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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
DOCTOR SAYS vINOL IS TIE
 BEST TONIC
Honest Opinion Doctor Gave
 His Patient

Bedford, Ohio.-'T was in a pitifui condition, weak, nervous and run down so I could not do my housework. l had doctored for years and tried everything under She sun. A friend told me about Vinol. I asked my doctor about it, and he replied, It certainly $ the best medicine that can be had today. 1 couldn't give you any better I took it, and today I am as well and strong as any woman could wish to be, and it was Yinol that saved me.'-Airs- Frank A. Hor- key. Ash St., Bedford, Ohio.
 We guarantee this famous cod liver and iron tonic for all such conditions
 Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Prop. Norwich. VinoI is sold in Willimantic by the Wilson Drug Co.; in Danielson by the A. W. Williams Pharmacy, and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
<ENS SOCIETY ENJOYS
 SOCIAL EVENING
Members of Entertainment CommitRe
 Are Guests of the Society.

The Xens society held a social eve- ming Friday evening, when something was doing every minute. A short business meeting was held, the presi- dent, Mrs Herbert Wiley presiding. It was voted to hold the next business meeting the Wednesday after Christ mas as the Bible school expects to hold it's annual Christmas entertain n,ent Friday evening. the Aens regu- lar meeting night. This meeting will be the annual. Christmas entertain ment and the usual good time will be had.
 After adjournment Mrs. John B. Oat, Mrs. Fred Wilson, Mrs, l.. O. Christ rnent committee, were guests of the society and were entertained by programme arranged by a special committee, Mrs. Herbert Wiley. Mrs. Robert Otis and Messrs. Walter M. Cowan and John B. Oat.
 The opening number was an anus ing shadow-picture, The Nameless Episode. the parts taken by Mrs. Frank Waters, Walter NJ. Cowan, Ste phen Peckham and John B. Dat, i1- Otis. As a special favor the Village Double Quartette was present and rendered the following selections from Father Kemp's book, Before Jehovah's Haste Away, From the Third Heaven, Where God Resides and Jerusalem, My Glorious Home. The singers, all though not their real names, are known as Mrs. Frank Waters, Mrs. Herbert Wiley, Mrs. l.. o. Christman and the Messrs. Stephen PeclSham, John B. Oat, William Case and John Parsons. William Douglas, with much dignity presided at the organ. Vocal solo, Revolutionary Tea, Mrs. Frank Waters, William Douglas. accompan- ist. An auction. conducted by J. B. Cat. at which the bidding. was lively, made lots of fun. It was found on investigation that valuable purchases had been made as one pound of su- gar. one egg. box of matches, etc. During the evening selections on an Edison, Walter NJ. Cowan owner and operator. were greatly enjoyed.
 Cake and hot chocolate were serv- ed, closing a most successful evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
HALIFAX RELIEF FUND
 NOW TOTALS $542.15
A Large Number Contributed to Fund on Saturday.

The Halifax Relief Fund now to- tals s192.1o, not including the s350 which has been taken in by the Thames National, bank. The follow ing are those who contributed to the fund on Saturday.
 Miss Kate Root, Mary Smith Will liam Callahan, W. E. Perry, William Mrs. B. Smith James Smith. Herbert Smith, B. Smith. Andrew Deneff, H E. Ransom W. A. Sweeney, T. O. Ken- iiedy.. William McGraw. Miss Marga- ret Murphy. H. W. Rush, Mrs D. Rush, H. EnsIing, Dr. James J. Dona- hue, J. c: Bland, S. J. Mead.
 Miss Mary Smith, James Tellis, M. Mitchell, Friend. Miss Alice L. Ben- nett, Rex. Father Fitzmaurice, H. M Parker, Friend -
 At the Thames National bank, where there is a subscription paper the following have contributed, rep- resenting a total Of about $350: Chas l.. Hubbard, Charles w. Gale, A. H. Brewer. Wm- H. Allen, Huntingdon place; Oliver L.. Johnson, Gilbert l.. club. Mrs. William Murphy. Mrs John Bowman. Mrs. John R. McNamara, Mrs. Richard Powers. Mrs. William H. Shields, Mrs. M. V. Murphy. Mrs. P. J. Battersby.. Mrs, William Brown, Mrs. Jorn J. Corkery, Mrs. John Ly- on, Mrs Thomas c. BeekIey, Mrs. John AI. Burke, Arthur M Brown, F. L. Woodward. Mrs. Harriet B. Camp, John c: Averill. Misses Nancy E. and Osgood. F. sJ Huntington. John T. Amy, Miss N. B. Sheridan. Mrs. Li- efus Brown Carl W. Brown, Mrs. Mary B. Learned
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Y. NJ. C. A. RALLY.
Or. s. H. Howe Speaks to Men on
 Timely Topic.

