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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
Gplendid Lectlrc-Reev,

Thompson delightsdsa large audience
1t the First N. e. church last eyen-.
ing when he gave. m interesting illus-
trated lecture entitled From Coast 10
Coast" Slides showing beautiful
scenery in manE portions Of tIa
UMtsd 8tates were thrown ON nc
scEeen ana explaiped by Rev. Thomp-.
ron, ~ ~ a;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
IS FAR
 AWAY FROM PORT.
Can't Possibly Arrive in New London
 Before Friday.

The arrival in port of the German undersea merchantmen Deutschland will not be before Friday. This is said to be the best possible time that the craft could make from Bremen haven. In fact, any time after Friday the undersea boat may poke her nose into New London harbor and head towards the state pier, where many tons of cargo await her coming. It is also possible that the merchantmen will not arrive before Sunday or Mon day.
 After today, the crew of the North German Lloyd liner Willehad will not be allowed shore leave, which indi- cates that the Deutschland is expected by the officials of the Eastern For warding company.
 Neither the T. A. Scott company nor the Thames Towboat company have been engaged by the Eastern For warding company to go into the sound and convoy the Deutschland into port, as was the case upon the previous trip to New London. It may be that Cap tain Koenig will not need convoy this time, or it may be that not until Friday will the officials of the Eastern Forwarding company make arrange ments to meet the submarine.
 It is the belief that the Deutschland s commander will endeavor to make New London by Saturday, for that day is the kaiser's birthday anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
SAYS ROAD LACKS
 MEN AND POWER
Engines of the Company Are Not Up
 to the Required Standard.

That the New Haven road is suffer- ing a serious handicap by the lack of men to operate ears and to work in the repair shops was the statement made to the members of the public utilities commission by Vice President E. J. Pearson of the New Haven at conference held in con- nection with the investigation into the on by the commission
 Vice President Pearson said that not only had traffic congestion reached a serious stage, but the engines of the company were not up to the required standard and the company was suffer
 ing from a lack of motive power. MT. Pearson also pointed to the fact that business on the system had increased to such point that it was difficult for the company to cope with the Situa- ton. Mr. Pearson said everything was being done to improve train service.
 The conference follows an an nouncement made last week by Chairman Richard T. Higgins of an investigation which is being conduct ed into all phases of the question of train service Chairman Higgins an gation was not influenced in any way
 by the resolution introduced last Tuesday by Represetative W. NJ. F'oord of Stamford, calling for a rigid probe into train service of the New Haven road,
 Chairman Higgins said that the New Haven was apparently not af- fected by the order recently served on the railroads of the country by the intrstate commerce commission to re- lieve tn eshortage of coal, refrigerator, heated, ventilated and insulated cars. Tn interstate commission has told the railroads that, unless they should ap- point a committee within ten days with plenary power to relieve ccudi- tons, the commission would act inde- pendently. MT. Higgins believes the ruling does not affect the New Haven road, but will have more direct bearing upon the Western roads. The ruling of course, is of an interstate nature and does not affect the work of the public utilities commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
LABOR MEN WOULDN'T
 USE CORRESPONDENTS OFFICE
Claimed He Is Not Fully in Sympathy
 With Their Aims.

Labor men of the state headed by Julius StremIau, president of the on- necticut federation of labor, interested in labor legislation, and to promote unity of action on certain bills and met at the state capitol Wednesday. Some of the labor men objected to the use of the office of labor commissioner Hyde as a meeting place mainly on the ground that he was not fully in sympathy with their aims. An argu- ment arose among a group of the labor men, who arrived early, some of them criticising MT. Stremlau for calling the meeting in MT. Hyde's office. Others of the group who were in a critical mood seemed to base their objections to the opinions of others of their num- Der on the ground that some labor men sat down to dinner with Speaker Healy. MT. Stremlau explained to the labor men who had criticised him that 8 week ago when he tried to get ac- commodations for a meeting the su- perintendent of the capitol could not promise him a committee room and MT. Hyde extended the use of his of fees for that purpose Without know ing the fact, MT. Strem1au said. some of the labor men immediately said they would refuse to go into MT. Hyde's of fee.
 The room used by the labor commit tee was used Wednesday afternoon by the labor men. Commissioner Hyde said he would not attend the meeting, which was an open one.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
DECEMBER DEATHS IN
 NORWICH ToTALED 3s
New London Had 39, Putnam and kiIiineiy Twelve and Windham 16.

