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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
Local Laconics.

! is now over $500.
 Local Laeonies. | Wednesday for Dalton, Mass. where they will remain for two weeks. There has heen no change in the condition of William R. Higgins who i sustained a paralytic shock Tuesday Rev. Edward J. Curry, pastor ot Grace Methodist church has returned from a visit to his mother in Porters- 1 vile, Ohio.
 A majority of the local dentists will attend the fortieth annual meeting of the Rhode Island Dental society in Providence, Friday.
 c. Raymond Blake. graduate of Westerly High School, class of 1916 is now in the School of Military Avi- ation. at Tours, France.
 Thus far the Westerly zone has sub scribed more than twice as much to the Liberty Bond sale, as has the Narragansett zone. and Kent and Bris- tol counties combined.
 It is estimated that at least 5000 persons assembled to see The Human Fly scale the Rhode Island hotel. and the average contribution was not quite seven cents per capita
 Alvia Rodman qnd Moses Lowry, of Westerly, now at Camp Devens, have been appointed corporals, in F Com rany, 2O1st Engineers. James J. Moore is in the depot brigade.
 Mrs. Joseph L. Peacock. class Of 1898, wtli attend the twenty fifth an- niversary of the Woman's college Brown university, as guest of Miss Gertrude NJ. Conant of Pawtucket
 There will be a mass meeting in the town hall this evening in aid of the Liberty Loan campaign. Former Lieu = tenant Governor Roswell B. Burchard is scheduled as the principal speaker
 At the republican caucus resolutions were adopted in appreciation of the service rendered by Colonel Albert N Crandal, who has been assessor Of taxes for many years. Mrs. Crandall declined renomination. F.
 Tho First district board has certi- fed / names of these additional men from State Division No. 1, for nlilf- tary service: George M Madison Matthew Mowry and Edward K. Ket- tie. of East Greenwich.
 Postmaster Farrell and Assistant Postmaster Lenihan were in Provi- dence. Wednesday,. on business con- nected with the post office, with spe- cia! reference to the regulations of Westerly post office as an accounting office for thirty-two other offices.
 The Westerly High School football team will play the Vocational School team at New LOnfs'n this afternoon. The local boys are confident of win ring. as they have already defeated the BuIkeley, Stonington and Wind ham, ard would like to conquer the Norwich Free Academy.
 John Maloney for the past six months engaged in the English ma rine service between ports in England Australia and Egypt. is at the home of his sister in Mechanic street. Paw catuck. He was on torpedoed sailing vessel, when thirty miles off the Irish coast, and was in a small boat thirty hours when rescued by a British patrol steamer.
 Dr. John Champtin, who was com- missioned a first lieutenant in the officers medical reserve corps, some time ago, for base hospital service, has been given the rank of captain in the same branch of the army The doctor has not been called to service He left Westerly Wednesday morn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

Nor~alk.-At a special meeting Of the board of directors of the National Bank of Norwalk John P. Trel iwall dent, to succeed the late E. J. Hill. Mr. Treadwell has been vice president Of Aha bank for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

ing for Washington to attend the centennial anniNa Narsary of the Ameri- can Medical association. Before re- turning home he will attend a meet ing of ths National Defence Council, in Chica aCO
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
Unwritten Business Law.

It seems to be an unwritten law of business, made on the inside that any Acrease in he cost of production shall be borne by the consumers; that the producers shall never yield any part of their profits.-Albany Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

tied friends in DanieIson Wednesday.
 Electric lights after the system used throughout the borough, have been in stalled in Morin avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

Windham county during the coming week; at these meetings many mat ters of special interest to milk pro- ducers are to be discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
RECEIVES BRONZE MEDAL

Government at Last Rewards Span ish War Service of Everett M. Grover
 All things come to him who waits'~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
THE HUMAN FLY AT WESTERLY
Dixon Square Crowded See Jack Williams Climb Hotel Buildng-Sum of $61 81 Donated K. of C. Camp Fund-Same Fund Boomed by Dr. M H. scanlon at Theatre-Liberty Loan Mass Meeting Tons sht-John Maoney Tells Thrilling Tale of Torpedoed Ship.

r1ent and mainly by small contribu- lions.
 With the s61 from The Human Fly, and net profit of $65 from the whist at the Catholic club, the local fund is now over $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
War Cross for Ronnfrat RoNa.