The mems rally at the local Y. M. c. A. building yesterday was an inter esting one, both as to the address and the music.
 Dr. $. H. Howe delivered a very in- teresting address fro mthe 12 to 17th verses of the 90th Psalm.
 In f.aasterful way the Doctor brought out the greatness of petitions in the verses read; the petition that God might teach the petitioner the value of the days ahead of him, that he might throw himself fully into service; the netition that tEe Lord might return again to the man who had allowed something to come be- tween him and his maker; the petition that Jehovah ul!;ht satisfy and make glad, and that the beauty of the Lord should be upon him. Few men, said the speaker, associate beauty with God; they think of him as a God of Justice and greatness, but rarely as a God of beauty. The real man of God shows forth beauty, not necessari- ly. in his face. but surely in his life; you can tell a man Of God from a worldly mar by the marks of beauty in his character. Dr. Howe en1pha- sized the need of getting into grips with God: of facing the ten command ments, and the need of asking great things of God.
 Hugh Kinder led the singing. Miss Jennie Kendall and Ralph Holland each rendered a vocal solo. Robert Otis officiated at the piano and MT. BliYen played the corHet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED BY TROLLEY
Shore Line Car Hits Polish Man Taftvle Late Saturday Evenins-Both Legs Are Nearly Severed at the Hips Dies the Way to the Hospital.

necessary to procure a jack from the Greeneville barn and raise the car before the man could be released. The man was badly bruised and his left leg was broken in two places.
 Dr. George Thompson was sum- moned but could do nothing for the man and the ambulance was summon ed. Dr. C. c. Gildersleeve was called and did what he could for the man, hut on the way to the hospital the man expired. Death was caused by hemorrhage and shock.
 The identity of the man is not known as all that was found in the pockets of the man was a packa ge of cigarettes and B cents in change. There were no papers on the body by which his identity could be estab- lished. While under the car he was partly conscious but he could not speak English or give his name. A Polish man on the car spoke to him but could learn nothing.
 He is a man about forty years of age with dark hair and smooth shaven face. His clothes appeared to be new and of a black material. He had on new shoes and rubbers. He wore a green vest,
 Coroner Franklin H. Brown was mo- tif1ed and will hold an inquest this (Monday) morning at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday evening an unknown Polish man was struck by a Short Line trolley bound for Norwich due at Franklin square at 1e.15, and as a result \of his injur- ies died on the way to the William W. Backus hospital.
 The accident occurred at point just south of the old switch near the Taftville sandbank. The car, in charge of Motor1nan J. D. Eccleston and Conductor Heller, was travelling at fair rate of speed, when, in pass ing an approaching -autornobile./ Mo- tofrnan Eccieston turned off his searchlight The motornan was blinded By the glare Of the headli shts on the approaching automobile and could not see passed the machine. Af- ter having passed the ear MT. Eccles- ton turned on his light again and it was then that he saw a man standing In the middle of the track about IS feet away. He Immediately set his brakes but could not bring his car to stop before hitting the man.
 The man went under tho forward part of the car and when he was found one of the wheels of the car was resting on his right thigh near the groin. The man was wedged in between the wheels and forward part of the car in such a way that it was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
PERSONALS

Harold Morgan was a business visi- tof in New London Saturday.
 Sheldon McNiclz1e, who is stationed at Newport, was in town on a 24- hour leave.
 Everett Beckwith of Windham Cen tre is employed at the Marlin Rock well plant in Norwich.
 Clinton Jones, a student at the Academy, has left and is employed in one of tho local banks.
 Alfred Heneault who has been at tending the Academy is now in Jewett City, working for the Aspinook Go.
 Corporal Edward G. Mckay of the 3G1St machine gun battalion spelss Sunday at his home on Spalding street. Miss Christine Ayars of the Girls Patriotic league spoke Sunday evening at the z o'clock service at the Quaker Hill Baptist church.
 J. c. Donovan, son of Mir. and Mrs John Donovan, of Norwich. who is with the American army in France. has been in the first line trenches and is probably the first eastern Connec- ticut boy to have that experience in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
JOHN w. BURKE REELECTED
 PRESIDENT OF SECOND DIV.
At a We'll Attended Meeting Held on
 Sunday Afternoon.

