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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01
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Does this seem to be pertinent inquiry to you? Ought not the com munity frankly to recognize that the unemployment of it's members is an injury to the whole body, an injury not less great than illiteracy or sickness ?' Do you realize that here in New Eng land less than half the people work to support the whole? There is hard ly a city in New England the size of Norwich that doesn't have from one to two thousand idlers in 1t. Has 1t ever occurred to you that there probably is a half million men in the six New England states who are non productive because of the excessive use of liquor and that in our Christian benevo1ence we license men to cater to the habit which makes citizens independabIe and worthless, and really defend the sys- tenn as good business? Are we as moral or keensighted or religious as we think we are? Do you think 500 drunken 1oafers a credit to any city? We have millions of them in America. Why do we not realize that every cfti- zen Is injured by the .olerahce of this state of things? e
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

Appreeiating the Value Of such open Thomas Tanning, Joseph Perkins and Joshua athrop, in 1797 gave to all the inhabitants of the town the land now known as Chelsea Parade. flor the use and purpose of a public par ade or open walk, to be unencumbered with any kind of building or nuis- ance whatever"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

This bronze tablet was taken away in 1904-probably by a passing stranger, MT. Gilman says charitably, adding that no Norwich man would have been guilty of such va vandalism- but Dr. Rockwell generously caused the original inscription to be carved on the boulder. which, it may be hoped. will be "a monument more lasting than Lronze"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

An English writer warns all who
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

To commemorate~ this gift. many years later, Gen. Alfred Perkins Rockwell and Dr. John A. Rockwell grandsons of Joseph Perkins, placed a granite boulder near the southeast corner Of the parade, with a bronze plate bearing the following inscrip- tion:
 Chelsea Parade, given to the Town of Norwich for the use and purpose of public parade or open walk by Thomas Tanning. Jospeh Perkins, Joshua Lathrop, April 5, 1797. Nor wich Book of Deeds, No. 28-Pages scr, 36S and 369."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

Fourteen years later, in 1911, Heze- kiah Perkins and Jabez Huntington, following the example of the donors of Chelsea Parade. gave to the city, on condition that it should be used only as a park, the smaller tract at the junction of Broadway and Union Street, which had been the property of Capt. Christopher Leffingwell and is now known as the Little Plain
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

The value of all these different
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-01

MT. Gilman then goes on to con- slider the parks of Norwich. The proprietors of the common land in the township of Norwich" i- 1729, did wisely agree, vote and grant by a large ma ajority thae. the meeting house plain shall be and remain to be. and lye common for public use for the whole town forever without altera- tion.'
 Similar action was taken at the same time in regard to the plain at Bean Hill; and from that day to this, no encroa chments of any kind have been tolerated at either place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
OUIETEST FOURTH EVER
Thoughts of Borough Residents on More Serious Things Than Celc- bratino.

DanielsOn experienced the quietest Fourth ever. So far as the usual In- dependence day racket was concerned it dwindled almost to negligible pro portions. The night before was ab- solutely quiet. Many Saturday nights are made much noisieT by the owl battalionS than was this years night before the Fourth.
 There were no special restrictions put on here. either. IL appears real ly a fact that the young men who usually indulge in noisy demonstra- ticns on the eve of the national hoH- day are this year thinking of more serious things. After midnight the streets of the borough were practi- cally deserted and there wasn't a peep anywhere about town The regular and special officers detailed to do duty had a peaceful time Of it.
 During the Fourth there was spo- radio firing about town. but nothing to approach the magnitude of the racket usually experienced. The fool boy who holds 'em in his hand" un- til they explode was in evidence as was also the brilliant minded indi- vidual who throws lighted crackers at other peoples head or feet or shoots blank cartridges at short range.
 These patriots operated about towi and made a dangerous nuisance of themselves. but there were few O. them. for which thanks may be given.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
COMPANY L RETURNS
 TO STATE ARMORY.
Boys Glad to Be 6aek-Praise for Residents in Localities Where They Have Been Stationed.

