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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
BITTER FIGHT GOING
 ON IN NORWICH
Temperance Speaker Says Liquor Deal CTS Are TrampIing On Voters Rights.

There was good sized congregation
 at the Union service at the Central Baptist church Sunday evening when
 Charles F. Taylor of Greenwich spoke
 on the no-lioense question. During
 the prelude William Kicker gave eel
 To selection accompanied by R. Gale
 Moves Everett Foyes sang a solo
 accompanied bN MT. Moves. The
 Baptist church, the First Baptist. Park.
 Broadway and Second Congregational
 Mir. Taylor at one time occupied the
 pulpit in Greenwich which Rev. Joseph
 H: Seiden of this city filled for a time.
 MT. Taylor said Few people realize
 that there is a bitter fight going on
 in this state this fall to make the state
 'safe/ for democracy" Never before
 has there been such an opportunity to. clan up the state as at the pres right here in Norwich but it may be defeated at the very start of the cam naign. The local committee has by hard work secured 5s2 signers to the of license. 5S4 names were needed. The liduorq dealers have challenged four of the names as not being voters. Now they have taken the petition be- nicality of the signers' addresses. If the petition had gone unchal1enged and the matter had been voted upon and the no-Hcense forces had lost, no ones Tight would have beentrampled upon, not even those of the liquor dealers themselves. But as it is the liquor dealers are trampling on the rights of the voters.
 Many people have expressed the opinion that this action of the liquor dealers will be a boomerang and the aroused sentiment of the common peo- pie will turn against the saloon keep CTS at the polls. The liquor deal ers' ffvorite argument is that Eo-li- cense would put many men out of business. There are 2s9,oOO men en- gagged in all branches of the liquor l in this country. In this time of need these men ought to be con- i scripted to some useful work instead | of their present destructive work. l Were the state to go no-Iicense the | loss of revenue from licenses would | he more than made I'D by the decrease | in the number of the criminal popula- ton and it's support, in the jails, | prisons, insane asylums and other such institutions. I do not see why the housewife should be asked to with hold a 1sfce of bread from her chill l 1ren each day in accordance with i Hoover's plans when the brewers are allowed to waste 11,000, ,000 loaves of i bread daily
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
ESCAPED INE5RIATE
 FOUND IN HARTFORD
Frank Mahoney Joined Army After Taking French Leave.

Frank Mahoney, who has a long
 criminal record and who has been
 given more Chances to make good by
 city and superior court officials, than
 any man in Hartford county, was be-
 for Judge Edwin c. Dickenson in
 the police court, Friday, charged with
 drunkenness and breach of the peace, sals the Hartford Courant. He Waa arrested by a half dozen policemen on Barbour street at 10 o'clock Thursday night, after he had driven the occu- pants of the house at No. 7s Barbour street into the highway. Until ThUrs- day night the whereabouts of Ma honey were unknown hereabouts since his recent escape from the state farm for inebriates at Norwich, where ha was committed by the superior court for three years. When arrested he wore the uniform of United Statse After he escaped from the inebriate farm he enlisted in the Twenty ninth New York infantry which he says is now stationed at DI1 Pont, N. J. That investigation can be made whether Mahoney is desertsT or away from his regiment on leave of absence, the case was continued to Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
wv. .BACKUS HOSPITAL GIVEN S5,O OOO
Columbia Commandery Also Benets by Will of Edwin Rey-
 nolds-Ledyard Man Leaves $85 O00 Charities Few Private Requests Are Made.

The W. W. Backus hospital of this city has been left s5.Oo0 by Edwin Rey- holds. a Ledyard man who died re- to be used for the establishment of a free bed at the hospital. Columbian Comrnandery, No. 4. K. T.. of this city also benefits through the will which has been admitted to probate in the probate court at Ledyard. It has be- come known through the will that MT Reynolds. who was Q manufacturer of rubber stamps in Providence, has left his estate amounting to about $s5,000 to charities.
 MT. Reynolds, a kindly bachelor of 6S years. lived modestly and appeared to be only comfortably well off. His friends did not believe that he had accumulated any considerable wealth. He had practically no near relatives, so far as is known.
 He maintained his legal residence in Ledyard. his native town, although he lived in Providence. and conducted his business there for years. He died fin Providence Sept { and was buried in Ledyard.
 In his will he makes a few private bequests and establishes several trust Trust Company for the benefit of in- dividua1s in Ledyard and Providence The trust company Is named as exec-' tutor and all the trust funds are with that company.
 He leaves SS0o0 to the Rhode Island Hospital for the establishment of two free beds on condition that Genie s. Church and Annie L. Church of Prov fdence, may have free use of them when i'll. The William w. Backus a free bed, which Mrs. Calvin Miner or Norwich may use when ill.
 The sum of $51,000 is left in trust in the name of the Edwin Reynolds
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24