Humphrey Parsons. Durand Rice, Herbert Townsend and Gordon Rand of the alumni of Pomfret school, serv- ing with the allied forces in France, have been awarded the Croix de Guerre, for valourous service in the fieI
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
NOANk

First Schooner launching Saturday Next-Hed Cross Offieers-Various Changes of Residenes Noted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

The Chilean ministry has resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

The four-nlested schooner recently completed at ,he Groton Iron works will be launched at 10 o'clock Satur- day morning. The boat is the first to be put overheard since the yard changed hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
Will Attend Fair.

The f1remen are going to Westerly Saturday night to attend the fair O. the veteran fire company. The loca company plans fair in November.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
HOME GUARD is
AFTER RECRUITS

The Citizen's Home Guards OF Do
troit. recently formed by business
men of Detroit. who desire 10 serve
their country but whose business
and families would suffer II LETT
without any preparation, are plan
ming 10 make the Detroit organise
ton one Of the best In the state.
At the meeting OF the executive
committee IN the North Woodward
Congregational church. II was an
nounced that Gov. Sleeper has on
cially recognized the Home Guards
md that the state would assist In
every way toward the furnishing OF
equipment.
A rally and recruiting meeting
viii be held in Hotel stauer the
evening OF May Z. The committee
also has ordered a vote OF thanks
sent TO the management OF the no
tel for its patriotic offer OF the use
OF the large ballroom.
A number OF prominent business
men and army officers will address
tho meeting. II is expected that the
guards will be drilling before May
10.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
WOUNDED man
PUZZLES POLICE
Victim of Strange Assault by.
ing and Cannot Tell of
His Adventure

His skull fractured. George
ooraeczyki. a, No Ill PuiAsn-st.
IL dying In receiving hospital and
the police are attempting TO learn
how he suffered his injury.
GorsecEyd was found Sunday aft.
ernoon by Pauolman Edward strass-
burg In q vacant lot at Harboush-
ave. and whitest He was uncon.
scious and propped up against the
fence, where he apparently had been
for hours while pedestrians passed q
few feet away.
Police have been unabls TO learn
from Goraeczyki how he came by
his injury. They are inclined, how
ever, TO think he was attacked BY
highwaymen. as nothing was found
In his pockets but an empty PAL
envelope bearing his name.
Three bandits. masked and armed
held up Addison @. Palmer. no. .,
Harmon-ave., Sunday night, at SEQ
ond and Seward-aves. and stole 81
cents and a watch. They ESCAPED
10 an automobile.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
HEAVY 'HOPES" TO
BATTLE TONIGHT

NEW YORK. April 23.-A posi-
BILE new worlds champion may
emerge from the Manhattan Athletic
club tonight. when Jim Coffey and
Carl Morris will battle for the priv
ilege of hghting Jess willard for
his crown.
Both OF these ringmasters have a
long string OF knockouts tied be
hind them for the past years work.
Coffey and Morris met two years
ago at the 81. Nicholas ring, and
Morris WAS given a severe lacing.
Coffey's star seemed TO he racing
ahead until he battled the dread
Moran twice. And twice Moran ad-
ministered an artistic K. o.
Coffey was submerged for a year,
but has handed out so many knock
outs during this year that he stands
out once more as a possibility"
Morris. In the meantime, has lickel
Fulton.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
NEGRO TRIES TO
KILL POLICEMEN
Only Failure of Revolver To
Work Saves Lives Of
Two Officers

A Negro highwayman, surprised
in the act OF holding up a man at
Beacon and Beaubien-sts Sunday
night, attempted 10 shoot down Pa.
trolmen Benjamin WalentowicE ana
Herman Frey in resisting arrest. lie
pulled the trigger OF a 3S-caliber
revolver four times on the officers
but none OF the cartridges exploded.
In disarming the Negro. the patrol.
men used their night sticks freely.
beating him so badly that he had
TO be taken to Receiving hospital.
where he was confined Monday un-
der police guard His condition is
not serious.
The pstrolmen came across the
Negro as he was holding up Edward
Forbes. No. 1912 Gratiotave. As
they grabbed him he pressed his re-
volver against walentowicE and
pulled the trigger Frey struck him
on the head with his night stick
wheeling. the highwayman turned
his pistol on the second oflcer.
The Negro gave his name as VIII
liam Hewitt. Four cartridges from
his revolver all show trigger marks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
TEMPLkRS TO
BURY HAMPTON
Services For Wen-Known At
torney VIII Be Held Both In
Detroit and Petoskey

