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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
of America floats for the first time over

of America floats for the first time over an American man-of-war."
 One June IA, TIT, Betsy Ross made the first flag of thirteen stars and thirteen stripes. Vermont was added to the union in 1791 and Kentucky in 1792. In consequence two additional stars and stripes were added to the flag, making flag of fifteen stars and fifteen stripes. This was the flag of the war of 1912 and was known as The Star Spangled Banner. On April 4, 1918, a bill was passed by congress reducing the. number of stripes to thirteen and increa sing the number of stars to one for each state.
 In connection with the display of national flags there is shown the flag of Spain, three wide stripes, yellow between two red stripes, which floated over the Spanish possessions in Amer lea from 1510 to 1S19 Another em- blem noticed in the exhibit Is the Connecticut state flag, which is some thing of a novelty to the present gem eration, as 1t is seldom displayed, A handsome framed picture of Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, occupies a central place in this patri . otic exhibit and adds the finishing touch.
 The exhibit was arranged under the supervision of Daniel J. Hinchey, the store display manager, the various flags displayed being the handiworl< of Joseph Farrell, assistant display manager and card writer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

After the reports had been given, Commissioner Bruce introduced Will liam H. Allen, president of the Uncas National Bank. who congratulated the boys on the fine showing they had made so far. and of the importance attached to their efforts. Charles c. Elwell, Jr., was next introduced as a member of the Yale varsity four -oared crew of 1911. This made a big hit with the boys, and after MT. Elwe1I had told them of some new kinks to use in their work for the last day he was greeted with the Scout yell.
 Thursday Is the last day of the Scout campaign, and the city has been thrown open to the scouts to go any where they think they can get a sub scription. Subscriptions should reach the banks on Thursday night, but if Scouts cannot reach a bank by o. clock, they are to be allowed to re- port promptly at g o'clock on Friday morning, and the results will be te1e- phoned to Boston.
 The closing rally will be held to- night at the Town hall at 8 o'clock. which will also be a celebration of Flag Day. The reports will be given by each troop, and the boys will give accounts of their experiences. Edwin Hill of the Y. NJ. c. A. and also a member of the local council will then address the boys on The Meaning of Flag Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
HAVE ATTRACTIVE FLAG
 DAY WINDOW DISPLAY
The Days When Norwich Had PopuIa-
 ton Greater Than Chicago.

The Porteous & Mitchell company has arranged, in observance of Flag day, window display which is both attractive and educational The dis play is made in the large window east of the main entrance to the store and consists of a number of old maps, which in themselves are curiosities, and a display of the various flags of the nation, from the time of the first landing in America up to the present day. The maps, which are the prop erty of Mrs. r. A. Rogers of Massa- peag, include a census map of the United States made in 1s47 and among other informa tion 1t gives the popu- lation at that time of 150 of the prin- cipal cities and towns of the United States. It is interesting to note that Norwich is the 55th city in size in the country with population of 7,264 ranking higher than Chicago, which has population of only 4.470. Bridge port and Waterbury, two of the Ieae7 ing Connecticut cities Sotlay. are not even mentioned among the 150 cities listed Other maps shown include a pictorial map of the United States dated 1S40. a map of the United States and Mexico, iesed in 1S47. and an ornamental map of the United States made in 1850.
 But it is the evolution of the flag as it is pictured in the display that will be most interesting at this time when public attention centers in an ob- serVance of the day set aside as a mark of respect to Old Glory. The history of the flag covers a period dating as far back as 1497 when Se- bastian Cabot landed at Labrador and planted on North American soil the Red Cross flag of England. the ensign of King Henry the Seventh. The flag of England, our mother country, was our flag from the landing of the May flower, 1920, until June IA, TIT. In 1908 Scotland was added to England. was placed upon the national flag changing the field from white to blue, by order of King James l. and was called Union or Kings CoIors. It was used in Massachusetts colony in 1854
 In 1707 the color of the flag was changed from blue to crimson, and the two crosses on blue field were placed in the upper corner. This flag was called the Cromwell flag: The colonists used the Kings Colors and when the Cromwell flag was adopted-1707-used it with notifications, as placing a pine tree on a white field in lieu of the crosses. This and the plain white flag with pine tree were regarded as the flags of Massachusetts colony for some time. Tn 1775 the Pine Tree flag was decided upon for our vessels. The southern states, or then colonies from 1F76 to TIT, used the Snake flag
 The first striped flag was raised at Washington's headquarters, Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 2, IT'S. It was called the Cambridge flag and known in England as the Rebellfous Stripes. Lieut. John Paul Jones hoisted this flag on his vessel, the Alfred. and said 'The flag
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Trail Pow Wow to be held at Mohegan Hill, wishes me to extend to you and to your family and friends very cor dial welcome to be present and to take an active part in the Grand Automo- bile parade which will start at Web ster and gather force and numbers as it proceeds down the Trail. The New London and Montville sections will come to Norwich and join the parade here.
 Tubbs full Military Brass band has been engaged for the day and will head the parade.
 There will be over 200 scnooI chiI- drsn singing patriotic songs.
 There will be clam chowder "a Ia Molsegan" and other savory dishes served by the real native residenta of the Mohegan Reservation.
 The Hon. F1avel s. Luther, presir dent of Trinity college will deliver the Train opening oration, together with His Honor Mayor Ernest E. Rogers of New London and His Honor Mayor Allyn L. Brown of Norwich.
 The Norwich, Montville and New London section will form at 10.30 on Sach/n Plain, just north of Greene vile Will you not help to make this great patriotic Eastern Connecticut demonstration a huge success? Phone w. R. Baird G229) marshal of the your place In the line.
 The committee wishes me to say that a strenuous effort is being made to have 1000 automobiles and floats in the parade. Invitations have already been extended and accepted by the Red Cross. Y. M. c. A., D. A. R., Public schools, Chambers of Commerce. man. ufacturing industries, mercantile houses, NGohegan Indians. and others. to participate. Will you not accept and do your bit towards making the day one long to be remembered?
 Fire Department Cooperating.
 It was announced Wednesday after noon that Chief Howard l.. Stanton of the Norwich fire department has noti- fled the committee of his willingness to cooperate in the auto parade locally by having several pieces of the local apparatus turn out.
 The Nathan Hale SchooIhouse.
 The Nathan Hale schoolflouse is one of the unusually interesting historical buildings that may be seen by the traveller over the Mohegan trial. It is located in New London and was built in 1774, then being known as the Union schoolhouse. It stood originally Union streets. The dimensions of the lot were 40 by 50 feet. according to the New London land records. In 1s50 the school building was moved to the opposite side of Union street.
 Nathan Hale, American martyr of the struggle for independence was a. native of South Coventry, Holland county this state.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
VERDICT IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF
Jury Reported Wednesday Afternoon 42O in Fillmore Gaser Case Defendant Violated Agreement With Plaintiff in Regard to Property Involved.

