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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
A CRACK COMMAND
Capt. Frank P. Fenton Claims lt is One of the Best in the State-Roster of Company
IS COMPANY M.

According to Capt. Frank P. Fenton of Company M, Third regiment, the local company is probably one of the best in the state. A number Of the company have had military experiences, some have seen service during the Spanish war. while others have been members of the National guard in time of peace or have been members of the regular army. The company is now fully equipped and ready for service and gives the appearance or being a fine military body. The men have been given to understand that the organiza- ton is not one for parade purposes or anything of the kind.
 Two charter members of the com pany, Aibin Potvin and Joseph Aubin. have already enlisted in Company L and are doing service. These men have given good accounts of them selves since they have been in the company and these two men may be taken for examples of what the mem bers of the Home guard will do when called upon to do service for the gov erpment.
 The company is made up as follows:
 Captain Frank P. Fenton.
 First Lieutenant Jeremiah McCar-
 Second Lieutenant Harry Denman.
 First Sergeant John Simmons.
 Supply Sergeant Frederick L. Clark
 Sergeants Paul A Currans Fred E. Walker, Michael S. Sullivan, J. Delor- aine Conant.
 Corpora1s William F. Small, Ellison g. Smith. Michael J. Welch, John Me kenna, Michael Conway James E. Gardner, Orville s. Loveland, Daniel 4. Cremin.
 Privates John J. Arnold. James H. Aspinwall, John F. AspinwaH. Herbert, C. Barker, Joseph O. Baudette, ArthuF Bickneil. Victor Brunnel Joseph Chase. William H. Dainton, Daniel P. Dunn, Byron C. Fiske, Danny" Galen- telly. Henry Goss, Wallace r. Goss, Fred Goss. Herbert N. Granger, George Grimes Horace A. Griggs. Omer Gray, Herbert J. Roy, Severn C. Jacobs, Ar thur NJ Jacobs. Ernest Jacobs. William L. Jenkins. Carl V. Johnson. George F. Kenield, Charles F. Kenf1eld. Gustave Kriget, Joseph L. Laforee, Noel La croix John A. Luton. Alphonse Mar tineau, George Mcclure, Ward T. Mowrey. Thomas Murray, Charles E. Reade. R. L. Rogers. Michael Shea, Flu gene Sullivan. Charles F. Sweet. Wal lace J. Toilman, Tarry Tobin. Lemuel E. Wadsworth. Arthur D. Washburn. Dr. John Weldon, Hiram G. Williams, John A. Wickland, John Wojicek. Frank Press. Leon Davis Winfield Lyons and August Salin-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
BOROUGH PROUD OF LOCAL
 COAST AR ~'LLERYMEN,
Men Ready and Anxious 10 Be Called
 One More Chance to Enlist.

Wednesday. July s5. now seems definitely accepted by local coast ar tfllerymen IS the date when they will be ordered out for service that may eventually send theIr to France
 In accordance with plans of the war department. the cornpiny wiil be rnobi.ized a. the state arrnory here q week from next Wednesday. Also in accord with orders, they must be in their training camps not later. than July 23. This may mean Fort Wright Fishers Island, for the local company, and then again 1t may mean some en- tirely different and more distant place. No orders have been received on that point.
 Capt. F. F. withee said Wednesday afternoon that the last opportunity to enlist in the local company will be given next Monday evening. when q nory. Eni!stments. of course, will be received any day up to and including that time. It is anticipated that a few more volunteers will be secured between now and next Monday even ing, though the time to avoid draft is getting very short.
 That the local company. which has members scattered in all directions. wil1 be promptly mobilized is indicated by what Captain Withee said Wednes- day afternoon.
 "How do you keep tabs on the men so that you can mobilize them quick fy?" he was asked.
 'T have a telephone number at which each man can be reached. but don't have to keep tabs on the men; they are keeping tabs on me. They certainly are very anxious to know when they are going, and just as anxious to go"
 It is this spirit that makes Daniel son proud of its company and gives it assurance that the command will make a splendid record
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
DANIEL.SON

