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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
CEREMONIAL SESSION OF
 THEIR MYSTIC SHRINE
Members Receiving Elaborate 5ulie-
 tins From Recorder Martin.

To acquaint the members of sphinx temple, Ancient Arabic of the arrangements for the cere- moniaI session, Wednesday, May 2s, Recorded Richard P Martin is send in gto each noble a book. filled with information, and sayings. wise and
 Printed on the heavy cover of the book is the Sphinx in an attire which the original Sphinx would disown. for the Sphinx has always hitherto appear in undressed stone.
 It is a question, also, if the Sphinx ever joined the Shrine. But Martin assumes so and has rigged up the ancient entity like unto a Shriner.
 On the head is the red fez. with and crescent. Adorning the breast is a full dress shirt Git looks like the dicl5y you wore when boy and the hotel walters wear now) Sphinx is smoking a cigar and the facial expression would appear to indicate that the cigar was a two for''
 The ceremonial will be held at the Food Guard Armory in Hartford. with business session at 6.30 and the cer- emoriaI activities will start at eight o'clock. It will be preceded by a band concert at 7.50.
 There is the usual sky high talk about the entertainment and one reading it woul dthing it was a June circus coming. But from all, the stories told to those not Shriners. it will be anything but a circus for the poor candidates.
 Announcement is made that Inn perial Potentate Henry F. NiedFing- haus has concealed all frolics and social features of the annual con- vention of the Imperial council in Minneapolis, beginning June 26. On account of the war situation it is felt that any pleasures of the kind usually pertaining to the annual Shrine convention would be out of place
 The book contains 3 vignette half tone of Illustrous Potentate Henry G. ToOthaker
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

Those who receive free government seeds from congressman this year are being admonished to pass them on to somebody who can use them, instead of letting them go to waste as some persons do.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

Early Tuesday morning Captain D. j. Twoney sent Patrolnan Bernard beenan to Church street, to order two noisy youths and their girl compan- ions to move on, their indecent acts and language having disturbed the neighborhood. The police have their names, for arrest in case of future complaints
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

After having been partly tried in the superior court in this city on Tuesday morning, the s25,0o damage action brought against the Norwich Compressed Air Power company of this city by the Commonwealth Trust eom- pany trustees, ct al., of Boston. was settled and went off the court docket. The action was brought because the plaintiffs claim that the Norwich Com pressed Air Power company erected high fashboards at their dam across the Quinebaug river near Taftyille, thus diminishing the water power above the compressed air plant and flooded iand owned by the plaintiffs.
 The case was the first taken up at the session of the superior court on Tuesday morning. A large map of the river and the property involved was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

The current White Ribbon Banner notes that Scotland union is the first to comply with the request made at conference. that each union in Wind ham county do something to raise funds for county work, having given an entertainment called Old Songs With Living Pictures
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
We afvrFffae eEna as e e.
Your interests are ours,

in this business Thars wouldn't be much sense m selling clothes that were not good for you; we couldn't keep it up very long.
 Our idea is to sell you clothes that are best for you; we know something about quality in clothes.
 Hart Schaffner 6 Marx clothes are best for you, be- cause there are no better clothes made; they're the best for everybody; best for us.
 Suits SIS. to S25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH
 FOR NEW LONDON
Chamber of Commerce Committee to
 Have Charge of Celebration.

New London Chamber of Comm rec at it's meeting Monday night, voted 10 appoint committee to arrange for safe and sane celebration of the Fourth of July in New London this year. This is in keeping with the action of the New London court of common council at it's May meeting in passing an ordi- nance furbidding the use of fireworks and other explosives in celebrating the anniversary of the birth of the repub- lie. President A. T. Miner was em- powered to appoint the committee to take charge of the celebration, the sub committees and make other ar engagements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

New London residents known to many in Norwich, Mir. and Mrs. Frank lin Sisson, are i'll at their heme at 19S Broad street. suffering from grip. Mrs. Sisson is 85 and her husband is five years her senior
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
MOTHER SUPERIOR
Says Vinoi Creates Strength