Charity Fund" the income from the following amounts to be paid annual Iy:
 Providence Boys Clubs, $1,ooo; Hon Home for oco Aged Men and Aged Grip $5.o00: Rhode Island Antf-Tubercu ulo- sis Association, $s,o0o; st. Johns Commandery, No. l, K. T., of Prov idence. ss,ooo; Columbian Command dence District Nursing Association, s10.00o; Audubon Society of Rhode Is : land, $5,000; Rhode island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals $a.ooo; Ccnnecticut Literary Institu- dence Lying-in Hospital, $. 900.
 The income from these funds may be used for general purposes, except In the case of the two Knights Temp lar Commentaries. It is provided in Christmas time for the relief of the worthy or distressed members, widows or orphaned children of deceased mem bers. and especially for the relief of those who require 1t but have hot
 The residue of the estate, if there is any, is left in trust for the National Association Of Audubon Societies, with s 1naoes at 1s7. SMroadway. M New York. Hospital Trust Company. from which $50 a year is to be used by the super intendent Of the Sunday school of the Ledyard Congregational church, to give cash prizes to the five children having the best attendance record dur
 For some time MT. Reynold used to give $50 for this purpose, and his will continues the practice. EHs personal estate is estimated at between $50, 900 and $60,000 and his real estate hold inEs in Providence are taxed for $35,- 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
QUICKER MOVEMENT
 OF COTTON CROP Washington Conference Called as Re- suit of GrosVenor EIy's Activities

In an endeavor to bring about a quicker movement of the cotton crop a conference has been called to bs held at Washington, D. C.. under the auspices of the National Council pE American Cotton Manufacturers, in. which it is expected that manufactur7~ | CTS, shippers, carriers, compressors ginners and growers will take para. The call for this prospective meetiug is the result of the work of the com- mittee on rates and transportation of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers, of which Grosvenor Ely of this city is chairman.
 One object of the conference is to encourage by cooperation between the railroads and the compressors tho packing of 100 bales to a car. A6r. Ely and Secretary Rufus R. Wilson of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers were in Washington on Thursday. Sept. 13. As result Of their visit the Department of Com merce has circularized 10000 ginnera of the south, asking them all to put cotton in boxes. 24x57x56 inches, so that the size of the bales win be uni form. Another object of the conference is to accomplish a speedier shipment of cotton from the south to the north and also to seek to prevent the con- gestlon which now exists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
RALLY DAY AT
 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Row. Joseph H. Selden Addressed Bi.
 bIe School Children.

l There was a large congregation at
 the First Baptist church Sunday morn l ing, the annual Rally Day of both Ichurch and Bible school. There was l good representation of the school. the
 members with the respective teachers l sitting in classes.
 l gave an earnest Rally Day message, I saving in part from the text, Neither will l offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost nothing. 2nd Sam. 2f: 24: There's a great principle remnant iii the Divine economy and my text is a splendid illustration of that fact. Civ ing and taking-takins and giving but never taking without. giving. Only verse this rule.
 David gave expression to a beautiful sentiment when he said: 'I will not give to God that which costs me noth- ing" He could sing beautifully but
 more than that. he could think nobIy and act grandly.
 I am anxious for all of us to brea the
 in these lofty. sentiments until we
 shall rise to the full nobility of one manhood and vomanhood in Christ Jesus. The present war along with other reasons is the result of bad thinking.
 The church must mould thA worlds
 7king. It must not be left to un- sodly scholarship. nation never rises above it's thinking. The church must blaze the way in the realm of thought. Men are self centered and nations are self-centered. Oh. that we could all learn this principle of giving as well as getting and giving until it's costly.
 The church >snust practice her creed and not only recite it. Our creed must be translated into life and ac- tionJ
 The church must have on the fight ing edge The church is militaristic and service. We have been commits stoned to take the world for Christ. And we must respond. On this Rally Day let us mobilize all our forces for an aggressive campaign and for vic tory.
 Following the opening exercises. the school enjoyed an alto solo by Mrs
 The school was pleased to welcome Rev. Joseph H. Selden, who was in troduced by the superintendent, Steph- en H. Peckham. Rev Seldon smoke briefly to the school upon Rally Day and the relation of the Bible school to the church. \Ie said January used to De marked as the beginning >of the year, but now, 1t was September, when after the summer vacations, we would rally and take up again the work of the school.
 The Sunday school is the children.s church and the entrance of the door of the church. He spoke of the Bible l with It's messages, it's wonderful char 1 acters.
 Rev. se1den's talk was greatly ap- preciated by the Sunday school. It was followed by the roll call to which | over two hundred responded.
 The meeting closed with the bene- i diction by the pastor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
OBITUARY
Mrs. John F. kenney.