Deaths reported to the state board of health for the month of December, 1916, gives Norwich a total of 3S, New London 39 Putnam 12 KiIlingIy 12 and Windham Is.
 The number of deaths, births and marriages reported to the state board follows:
 Norwich-Living births, 55; still births, 1; marriages, 31; total deaths, 3S; deaths under one year, 2; one to five years, l; sixty-five years and over, IT; diphtheria and rroup, 1: tu- berrdlosis of the lungs, 6; cancer. 2: lobar and bronchial pneumonia, 5; diarrhoea and enteritis, l; accident, 4; suicide, 1: deaths in institutions, &; deaths of non-residents, 3.
 New London-Living births, 59; still births, 2; marriages, 34; total deaths, 39; deaths under one year, 6; one to five years, l; sixty five years and over, 13; tuberculosis of the lungs, 2; cancer, 1; ldbar and broncho pneu- monia, 2; diarrhoea and enteritis, 9; accident, 2; deaths in institutions, 15 i; deaths, non-residents, 4.
 Windham-Living births, 34; mar riages. IS; total deaths. Is; deaths un- der 1 year. 2; sixty-fiVe years and over, 6; tuberculosis of the lungs, 2; cancer, 4; lobar and broncho pneu- monia, 1; suicide, 1; deaths in insti- tutions, 3; deaths of non residents. 2 riage, IT: total deaths, 12; deaths un- der one year. 8; sixty-fve years and over, 4; tuberculosis of the lungs. l other forms of tuberculosis, 1; can- cer, 1; lobar and broncho pneumonia 2; deaths in institutions, 1; deaths non residents, 1.
 Stonington-Living births, 8; mar riages, 13; total deaths, $; deaths un- der one year, 2; sixty five years and over, 2; Iobar and broncho pneumo- mia, l.
 Plainfield-Living births, 1T; mar riages, 3; total deaths, [; deaths sixty five and over 8; tuberculosis of the
 lungs, 2; lobar and broncho pneumo mia, 1.
 Killingly-Living births, 12; mar | riages, IA; total deaths, 12; deaths sixty-five years and over, 6; cancer |; lobar and broncho pneumonia, 1. Groton-Living births, 10; stiI | births, 2: marriages, '; total deaths | g.; deaths under one year, |; sixtJ years and over, 3; accident, 1; death, l in institution, 2; deaths of non-resi- | dents 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Attended Banquet Here.

New London was represented by a large delegation at the annual ban quet of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce in this city Monday night. Among those who at- tended from that city were Thomas Howe, R. w. Law, Louis Sharaf, F. c. Chidsey, Cecil CauIkins, Edwin c. Ford, J. B. Collins, George K. Gran daIl, Courtland R. Darrow, John w. Church, Andrew B. Parrish, Byron A Zones, H. w. Giffin. Hugo Grieshaber. D. Harris, H. Starr, F. c. Hitchcock, Edward s. Doton, Dennis Ford, Oliver woodworth, R. c. Osborn, John Walsh, Capt F. c. Billiard, J. N. Lapointe and Thomas Egan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
IS TEMPORARY SECRETARY
 OF STATE ASSOCIATION
N. D. Sevin Appointed to Fill Office
 During Illness of A. L. Post.

Members of Connecticut regiments engaged in the Civil war, whose ranks grow thin as years go by. clasped hands and rubbed shoulders at the twenty fifth annual meeting of the Association of Secretaries of Connec- ticut veterans of the Civil war in Hartford Wednesday. The meeting was called to order by President F. B. Allen of Hartford.
 Mayor F. A. Hagerty. addressed the association and welcomed the veterans who hailed from all parts of the state.
 We do not forget" said Mayor Haggarty, that you once performed the duties assigned you and that you .cont1ue to take interest in the af- fairs of this country. The people of the country are indebted to you in a measure more than they will be indebt- ed to others who come afterwards"
 N D. Sevin of Norwich was appoint ed temporary secretary to fill the place of Secretary A. L. Post, who is ill at the Soldiers home at Noroton-
 President Allen read his annual ad- dress to the association
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
BOY SCOUTS.
Troop No. 8 is Showing Renewed
 Activity.