1 The members of Company l., First 1 infantry. N. G.. U. S., of this city, who | returned to their armory in this city l Tuesday morning after three months | of railroad bridge guard duty at vari- 1 ous places in eastern Connecticut, are | to be fed by their own cooks starting l today under the direction of Mess Ser geant James J. Lee. The men are 1 looking forward with no litfle degree 1 of anticipation for their daily mess, which will mean considerable for the merchants of the city who will profit by the money that will be expended each day for the provisions used by the company. Since Tuesday noon the mem bers of the company have been eating at restaurants here, and while the food served was very satisfactory both in quality and quantity. the res taurants did not have the facilities to serve the men in the time allotted for meals. With their own mess the mem
 bers of the company will each day be
 served with three excellent meals, good
 substantial food necessary for the
 proper building up of the men upon
 whom in the near future will fall the
 good fortune of camp life in prepara-
 tion for the work they expect to be
 called upon to do some day in France.
 While the members of Company l.
 were at various places in eastern Con
 necticut they had the good fortune of
 having their meals in places where
 pains were taken to give the boys"
 plenty of good wholesome food and at
 times deEcacieS on the tabe. The
 boys since their return to the armory
 have been most enthusiastic in their
 praise for the fine attention given them
 by those selected to prepare their meals. Not only was the food all that
 could be desired, but the boys were
 most fortunate in the matter of atten- tion and consideration given them by the residents of the various localities.
 Homes. club rooms and other places
 where the boys ght be provided with
 rI(N1H
 thrown open to them Places of en- tertainment such as moving picture theatres invited the soldiers to visit the performances and admitted them free of charge. Societies invited the soldiers to their meeting p-aces. where they were provided with everything they could ask for. Even at private social functions of various organiza- tions the soldiers were invited and everything was done to make their | presence most enjoyable The soldiers | from this city were received in the | homes of tbe people. and this consid- | eration was most appreciated and in | return the boys so conducted them | selves that they in every degree l brought praise and honor on Company l. and the city of WiiIinldntic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05

NcLaury. gave inc address cf welcome Conventions in tne other counties arT 70 be held aeon. it balug usual fo have one in each c0e1ty durins tne sun1uer
 Heard and Seen.
 John smith. who is in Tho euplot of the xtate highway department and at the big bridge ih Derby spent tns Fourth af Putnam, where be former-r was resident.
 David Smith of tIs firm uperatirf the Bradley and Empire theatree If 70 move his family hef@ from Wor- ccster tOds.-
 James C. frne Of Waterbury uar ,isitor with friends .n Putnam or fhe Fourth.
 There was a biG holiday crowd 1f Aiexaudor's akc. where the rarl0BH pa stimcs engaged the attention of tho jOsmiiierg qIufii iate at mig n4
 The Fourth here was singularif fref from serfoug accidents this due ir great measure to the restricted Iae of explosives and t1 F1fefg fr8i meas Ures. being observed more and more each year
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
MOOSUP
Queen Esther Circle Meets.

Queen Esther circle met Monday evening with Miss Julia NJ. Lyon. Al the business meeting. conducted by the president Miss Lily Holden, il was voted to continue with Red Cross sewing. At the close of the business meeting a social hour was enoyed Punch, cookies and fancy cakes were served by the hostess. Those in att Lily Holden, Helen Gardiner, Louise Kennedy and Ethel Parkhurst.
 News in General.
 MT. and Mrs. W. Franklin and daughter Grace visited friends in Wauregan Wednesday.
 Y, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Veitch of Providence were Fourth of July visi- tors at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Samuel King
 MT. and Mrs. George Chipman and Mrs. Ethel King were in Hope Val neral. of Mir. Chipman's mother
 Mir. and Mrs. D. Dana Potter were Fourth of July visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs o. w. Potter on Pros
 Charles .sobitaflle of New York spent the Fourth with his parents and family in Union Village.
 Leander Robitaille. Albert Despathy and Dona St. Jean motored to Revere Beach. Wednesday, in MT. Bellavance's
 Thomas Morrissey of Lowell. Mass, spent Wednesday with friends in town.
 Mir and Mrs Hassett of Worcester were Wednesday visitors with local friends.
 George zercier Of Bristol. mem Der of the Home Guard there has been spending a few days at his home here.
 Charles Robitaille. Clara Daigneault, Raymond Thomas and Lionel Dupius motored to Revere Beach Wednesday in T.. F. Dupius' machine. LioneII Du- plus drove the party.
 Leo and Romeo Willett are visiting Wilaiamsville friends
 Celia Chevalier Marie La Chapelle and Samuel Chevalier of River Point were callers Wednesday at the home of Wilfred Gelinas on Church street
 Harry Paul of Jewett City was
 Many at Dance.
 The, dance given in the Odd Eel lows hall Tuesday evening was well attended. During a short interrnis- sion ice cream and soda were sold. Whites orchestra furnished music
 A bicycle owned by Wilfred Melan- son was taken from his shed on Ca tholic Hill one night recently and has not been found.
 Mail Not Claimed.
 Unclaimed letters at Moosup post office are addressed to: Mrs. Fred Brenso. Walter B. Burtt, Mir Oscar TuiIxes. Mfr. Charles H. Tyler and Ade- or Heneault.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
EMS TROUBLES
Paid Department Not Happy-Can't Dress Up Till Badges Arrive-Draft for Call Men Threatened,