Mrs. John r. Nennoy.
 Many friends were grieved by tn, at her home. No. 70 Washington street Saturday evening. of Mrs. John Fran cfs Kenney (Anna M. Skelly). Fol lowing the birth of 3 daughter Ht- tie more than a week ago. Mrs. Ken. ney's condition was considered mos' set in and following a consultation o1 physicians, it was decided that hel case was hopeless. Saturday after noon she lapsed into inconsistencies so continuing until the end.
 Mrs. Kenney was born in Norwich a daughter of Joseph and the late An nie Murphy Skelly. In St. Patrick's church. February 18th. 1915. she was united in marriage with John F. Ken ney, of Norwich, Formerly of Phila- delphia- Mir. Kenney and their infant daughter survive her. with her father three sisters. Miss Julia A. Skslly. of Norwich. Mrs. B. s. Hart and Mrs Roger T. schofeld. of Worcester . Amiahle frank and friendly in dispo- sitfon and manner, Mrs. Kenney was greatly beloved by those who had watched her grow from girlhood to won1anhood and who had enjoyed her was one of the most devoted of daugh- ters, a model wife and affectionate sister. As a. member of the Catholic Woman's club, and for a number of years vice president of St. Anne's Temperance society, she was popular with her associate members of both organizations. She was a devout mem Der of St. Patrick's church.
 The deep bereavement of her hus- band, left with a tiny motherless brother, nas. called forth expressions of sympathy and sorrow from scores of friends and acquaintances.
 John N. Johnson.
 John N. Johnson. 62, one of the old the country frQJn end to end many years ago, died in Providence Friday morning. MT. Johnson had been in failing health since December.
 He was born and educated in Col chester. When young man. he de- and appeared with minstrel compan- ies in various parts of the country. Among the w r .-,Iosi1.eI nlav
 he travelled with were MacAn- drews. the W aiefni .oii -.ian;" Hen ry B1oodgood and the late Jerry Co., Johnson. it is said, could play almost any kind of a musical instrument, and was an expert in the realm of legerde- main.
 He had an almost inexhaustible stock of jokes and anecdotes at his lights he became foreman of the Bani- gan Rubber company in Connecticut. Later he worked for the Bourn Rubber company of Providence. Mir. Johnson lived in Providence for the past 15 years and is survived by his wife and two daughters, Miss Alice Johnson and Mrs. Charles Ruoff of East Provi- 1ence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
WILL MAKE APPLICATION
 FOR MANDAMUS TUESDAY
No.Iieense Petition ts be Brought to
 Attention of Superior Court.

It Is expected that application for a mandamus will be made in the super for court Tuesday morning at 10 o. clock by counsel for the no-license forces of this city. As has been al ready stated an agreement has been reached by the po-license forces and the local liquor dealers whereby the legalit yof the no-license petition cir culated and signed in the city will be determined by a judge of the su- of the local prohibition campaign, said Sunday night that the no-Mcense workers have engaged Hull, Mcclure & Hull of New London as associate counsel for Attorney Charles l.. Stew art. MT. Ryther also said Sunday night that at mass meeting to be held in the town hall on Tuesday evening the voters and anyone else interested in the campaign will have a chance to learn the full facts in re- gard to the objection raised to the petition by the liquor dealers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
WEDD DING.
Jones-kroeqer,

Harry Jones. son of Mir and Mrs. James R. A. Jones Of Westminster, Conn, was married to Miss EIizabeth Kroeger of Port Reading, N J., the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Kroe- ger. on the 18th of September
 The couple were married in Jersey City, N. J. After the ceremony the bridal party went to the brides home in Port Reading, N. J.. where a large dinner and reception took place.
 The matron of honor was Mrs. George Schroeder, sister of the groom George Schroeder acted as best man.
 The bride received many handsome and useful presents. A large number of friends and relatives were present
 On their return from their honey moon MT. and Mrs. Jones will so to their new home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Enqsgement Announced.

