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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
I motion made bv C. C. Potter

motion made by C. C. Potter
 The executive committee were au- thorized to make temporary loans il needed and a petition of James Coo per and others for a light at Bay and 1sham streets was voted
 After a lengthy discussion it was voted to let the Hoxie Engine com pany have list of honorary and so- cial members.
 At the caucus the following ticket tee: John Tribbaune, Conrad Kret- ger, William l.. Main; clerk, c. c. Potter; collector, Albert Dennison; treasurer, tnaa George A Perkins: asses len, Henry Kellogg: board of relief, Charles D. GaskelI J. Henry Hill, Ernest A. B1iven; fire chief, c. Ru- dolph Donath; assistant, Wilfred E. Lamphere.
 Feasted on Plum Duff.
 Stonington lodge. No. 26. I. O. O. F., met in Odd Fellows hall Wednes- was conferred on a class after which a plum duff was served with sauce and coffee. The committee in charge of the duff were Ernest Howell, Law renee Gremley, Harry B. Mackenzie, Harry OBrien, Joseph Tyler and Theodore Anderson.
 Leave for Conference.
 Rev. and Mrs. W. H.. Dunnaclz left Wednesday morning for Providence to spend a few days with their daugh- ter in Brockton, Mass. before going to Camden, Maine, where they are to stay until MT. Dunnack is restored to health.
 Carroll Bliven and Ernest A. Bliven left Wednesday for Boston and will return with a new Jeffery automobile for Carroll B1iven.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

Putnam High School last Friday night in the last game of the season. The score was 24-14. The game was fast ahd Putnam High held the Trade Shrool to a lead of only one basket during the first half In the sec ond half. however. the Trade School gradually forged ahead. although the game was not won easily.
 The High School listened to a very interesting talk agriculture given by A. J. Brundage. He told of the splendid prospects for farmers at this time and especially of the work done by canning clubs. for tcung people. He explained the great. need of stock raisers and gardeners. and told some plans for farming clubs or for indi- viduals to carry out the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
PARSONAGE TO BE SOLD
Baptist Church to Dispose of Broad Street Building and Erect House on Church Lot.

At the annual meeting of the Bap- tist church vote to sell the parsonage at the corner of Broad and Reynolds street was passed. It was explained by church officer that this action seems to promise advantages to the church, inasmuch as the upkeep of the parsonage, which is a comparatively large structure, is quite heavy, and the money derived from the sale of the property could be used for the con- struction of a new parsonage on a lot of the society adjoining the church.
 The annual reports show the past year a very successful one in all branches of the churfl's activities. About $3,000 was raised. The end of the year was reached with all it's bills paid and small balance in the treasu-- ries of the organizations of the church. The missionary societies met their apportionments in full.
 Clifford H. Starkweather presided at the business meeting. which was att tended by about 75. E. B. Wilbur was elected clerk for the ensuing year, Walter L.. Dixon, treasurer; Frank T. Preston, E. H. Hammett, J. w. Gal iup. trustees: Frank T. Preston, Will fred L'Hereaux, E. H. Hammett, w. J. Craig, Clifford H. Starkweather; in- ance committee. ta-~ @~acn',s: clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
WINDHAM COUNTY BAR
 BANQUET JUSTICE SHUMWAY
Informal Feast in Recognition of Lo-
 cal Jurist's Recent Advancement.