Sunday afternoon Division No. 2, A. c. H., held well attended meeting in Eagles hall, for. the purpose of etecting officers for the ensuing year. The officers of last year with the ex- ception of the vice president werebre- elected. The officers for coming year are: President, ]. W. Burke: vice president. Edward McNearney: re- ccrding secretary, Mortimer Murphy; 1; financial secretary John P. McVeigh i; treasurer, James Dutton; chairman of the board of directors, James J. Fin negan; sergeant at arms, Thomas Foulihan: sentinel, Patrick Carbray. pr. Francis J. Harper was again elected division physician The off, cers will be installed at the January meeting by County President Terrence Hanlon of Taftviile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL
 UNFURLS SERVICE FLAG Thirteen Members of the Church Are Enrolled in the Federal Service.

A service flag was unfurled at the Second Congregations church Sun day with appropriate ceremony On tine flag are 13 stars representing the members of the church who are in the federal service. Those in the ser- vice are: George Arthur Andersen. U. S. $. Wyoming Henry W. Bode, Camp Bexens; John T. Fitzpatrick, Camp Devens; Charles TIildebrand, Camp Devens: Carl G. Johnson, Camp Upton: Sheldon McNicixle, Rose, Island :'sognetyhere S ~ in Francen nes Edwopn opinson' n Sage, U.. S. s. Chicago; Frederick Ellis Sage, U. s. $. Arizona: wilfred l. Sage. somewhere in France"; Frederick w. Saurbier, Camp Upton; Raymond B. Wade, U. s. s. .Zara: Ce- ell C.. Young, Washington. D. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Livestock Brought to Connecticut.

livestock Brought to Connecticut.
 Major Samuel Russell. Jr.. of Mid d1etown, chairman of the sub-con- mittee on livestock. appointed by the Connecticut Committee of Food Sup ply in conjunction with the United States Food Administration, reported Friday the arrival at Westield of the carload of livestock which he and mstssiener on Domestic Animals James Nj. Whittlesey bought last week while they were attending the Inter national Livestock Exposition at Cha- cago.
 Major Russell spent most of the day in the deep snow at the westfield freight yard, unloading the thirty six Heresford yeariing steers and late in the afternoon had them at his farm in Middletown. Colonel Louis R. Cheney Of Hartford will get fifteen steers. John Cavanaugh of Portland ten and the others will be distributed among smaller buyers.
 Major Russell attended the meet ing of the Connecticut State Sheep Breeders Association in Norwich and reported evidence of renewed actiu- ity and enthusiasm among Connect cut sheep raisers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
DECEMBER MEETING OF
 THAMES PAST BRANDS
Thirty Members Enjoy Hospitality of Mrs. Grace Wiley of Asylum Street.

Friday was a gala day with the Thames Past Grands when they spent the day fer their fecenfber meeting with Mrs. Grace Wiley. at her home on Asylum street.
 The morning was spent socially un- til at noon all were invited to- the din- ing room where New England d1n- ner was served by the hostess, covers being laid for thirty.
 At two o'clock a business meeting was held. rhe president, Mrs. Eliza beth Smith, presiding. At the roll call representatives were present from Ruthie lodge, Jewett City, Orient, of New London, Home of Groton, Osprey of New London and Hope of Nor wich.
 The regular routine of business was disposed of. the several reports were read by tl-e respective officers and were approved.
 Following new business the annual neminations were held resulting as follows:
 President. Mrs. Pahnberg, New Louise Holmes, Jewett City; second vice president, Mrs. Emily Kingdom; secretary, Mrs. Bertha Burrows; treasurer, Mrs. Celia Burrows, New London.f
 It was voted to hold the next meet London. During the afternoon ses- sion each member present was pre- scented with a pretty Christmas card and candy from Mrs. Katie Tottie of to be present A vote of thanks was extended to the donor who was great iy missed at the meeting. A supper was served closing most delightful day.
 Assisting Mrs. Wiley ir serving were Mrs. Minnie An1aurn. Mrs. John Parsons. Mrs. Fred Wilson, Mrs. Ada Revell and Mrs. Frank Futile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
OBITUARY.
John SkeIiy.