On Tuesday evening Troop No. 8, Boy Scouts of America. of Norwich. held their most successful meeting this winter. Plans were made for the ball. ance of the winter and the troop voted to take part in the eastern Connecti- cut scout meet to be held in New Lon don on Saturday. Feb. 10th. The boys have begun to work hard to do things and show the people of Norwich that they are real scouts and that they can and will get something out of scout craft that will develop the best of cit- izenship among the boys. The meet ing was in charge of Assistant Scout master Charles R. Locke, who will have full charge, owing to Scoutmaster Avery not being able to take active part in scout work. Much is looked for from Troop under its new lead- erShip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
THE TRUTH ABOUT
 ECZEMA AND PILES

Thousands and thousands of people, says Peterson, are learning every week that one 25 cent box of Peterson's Ointment will abolish Eczema and banish piles. and the grateful letters receive every day are worth more to me than money.
 had Eczema for many years on my head and could not get anything to do it any good. I saw your ad and got one box and I owe you many thanks for the good it has done me. There isn't blotch on my head now and couldn't help but thank Peterson for the cure is great. Mrs. Mary Hill, 42O Third Ave, Pittsburg, Pa
 I have had itching piles for IS years and Peterson's is the only ointment that relieves me, besides the piles seem to have gone. A; 1oi5o b. TM,s Huger' I1|'
 Use Peterson's Ointment for old sores, salt rheum and all skin dis eases. Druggists recommend 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
OBITUARY
Ira Bentley Babcock.

A lingering illness from ailments in cident to age resulted in the death Monday night of Ira Bentley Babcock, S6, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George L. Harrison, at 21 Winthrop street, Torrington. He was a native of tonington. For many years he made his home in Goshen, Litchfield county. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Harrison, he is survived by his widow and a son, Edwin S. Babcock, of Waterbury. For some years past he made his home in Torrington. He was staunch dem ocrat
 son home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. A. B. Todd of Hartford, formerly pastor of Calvary Baptist church, Tor rington. The body was t aken to Goshen for burial in the Center ceme- tery. --
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Figures Announced by the United
 States Census Bureau.

The United States census bureau has issued a report giving estimates in the population of the larger cities on July l last. The figures for Connecticut cities are: Ansonia 16,704, Bridgeport 121,579, Bristol 15.927, Danbury 22,556, Derby s,655. East Hartford 9,225, En- field 11,61S, Greenwich 19,159, Hartford 110,900, Manchester 15,551, Meriden 29, 130. Middletown 13,273, Naugatuck 14,093, New Britain 53,794, New Haven 149,6S5, New London 20,985, Norwich 29.419. Norwalk 26,899, Orange 13.960, Stamford 30.SS4, Stonington s,53S, Tor rington 19,597, Vernon 9,466, Walling- ford 12,50S, Waterbury 86,9T3, Win chester 9,254, Windham II, ,154.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
PERSONALS

J. A. Desmond has been in New York on a business trip.
 Nelson E. Church has returned from a business trip to New York.
 John M. Lee has been spending sev- eral days in New York on business during the week.
 Dr. John K Bucl1yn and Frank Bucklyn of Mystic were automobile visitors in Brooklyn, Conn. this week.
 Mrs. F. A. Rogers of Massapeag is taking the special course of study at the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs.
 John N. Hewlett, William Chamber lain, Edward A Smith and Walter Hewitt of Hebron. were in Norwich early In the week.
 William H. McGuinness, of Norwich, county director Of the c. T. A union of Connecticut, who has been i'll with grip, s able to be out.
 MT. and Mrs. John Shannon and family have moved to 43 Fairmount street. They are from Minnesota and recently came to New Haven and later to Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
ALL'S READY FOR
 THE BURNS BANQUET
Big Gathering Looked for at Waure-
 gan House Tonight.

Alrs ready for the Robbie Burns banquet, said one of those on the com mittee of arrangements on Wednes- day afternoon. A large gathering is looked for at the banquet table in the dining hall of the Wauregan house tonight The menu will be served at o'clock sharp. There will be no waiting for tardy arrivals as the com mittee has arranged to start the ev- enings programme right on the dot.
 The principal speakers at the ban Quet are to be Rev. John R. MacKay, DID,, L. L. D., pastor of the North Presbyterian church, New York city, and Senator John H. Barnes of this city. Dr. MacKay will respond to the toast Immortal Memory and Senator Barnes to the toast, The Land We Left Behind
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Norwich Grange InstalIs Officers
Charles P. Bushnell Seated as Worthy Master for Coming Twelve Month -State Deputy Irving w. Crouch in Charge of Installation = Oyster Choyder Followed Ceremony.