After having been out the greater part of the superior court session on Wednesday in the Fillmore -Gager case, the jury at APO Wednesday afternoon returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff In connection with the Yer dict there were a number of interroga- tories which were answered as follows:
 Was the real estate involved bought in pursuance of and in accordance with an agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant as set up in the substi- tuted complaint?
 Answer-Yes.
 Was the real estate involved taken by the defendant under and subject to an agreement between the plaintiff and defendant as set up in the answer to the substituted complaint?
 Answer-No.
 Has the defendant violated the terms of his agreement with the plaintiff with relation to the property involved?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
SHORE LINE ROAD TO
 PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICE.
Will Amply Provide for All Abnormal Travel on Day of Moheaan Trsn Opening.

John E. Vaughn of the Shore Line Electric Railway company has notified w. R. Baird, chairman of the trans portation committee of the Mohegan trail opening to be held on June 22d at Nohegan Hill, that the electric road officials will make arrangements with the local superintendents to take care of all extra riding on the divisions into and connecting with the Norwich df- vision on that day.
 The letter received by MT. Baird on Wednesday was as follows:
 W. R. Baird, Chairman Transportation
 Committee, Mohegan Trail Open
 ing, Norwich, Conn:
 Dear Sir:
 Referring to trolley service for the Mohegan trail opening on June 22d, arrangements will be made with the local superintendents to take care of all extra riding on their divisions into and connecting with the Norwich dt- vision. The Norwich superintendent, R. B. I.add, will arrange to give extra service to Central Village beginning with 9.45 in Norwich, 10.45 and other trips as needed. The local runs will receive necessary attention as the peo- pie congregate. Plenty of cars will be starter will be located at this point. When people begin to move, cars will be provided as speedily as possible.
 Yours truly
 JOHN F. VAUGHN.
 An earnest effort is being made to secure as many autotrucks as possible for the purpose of transporting the school children who will sing in the chorus. the Boy Scouts and members of the Chamber of Commerce who are unable to make other arrangements.
 Autotrucks Secured.
 The committee in charge of this work said that without exception every truck owner who had been approached had willingly pledged his truck for the day The trucks so far pledged fol- low: Charles B. Bromley & Son, Chap pell company. the Max Gordon & Son corporation. L. E. Harris. Joseph Hall & Son, c. E. Joslyn. Schwartz Brothers. Peck, McWilliams & company
 In order to reach every automobile owner in eastern Connecticut, the transporta tion committee has through Herbert R. Branche, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, mailed out hundreds of letters containing an invi- tation to turn out for the day and take part in the big parade. The letter reads as follows:
 Dear Sir: The Transportation com nittee. for the opening of the Mohegan
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
FUNERALS
James B. Shannin,