John SkelIy, 79, died Saturday morn ing at his home on West Thames street after several days illness with bren- chitis. Mir. Sketly had been a resi- dent of that section of Norwich for oyer sixty-five years. For more than thirty years he was a boss roller. first in the old Thames Iron Works, later in the Cold Spring Iron Works, ago he was night watehman at Hall Brothers Trading Cove Mills. Eince concluding work there. he had busted himself about his garden and home.
 His wife, who was Mary Ellen Me- Cloud died seven years ago. He leaves eight sons. John J.; of Port Huron, Mich, Joseph P, of Salt Lake City, Attorney Thomas J.. of New York. Walter S., of Norwich. George sM., of France with the Sixti, Regiment, U. s. Engineers, William NJ, of Norwich, Francis B, a student ;n the Law de- partment of Baltimore University. and Augustine C., who recently enl- listed in the aviation corps. at Fort SIocum, and there is daughter, Miss Winifred U. Skelly. for number of years a teacher in Greeneville Gram mar school. A sister. Miss B. SlSeIly and a brother, Joseph SIselIy, of Nor wich, also survive anI there are two grar,dchildtSn.
 For many ysars MT. skelly has been Catholic Benevolent Legion and of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church Members of the latter organ ization, Alexander Jordan, president, tied the hosae of Mir Skelly Sunday afternoon in a body, offering prayers for the rerose of his soul and ex- pressing sympathy with the bereaved family.
 A helpful, good neighbor and good citizen, the announcement of MT. Skeliy's death caused sorrow to many acquaintanees and friends
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the part mndersigned ned Under the firm si name "a me and style of J. c. Worth & Company at day of December. 1917 dissolved by mutual consent, and that the business carried on by the said Alexander Jor- dan alone, who will pay and discharge all the debts and liabilities of said late firm, and receive all moneys pay able to the said late firm.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn.,, this 10th day of December. 1917.
 JOSEPH c. WORTH, JR,
 ALEXANDER JORDAN
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
LOYAL CIRCLE ENTERTAINED
 HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Pleasing Concert Rendered by Five
 Piece Orchestra.

The Loyal Circle of Kings Daugh- ters provided a delightful concert for the patients of the William ". Back US hospital Sunday afternoon. The music was furnished by Geer's or- chestra of five pieces, the following programme was rendered:
 March-A Long, Long Trail Elliott Overture-Raymcnd, Thomas Mazurka--La Czarine, Came Two Songs for Cornet@
 A Dream, ,... Bartlett Sunshine of Your Smile, Ray
 MT. F'eitcofn.
 Narcissus, Nevin Suite-Anthony and Cleopatra,
 Gruenwald Popular Medley-Remick's Hits,
 LamDe
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
LIGHTS SHUT OFF
 TO SAVE COAL
Municipal Plant Turns Of Stree
 Lamps From 12 to a. m.

At midnight Sunday the electric
 street lights all over the city were turned off as the electric light plant though there was a carload of coal at the plant it was not unlosded until about daybreak. so it was deemed advisable to turn off the street lights as this frightened the load cn the dy- names by about 200 kilowatts It is not intended to turn the lights off every morning at this hour, nor is it thought necessary to shorten the hours during which the streets are lighted as another carload of coal is expected either this afternoon or this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Federal Afioers Take Pigeons.

On Saturday morning Carried pigeon came to the home of a Quaker Hill resident resident and was held by the woman in the house. Fed eral authorities were notified of the finding of the bird and an officer was despatched to the house for the pigeon. About the birds leg was band bear ing the number A but it could not be learned whether the bird carried any message or not. As many of these carrier pigeons have been found about the country with German messages on them it was thought advisable to mo- tify the authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Y. M. <. A. AMeetina.

The regular meeting of the r. M H. A. was held on Sunday afternoon in the rooms on Broadway with a large number in attendance. President Herman Bruckner presided and the regular routine of business was trans acted. The association is planning for a minstrel show in the near fu-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

There were five arrests made by the local police over the week end. These were ordinary cases. being for intoxi- large number of lodgers each night at the local station as the biting weather drives them inside.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
visi4s Parents ;n Yanaic.

signed his Earish in Bridgeport to en- list in War Work of the Y. Nj. c. A, and Is one of the fifty chosen men who will leave for Russia sometime soon, spent Sunday with his mother and Grace Episcopal church. Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

During last week there was some ar tfllery activity on the Portuguese front in France. On the 10th the enemy at- tempted raid, and was repelled-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mrs. William Ale Norton and Mrs. Willis Austin are in Washington for a brief stay
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Mathevson Camp EnGasennsnt An
 nouneed.