WilIimantic's new paid fire depart ment is doing duty every day but not in uniform. The reason that the de- partraent have not got into their new clothes is because they are waiting TOT the badges to arrive. These incl dentals were ordered some time ago but have failed to put in an appear ance. As soon IS they arrive the men will he seen looking as trim as any in the state.
 It is reported that there have been no volunteers for the places of call men in the new department and from statements being made it would seem that draft will be necessary. The call men will have to step forward be- fore any of the present members of the department can have one day a week off, az was stipulated in the city ordinance that governed the depart ment. This has proved a hardship for the men and was unforeseen: it is hoped that some of the public spir- tied citizens of the city will volunteer their services even if the pay isn't what many think should be given fcr the work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
WEDDING.
o,cennelI-Raekus.

Mrs. Carrie J. Backus of South Windham announces the marriage of her daughter. Hazel Marguerite, and Michael Lawrence O'Connell Satur- day, June 2. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev M. w. Barry pastor of St. Augustine's church, of Hartford
 The attendants were Miss Lenora K. Dunlevy of South Windham, and Thomas G. Haney, Jr., of New Lon don
 For the past five years Mrs O'Con- nell has been a teacher in the Nat ohaug school. Wiilimantic.
 Mir. O'ConneH is a member of the firm of McNamara & O'ConneH. build CTS and real estate brokers, of Hart ford.
 MT. and Mrs. O'Connel1 will be at home at Hartford after Sept. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
BALTIC.
Fourth of July Accident oceasioned
 by Blank cartridge--ceIebratio of . Holiday by Cannon Salute, Parade
 of HorribIes, Music, Etc.

Wednesday afternoon about c.f5 a boy named Guillott, who resides in the western section of the town met with an accident while attempting to of the town building. Guillott had placed the blank cartridge in his re- volver and pulled the trigger. The blank failed to respond and Guilott then held the revolver to his left hand pulled the trigger and received the contents Of the powder in the palm He was severely burned.
 Holiday Celebrated.
 Independence day in Baltic was touched off at midnight on Wall street by a group of local boys The youth of this place celebrated the day by giving loud reports from revolvers cars leaving Baltic for Norwich and New London were crowded. Extra trolley cars were run on the main line and in spite of the heavy traffic the cars kept close to schedule time.
 In the evening varied colored fire works were set off by businessmen and others in town.
 At o'clock Wednesday morning a parade of horribles marched through the different streets. discharging blank cartridges. footing horns and making things noisy generally.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Misses Renelda Hines and Ethel in Danielson. The trip was made in MT. Browns machine.
 Mrs. Victor H. Anderson and daugh- aer, Marie. are occupying the summer home at Chatam.
 MT and Mrs. Leonard Firth are en- tertaining MT. and Mrs. William Firth of New Bedford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05