James B. Shannin.
 A very large number of relatives and friends. some coming from Worcester, New London. Waterbury and other places attended the funeral of James B. Shannin, held from his late resi- dence, PAP Washingtoa street. We'd nesday morning at S.45 o'clock
 Rev J. H. Frederick was aelSbrant of a solemn high mass of requiem held in St Patricks church Rev. Hugh Treanor of Waterbury was dea- con. Rev Timothy F. Bannen of Will limantic was sub deaS7an and Rev. John Fl. Fitzmaurice was master of Rev Myles P. Calvin, Rev Peter J. Cuny, Rev. A Roi Porte1ance and Rev. Frederick R. H. DessuPeault of Occum occupied seats in the sane tuary.
 The honorary bearers were David O'Connen of Worcester, Mass, Thom- as F. Foran of New London. William H. Shields, Dr. Patrick Cassidy. J. J. Desmond and M. C. Higgins.
 The mass was sung by twelve male voices directed by the organist, Prof. Farrell. At the offertory Mrs. F. L. Farrell rendered Ave Maria and for waiting hymn she sang Some Sweet Day The church choir rendered Nearer. My God, to Thee as the body was leaving the church.
 Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The many beautiful flowers covered the grave and lot.
 Rev. Timothy F. Bannon of wi1li- mantle, read the prayers for the dead before the body was taken from the house for the church services and the same clergyman, with Rev. Hugh TreaECr. of Waterbury, read the com initial service at the grave.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

AnSwer-Yes.
 How much if any, money belonging to the plaintiff was used in the pur- chase of the property?
 Answer-$2, 900.
 in the defendants hands has been actually expended by him for her care or support?
 Answer-$927.S1.
 What sum has the defendant ex- pended for the improvement of the property involved over and above what he has received from it's use?
 Answer-S1, 800.
 Court adjourned as soon as the yer dict and interrogatories had been re- turned. The jury had the case under consideration from about 10.30 in. the morning until 1 o'clock, when they were allowed an hour for lunch, and again took the case at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Richard R. Graham is visitins friends in Providence.
 The Monday Sewing club will motor to Stonington Manor today for lunch con.
 Mir. and Mrs Arthur BunueI are guests at the home of Dr. and 4lrH- F. H. Linnell.
 Miss Mabel s. Webb has returned from spending the weekend iu Brooklyn and New York.
 Mrs. Eben Learned of Huntington place spent Wednesday fn Hartford and while there called on Miss Fanny M. Earl.
 Miss Elizabeth Chase. who is taking a secretarial course at Columbia. ls at her home on otis street for the summer.
 Mrs. Horatio BigelOw. Mrs. Thco- dore Hoasue and Miss Helen HccFe have returned, after few days stay in New York.
 If you are too old to fight, you're nsi too old to lend. Buy Liberty Bonda af , THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
PERSONALS

Herman Brown of Westerly was in Norwich on business Wednesday.
 Herbert Gillette of Baltic has been the guest of George E. Clark in Lyme
 Mrs. James Ford of New London has been spending several days with her sister. Mrs. E. B. DaW<sy in this city.
 Dyer Potter has sold his pace at Natick, Mass, and is to return to this city with his family to reside and enter business with his father in the near future.
 Miss Gladys Loudon, of Norwich, a teacher at Deep River Union school for the past two years, will close her work this week and next year will teach in Miss Wheeler's private school, Hartford. Her work at Deep River has been very satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
OBITUARY.
William H. Jacobs,

William Henry Jacobs, Ss. of Bridgeport. a toolmaker in the em- ploy of the Singer Mfg. Co. for the last 47 years, died Sunday night at the home of MT. and Mrs George Weisener. 173 Maple street, Bridge port. after a brief illness. Mir Ja- cobs was born in South Coventry. He went to Bridgeport 50 years ago. He had made his home with MT. and Mrs. Weisener for many years. He had been a member of St. Johns lodge. F. and A. NJ, for nearly half a cen tury. Surviving him are sister and four nephews in South Coventry. The funeral. which was conducted by a delegation from St. Johns lodge, was held at 7.3O o'clock Tuesday nf~ht at the home of Mir. Weisener. The body will be sent to South Coventry for burial
 Mrs. James Wainwright.
 Word has been received here of the death of Lillian D. Hatten, formerly of this city, and wife of James Vain wright of Toledo, which occurred in her home on June T.
 Mrs WainXright was the daughter of the late AIr. and Mrs. Henry D. Hatten. She was graduated from the public schools in this city and the Academy in the class of '9S. She also graduated from the Willimantic Nor nal school and taught school in towns in the vicinity of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
To Resunne Operations.