Funeral services Tor Charles 8
Hampton. who died on Saturday,
win be held Monday afternoon in
his late residence. No. 81 Hendrio-
ave-, after which the body VIII be
shipped 20 Petoskey. where the
burial will take place on Tuesday.
Petoskey Ia the old home OF MI
Hampton; but he had lived in De
troit and had bean prominent here
for the last IT years
Both hero and IN Petoskey funeral
services win be conducted by the
Knights Tcmpisr. Of which Mr.
Hampton was Q conspicuous mem
Dor. The Rev. william A. Atkinson
viii oficiats AZ The Detroit service.
Mt. Hampton had long been q
prominent attorney and had beer
much interested IN politics. He was
a candidate for the Democratic nom
nation for mayor last fall. running
against Judge Connolly
Surviving Mr.. Hampton are MS
wife. Mrs. Ida r. Hampton. and
one brother. WIN r., Of ChArievoix
Mr.. Hampton had been III for about
tvQt months, but seemed TO be Inn
proving until recently. when con-.
plications arose and an operation
failed 10 save his life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
DEPARTURE OF
TROOPS DELAYED

The Two Hundred Forty-nrst reg
inent OF Scottish Borderers. recruit.
ed in Windsor and under command
OF Lieut.-Col. Walter l.. McGregor.
did not leave Monday morning for
overseas service. as was expected.
The order for entrainment which
came Saturday night was cancelled
late Sunday. No explanation was
given for the change. II lie now ex-
pected that the Kilties will leave
Tuesday, tho the exact time OF de-
parture was not known Monday
morning.
A civic farewell was planned in
the Windsor armories by G. r. Tu-
son. mayor of Windsor. Many De
troiters. including q dozen members
OF the Thirty-first regiment Mich.
gan National guard. crossed the riv-
er 10 Windsor In the hope OF taking
part in the ceremonies.
The Daughters OF the Empire are
going to provide departing Border
ers with comforts, while the city OF
Windsor will provide the soldiers
with pipes and tobacco.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
FIRST SEASON
OF OPEN FORUM
ENDS IN DEFICIT

"Aocumuilitis' Ia the most preva.
lent national American disease,
Frank Stevens. artist and single
taxer. told his hearers Sunday after,
noon in the open forum In McCoI.
lesten hall.
Art can never be developed In
this country till we give up dollar
chasing" said he. 1T Is impossible
10 disassociate art from religion,
morality and politics"
Mr. Stevens was one Of the single
ta1ers who founded the village OF
Arden. Del His lecture closed the
open forum season. Director Fred.
erick +. Ingram announced. that, OK.
penditures were s1.514 and receipts
1922. altho he declared the .dehcit
had been made up.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
GUARD CHAPLAIN
ATKINSON QUITS
31ST REGIMENT

The Rev William A. Atkinson.
rector OF St. Matthias Episcopal
church. West Grand blvd. and Vine
woodave., has sent I'm resignation
a. chaplain Of the Thirty-hrst Mich
igan infantry TO Col Walter Bar
low. who has sent II TO 'hs depart
ment authorities in Lansing He
notified the colonel that the work
in his parish al the present time is
OF such a pressing nature that he
could not consistently hold the two
positions.
Nhaplain Atkinson has a weIl-de-
ser ced reputation among Michigan's
soldiers a. "a man among men" His
work among tbs soldiers during
their tour OF duty on the Mexican
border served 10 make him most
popular. In whatever activity OF an
athletic or social nature that the
men Of the regiment engaged. he
always was the prime mover.
Ten years ago Chaplain Atkinson
began the building up OF the St
Matthias parish. Last November be
was called from the border to De
truft because Of the exceptional
need Of his presence here. He was
prepared 10 return TO the regiment
when orders came returning the
unit 20 Detroit.
News of the resignation was re-
ceived In the armory Sunday with
general expressions OF regret. for
no one was dearer TO the hearts OF
the ofncers and men alike. Pending
the receipt OF word from the depart.
ment authorities, no move VIII be
made by the regimentAl oficers 20
obtain a successor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
Mans Staff of
Life Is the whole wheat