Borough Eiks at Boston Convention- 11o Now in Thirteenth Company Birthday Surprise Party - lnterna- tienaI Cotton Company Elects Off, eers-List of Citizens Liabfe for Jury Duty Coast ArtiIerymen Anxious To Be Ordered Out.
 By enlistment, the name of A E. Beauregard was added to the roster Mir. and Mrs W. l. Buliard, Robert ". Bows. C. N Turner. H. H. Me- Closky of Akron, O., motored to Bos- ton this week. -
 Dr. George Barnes of Dayville has applied for appointment in the United States army medical corps.
 At Eiks' Convention.
 D. F.. Jette. George Davignon, w. w Wheat.ey and W. B. Wheatley left Wednesday afternoon to motor to tRe Ells' convention at Boston.
 12o in Thirteenth Company Capt. F. E. Withee of the Thirteenth company reports one new recruit tnls week, making the company memoer- ship 12o officers and men.
 George Heneault and Joseph Bodo are in Boston today for the Elks' con- ventioE.
 Guests from Akron.
 Mir. and Mrs W. I. Builard are en-
  cashier, and H. s. Hoskin. manager of the cost department of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company. Akron O. Installation of sewers at Industrial place will be de.ayed until the arrival here of five carloads of pipe ordered from Ohio.
 Surprise Party on Birthday. Scores of his Brooklyn friends join cd "Wednesday evening in paving a surprise visit to Riley B. Wit.er on the anniversary Of his birth at !;as home fn that place. Mfr. Witte- was presented a number of valuable gifts.
 Civilian Club.
 Members of the Home guard com pany have organized a civilian cub which, it is understood. will arrange social affairs from time to time. Ca pt. F. c. Huntington was named as presi- dent of the club and Roland Gray as secretary treasurer.
 Seventy seven Prisoners. county jail In Brooklyn Wednesday busy by the jail management in filing their labor being devoted to farm work.
 Home Guard Equipped.
 The Home guard is now equipped with rifles and the weekly instruction hereafte will include teaching the manual of arms. The rifles are a type of Springfield. new weapons of one of the older models.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Brief Mention.

J. C. Lincoln and G. L. Holt are spending two weeks in Maine.
 Mir and Mrs W. C. Norris of this city leave today for their camp in South Casco, Me.
 WilIimantic zodge, No 1440 l.. O. o. NJ. met at the Moose home on Pleas ant street Wednesday evening. Many members attended the meeting.
 District Deputy Grand Master Fred H. Williams of this city will install the officers of Obwebetuck lodge. No. Is, I. O. O. F.. at the meeting this evening.
 Cows belonging to George Challen- ger of Wirdf1am and F. C. Loomis of Chaplin have died as the result of eat ing some poisonous vegetable while in their pastures.
 (News items. marriage, engagement and similar notices. intended for this column, must be signed by the sender, otherwise they will not be used by The Bulletin-Correspon Ed)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Home Gardens in Fine Condition.

The home garden plots about the city show signs of being highly suc- eessful. AfApf the land under cuItiva- ton is proving to be what the planters expected and in some cases the gar dens are making a great deal better showing than was hoped for. The and under cultivation by the employees of the American Thread company on the North Windham road will evidently turn out big yield of vegetables when the time comes. The land on Main street being looked after by the Boy Scouts is kept in fine shape and these youngsters will have cause to be proud of their work in this line. We'd nesday's rain heEped the plants which will come along nicely with a little more warm suushine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
MotorcNeIist Fined S1o.

Stanley Tomaniwicz of Eastford wa $ tn the police court Wednesday morning charged with operating his motorcycle with the muffier opened. AS he was inclined to argue the matter when put to pea, a plea of not guilty was en- tered. Officer Hurley, who made the arrest Tuesday night. stated that the accused rode his machine down Church street. making a lot ot noise, and after he had gone up Main street with the muffler still open the officer stopped the man and asked him if he knew the law in regard to opening muff1ers. Romanificz stated then he did not know it was against the law to ride with the n1uff1er open. When asked for his license. he stated he did not have it with him
 The accused stated that the muller was open at the time and that he had the machine about a month. He was fined s1e.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Averaae s27 Per Week.
BALTIC.
Cradle 23o Years Old and Spinning Wheel 15o Years Old Owned by Joseph H. 6uteau-Scouts to Cele- brate Anniversary.