At the Putnam inn Wednesday ev- ening members of the Windham Coun- ty bar gave an informal bananet to son, in recognition of his recent ap- pointD1ent as an associate justice of the supreme court of the state
 State Attorney Charles E. Searls was toaStma ster. The speakers were Judge Gardiner Greene. Norwich, who has been holding sessions of the su- perior court here: Attorney Charles F. Torrey of this city. Tttorney George E. Back. Danielson and Leonard Cogswell, court stenographer. New Haven.
 Among thosesat the tables were: At Thomas Kelley and Sheriff Charles A Gates. Wi1Iimantic: Attorneys A. G. Bill. W. F. Woodward. E. L. Derbie, Sabin S. Russell. Danielson; Aftor- ney Bradford Danielson, MoosuD: Clerk Edgar NJ. Warner of the su- perior court Putnam; Deputy Sheriff George F. Holbrook: Irving H. Miron. messenger of the superior court; At torneys, Howard c. Bradford, Arthur s. Macdonald, Frank F.. Russell. J. F Carpenter. Archibald Macdonald. Jr, M. H. Geissler. Erie H. Johnson, Ern- est c. Morse, Putnam. Attorney Ran dolps, Thompson, Walter A. Mus grave, Danielson.
 The menu was as follows:
 Canapes Caviare Do IS Advertised in Law. Strive We'll, But eat and drink IS friends
 Lobster Cocktail We ask not your Honor to pass on this question Iris agreed it may stand as mitigation
 Clear Green Turtle Medeira Celery Salted Nuts Olives A luxury for a young men starting the practice of law and obliged to prac- tice economy
 Fried Frogs Legs-Remo1ade Sliced Tomatoes Pomes de Julienne sation should be awarded in this case, as the petitioners lost their neither extremities in the regular course of business. His Hon.: "Of course. How else this course?" Fflet de Boeuf aux Champignons
 Pommes Souffle States Attorney: Let's go step farther, gentlemen, and get right at the meat of the whole situation"
 Laila Rookh Punch Gentlemen: You must not allow your judgment. This is a colo fact be- fore you.
 Roast Guinea Chiclxen--Currant Jelly New Potatoes Asparagus Tips We find nothing in the practice act to cover this. but we have agreed that 1t shall be covered
 Crab Meat Salad, Mayonnaise To Honorable Bench Honorable Bar and Honorable 'Merican: Most Honorable Crab from Most August Japan.
 Harlequin Ice Cream T know you won your case. but who got the cream?" "Oh. the lawyers got that"
 Camembert Cheese Toasted Crackers Counsel: Your Honor: We notice here an error" Young Associate- ''Take it to the Supreme Court. That is a Court of Errors"
 Demi TaSSe
 Liquidation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
Doctor Tells HosU To Strengthen Eyesight 50 per cent In One Weeks Time tn Many Lnstances

and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye wonderfully benefited by following the simple rules. Here is the prescription 1: Go to any active drug store and get . bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass of water and allow to dissolve With this liquid bathe the eye two to four times daily.l You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start and inflammation will quickly disappear. If your eyes are bothering you, even a little, take steps to save them now before it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time.
 Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted. said: Bon Opto is very remarkable remedy. Its constituent ingredients are well known to eminent eye spec ialists and widely prescribed by them. The man ufscturers guarantee it to strengthen eyesishe 50 per cent in one weeks time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from any good druggist md is one of the very few prepara- tions feel should be kept on hand for regular in almost every family. It is sold in this city by Lee & Osgood and other druggists
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

At the annual meeting of the Mys- tic Fire district, the same tax as last year was voted four mills. The meeting renominated the officers as last year. James Cooper was chair man and c. c. Potter clerk. The exc cutive committee reported equipment consisting of a fire engine valued at ST. 800, and equipment and supplies valued at s2,425. making a total in Ventory of $, 1925. They also reported 119 orders issued during the year, the largest item for lights g, POI. 60, water $1.952.90, insurance $96.25, paid note and interest $6S7.50, coal $138.52, with a few minor bills. making a total of S9,660.46.
 The report of the treasurer, George A. Perkins was read. =@ Collector Albert Dennison reported $6,76o.03 has been collected and S343.94 remained due.
 Fire Chief c. R. Donath reported four general alarms, five stin alarms and fire alarms inside the district were responded to during the year. The biggest loss by fire in the district was Dr. J. K. Bucklyn's house on East Main street April g, 1916, the loss be- ing $5, 900 Sept. 19, there was a loss Of $25 on a house owned by F. w. Batty Oct. IS. w. L. Main had an automobile burned, loss $10. Feb. 2 Mrs. John F. Moves suffered loss of S125 by burning of automobile. March EsLina Burrows house at Fort Ra- chael burned, loss $25.
 A tax of four mills was voted by a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
TOOK HEBREW OATH
 IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE
Aaron Gordon, of Norwich, Sues Da-
 vid Hatch of SpringfieId-Forner

For the first time in the history of the Windham Countp Superior court the Savooah oath according to the orthodox Jewish faith was admins tered to a witness Wednesday morn ing. The case being tried was a civil action in which Aaron Gordon or Norwich was plaintiff and David Hatch of Springfield was defendant.
 When MT. Gordon took the witness stand defendants counsel. Lawyer Charles L. Torrey of Putnam. asked him if an oath administered accord ing to orthodox Hebrew custom would be more binding upon him than an oath administered by the clerk of the court. Receiving an affirmative answer, Lawyer Torrey requested Judge Gardiner Greene to allow the oath to be administered by a Rabbi and the request was granted.
 Rabbi Julius Lesmovitch of Putnam then administered the oath. the pray CT shawl and prayer straps being used
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
RUSSIA TO ESTABLISH
 BUREAUS IN THIS COUNTRY
To Give Information Concerning Financial and Commercial Conditions.