Life Is the whole wheat
grain - not the white,
starchy center Of the wheat
make no mistake about
that--but be sure you get
the whole wheat grain In q
digestible form. Shredded
Wheat Biscuit contains all
the tissue-building, energy
creating material in the
whole wheat, steam-cooked
shredded and baked. A per-
feet food for the nourishment
of the human body. A bet
ter balanced ration than
meat or eggs, or starchy
vegetables. supplying the
greatest amount Of body
building nutriment at lowest
cost. For breakfast with
milk or cream, or for any
meal with fruits. Made at
Niagara Falls. N. Y.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23

zee UAnvrrs under -sPt Deder.cn
The clubs weekend entertainment
was called OF forthwith. Twenty
eight guests. VINO wers-rreunsd
around pit waiting for a cock
fight. were taken TO Chene-st sta.
ton and registered as disorderly
persons. Thirty-hve bloodthlrsty
roosters were also taken 10 the sta
ton. Fifty cases OF beer were con.
bscated The men were held pris
oners until Sunday morning at 7
o'clock. when Judge Jefries and
Aid. Ellis obtained their release.
Warrants will be Issued charging
them with being disorderly per.
sons. The police do not know the
names OF the oficers Of the club.
The club rooms are in the old build.
ing which was once used by tbs
city as pest house.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
Or. VANCE
PLEADS FOR
DRY NATION
Says Prohibition Would
Increase Efficiency of
Fighting Force
THINKS CONGRESS
WILL ACT SOON
Patriotism Is Theme of
Many Sermons On
Sunday

Pleading that the nation indorse
prohibition as a war measure. the
Rev. Joseph A. Vance, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church, Sun
day night expounded three reasons
for asking q dry country at this
particular time. He argued that
prohibition would increase the Ell
cheney and hghting ability OF our
forces, that II would aid greatly In
the conservation OF the food supply,
and that better health for those en-
gagged In war work would result.
Prohibition Is only a common
sense step 10 win the war" said DIT.
Vance III this country raises an
army OF 200, 900 men, that will only
be one for each 100 persons. be
lieye that the demand for national
prohibition by July / will be 40 great
that congress must heed the de-
mAnd. There should be prohibition
both at home and at the front"
DR.. Vance also spoke for increas
ed production OF foodstuffs. mas
much as the United States had not
made good It's boast that II could
feed the world.
At the close OF the service the
congregation unanimously went on
record in favor OF wartime prohibI-
ton.
In his nnAl sermon In the North
woodward-ave. Presbyterian church.
the Rev. W. n. Wray Boyle gave
voice TO patriotic speech that
brought forth applause. He said:
1T Is the duty OF every American
10 accept the nations Institutions
and work for her higher destiny. To
recognize any other dag than the
Stars and Stripes from Ne Atlantic
10 the Pacific and from Canada to
our southern confines is 10 commit
treason"
In concluding. DIR. Boyle urged the
congregation 10 be steadfast both
in church work and in loyalty to the
nation.
Dr. Frank II. Foster. OF Olivnt col.
legS. speaking In the First Congre-
gational church. deplored national
worship OF material success with ut
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23


Glhe l--sgkncs o. the s-.~-l+$ a
step which he maintains would OBJ
'viate many over-hasty matches
which interested parties have no
opportunity 20 prevent. Either the
prospective bride or the prospec-
license unHer the present system
without the presence OF the other.
freedom that IL not allowed In
some states.
Before Tuesday night more than 500
LIQUOR dealers must obtain city
licenses from city Clerk Lindsay or
their applications for 1917 licenses
ell liquor committee. During the
last few days the saloon men have
taken out esT licenses out Of total
Of 1909 who now have the state
licenses. only two days remain
for the dealers 20 get the city
license. for which a fee OF IS Is
charged.
Several persons who locked on with
amusement when g. Trapanni. Of
Savannah, Ca. walked down Wood
ward.Rve. Sunday with the nrst
straw hat Of the season on his
head. remarked Monday that Mr.
TrapAnni. 10 prove himself conSist-
ent, should take one glance at the
thermometer. get out a seal skin
cap and ear NUNS. and repeat the
procession down the main thoro-
fare.
TAe Detroit Exeeutives' club. made
mp Of the heada of many LARGE
manufacturing concern are plan
ming 90 employ women in their fac
tories "a much as possible during
the war. that the men may be
spared for war duty. with that
idea IN mind many are now alter
ing their factories 20 make them
more suitable for the employment
Of women. Tentative plans thus far
discussed Indicate that about $4,000
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
LORENZO CLARK.
BANKER, DIES
Founder of Old State and Fffst
National To Be Buried
Tuesday Afternoon
The funeral Ut AorsI
zoe ~ - = s5nnderu