Mir. and Mrs. Edward P. Camp of 2023 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn. an- nounce the engagement ef their daughter, Miss Marjorie NJ. Camp, to Earl Mathewson of Norwich. sefl of Mrs. Earl Mathews0r and the, late Dr. Mathewson Of Durham, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
cuNilaa lee.

7 Travellers en route from Norwich to
 New London report that ice Is being cut on the various Voonds along the line. The ice is said to average be- tween 6 and 8 inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Miss Elizabeth Piper of the Acad- emy faculty has left to pass the next few weeks at her home in Keene, N- H.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Miss Elizabeth SeIden Of Albany, is passing the winter with Mrs. Will jam c. Osgood at her home at Nor wich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Louis R. Porteous gave dinner and dance at the Norwich Golf club on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Pol ly Smith of Hartford, the guest of Mrs. Edmund w. Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mrs. Nelson Case Taintor OF New Haven spent a brief time in town last week, the guest of Miss Elizabeth Pull len.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The Trefeil clum met Saturday aft ernoon with Miss Alice L. Bennett.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mrs. Frank s. Bunnell spent part of the week in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
An Open Meeting.

An open meeting Of the woman's committee of the state council of de- fense will be held in the council cham ger, city hail, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Helen Thomas will speak on the war council of the Y. M. c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

William Russell Baird returned Sun day from Akron. Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

It is proposed to establish an insti- tute for southeastern Europe and Is- lam at Leipzig university.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The Sunday afternoon service of Broadway Congregational church was emitted in order to give church mem bers full opportunity to attend the Red Cross meeting at Davis theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

4 conspicuous sign at the entrance to the Norwich Savings society an- nounces that from now on that bank ing house is open every business day, Saturday included. from g a. m. to 3 D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

In spite of the stretch of severe cold weather, the Shore Line trolley cars are being kept well warmed, a fact which passengers especially on the long trips appreciate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

At the home of MT. and Mrs. S. Jeffrey Colt on Broadway a service flag is flying for their son, Jeffrey V. Colt, who enlisted in the naval re- serves
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Chilly weather has a discourasing effect on the Sunday business of hotels and restaurants, since few motor par ties venture out on such days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. has announced that the Bay State and Knickerbocker lin1fteds running daily each way be- tween New York and Boston. would not be run Christmas day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The Salvation Army kettle was in place Saturday afternoon at the Wau-
 regan corner, and a few charitable passersby contributed to the Christi mas dinner fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The war department order restrict Ing Christmas leaves will not affect members of the national army at Camp Devens SD per cent. of whom will be permitted to spend the holiday at home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Whftestore Cigars will be $3se q 10e from OcI- 1st. 1917. sz for a box of SO same rate per thousand.
 q. F. CONANT,
 II ErunkffR st.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

At the Groton Congregational church yesterday. the third Sunday of Advent, Rev. Dr. Hubert delivered memorial sermon to Mrs. Abby Day StocofH1b.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

This weeks meeting of Alpha Sigma class of the Second Congregational church is to be held at Miss Dear il.g's, 112 Franklin street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

A total of 6s visitors enjoyed the comforts Of the Otis library reading room Sunday afternoon. Miss Mildred D. Rogers was in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

WHEN YOU WANT sc put your bus mess berore cSe public, there is nc medium better lhan through the Aa- vertisinE cole.sps of Tss Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

gation east of the sun tonight, Dec
 r., and after this date will be visible in the western evening sky setting about an hour and twenty minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Buyers of Christmas candy must purchase early unless they expect to be disappointed, as a. Norwich dealer stated Saturday that only 20 per .cent, of the regular candy shipments are reaching this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Holiday trade was excellent Satur- day. Double service cars were run on the trolley line on most of the after neon trips and all cars were crowded.
 At the Sunday evening service in the Central Baptist church there was a period of silent prayer for the presi- dent, the nation and the soldiers and ea ai1ors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

THERE ss 30 adve-..ssag medium II Eastern Connecticut equal <a The Bull .-tln for business resu1ts-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Frank J. Mcintyre, of 152 Broad street, received the following letter from Private Gerald P. Crean, for merly a member of Co. I of New Britain, Conn.,, state militia. and who was stationed for several months in Norwich. The letter will be of inter est to the great many friends Private Crean made during his stay in Nor wich:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The street department has removed so much of the snow in the business part of the city that traffic is not in- terfered with.