At statement was given out from the employment bJsreau of the Hopkins & Allen Co.,, on Wednesday afternoon to the effect that the pla( ( would resume operations in a week or ten days. The help laid off will be needed and that they intend increasing the force. No informa tion was given out a cause for the temporary lay off.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
Harold E. Linderson in service,

Harold E. Anderson of Grosvenor- dale, this state, formerly of this city, who has enlisted in~the army engin- eering corps at Fort Slocun1, N. Y, will take up his duties at Fort Leaven- worth, Kansas, within a few days. /
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
BROWN A
 DELEGATE TO SYNOD.
Norwich Rector Chosen at Annual EpiscopaIian Diocesan Convention.

At the annual Episcopalian diocesan convention in Stamford, Archdeacon J Eidred Brown, rector of Trinity Epis- copal church of this city, was chosen one of the delegates to the synod The convention began Tuesday
 Bishop Brewster in his address call ed attention to the toll taken by death. ten of the clergy having died during the year. Speaking of the deaths among the laity, he said:
 Charles B. Chapman, vestryman of Trinity church, Norwich, had for 30 years worked in the Sunday school. He
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
A Patriotic Family.

The Belanger family of this city cer- tainly have done their little bit for their country in subscribing for the Liberty Loan. Cyril H. Belanger sub scribed for $1,000, Grace BeIanger Ely S100, CoUrinne Belanger $50 and Hen ry c. Belanger, also. subscribed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
Home Guard Accepts.

Captain Charles A. Hagberg of Co. I, Home Guards, has received an in vitation to participate in the big pa rade in New London on July 4th. The invitation has been accepted by the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
Mrs. James Wainwriqh'
Host to EnopIoyes.

R. F. Smith of Norwich was host Tuesday evening to his employees at shore dinner at WordelPs Ocean Beach pavilion. MT. Smith had 21 of his business associates as his gests. The trip was made in automobiles After dinner the party spent the evening at the beach. MT Smith an- nuallv takes his employees to the beach for dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
SCOUTS AHEAD OF
 THEIR CAMPAIGN GOAL
Subscriptions to Date 183 With Total
 of $13,4oo.

The big drive surely was on in the Boy Scout Liberty Loan campaign on Wednesday and the reports were sub mitted, showing that the boys have gone above their goal of 15o A total of SS subscriptions for $500 were se- subscriptions for S13,40O. As these results were reported by the differ ent troops assembled in the town hall Wednesday night, cheer after cheer arose. The tabulated report of the troops follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
Four Recruits.

Four recruits were received by the company in their recruiting station in the Thayer building. Several candi- dates have been turned down owing to poor eye sight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Your subscription, however small will help the Liberty Loan-buy all ot it you can at
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Hartford Rev. Dr. John T. Hunt ingtoE. rector emeritus, of St. James Episcopal church has opened his sum- mer home at Melville Station, New port, F. L, for the season
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
Rev. R. B. Harris Recordino Secretary.

Rev. R. B. Harris of this city, pas- tor of Grace Memorial Baptist church, has been elected recording sevretary of the New England League for Afro American Suffrage. Rev Mir Harris was elected at the League convention in Boston on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Ciinton.-Mrs. Edgar c. Watrous has returned from a two months visit with her, daughter, Mrs Albert Jacobs, in North Carolina.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
How n1EEGh GaKf we 0O 0ryON2

That's always our thought here at this store. We've learned that the important things, the most profitable things, the vital things in this world are what we give, rather than what we get.
 Real service is a desire to see that you get the right thing at the right price; a will ingness to take it back if you feel it isn't the right thing. You'll find that spirit here.
 Suits $15. to $25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Help protect your women and shf- dren--buy Liberty Bonds at
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

A large party of D. A. R. members will take the 2:15 trolley car this afternoon to attend the Flag Day ex- ercises at the home of Mrs. Owen S. Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Friends will be at Saybrook Point tomorrow (Friday) afternoon when Emmons White, eldest son of Rev. and Mrs. William F. White, formerly of Ledyard, will be ordained in the Con grega tionaI church
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

We advertise exactly
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Bridseports-.Fourteen thousand dol lars worth of seeds were distributed at cost to farmers Of the county, be- tween May 1 and June 1, by the agri- cultural department of the Fairfield County association for Mobilization of Resources.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

Horace D. Cove1l, a grocer at Pom fret Landing in the town of Pomfret filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court at Hartford. Tues day. He has liabilities of S3,975.40, and $3,S45.40 of the amount is unsecured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14
FOR NERVOUS coNDIrIoNs

HOrsford's Acid Phosphate
 Rebuflds impaired nerve force re- Heves brain fatigue and inSfgorates
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-14

The military census boards complete list of Germans, between the ages of 16 and fl years, living in Connecti- cut, showing a total of 1,7s6. Of this number Norwich has 12.
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