New York, March 2s.--1n order to furnish American interests with a proper understanding of the aStual financial and comme rcial condi eions that will obtain in Russia under the new regime. the Russian government has authorized the organization Of on cial information bureaus in this coun- try. one in New York and one in Chi cago. These plans were announc to- day by Prof. F. E. Shatsky. an author ized commissioner of the new Russian government.
 The bureaus will be In. a position. he said. to supply accurate information in regard tO trade opportunities in Rus sia and will also have In view the promotion of c,oeer ties of friendship between the two countries.
 The new Russia" he said, "wlli un- doubtedly turn to the United States for assistance. and Russia desires and is ready to take up direct relationships with the United States and to develop "a mutual understanding built upon mutual knowledge, The main obstacle previously has been the Jewish cues tion, which has now been settled once forever by Russian democracy. I lave come here to assist in the prom ;tion on an economic rapprochement."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29


 Woman's Party-couty Bar Gives Dinner to Justice M. A. shunway --Hebrew Oath Administered in Su- perior Court.
 Burton L. Futile. grand priest of the Grand Chapter of Connecticut, is to pay a visit to Putnam chapter. R. A. G. Harold GiIpatric has been re- elected president of the Country club, John G. Johnson vice president, John is. E, Byrns gecTstary Iy ;,. F J Daniels Morrel were named as governors for three years
 Over 300 in Bed Cross.
 Red Cross workers are urging mem bers to come out to the sewing meet ing to be held Friday afternoon. and the activities of the organization, which now has 300 members. Body Not Recovered. Up to Wednesday night the body of Niply Laruse. who was drowned. in the Quinebaug river at Williamsville last Sunday. had not been recovered Margaret c. Christie. field secretary Of the National League for Woman's service. is to address a meeting of women in the assembly hall at the high school Friday.
 Putnam is one of the Eastern Con- necticut towns interested in the pos- sibility that the Rhode Island com pany may suspend service over the line that brings trolley freight to this city, unless a favorable new route for the tracks to be changed is agreed up- on.
 Congressional Union Favors Suffrage
 Amendment.
 At a meeting of members of the Congregational union held here, a resolution was adopted setting forth that, as the international complica- tions which the country is now facing make imperative the immediate en- franchisement of women, the members of the union, as citizens of Putnam call upon President Wilson to urge up- on congress the passage of the nation al suffrage amendment. as part of his legislative programme in his forth coming message to that body
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
NATIONAL woMAN's PARTY.
Aims and Purposes Explained by Mrs.
 w. E. Ascouqh

The first meeting in the interest of the National Woman's Party was held in the high school building Tuesday evening The storm kept the at tendance below the number expected but those who came showed much en- thusiasm. Mrs. C. H. Sykes, New London, who was expected to be pres ent and make an address was unable to come on account of illness in her family.
 Mrs ". D. Ascoush of Hartford. ad- dressed the meeting. her subject being the Aims and Purposes of the Ma t1onal Womans party and the part that 1t is to take in the political bat tie for votes for women
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
Lived Up to Prohation.

Cases against Charles Jacobs for theft of a motorcycle, Italph Tracy for theft of furs and Henry Trudeau for emoezlement, were disposed of. The men have been on probation and their terms of probation. .having expired and good reports being rendered the pro- bation officers were dismissed and tine sentences indefinitely postponed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
Free Prescription You Can Hav. Filled and Use at Home