oSy morning WIN de Aefd- from the
residence Tuesday afternoon al 1880
o'clock. The Rev Joseph A. Vance
viii oficiate.
Mr.. Clarke also founded the First
National bank He Was president
Of the old State and cashier and
vice-presldent Of the latter he was
- years old
Mr.. Clark was born 10 Naples. n.
Y. He came 20 Detroit from Albany
In 1889. and, with his father and
three others. organized the State
bank OF Michigan. It's business was
merged with that OF the First Ma
uonal. Jan. /, 1866. Mr.. Clark con
tinued with the latter institution
until 1899, when he retired.
He was a member OF the Jeffer.
son-Ave. Presbyterian church and
the Detroit Country. Detroit Ath-
letic and Detroit Boat clubs and the
Colonial Wars society.
He IL survived by his widow. one
son. Emory W. Clark. president Of
the First and Old Detroit National
bank; two sisters, Mary Clark
Thompson. OF New York city. and
Miss Charlotte E. Clark. Canandsi.
Eua. n. Y and a nephew. Charles
p Phelps, Jr.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23

women will be needed for factory
work within a year 10 take the
place OF men who Will be needed
either at war or on the farms.
Representatives. OF women's clubs.
schools and professional organisa-
lions will meet In Hotel stauer
Monday afternoon with members
OF the ExecutivsE club. 20 consider
standards and means OF recruiting
women workers.
rhs Rev. Irwin n Br~kneIe. pastor sf
the Forest-ave. Presbyterian church.
Sunday night told his congregation
that In order that he might do his
small share In promoting increased
agricultural production during waE
times he had decided 20 move his
home so that he might have q gar
den. The topic OF his sermon was
Patriotism" "Everyons should
seek out some way In which 20
conserve and increase the nation
food supply during this great
orisie" he said.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23

nc gallows in Sandwich JAN for the
Staying OF w Marshall Jackson, ca.
madam immigration oficer. may -
cape hanging by going to war for
Canada. Robert Blckerdlke, mem
Der OF parliament from Montreal,
who IL opposed to capital punish-
ment, will introduce q resolution \
The house, providing that men IN
tsils, prisons and penitentiaries IN
the Domtr2on be given their free
dom II they will volunteer 20 Join
the army. n this resolution does
not save Hogue, who is sentenced
10 die May 10. his fate will rest in
the hands OF one man. ]. II. Doher.
~. Canadian minister OF Justice.
who has power TO pardon Hogue.
commute his sentence. OF order a
new trial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
ASKS DEATH FOR
FOOD SPOILERS
Illinois Scion Launches Drastic
War Measure In
Legislature

CHICAGO. April 13.-Ths death
penalty for food destroysrs" win
be asked In a law to be introduced
into the Illinois state Legislature by
Representative Guy Guernsey. OF
Chicago. II will be a war measure
only.
Injury or destruction Of water
plants, destruction OF food depots,
warehouses. spelling food supplies
BY use OF kerosene or obstruction OF
transportation OF milk or foodstufrs
would come under the scope OF the
proposed legislation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
Old shInhulider nina

John @. Addle. ST., pioneer ship
builder Of wyandotte, died Sunday
at the age OF n years. after a long
illness. His son is John G. Lddle,
Jr.. an employe OF the registrar OF
deeds ONCE. City Assessor F. W.
Lddle IL a grandson. Mr.. Lddle
went to Wyandotte "A years ago. He
leaves a widow, four sons and two
daughters. Funeral arrangements
have not been completed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
BANKERS BOAT
TRIP is OFF ON
ACCOUNT OF WAR

In view OF the war, and the uni
versal demand for economy in which
banks and bankers should take the
lead. says a statement issued by the
Michigan Bankers association. the
executive council OF the association
has decided 10 abandon the boat
trip contemplated in connection with
the convention OF this year and to
hold a business convention in De
troit June 10 and 20. with special
entertainment eliminated. Details
OF the program will be given later.
The boat trip was planned 20 Ne
nominee
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23

After falling in attempts to enter
two other grocery stores In the
neighborhood. thieves Monday broke
into the G. r. Smith store az No.
1891 West Grand-blvd and stole
tii7 from the cash register. En-
trance was gained by the rear door.
which was pried on.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
CID ples under Anssths,Io

Bessie Hladik, II years old, of
No. 1851 Chopin-st.. suffering from
scarlet fever, died Saturday while
under an anesthetic, which had
been administered by physicians
preparatory 10 an operation for re.
moving the girls tonsils. Coroner
Morgan Parker investigated. the
case Sunday and declared that the
attending physicians were blame
less.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23
EXPLOSION RENDS
WTLHELMSHAVEN

AMSTERDAM. April ga ire.
mendous explosion at wilhelms
haven Friday wrecked many build
ings and caused damage for miles
around, according to reports reach
ing here today. Wilhelmshsven Is
an SirpnnrtAnt German navy bS-~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-23

Germany IL a menace TO the civ.
ilization OF the world and its power
must be broken" were his conclud-
ing words.