 The Fourth of July exercises at Mansfield Center were well attended There were two booths on the lawn a Red Cross booth and a lemonade booth The Red Cross booth was 1T charge of MT and Mrs. Perry, Mrs Perry being in Red Cross uniform. IT the tent was a Red Cross exhibit from headquarters in Hartford and a pho- nograph There were two automobile clocks also, one of which was auc- toned off. The proceeds of this booth and the lemonade counter went to the Red Cross as well as the proceeds of the dinner served by the ladies. The lemonade booth was in charge of C. L. Dillaber, Lawrence Dunstan and Charles Robson.
 Flag Raising.
 The exercises began at HAS with a flag raising. Arthur Dunstan played Chapin then made a brief speech, ex- plaining the source of the flag The children of the neighboring schools gave their mites and now have fit ting memorial of their patriotism The children saluted the flag as it was raised.
 Rev. Vernon ". Cooke of Wiln- mantle offered prayer. After the singing of The Star spangled Ban ner by the audience, the people went into the church for the remainder of the exercises.
 The programme follows: Song, America, by all; prayer. Rev. Mir Dawson of Storrs: benediction. Rev. E. P. Ayers of Mansfield: vocal solo. Miss Monteith of StOrrs; introduction by Rev. MT. Ayers: address by pr. Philip KiIrov Of Springfield, Mass; address by Rev. V. W. Cooke of Will linantic: free will Red Cross offer ing; vocal solo by J. s. Woodan.
 Rev E. P. Ayers welcomed the as- sembIage and explained that all mon ey taken in was for the Red Cross. that the exercises were for the Red Cross and to stir the patriotism of those present
 pr Philip Kilroy spoke on France and the War He said:
 Dr. KiIroy's Address.
 This subject interests us, especially 7s we are now allies of France. l was in France when the war was de- clared and have revisited it during 1915 and 1918. At the beginning of the war. France stood the onslaught alone. Great Britain did all that she could but was not prepared. France was pTeparedI Armies and artillery 3s hers could not be raised oyer night. She had been forced to sub- init to the terms of the bully, com plying only to avoid war, but when the storm broke, she fought with only one aim, victory or extinction.
 Victory Of the Marne. Little is heard about the battle of he Marne, but it is the grea test in 1 he history of the world. Its battle l -ront extended for 200 miles, from i Paris to AIsace. more than half the |
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Automobile Stolen,

While attending a dance in South Coventry Wednesday afternoon Will liam Buckingham of this city had his Ford automobile stolen from the place he had left it and no trace of the car was to be found. Shortly after : o clock MT. Buckingham came to the police station and entered a complaint that his car was taken, but when ask ed the number he was not sure he knew just what the number was. The matter is being investigated by the police and although they have little to work on, it is hoped that the machine will be returned to it's owner soon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
wlLLIMAMrlc oeFEArEo.
Whitswas1cd in Holiday oaus-Danns Murphy's New Haven Team Corning.

Murphy's New Haven Team Corning.
 Putnams baseball team defeated ths Wiliimantic tenn o1 Inc old fair grounds on the morning Of The Fourth to Q. in the hrFt game of double header. Tn the fffernonu The teams played at Niliwantlr.
 For Sunday the Putnam management has booked a Hprci7f affra cttor rr New Haven team of fine Easferr league. Danny Murphy of Norwich h command. This is 70 be one of the feature games oF fhe season and if iH expected that iarEe number of fsr nv's Norwich friends and friends from other towns near that cltt H.1 ns present
 Home Guard in Parade.
 Putnam'z Home guard company Capt. !. J. Nfcfia-rv cornmaudlnE. vent by troliey to %er- London on f1r Fourth to participate in ths hir parade and patriotic demonstration tn that city.
 This was the frEt appeara1ee of the comIan- outside thie rlfr and people not resideufl oF Putra u5. who them in the aif wnai . r feVs paid them the compliment of being one af the finest appeariu2 Home guard or- E. nizatious that were .n the parade
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
srsuities.

Hartford.--Sup uperintendenf of Parks George A. Parker said tnls week fhaf there arc now over 1.GfO Vacant iof gardens Tn Ha -tford and this does not include almost $500 hack yard gardens which are being maintained by indus tricus Hartford citizens this summer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Ellen RoX-

The death of Mrs. Ellen Roy. wife of Fred Roy, occurred at St. Joseph's hospital early Wednesday morning of tubercu.ar meningitis. Mrs. Roy had been patient at the hospital for about one week. The body was taken to her late home on Pleasant street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05


 Returns from the recruiting depot at Fort Slocum, N. T., show that the following Putnam young men have en- rolled for service in the United states army and have been assigned to the branches of the service indicated: l: Peter J. Masnan. POT Providence street, field artillery. mounted service; Alfred Cordier, 37 Green street, medi. :. cal department; Wiifred Theirien, 532 Providence street. engineers: Leon Guerin, IS Marshall street, field ar tilery. mounted service; Ovila J. Guertin. 1e7 Providence street. field artillery, mounted service; Frank i,e- clair Is Bullock street. foot service. Infantry: David J. Delisle, IS Lee street. medical department; Leon \. Talbot. 3s Bridge street, foot service. infantry: Raymond J. Franklin. e3 oak street, foot service. infantry: Pierre LeClaire, Is Bullock street, field srtii- ,ery mounted service; Albert Bibeault SIP Church street, field artillery mounted service.
 The regiments to which these men are to be assigned have not been SiY en out. IL is believed that they have not yet been assigned. but probably will be within few days. when they will take up active training.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
BATTALION MAY CAMP
Possibility That Four Companies May
 Tent at Rifle Range.