Filled and Use at Home
 Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses Are you a victim of eye strain or other aye weaknesses? If so, you will be glad :o know that according to Dr. Lewis .here is real hope for you. Many whose .yes were failing say they have had their syes restored through the principle of his wonderful free prescription. One nan says, after trying it: ''I was almost olind could not see to read at all. Now can read everything without any glasses md my eyes do not water any more. At aight they. would pain dreadfully; now hey feel fine all the time. It was like miracle to me" A lady who used it 'ays: "The atmosphere seemed hazy with ,r without glasses, but after using this prescription for fifteen days everything teens clear. I can even read fine print without glasses" It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now dis .ard them in a reasonable time and null .itudes more will be able to strengthen heir eyes so as to be spared the trouble
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

treasurer, Ernest Warren, Everett T. Til1inghast.
 The meeting voted to accept the res ignation of Rev. W. D. Swaffield, who leaves the church next month to be- come pastor of the Trenton Street Baptist church, East Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

and the oath was taken on the Penta . teuch, both participants keeping their hats on. The parties to the action were form erly engaged in the junk business in Putnam a corporation under the name of the Putnam Iron and Metal Company.
 November r. 1919, they borrowed $500 at the Putnam National bank en- dorsing the note as individuals. De- cember 21d the same year they bor- rowed $200 more in the same way. Plaintiff alleged that he. had paid the notes and only received $100 back He claimed contribution.
 Defendant set up that plaintiff had sold the stock of the concern and had realized enough to more than pay for the notes.
 Before the evidence was all in coun = settlement was reached. It was said that the defendant received a sum of money in addition to having the notes cancelled and attachments on his property released.
 Divorce Granted Wife.
 In the superior court Wednesday morning Eva Warren was granted a divorce from William Warren on the ground of intolerable cruelty. The parties both reside in Putnam.
 When the case came up last week the court on suggestion of counsel re- ferred the matter to Lawyer Ernest c. Morse of Putnam as a commission CT to hear the evidence. The case was heard in the commissioners office last Saturday.
 Lawyer Charles F. Searls for the pe- titioner asked that the report be ac- cepted and the decree granted and judgment was ordered by the court.
 Mir. Eearls also recommended that the report of the commissioner be or dered sealed. Judge Greene said that he could see no good purpose to be served by having the report made public for curious people to read and ordered the report sealed and not to be opened cnless under order of the court
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Trade School Defeats High School A. J. Brundase Speaks on Asricui-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

old Lyme.-Afiss Katherine Ncyes, who spends her summers in Lyme has been i'll with measles at her Kew York home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
MYSTIC

Annual Meeting of Fire Distriet-Four
 Mill Tax Voted - Nominations at : Caucus-Odd Fellows Feast on Plum
 Duff
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

The Putnam Trade School defeated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Country Club Elects officers-over 300 in Red cross-Address to National Woman's Party-couty Bar Gives Dinner to Justice M. A. Shunnway --Hebrew Oath Administered in Su- perior Court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29
DANIELsoN

Prvate Carl Anderson Ordered to Re- port at Hartford-New Visiting Nurse-Red Gross Workers May Join National Organization-Trolt to Providence May be Abandoned by Company, If Legislative Route Must be Adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-29

fee & osgood and other druggists
Evening journal., 1917-08-23

the service that ought to go with motor
delivery.
The VIM Sales and Service Station in this
city ENSURES his getting that service.
Free inspection every two weeks for the
first three months. After that once month
whether he needs it or not.
; Every VIM owner has the full benefit Of
our research department and the help of our
delivery experts. If he uses them he must
save money.
$1,000 merchants now use VIM Delivery
Cars. They are paying for themselves out
of earnings. Deferred Payment Plan makes
it easy to buy VIM. ,o, sssENs&a, ~ :.
Full information about the VIM Deferred Pay
nent Plan which enables the storekeeper to pay for
the VIM gradually, out of what it saUes on re-
quest. Thoroughly equipped VIM Truck Sales
and Service Station in this city for the benefit Of
VIM owners. ---a-e.-.ss,.
W. J. W. HANcE, 7o4 West Fifth Street,
Phone 42s, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1917-08-23
SCRIPPS-DOOTH CAR
SPEEDS UP MOUNTAIN

Ascending picturesque Lookout
mountain in a little more than IL
minutes is not a record, but It is a
splendid feat for a passenger auto
mobile. Machines that nave made the
trip in fewer minutes than this
we're racers stripped especially for
the trip. A scripps,Booth three pas
senger, four cylinder car, made the
trip and II was driven by II. Click,
sales representative for the scripps-
Booth Corporation, OF Detroit.
"The little scripps Booth went all
the way up Lookout in highgear,"
says Mr.. Click. Some iffc.ines up
the winding road are rather steep"
says he. but every time one CT these
places was reached the engine set
tied down to faithful, steady strokes
and sent the car dipping over the
crest Of each"
The Scripps Booth car Is a light
car with many heavy automobile ad
vantages. It has an aristocratic ap
perance, with a beautifully finished
body, the design Of which is as nat
ty as a new spring hat.
Evening journal., 1917-08-23
EESSINGTON AVIATOR
browns IN river
A. ]. Baron, of Portland,
Ore, Dies Trying TO Save
Two Fellow Students
MOTHER IS ILL
FROM THE SHOCK

