored from his home there to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs D. NJ Ev-
ans, who live five miles east of Salem.
ThaN- lrOxra IN IN nxyorlon1
Louis Lachmund, ex.mayor of Salem,
and prominent hop man, left today for
Boston, Mass, where he will attend the
Elks' national convention which con-
venes July .. Before returning to Sa-
lem, Mr., Lachmund win visit New York
and Washington, D. G.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

A picnic crowd consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs Gojson and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Bentley, Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Wright,
NJ. and Mrs. G. Hinkle, Mr.. and Mrs.
F Patterson and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Bentley and family. Miss Bur-
ton, Miss Muriel White, J. Hamilton J..
Fisher, c. Perso, Mrs. lie Max and R..
Cummins, motored to the old bridge on
the North Fork of the Santiam Sunday,
in Mr. Cummins auto truck. They had
a good time fishing, followed by free
lunch with ice cream and cake, and a
most delightful ride home in the even
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

Manager Quinn, of the Oregon Pack
ing company, stated this morning that
while cherries would be light in some
sections of the county, yet on the whole
the crop would be better than was ex-
pected. A Few boxes were received
this morning, but work will not begin
on them full blast until next week. The
cherry grader in the plant has been i'm
proved since last year, and now has
an increased capcity of 10 tons. Logan
berries are not expected before the 18th
of the month. Fully 800 are employed
in the cannery during the strawberry
season, many of whom are former high
school students.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

I.ouise Findley, daughter Of DR.. M. O.
Findley, underwent an operation for
appendicitis at the Salem hospital Sat
urday morning She is reported as rest
ing comfortably.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

The steel cage that arrived few days
ago at the police station for incarcer-
ating unruly prisoners was put to-
gether this morning 1t is not very
commodious cage and looks as if it
would be effective in restraining any
one who had imbibed too much "squir-
rel Juice"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

Exit strawberry and enter wild black
berry. The latter is ripe. A bush near
the o. G. T. dock furnished some very
good specimens of the luscious fruit this
morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

A cyclemotor was purchased from
Scott & Piper during the past week by
Noah Kessel. Motorcycles were sold
by the same firm to Wesley Street and
]. B. Bedient.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

James @. Swaggerty, who has been
attending o. A. c. during the past year,
came home yesterday for week Is vaca-
tion. Mr.. Swaggerty is employed on
the campus during the vacation, which
will be extended to October this year
on account of the scarcity of labor. He
graduated from the Salem high school
June, 1916.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

and Dick Collins. Walker and Lambirth
were students at Salem high school and
Collins clerk in Damon's grocery
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-02

7. 9. Albert was Portland visitor
yesterday.
W 7. Hudson, Of Brooks, was in the
city yesterday.
Frank Ward, local druggist, is in
Woodburn on business.