Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-10


 The Admore woolen company, which has increased wages greatly since coming into the village nearly four years ago. in giving a bonus to the help employed in their plant here taking effect June 30, 1917, and end of ten per cent. on each dollar earned during that time. All the employees benefit who remain at work for the company during the six months it is in effect.
 The company has been rushed this week getting out an army order for 500 knitted khaki blankets which were expressed from here to training camps for the United States Cavalry.
 Work is humming in all depart ments to clear up all contracts as the entire plant is scheduled to work en- tirely on government orders after the first of October. Many of the rooms are working night and day and this is expected to continue.
 Summer Boarders Leave.
 The majority of the summer board CTS in the outskirts of the village left Labor Day to resume their activities in New York city and Brooklyn where most of them come from.
 Light Replaced.
 The electric light with five burners which was dislodged from it's fasten- ings in the old elm tree at the end of the the car line during one of the se- was partly damaged has been replac- ed by employees of the Shore Line Electric Railway and adds greatly in keeping the square bright.
 DeraiIment Near litchviIIe.
 A large engine and two freight cars were derailed on the Fitchville juno ton Friday and several crews and the work train have been busy for the past two days irving to replace them
 The Palmer Brothers company has been forced to cart express and freight to Norwich for shipment.
 Several from here enjoyed the Fri day night dance at Gardner Lake while others attended Fair and Warmer" at Davis theatre.
 Busy, But Can Draw.
 Austin Smith made a creditable showing in Uncle Jed's last drawing drawing and honorable mention on three other drawings he submitted.
 He has been busy all sum- mer taking care of several gardens.
 Heard and Seen. .;,.
 Rev. Albert Jones of Springfield. Mass, has been in town during the past week.
 Ine VlidSe SCHOOL ana SodOn MOo- el school open this (Monday) morn ing for the fall term with the same teachers as last year. An increase of pupils in the village school is cer- tain as. several families have moved into the village during the summer.
 Mrs. James Woods and son, Ray mond, have returned to their home in Norwich after a weeks stay at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Dris- coll. A few musical evenings were, enjoyed during their stay with Mas ter Woods giving cornet solos, Miss Anna Driscou accompanying him at the piano.
 ten days stay at his home in South Freeport, Maine.
 Miss Margaret Walsh who has been spending some time with friends at the Colonial has returned to New Ha- ven. Mrs. John Coughlin has been spend ing the past week in Westerly with her daughter, Mrs. M. H. Scanlon. Motoring to Canada. Mir and Mrs. Payon, son and | of MT. and Mrs. Jo- have returned to their home in St. l Hyacinthe, Quebec, after spending | few days with MT. and Mrs. James f Morton, making the trip by automo- pile. Miss Mary Mahoney of Norwich and | nave returned to their homes, after spending the past week as guests of i Miss Nellie Driscoll. I st Attended Fair Jabez H. Bailey has returned from .ssaftended the. Charter oakaf His 4 e-<