Joseph Fl. Buteau has on exhibition at his place of ous-rsss q cradle ce5 years old. This cradle is constructed of maple and is hand carved The base of this ancient piece of workman ship is 37 1-2 inches ior2, il inches wide and 15 inches high. the head board is 17 ? incheH high. The rock CTS are of an unusual size. being 15 70 inches long and about 1-@ inches wide. and inches high. The support rod which is driven through the rock CTS is 2S inches long and is of a qua ity of wood that is unknown to many woodsmen of today. The cradle has been the property of the Ladd familS and mas been handed down through number of generations,
 Mir. Buteau said Wednesday that the cradle was recently owned by the late Andrew Jackson add. who re- sided in this town about SO years. Nr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Steeple Tom Fitzpatrick has return ed from Waterbury, where he has been attaching lightning tips to the twin spires of St Anne's church. The spires are 225 feet high.
 Mail Not Claimed.
 Letters addressed to John Bradley, w. Buchanan, James Conley. Ernest l.. Foster, Willie Hansly, Jim West and Mrs. Emma F. Kent are unclaimed at the Putnam postoffice this week.
 Mrs. Alice King Hogan is assisting at the Putnam Savings bank in place of Michael J. Daigle, who is in the quartermaster's reserve corps. at Aver, Mass.
 Herbert Owen is to return here from Willimantic to take charge of a sta tion to be established here by an auto company.
 Twenty eight Pupils at Woodstock School.
 There are 2s pupils at the summer school for aesthetic dancing in Wood stock. All these young women are new students. Their number will be augmented during the summer by students, including some who were there last year, and the total number may reach 70 before the end of the season.
 Many young men who are liable io be drafted visited the office of tle To- cal exemption board in this city durini Wednesday, that they might learn their serial number.
 Bible School Outing. Members Of the Bible school of the CongreGational church will go to Quadic today, providing the weather is pleasant. for the annual outing. Mir and Mrs. David D. Yorke left Wednesday morning for a visit of several days in New York. Mir. Yorke will attend the furniture exhibition in that city.
 Members of the Sunday school of the Methodist church are to be at Greene's grove, Quadic, Saturday for the annual picnic.
 Trains Back on Shore Line. Postal express trains No. 2s and No. 80 that have been running through this city nights for the past IS months have been put back on the Shore Line The trains run between Boston and New York, and when they were pu on the Midland division it was stated that the change was made on ac- count of traffic congestion on the Shore line.
 Dr.. Perry to be Examined.
 pr. Edward F. Perry will be in Hartford today to take the required physical examination for candidates for enlistment in the United States Medical corps. Candidates that are accepted are not expected to be called immediately for service, but will be in reserve and subject to call
 Canning Demonstration. At the East Putnam church Friday afternoon Miss Rosamond Danielson is to give a demonstration in canning This is to be public for the benefit Of all interested in preserving food.
 Rev. H. N. Brown, pastor of the Pentecostal church at Danielson, is to preach at a service in the Putnam Pentecostai church Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
FUN E RAJ
Mrs. ChauneeY Morse.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Morse. wife of Chauncey Morse, were held at the family resi- dence on Pleasant street Wednesday afternoon. Rev. r. D. Sargent officiat- ing. Burial was in Grove street cem- etery. The service at the grave was conducted by Rev. Welles NJ. Partridge, son law of Mrs. Morse. of South Braintree. Mass.
 The bearers were Attorney Ernest C. Morse. son of the deceased. Henry J. Potter, Carl A Morse and Arthur G. Morse, all of the town of Wood stock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
JUNkHAN HAD ORIGINAL
 JOURNAL OF PATH CONGRESS.
It Had Been Stolen from the Govern-
 n1ent Many Years Ago.

Washington, July 1.-The original journal of the 24th congress, bearing the long hand account of the proceed ings of the house during the admins tration of President Andrew Jackson appeared at the capitol today in the sell it to the government. It was commandeered promptly by Jerry South, clerk of the house, who said it had been stolen from the government many years ago. Any payment for it's return. he declared, would jeopardize the safety of other official files, so the junkman got nothing. The document came from a woman who explained that it had been handed down in her family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
FORMER GEAR WOULD INVEST
 IN LOAN OF FREEDOM. :"
Has Made an Appeal to the Pro.
 visionaI Government.