MT and Mrs. A. A. Warren of Scot land, this state, announce the engage nent of their daughter, Miss Joseph inc E. Duryea, to Kenneth Jillson of Willimantic, son of Mir and Mrs Frank Jillson. Miss Duryea is stem ographer in the National Fire Insur- ance company office in Willimantic and MT. Jillson is at Fort Ethan AL fen, Vermont, as a member of the field ambulance unit organized by Major Otto G. Weidman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Robert Livingston Johnson and her parents, MT. and Mrs. Albert Rathbone of New York are guests of Mir. and Mrs. William B. Birge.
 Miss Mary Ely. who has been vis- iting her brother, Grosvenor Ely of Norwich, left Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edward c. Ely, in New York. Mrs. Frederick T. Sayles, Miss Mar garet Sayles. Miss Alice Sayies and Richard Sayles. have returned home after passing tho summer at thefr cotp tase at Harw1fhport, Mas6, ,s.-s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Father Johns, !,
 hedielne

Contains He endcf .lti,,d of n0urishmeaf needed by those tJhO hdUe throat troubles and are tUeak and run dolD,,, and fhis tissue building food $ easily taken Up by Me system. That is Why # is best for colds and as q ionic. No Ueakenino sfimulanks os dangerous drugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Entertained Motor Party.

F. W. Guild of Norwich, had as din ner guests Sunday an automobile party, including MT. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington. Raymond and Helenr Hois- ington, H. w Goodwin, with w A. Guild, MT. Guilds brother. all of North Attleboro, Miss Bartlett, of Boston, and E. B. Guild. MT. Guilds uncle. from Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
EIks to Consider Food Conservation

EIks to Consider Food Conservation.
 The exalted rulers and the food conservation committees Of the various Connecticut lodges of Elks, appoint ed by request of Grand Exalted Ruler Harper, will meet at the home of the Hartford lodge at p. m. Sunday September 23. to discuss with Robert Scovi1le, United States Food Admin istrator for Connecticut, plans for food conservation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Will Attend N. E. Sectional Conference

There will be delegates from Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu- setts, Rhode Island and Connecticut at the New England Sectional confer snce of the National Association for the study and Prevention of Tubercu iosis which will be held at Rutland, Vt. Oct and 5. Among the dele gates from this state will be Mrs. F. A. Byrnes of this city. Eleven dele gates will go from this state, appoint ed by Gov. Marcus H. Ho1comb
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Mention Ray Biouv.

Sundays New York papers made favorable mention of Ray Biggy, me- chanician of Louis Chevrolet, winner of the automobile race at the Sheeps- head Bay speedway, Saturday. Mr Biggy is the brother of Mrs. Richard F.. Cassidy, wife of Lieut.. Richard Cassidy, who is the son of Dr. Patrick Cassidy of thisl city. MT. Biggy has driven in several minor races but Sat- urday's event was his first big race.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
ML0-NA STOPS ALL STOMACH DISTRESS

Why suffer with that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, headache, dizziness, sour, gassy, upset stomach, or heart burn? Get relief at once-delays are dangerous. Buy today - now - a soc box of Mi-o-na Tablets. There is Ho more effective stomach remedy. For sale by The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Sent Body to Brooklyn, N.

The body of George Fl. Fehr who was killed Friday in a Plainfield ac- cident, was prepared for burial and sent to his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., on the 4.44 train by Undertaken c. A. Gager. Relatives accompanied the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Telephone Call for Fire.