Rosary Hill Home, Hawthorne, N. Y.-'T have used Vinol for many run down, weak or enaacisted patlentS with benefit. One young woman Wes so weak and i'll she could harG-y creep to my door for aid. I supplied Vinol to her literally and in a month hardly recognized her She was strong, her color charming and her cheeks rounded out. ut."1MOTtEH M ALPH ONSA DATfROP, o. s. ID.
 We guarantee Vinol to sharpen the appetite, aid digestion, enrich the blood and create strength.
 Broadway Pharmacy, G. c. Engler' Proprietor, Norwich. Vinol is sold In WiiIImantic by the Wilson DruE co. Pharmacy, and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue Also at the Isading drug stores in all Connecticut towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
COMPRESSED AIR CASE SETTLED
Trust Company Brought Suit Against Local Concern for $25,ooo Damages-Claimed High Flash Boards Decreased Water Power and Flooded Land Colchester Note Case Settled by Stipulation.

exhibited and was explained by Civil Engineer c. E. Chandler. John P. Huntington then took the stand and after his testimony had been heard the evidence was closed. The lawyers in the case then got together and the matter was settled.
 The action brought against c. A. Ryan of Marlboro by Ruth c. Snow, administrator of the estate of Edward c. Snow, who died in Colchester three years ago, was settled by stipulation. The terms were that the defendant should pay over to the plaintiffs attor- neys S550 by June 18th. It was a contest over a S1,0o0 note made five years ago and on which but $700 had been paid.
 Court went out to come in again on Thursday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
B NATURAL CLUB
Mrs. James BidWel Chosen President
 for the Coming Year.

Tuesday, May sth, Miss Elizabeth Lane was hostess for the B Natural club at it's annual meeting at the home of Mrs. James Bidwell on Scotland road. An interesting business meet ing was held, Miss Marguerite Wulf presiding.
 The regular reports were read, fol- lowed by the annual reports read by the respective officers. The reports were accepted, as were committee re- ports.
 The annual election resulted as fol- lows: President, Mrs. James BidWe1: vice president, Miss Ruth Potter; sec retary, Miss Edna Baker; treasurer Mrs. William Bailey.
 The regular musical program was omitted an afternoon social being held. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Bid well. served dainty refreshments. Chorus singing closed a most enjoyable meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
MISS MARGARET Goss
 IS VICE COUNSELLOR
New London Woman Elected at Dan
 bury Convention.

The annual state convention of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty clos ed at Danbury Tuesday afternoon with the election of the following officers for the ensuing year:
 Councillor, Mrs. Hattie Beckwith, of New Haven; associate councillor, Mrs. Edith Amman, New Haven; vice councillor, Miss Margaret Goss, New London; associate vice councillor, Mrs. EStea,lla Beckwith, New Haven; rec ording secretary. Mrs. Nellie l.. Me Nary of New Britain; trea sureF. Mrs. Abbie Painlerton, Bridgeport: associ- ate treasurer Mrs. Minnie Risley, of New Haven and guide, Mrs. Josephine Wickson of Danbury.
 The time or place for the next an nual convention was not set.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
ST. MARY'S SOCIETY
 PLANS COUNTY EVENT
Joint Meeting to Be Held Early Next
 Month.

Four candidates were initiated at the regular meeting of St. Macy's T. A. B. society, held Tuesday even3r Nh their rooms on Broadway. F1raEc:s Twomey. president of the society, was in the chair A rising vote of thanks was extended to the members who helped remodel the rooms. Prepara- tons were made for the entertainni ent of the other societies in the county who will be guests of the local society at a joint meeting during the early part of June. The cup which was won by the tuc of war team last winter hes been presented to the society by Phys icaf Director R. T. Crosby of the Y. M c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
WON STATE CUP.
Delegates from Norwich Girls Club Brought Back Second Award from New Haven.

The Norwich Girls club held it's reg ular social meeting Tuesday evening a the club rooms in the Thayer bull < ing. The principal subject of interest was the report of the delegates to the convention at New Haven Saturday last of the Connecticut association of the National Lea que of Women Work CTS. The delegates were Misses Ruth BreckinFidge, Catherine Mullaney and Jane Breckinridge. At this convention two cups are awarded, one to the cfub having the largest paid up member ship and the other for earnest effort. The second was awarded the Norwich Gir.s' club this year. to the delight of the inenabc rs.
 with games, refreshments and music
 The club is planning whist at an early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
DR. RICHARD BLAcKMORE
 HOMEOPATHIC SECRETARY
Norwich Physician Elected at Annual
 Meeting of State Society.