Petrograd, July 11.-Former Emperor Nicholas has appealed to the pro- visional government to allow him and the members of his family to acquire stock in the 'Ioan of freedom"
 The former emperor announces that the amount of their investment in the loan depends upon whether Russian state intends to support his family or not. He adds that of his own prop erty he possesses now only geo, 900 rubles, his wife 1000 900 rubles. his heir. Alexis. 1,5oo.0oo his daughter Olga. S.eo00 900 and his other daugh- ters between 100000 and 1000, 900 rubles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Each Received About sa5.

When the members of the old Alert Hose company held a meeting and re- ceived their share of the money raised by the selling of the furniture and fix ings of the hosehouse each man re- ceived over S35 as his share of the money and the pay that was due him for his services in the department It is probable that the members of the old company will have yearly gather ings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
DeIeaate to Convention.

All the police officers of the local force held a meeting in the police sta ton Wednesday evening. The meet ing was for the purpose of choosing Iicemen's convention that will be held in orwich the 18th of this month. Of fcer Patrick J. Hurley was chosen the delegate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
MOOSUP
W. c. T. U. Gives ss Toward Anbu- lance Fund-New Cement Walk at Methodist chureh-Big Pay for the Spinners on Army Orders.

The W. c. T. '. met at the home of Mrs. George Bliven Tuesday af- ternoon. The president Mrs. Annie Bennett. presided. The National Wc- mems Christian Temperance Union is endeavoring to raise enough money to secure an ambulance and fully equip it. to send to France soon The apportionment for the local chapter was s5 which was voted to be paid at this meeting. There were IS mem bers present Refreshments were served by the hostess.
 New Walk Laid.
 The work of laying a cement walk in front of the Methodist church and parsonage is progressing rapidly More than half the work is laid. The walk when completed will be a great i'm prevement to the church property and Union Village street, reaching nearly to the Peoples theatre. The work of digging up the old walk and replac- ing it with mill ashes for the founda- tion was done hy the Young Mems class of the church. The plan of rais- ing money to pay for work on the walk was very successful. Two hun dred shares was allotted, each share
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Derby.--Mrs. James J.

Derby.--Mrs. James J. Kennedy, who has been attending the national convention of the Daughters of Castfie for the past 10 days in Utica. N- Y, returned home yesterday. Mrs Ken nedy was one of the two delegates sent to the big meeting by the state organ ization. the Utica convention being the largest astented of any the national order has had
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

the jail in Brooklyn today. as he has been unable to succeed in procuring the s210 bail specified by the court. He was kept in the station house We'd neeiay and given a chance to procure the money, but he was unsuccessful up to Wednesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
coIorado Guests.

G. P. Randall, of Rocky Ford, Col orado, has joined his wife and chil. dren Dorothy and Frederick, who have been here two weeks visiting his parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Randall They are spending few days with MT. Randalfs niece, Miss Grace Ran daN, at her bungalow at Columbia Lake,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Passed Army Examinations.

Raymond 8. Gates, son of Sheriff Charles A. Gates, of this city, was in Hartford Tuesday taking the examin- alton for the U. s. army. He suc- ceeded in passing the examination and has been appointed to the quarter masters department of this state. He will be called to active service on July 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Danbury.-Sf fhe meeting qf Dan hurv grange held .u r1rrar1ls hal Nednendl. evening I. E haaatf graduafe of the HaHaachHreftH ter.r ,ulrursf college addressed fre meeting upon tre srblr.-s s-F.Hs -r TredirT on rho Farm and eo. rT rE. HaHtlrinE Cover Crops and Green UanarfnE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
EnIists in ouartermaster's Department.

Raymond S. Gates. son of Sheriff Charles A. Gates of this city, was in Hartford Tuesday, where he took the examinations for the army. He was successful in passing the required test and has been enlisted as member of the quartermaster's department of the state. He will be called into active service July 18th. The department in which MT. Gates has enlisted will be known the Connecticut brigade and will have charge of the supplies for al the Connecticut troops. It will be composed of aS men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
COALITION OF ELEMENTS
 IN GERMAN REIcHsTAG
Against Voting War Credit Until Po-
 iticaI Crisis is Settled.

Copenhagen, July 1.-The coalition of the various clements in the German reichstag now arrayed against the government seem determined not to vote the war credit asked until the po- litical crisis is settled
 The attitude Of these opposition ele- ments has excited the conservative papers to recriminatory comment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Must Support Wife and Child.