At 255 o'clock Sunday afternoon the auto bumper and deputy chief re- sponded to telephone cali for small sized fire in a coal pocke: at. Hall BrCs' coal shed. .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24

A food control board iN being RD- pointed by the Newfoundland govern ment. It will cooperate with the Canadian and American food control departments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24

self Saturday, had the following cruel observation: New London, for exam rie. is beautiful, staid old town. That's what is the matter with it now
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24

 On account oS the GFsFaurt-'Iu5 crowds last saturdaYaatEThs RauEllt Co., a. great number Of ouuhamopa could not be waited upon. Samr low prices &viII continue. during Ehos week when everybody can receive better attention. We feature in this saIe House bros- ses, Millinery. WaIsts, Bungalow Aprons, Dressing Saeques, StNsaE- CTS, Underwear, Silk Hose and tho famous 5urson LisIs HoSs ct -Jse a E pair.
 Money Saved Ts Money Earned Why Pay More2
 THE PAsNIK CO, Sell for Losa-
 Opposite WooIworth's 50 q 10o
 Store, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
State of Connecticut

 All Residents of Connecti- cut owning taxable securities are liable io tax at local rates unless the State Tax of four mills on the dollar has been paid to the State Treasurer
 ON OR BEFORE
 SEPTEMBER 3Oth. The estates of those who neg iect to pay this tax must pay A HEAVY PENALTY. Balances in Banks (not in Savings Banks) are liable to this tax.
 Instructions and blank lists sent on application to State Treasurer at Hartford.
 F. s. CHAMBERLAIN,
 Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24

Ten thousand pounds has been granted by the Egyptian govern ment for investigation concerning xhe oiide1ds on the Red Sea coast
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
Norwich Art School 2sth SEASON
 
2sth SEASON

Opens September 25th, 1917
 Glasses in Design, Drawing, PottoFs,s JeweIry, -5ookbindins and History oF Art.
 chiIdren's Glass, Saturday, 9 to il
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-24
MANUAL TRAINING
 FOR MONTviLLE SCHOOLS
Course Is Now a Part of the Regular
 Programme.

A room has been rented and fitted for the manual training and domestic science classes of the village schools in Montville Mrs. Frederick Johnson has very kindly provided this course for the village school children each Sat 'urday during the school term. For hired have come from the Vocational school in New London.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-09
.O'REILLY Will
ADDRESS SACRED
HEARTGRADUATES

The Rt. Rev. James O'Reilly, D. D.,
will make the principal address and
present the diplomas at commence
ment exercises for Sacred Heart acad-
envy high school graduates to be held
In the academy auditorium at s o'clock
Sunday evening.
The program:
High school commencement.
Carnaval Espagnol ,................
$500. Chas. Delioux-Kunkel Conrath
Piano !, Audienne Clairmont; Piano
II, Alice Berthiaume.
sianoMRSapsodis sIs.Is Honsroise A%Iisa No. aa!AS
.............. Franz Liszt-F. Bendel
Alice OToole.
Song-Hark, 'Tis the Signal -......
'''.''''';Rs:;;'3:;;t:t' Bows; Quartet, Carl Bohm
oration-Qur Character Is What We
Pianos-Imps and sprites at work =:
Amelia Aiimaras and Mary EayaFa Rand aoi1
lett, Virginia Unger and Mayme
Sinner.
Song-Fairyland Waltz .. G. A. Veazie
Girls chorus.
Piano-Grand Concert Paraphrase on
ohenbach's Barcarolle ...........
Charles Yunkel
Alice Berthiaume;
songWstar s spang1ed Banner. Hl'0e ~
Rt. Rev. James oReilly, D. d.
Class Day Exercises.
Class day exercises for the grad
yates will be held in the academy
auditorium at 5 o'clock this evening.
Miss Grace Clemens will deliver the
valedictory grafton. -1
The program: ss
Glass Day Observation-Disclosures.
Pianos-Kling, Klang. Gloria Edward
Gilman, op. Ss
Grace Clemens and Irene O'Brien,
Irene Reilly and Marjorie Beamish.
Salutatory ....... Marguerite Benning
Class History .......... Anna Keohen
Song-Greeting to Spring ..........
JOnann STRAUSS
Glass Prophecy ...... Irene OBrien
Glass Pessimist 80. Marjorie Beamish
Class Poem .....sss.... Eva Corcoran
ClasS VIII .....ssss.s... - SOPHIA BrlSI
ManLle grafton Carrie RuScn
Acceptance by Junior Class ..,...
John parkinson
1mpromptu la Hongroise .........
Paul Lacome
Theresa Kalberer and Irene Reilly,
Elsie Rutter and Marjorie Beamish.
Valedictory ........... Grace Clemens
Mistress of Ceremonies .......,..
............ Monica Canning
Song-Star Spangled Banner.
Glass motto: Deeds. not dreams.
Glass colors: Yale blue and white.