Dr. NJ. z. Westervelt of New Haven was elected president of the Connecti- cut Homeopathic Medical society at it's annual meeting in New Haven on Tuesday. Other officers were chosen as follows:
 Vice president, pr. W S. Putney, Milford; treasurer, Dr. H. P. Sage, New Haven: secretary, Dr. Richard Blackmore. Norwich; executive com lnittee for five years, pr. c. N. Payne, Bridgeport. / Dr. A. W. Phillips of Derby was re- elected a member of the state board of health.
 pr. Blackmore is a physician at the Norwich State Hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Farther liqhts Met.

The Farther Lights of the Central Baptist church held mother and daughter meeting Friday evening with their leader, Miss Mildred Smith of Winchester street. Miss Freda Moves sang solo, Miss Ethel Adams gave a piano solo and a short sketch entitled If They Only anew was given by sew eral members of the society. A very pleasant time was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

which they are employed. They are expected within thirty days to ro-er the entire territory Of the New T1rt federal reserve distrIct which lan been divided into sections. Bond saIesmen will be stationed also in booths in large department stores
 Small subscriptions from the man 0f small means will be the object of frs publicity campaign begun fu behalf or the loan by the Associated Adverflslng Clubs, it's president. Herbert S. ll1ar- ton. said today after conference with the liberty loan committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Three Have Been Approved by Com
 missioner Donohue.

Three compensation agreements have been approved by Compensation Com missioner James J. Donohue as fol- lows:
 Robinson Silk company. Mystic, and Jessie Stovick, Mystic. Date of injury, April 13, and award $S.25 weekly from April 2S.
 New London Ship and Engine com pany, Groton, and R. l.. Strout, Groton. Date of injury, April 6, and award $10 weekly from April IT.
 New London Ship and Engine com pany, Groton, and Frank King. New London. Date of injury, April 3, and award $10 weekly from April IA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
In the City Court.

Eight cases of breach of the peace and intoxication were disposed of by Judge Barnes at session of the city court Tuesday morning. William Bachelor of Chicopee who was arrest ed by Officer Smith has been taken to Chicopee where he will be tried for failing to support his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Planninp Rube Dance.

Arrangements have been complet- ed by the F.lks' Boston Convention club for a rube dance which will be held the latter part of next week in the home. The Boston Convention club is gaining members right along and expects to turn out a big delega- tion in the street parade on the big day at the National convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Surprise Party Given Miss whaIen.

Miss Anna Whalen at her home on Avery street Monday evening. The time was passed erajoyably, games, dancing and music entertaining the guests. About 35 enjoyed the evening. Aleck Disco showed his talent in mu- sic. singing Somewhere in Dixie. AL fred Gilbeault and Thomas Tracy dem onstrated their ability in dancing the latest steps. Albert Woodmansee helped in the entertainment of the guests.
 Refreshments were served by Mrs Whalen. assisted by Miss Josephine Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Asked to be Sent to Farm.

Alvin Becl<with, who was arrested in New London Monday afternoon, charged with stealing rope. valued at 8 from the water boat of $. M Mars ters Son. asked Judge Colt at the police court Tuesday morning if he would send him to the farm for inc briates at Preston in order that he might be cured Of the alcohol habit. When he was put to plea charging him with the theft. he pleaded guilty and when Judge Colt asked him if he had anything to say he made the abOVe request.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John E. Woodward.

Mrs. Kate L. Woodward wife of Capt. John F. Woodward, died Mon day at the home of her son, Walter W. Woodward, in New London, after long illness. She was born in Norwich, the daughter of Elisha and Nancy Soners Spalding. She leaves besides her husband and son, two brothers Edwin Spalding and Charles SpaIding of Norwich. a niece, Mrs George F. Robinson, of Richmond Hill, N Y, and a cousin, Mrs. Thomas Pray, of New London. Interment will be in Yantic cemetery, Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
BUILDING AND LOAN
 STARTS ANOTHER SERIES
Association Votes to Open the Fifth
 on the First of July.