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 23.--Albert J.
Baron, o member OF a wealthy family
prominent in the salmon packing in
dustry OF Portland, Ore; a student
1t the Government aviation school az
Essington. lost his life by drowning
In the Delaware River yesterday of
that place while swimming 10 aid
in the rescue of two fellow-student
aviators, the engine OF whose ma
chine had stalled. causing the ma
chine to plunge from a high attitude
into the river.
Baron's mother was TO have met
him last night, having made the trip
from Portland for that purpose. She
arrived in Philadelphia about the
time her son was drowned. The
mother was overcome by grief and
became M when news Of her sons
sudden death was broken 20 her by
officials Of the school.
The drowning occurred about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Two
student aviators we're making a
flight and had reached a high alti-
tude. Baron. with other Students,
was watching the men from the pier
at the river front of the station.
Noticing that something had gone
wrong with the engine and seeing
the machine make downward
plunge, the young man, with several
others, leaped from the wharf and
started to swim out TO the men in
the machine to assist them I'm max
ing their escape.
Baron was noticed to disappear
beneath the surface OF the water
When he failed to reappear, GRAPHING
irons were obtained and the river
was dragged His body was re
covered and carried 10 the aviation
field A pulmotor was brought init
acton in an effort TO restore life. bu
without result. The body was takeI
in charge by the deputy coroner a
Norwood. The other men wer'
rescued.
Evening journal., 1917-08-23
AUTO Tires RUINED
BY Stones IN ROADS

When motor cars we're rare, tire
mileage costs made little difference.
But now, when men are buying cars
as they would a suit OF clothes or
a pair OF shoes-when our annual car
bill is more than a billion dollars and
for tires about one third OF a billion
tire economy is a matter Of great
concern.
About 100000 cars are now regis
tered in this country. wearing 10000
600 tires. Adding only one mile for
each tire, 10 the enormous mileage
piled up each day by these cars. would
save q handsome fortune for the mo-
torists Of the country.
II. g. Palmer, manager, Automo-
bile Tire Department. Goodyear tire
aud Rubber Co., In commenting on
the various kinds Of abuse innocently
inflicted upon motor tires, preventing
them from attaining their allotted
three score and ten. declares that
much of this mileage is lost through
the fabric breaks caused by hitting
stones imbedded in the road
Evening journal., 1917-08-23
OVERLAND MAKES ANOTHER
TREMENDOUS Sales RECORD

This is a big day in the AFFAIRS Of
WHY'S Overland. Inc. Figures just
compiled in the retail sales depart
ment Of that institution reveal an
other monthly retail sales record In
that the July retail sales amounted
10 $1S.611.775, an increase OF two and
one half million dollars over the
company's previous high record
which was established in June OF this
year.
July, therefore, was the biggest
month. from the standpoint OF retail
sales in all the history OF WHY'S
Overland, Inc. The record, coming as
II did in the midst OF n world war
and with the public mind more or
less unsettled as to business condi'
lions, is regarded as the most signih'
cant tribute TO the stonding Of the
WHY'S Overland product in the motor
world that has ever presented Itself
Evening journal., 1917-08-23

Bilbao. to San Sebastian, Huesca and
return TO Barcelona.
The distance is a little more than
coo miles.
Road conditions in places MADE It
hard for the cars to make good time.
so admirable was the Maxwell per
Torrance IN the grinding road test
that II came through without a break
down OF any kind.
True to its traditions the Maxwell
got over the course without trouble
and won the gold medal. The car was
driven by r.. de A. PUG. the Maxwell
dealer at barcelona.
Evening journal., 1917-08-23
MAXWELL Wins RUN
STAGED IN SPAIN

Not content with holding all worth
while inter.oity road records in North
America a FIVE passenger Maxwell
touring car has captured the CIR
cult OF Catalina run I'm Spain in
competition with thirty cars OF Amer
lean and European makes.
The Spanish inter city race was
from Barcelona 10 Zaragassa, then to