William 'Sicilles appeared before the court for on-support of his wife and child. He was brought to this city from Hartford Tuesday by Chief D. J. KilIourey. After entering a plea of not guilty, he changed the plea to one of guilty and explained matters to the court. He stated that the money he was earning was not sufficient to sup port his wife. who is at St. Joseph's hospital, and his child. He said that he was trying to earn enough money to pay all his debts and he didn't see how his arrest would help matters. After Selectman sChesbro explained that the hospital authorities and the family with whom the child is board ing had told him that they would ex- pect the town to bear the expenses. the accused was tod to pay s a week for the support of his child and s week for six months for the support of his wife. He is to furnish bond of s200 or go to jail for six months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Now Britain.-Pians for entertaining New England students and alumni of Upsala college are being made by a committee of 20 members of the Swedish Lutheran church. The reeep- ticn will be held July a6 and 27.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
charoed With AssauItico W;f..

Constable Stevens of North Wind ham brought a resident of that place to the local station house Wednesday afternoon The man is charged with an assault on his wife and will have a hearing in the local court this morn ing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Hose Co. Holds Last Meetina.

The last meeting of the Alert hose company of the old call department was held in private quarters Tues day evening. The money realized by the sale of furniture and fixtures in the fire house was divided among the members.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
FUN ERALS.
Roland H. White.

HoIand H. White.
 The funeral of Roland H. White was held from his home in South Coventry Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. C. Beebe conducted the services. which were attended by many friends and relatives Burial was in the Will
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Band Concert Toniaht,

Providing the weather is favorable, the first band concert of the season will be held at Recreation park this evening. A fine program has been arranged
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

May Have to Go to Jail.
 William Sickles, who was before the police court Wednesday morning for non-support, will undoubtedly go to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Sentence to Norwich Inebriate Farm
 Suspended.

James Shea, in court to answer to the charge of intoxication, pleaded guilty Officer Palhus. who made the arrest, stated that Shea resisted him and that Shea's mother and sister tried to interfere with his making the arrest A sentence of six months at the in- ebriate farm was imposed, and then suspended by Deputy Judge F. P. F'enten. P. J. Danahey represented Shea in court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
WuIIMANTIC

lima antic cemetery under the direction of Jay M. Shepard. funeral director.
 Miss Mary King.
 The funeral of Miss Mary King of Hartford. who was fatally injured in an automobile accident near this city Sunday, was held from the home Of the Misses Donohue at 4S Brook street Wednesday morning. The requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Jo- seph,s church at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. A. Sullivan The bearers were James Connolly of Norwich, Michael Sullivan of Stamford. John Lynch of New York. Dr. D. F. Donolue of Waterbury, P. D. and J. S. Donohue of this city Burial was in St. Josephs cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

~ was obtained very easily as the shares sold rapidly.
 Lawn Party Committee.
 T. F. Main. Rev w c Darby. r.. & Dawson, R. F. Dawson and Bertha Matthews. Misses Helen Fair. Ethel Parkhurst have been appointed a committee to arrange for lawn par ty, the receipts tc he used for the annual Methodist Sunday srhool out ing to be held sometime in August. the place not yet decided upon.
 The Baptist sunday school has set July 14 for their picnic to be held al Wildwood park.
 Average $27 Per Week.
 Spinners in the American Woolen company's mills, al Almyville. are making excellent pay at present. many averaging $27 per week. because of the new army goods now being made there.
 Potatoes Growing Well.
 local potato planter dug into one of the hills Wednesday and found po- tatces about tho size of a ducks egc. They were planted the middle of May
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
JEWETT CITY

A. 4. Young, Jr, and Friends on Mo. tor Trip-peatb of Mrs. Attiiie Za- vattoni-How the Fire Was Extin- guished.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
DANIEL SON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

SteepIe Tom Back From Waterbury-- Twenty eight Pupiis at Woedstock Dancing Sehool-Two Postal Trains Back on Shore Line-State Dairy Commissioner Opposed Publication of Milk Reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
Lawn Party Con

costing q. In this wa, the money was obtained very easily as the shares sold rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Steeple Tom Fitzpatrick has return ed from Waterbury, where he has been attaching lightning tips to the twin spires of St. Annes church. The spires are 225 feet high.