The regular monthly meeting of the Norwich Building and Loan associa- tion was held Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerce building. Dan- iel T. Shea vice president, presided, in the absence of the president Four loans which were applied for at the last monthly meeting were authoriz- ed. It kas voted to open Ve fifth se- ries of shares on July 1st. Some of the series that date back in January were subscribed for Tuesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Taken Suddenly ILL

William s. Fletcher of Oneco street was taken with a chill Tuesday morn ing and is in a serious condition. MT. Fletcher was around the house as usual early Tuesday morning and went to the Chelsea File Worts with an axe to be ground. On returning he was taken suddenly i'll. MT. Fetch CT is S4 years of age. He has pre- viously been in excellent health.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
BOND SALE5MEN TO
 AID LIBERTY LOAN
Services Have Been Volunteered by
 Banks and Bond Houses.

New York. May 15.-Plans announc- ed for a drive to win subscribers to the liberty loan here today will i'm ciude the appointment of a committee of publishers to cooperate with New York liberty loan committee to aid in obtaining publicity and the mobihza- ton of 300 bond salesmen. The ser vices of the salesmen have been placed at the disposal of the commit tee by the banks and bond houses by
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
DELEGATES TO NORTHERN
 BAPTIST CONVENTION
Mrs. Calvin Swan and Rev. G. H. Strouse Will Represent First Baptist Church

The First Baptist church will be represented at the Northern Baptist convention to be held in Cleveland, O.. from May r to 22 by Mrs. Calvin Swan and the pastor, Rev George H. Monday and will attend the convention as guest of the young people of the New London association, which in cludes the B. Y. P. U. of the First and Central Baptist churches of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Dance in St. Mary's Hall.

There was a good attendance at the dance given in T. A E. hall Tuesday evening. It was given under the aus pices of William Fox and Jeremiah Downing. Music for the dancing was furnished by Waldron's orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Editors Invited to storrs.

The Connecticut Editorial associa- ton has been invited by President Charles L. Beach Of the Connecticut Agrcultural college to spend a day at Storrs during the month of May and this invitation has been accepted for Monday, May 21;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Will Attend chureb serv;o..

A special conclaye of Columbian commandery, No. 4, K. T., will be held at the asylum on Thursday evening for the purpose of attending service in commemoration of the Ascension at Grace church, Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Girl Still Missinc.

No trace of the missing Kostick Constandi had been discovered up to a late hour last night. The police are still working on the meager clues but there have been no results yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

Tugs Aeuidneck and Miles Standish have lowed four seows up the Thames river, The Osceblla for Allyns Point, Broadmountain for Montvilie, Doush- erty for Thamesville and the Morris R. for Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Ex-President Taft conino,

Ex-President Howard L. Taft has been secured the principal speak CT at the annual anniversary service of the Y NJ. C. 4. which will be held on Sunday evening. May 20th. in the Da- vi Stneatre
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

The Feast of the Ascension will be observed at St. Patrick's church on Thursday. the day being a holy day of obligation. Masses will be at 5, ' and o'clock, the last high mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Case Against Uneas Power Company

One of the cases on the calendar from which assignments will be made for the term of the United States dis trict court which opens in Hartford on May 22 is that brought by Nellis NJ Alexander and others against the Un- cas Power company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
New Sidewalk.

4 new granolithic sidewalk is being laid in front of the property at the corner of West Main and North Thames streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
No Political Lins,.

Elihu Root. as a possible emlEsar-r apointed by the President Co nld tls new Russian government. is hut am other evidence that political lines are not recognized in the present criasg.-- Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

At the New London FoTticultu-a al society meeting Wednesday evening t Vocational school, County Agent F. C. Warner Of Norwich spoke on The Planting and Care of Gardens-A Ma tional Movement
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Receiver Rrownins's New Quarters.

Receiver Amos A Browning of the Thames Loan and Trust company has moved his quarters from the bank building, which was recently sold at auction, to the building formerly oc- cupied by the Uncas National bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Boy Scouts Searched For Girl.