At a well attended meeting Tn Grange hall. Chamber of Commerce building on Wednesday evening, the recently elected officers of Norwich Grange, No. 172, Patrons of Husband ry, were installed. The installation ceremony was carried out by State Deputy Irving W. Crouch, assisted by Amanda Allen and Frank J. Davis, all of Groton Grange.
 The officers were installed as fol- lows:
 Worthy master, Charles P. Bush nell; overseer, Everett M Rog-rs: lecturer, Miss Helen B. Moore; chap
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
EBENEZER LEARNED AGAIN
 PARK CHURCH TREASURER
Reelected at Annual Meeting of Con-
 gregationaI Society at Chapel.

The annual meeting of the Park church society was heH in their chapel Wednesday evening at 7:45. John P. Huntington presided The usual re- ports were read, the financial state ment showing the treasury to be in a most satisfactory condition. The treasurer, Ebenezer Learned, was re- elected for the ensuing year as was the clerk John T. Amy. L. O. Smith con- tinued as chairman of the society com mittee. The other members being Grovensnor Ely, H. A Tirre1 and O. l.. Johnson. William H. Allen was elect ed auditor and Robert c. Johnson was placed in charge of the ushering. A committee on the church interior was formed, Mrs. Frank T. Hampstead, be- ing made chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

lain, Woodbury O. Rogers; steward, John Lyman; assistant steward, John O. Peckham; secretary, Miss Ruth Breckenridge; treasurer, Edward C. Cook; lady assistant, Mrs. John O. Peckham; Flora, Miss Alice Stephen son; Ceres, Miss Mabel HagDerg; Po- mona, Miss Lena Lautenbach; gate keeper, Fred Leffingwell.
 Following the installation of the of f1cers a delicious oyster chowder was served in the dining hall. The oys- ter chowder was served under the di- rection of the retiring worthy master, Charles I. Hagberg. A social hour fol- lowed the chowder.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
p-scsut;on. Aoainst smaIIpox.

New London health department on Wednesday took steps to prevent the communication of smallpox from Ston- ington, where positive case and sus- pected case of the disease have been discovered. The department started to look up all commuters between New London and Stonington and examine them, as matter of precaution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
MoNTvILE'S GRAND LIST. Assessors' Report Shows Taxable Property Valued at $1 ,ss3,261.

The grand list of taxable property in the town of Montvi1le, according to the figures reported by the board of as- sessors, is $1893,261.
 The recapitulation of the assessors gives the following details in regard to property: Houses SIS, barns, sheds. etc, 683, stores and shops 36, mills 15, horses S56, automobiles and motorcy- cles s2, neat cattle 1.237. acres of land 26.4o0. building lots 309.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
WEDDING.
Symonds-Aubrey.

William Symonds of Middletown and Miss Anna Mae Aubrey of Hartford were married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Hartford Monday morning at o'clock by Rev. Dr. M. A. Sullivan, rector of the church. John Symonds, brother of the bridegroom was best man and Mrs. Herberts of Hartford was the matron of honor.
 After a short wedding trip Mir and Mrs. Eymonds will make their home in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Children Who Are Sicklv

and the welfare of their children should never be without a box of Mother use throughout the season. They break up colds. relieve feverishness, consti- patton, teethtng disorders, headache and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for g years These powders never fadl. Sold by all drug stores, 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Sample mailed
 free: Address Mother Gray O., L.e Roy,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Alexander MeNickIe.