Companies K and l. are still at the local armory but it is expected that they will get into the open under can vas in a short time. The companies s will probably go to the Natchaug Rifle range to camp and it is expected that the whole battalion will come here with them. The battalion consists of Companies NJ, I. L and K Among the men ft is known as the Milk Bat ta1ion and it is probable that the peo- pie of this city will see these men in camp near them for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Dance at South Coventry.

The casino at South Coventry was the scene of much activity Wednes- day. $ dances were held both in the afternoon and evening. Many from this city made the trip to the casino in the evening and enjoyed the dancing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Takes Examination for First Lieuten-
 ant.

Lieutenant J. E. Fullerton of Com pany L was in Hartford recently where he took the examinations for first lieutenant. Lieutenant Fullerton was second lieutenant of the com pany until they were called out in March. when he received his appoint ment to his present rank. In order to hold his office he was obliged to take the examination. As yet it is not known whether he succeeded in pass ing not. Word is expected from Hartford this week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Brief Mention.

Miss Mabel Hardnan of this city is spending some time as the guest of Miss Eva Henauit at Groton Long Point.
 Many fans made the trip to Put nam with the local team Wednesday morning and witnessed the local boys defeat by the Putnam team.
 Within the past week the police have picked up two registra ton mem bers and a crank which have fallen out of automobiles while going through the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
HIGH SCHOOL DEFEATED
Connections Mills Team Wins, f3 to 8-Other Field Day Events Wed . nesday.

The Connecticut Mills baseball team defeated a team of high school stu dents at baseball at the field day events arranged under the auspices of the Connecticut Mills at Industrial place, on the afternoon of the Fourth, score 13-S.
 Drills by children from St James school and other events of an athletic nature contributed to making the af- ternooB one of pleasure for the many that attended. Music was furnished by St. James band.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Notice of Car Stolen in Hartford

Chief Daniel J. killourey received telephone call from Hartford on Wednesday afternoon in regard to an automobile stolen in that city a 10 o'clock in the morning. The car was Studebaker six runabout. bearing the number S571. Chief Kiilourey was requested to be on the lookout for such a car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05

Danbury.-A beautiful dahlia of the Queen Wilhelmina type on exhibition a an east side pharmacy has attracted much attention. This rare white bloom is as large S a good sized saucer and has matured bout a month earlier than usual for dahlias. It was raised by D. 4. Plumer of 641 Quinnipiac avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Hughes.

Mrs. Catherine Hughes, e1 wife of John Hughes, died Wednesday morn ing a their home in Attawaugan, where they have been residents for the past few years the family for merly being of Webster. Mrs. Hughes was a native Of New Hampshire She had been i'll about five years
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05

Eli cars Arriving in this city were be- hind schedule time. The cars arrived about a half hour later than usual in the early part of the afternoon and toward evening more time was lost
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05

Willimantic was held Wednesday af- ternoon in the grove at the head of Carey street. The affair was in charge of Oscar Johnson and the proceeds were for the church. There were three booths for soda, ice cream and luncheon booth. The picnic was well attended
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Spent Holiday Out of Town.

Things were very quiet in WilIi- mantle over the Fourth A number were out of town, attending the vari- ous events scheduled about the state Many made the trip to New London to witness the big parade while number went on the excursion to Newport.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
lnfan nt's Funeral.

The funeral of Sophie Gadarwski infant daughter of MT. and Mrs Ed ward Gadarwski. was held from the home of her parents al Bricktop. on Wednesday morning at o'clock Bur ial was in St. Joseph's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-05
Gun Club Holds Shoot.

Members of the Willimantic Gun club held 9 shoot at the range at Dugway Wednesday afternoon. Many members of the club partook of the sport and some excellent records were made.