Members Of the Greepeville and Taftviiie troops. Boy Scouts of Amer iea. have been searching for Kosdick Constandi, the six year old girl who is missing from her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
& McGary
 POT Main Street
HEafElIBEH

Oxy-Acetylene Wedding and Cutting saves you money. We are sNparfa mNH and machine parts repaired Dcfarflra parts reclaimed. Every rart wsrfa considering. A telephone raU W bring us. Hand and machine CIftauF Work qua ra nteed- Hemembsr. we ace located at 3l Chestnut St.. Norwich. F't.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

why shouldn't a farmer raise fish as well as chickens 2" asks a govern ment bulletin, discussing means for increasing the national supply of food Given proper fresh water supply and reasonable space for pond, an as- tonishfng quantity may be had in two or three years"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

Tuesday at 8 o, o,cloek, a months mind mass of requiem for P. F. Murtash. requested by the Holy Name society. was sung in St Patriclx's church by Rev. J. H. Broderiek.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
Mrs. Patrick Mclaughlin.

The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Mo- Laughlin, was held in New York on Tuesday morning and the body arriy- ed in this city Tuesday afternoon and was taalen in charge by Undertakers Cummings & Ring. Relatives accom- = panied the body. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Friends acted as bearers and there were beautiful flor al tributes. Mrs. Mclaughlin died in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16
FUN ERAL.
Simon c. Gates.

The body of Simon c. Gates. form CT resident of this city. died at the Masonic home in Wallinford. arrived in Norwich on the 1925 o'clock train charge by Undertakers Church and Allen. Burial was in the Oak Street cemetery where a Masonic burial ser vice was conducted by John H. Me- Medley. worshipfuI master of St James lodge. No. 29. F. and A. M. The benediction was pronounced by Rev J. w. Areson. rector of Grace Episco- pal church of Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

Commencing yesterday morning col leetions of ashes and garbage will be made all over Groton borough three times each week, on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays, one trip each
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-16

A Wallingford correspondent men, tfons that Rev. William T. Thayer the pastor of the First Baptist church, left Tuesday to attend the Northern Bap-
 tist convention to be held in Cleve- land, Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05
BID FAREWElLTO MEN
IN NEW NATIONAL ARMY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page)
{. of $50, 900. and that We should make
every effort to return that aid now.
In closing he would not bid them
adieu. but instead would wish them
God speed.
After the ceremonies were over 500
watermelons. making altogether $500
slices. were served to the public
This afternoon at 1880 o'clock the
quota OF this division with the quotas
OF divisions /. .. 3 and .. will leave
from the Capitol Square in autom obiles
For Petersburg. In the pilot car will
seated President r. 3. Airport and
1rce-President L. Craig Pelouze, of the
Richmond Automobile Club. Governor
Stuart will head the procession. ac-
companied by his STAFF. Following will
come Mayor Ainslic and Colonel Jam
nnkey and staff. or the Forty-seventh
New York Regiment
Division No. we're presented kits
last night through the St. Johns Cir
Gle OF Kings Daughters. of which Mrs.
Raymon D. Garcin is president. These
kits contain many things essential to
the comfort Of men in the army. Thir-
ty-eiGht Of them have already been pre-
pared, twenty having recently been
sent to the Ninth Company. Coast Ar
tillery, boys now undergoing training
at Old Point. Fortress Monroe. Others
have been furnished the Richmond
Blues.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-05

[ Of the Socialist party tonight had, set
the stage for the big loyalty confer
ence under the auspices Of tho Amcri-
can Alliance for Labor and Democracy.
! an organization born two weeks ago
for the purpose of stamping out dis
government.
up Nicolet Avenue behind the Stars
and Stripes. covering the course which
the Peoples Council Of America for
| Democracy and Terms Of Peace. barred
from the State as disloyal. had plan
! ton against war.
Spargo. former member Of the exccu-
tive committee of the Socialist party.
spoke tonight before soldiers relief
organizations. The first formal scs-
sion will be held tomorrow.
Samuel Gompers. president OF the
American Federation of Labor. and
chairman OF the alliance. who arrived
| tonight. probably will be elected per-
manent chairman and deliver his key
note speech late tomorrow. It was
stated.
Delegates expressed regret over
Governor Burnquists order barring the
Peoples Council.
give wanted to sweep back the veil
of evasiveness and show the shallow
ness OF their program to tho world
II was announced at convention head
quarters. There is no doubt that the
back OF the pro-German movement has
been broken.
THE tremendous enthusiasm that
we have found in every part of the
nation betokcns unity of thought
and determination to win the war
that leaves no doubt as to the firm
ness of the American people in sup