 At 2.So o'clock Wednesday afternoon with many relatives and friends at tending the funeral of Alexander Mc- Nickle, who died on Sunday, was held from his home, No. 54 Division street. Included in the attendance were mem bers of Uncas lodge. No. Il, I. o. O. F. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev Edward S. Worcester, pastor of the Broadway Congregational church, off1ciated, and the bearers, all members Frank M. Green, George A. Birmingham and J. w. Spicer. committal ser vice was conducted at the grave by the Odd Fellows under the direction of Noble Grand Rev. Joseph F. Cobb and Chaplain W. S. Case.
 Undertakers Henry Allen & Son Go. were the funeral directors.
 John Edward Matthews.
 The funeral of John Edward Mat theTs was held from his late home on Cedar street Wednesday morning. In attendance were relatives and friends. Rev. Peter F. Cuny officiated at ser vices held in St. Patrick's church and at the close of the mass Mrs. F. L. Farrell sang. The bearers were Aus tin F'urlong, Jr., Charles Corcoran, Jerome Shea, Joseph Petrone. John Aubrey and John Fitzgerald Burial took place in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Undertaken M. Hourigan was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Joseph M. Burdick.
 Wednesday afternoon the funeral of Joseph M Burdick, a former police captain, was held from his home on West Main street, with many relatives and friends attending, including mem bers of organizations of which he was a member Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D. pastor of the Central Baptist church. oficiated, and the bearers were Reu- ben s. Bartlett, George Linton, Allen c. Matthews, Charles l.. Perry, Ed ward Y. Messinger and Herbert C. Geer. Burial was in Maplewood ceme- tery, where a committal service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Slocurn.
 Undertakers Church & Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Enaaasm.nt Announced.

The engagement of Elizabeth Epstein to Jacob Lazerow of Norwich was an nounced at a party given by Miss Ep- stein's parents. MT. and Mrs. s. Ep- stein, at their home, A Connecticut avenue, New London. There were sev- eral guests from Norwich and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Diphtheria Case to Hospital.

Grace E. Sawyer of Poquonoc, years old, is diphtheria patient at the contagion ward of Memorial hos pital The child was found to have the disease Tuesday night, and per mission was given for her removal to the institution, where she was taken by Inspector Frank Savage of the health department.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Means a Formal Announcement.

A modest, tentative story of a plot to assassinate Hiram Johnson has been sent out from California, so we guess there is no doubt Hiram in tends to run for president in 1920.- Grand Rapids Press
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Miss Ruth Edaar in Moyie..

Miss Ruth Edgar, who was training at the Norwich state hospital to be- with prospects of becoming a star actress. Miss Edgar is well known in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Including the Neutrals. The war comes much nearer being over all than all over-Columbia (S. O. State
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

hartford.-Tota1ling s135. .ooo, 900, the grand list of the city of Hartford, as of October, 1916. shows an increase of SIS, ,00o, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Elias Jones and his sister, Miss Frances Jones, of Swathmore, Pa, have been guests of William c. Rug gles and Miss Annie Ruggles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Perfectly Simple.

According to Dr. Hurty, the people of Indiana are living 9.4 years longer now than they were Is years ago. Therefore, they are eating more-9.4 cost of living. Perfectly sinplei
 IndianapoliS News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Camels bred especially for speed can travel as much as 90 miles c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the National Society of Daughters of the Founders and Pa triots of America held in Washington, this week. Mrs. George c. Preston of Norwich was elected a member.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

There has been complaint among Colchester dog owners that several dogs have been caught in snares. which it is unlawful to set. Eugene PurcelPs dog came home the other day dragging a snare.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Makes No Change.

The new half-dollars are bright and shiny, but you have to plank down one of them, just the same as the old for a dozen eggs.-Marion Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

NoRWIcH's POPULATION
 IS GIVEN AS 2s,41s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
FUN ERALS.
Patrick Moriarty.

Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Patrick Moriarty, who died Sunday, which was held Wednesday morning at the funeral parlors of Cummings & Ring on Main street. Rev. Myles P. Calvin officiated at services held in St. Patrick'S church and Mrs. F. L. Farrell sang Face to Face and Nearer, My God, to Thee. Friends acted as bearers. Burial was in St. IOSenh'S cemeferv
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

A pleasant and interesting meeting of the Progressive Missionary club was held Wednesday in Bushnell chapel, the president, Mrs. John E. Post, presiding, and 16 members at tending.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

MT. and Mrs. Frederic W. Cary are at their home on Sachem street, after a fortnight's stay in Summit, N. J., and in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Allan CIeworth of Williams street returned recently from a visit of several days in Stamford and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Wonen's organizations have been invited through Governor Holcomb to participate in the inaugural parade March 4, by Mrs. James H. Boggs. chairman of the Woman's Divison of the Inaugural committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Managers of Connecticut canneries have been notified that the tenth an nuaI convention of the National Can ners' Association and Allied Industries Is to be held in. Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. 5 to 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Notices are out for the meeting ot the alumni council of Amherst college to be held in Washington, D. C., Feb
 g and 10. The program will open witt dinners by classes and organizations Friday evening. followed by a smoker