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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26

MiddIetown-Eight crates of car rter pigeons from the Maiden Hom- irg Pigeon club of Maiden, Mass, were set free in A1iddletown on Sun day morning. There were 250 pigeons in the shipment. and they were not to be fed until they were freed. with the idea that they would arrive home in Maiden in time for an early break fast. and would make better time if hungry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
Fire losa S1o.

The engine company was called out Tuesday morning for. a fire in the apartments of Mrs. Josephine Coch- rane in the Pomerey block, Church street. The blaze was sn4H one and was put out before the Arenaen arrived. The fire was discovered by Joseph Durand by the amount of smoke He broke down a door and as he found no one. telephoned for the apparatus. The damage will amount to about S10,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
OBITUARY.
Mr.. Antonio Adams.

The death of Mrs. Francesca Gi- raca' Adams occurred at the home of her brother, Antonio Giraca, at 1zo Hope street, Tuesday morning. Death was due to heart trouble with w4steh the deceased had been suffering for the past four months
 Mrs. Adams was a resident of New brother in this city. She Is survived by her husband, Antonio, four sons, her mother, two sisters and three brothers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
BALTIC.

House of Barney sehaeter, in Can terhury, Burned to the Ground Birthday celebsated - All Local Drafted Men Pass Examinations at Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
0eisf Mension.

Mta9 W1ntfred Tracy has returned tn Leeeil Seminary. Auhurndafe. Mass, to eoatinAa heF studies.
 : NE and zHyr- IHmAn Nichols of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
LETTERS FROM rkE FRONT
Town Has Nunaber of. Bays Near th
 Firiae Line.

Many of the sons of Windham are on the front, according to numerous letters received by relatives in this city, Michael Sullivan of Chapman
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
Lost Children Found.

The whereabouts of Louis Axferod 4, and Sydney Lanas. 3, was unknown. several hours Tuesday morning and resulted in their parents. MT. and Mrs. Max Axlered and Mrs. Henry Landas being anxious. The two children were missed about o'clock in the morning and a search was made for them but proved in vain. Chief Killourey was notified and the chfldren's parents spent an anxious morning searching for them. About noon Former Chief E. H. Richmond noticed two little children on Union street who appear ed to- be- wandering about. He asked one of them what his name was and notified police headquarters Trafffc Officer Grady had two boys draw the two children in their express wagon to the station and notified the chill dren's parents. Mrs. Landas is from New York and is visiting Mir. and Mrs. Axlerod
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-26
WILLIMANTIC

into Main street. According to a city statute, Mrs. Melody had the right of way.
 No one was injured and the damage to the cars was slight. The bumper on the front Of Mrs. Melody's car took all of the strain of part of her car hit the other. ff was broken off. but not. a. scar is on the car. Terry's car was sideswiped and the bumper bent and scratched the right hand side of his car consider ably.
 When Mrs. Melody attempted to drive away, it developed that her car had internal injuries since no power could be transmitted to the wheels. It was necessary to take the ear to . garage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
GIVES UP. .cLERKsHIP
J.. Fred Baker Sacrifices Senate Pro.
 motion to Enlist in Navy.

Major John Buckley, executive sec- retary of Governor Holcornb, reeeiv- ed a letter from. J. Frederick Baker of Willimantic,- notifying him that the latter had joined the navy and would not be eligible for clerkship of the senate, as the successor of Major Buckley for the time in which the senate will be in special session to act on special matters, relating to the taking of the soldier vote. v
 MT. Buckley, the executive clerk. did not think he should act as clerk iof the senate for the special session and he had arranged to resign with the expectation that Mir. Baker, who was his assistant at the last session, would be- elected to the full clerk ship. -" '.'
 J. Fred Baker is son of John T. and Bessie M. Coggesha1f Baker, both formerly of UncasviI1e. His father now a WilIinantic druggist. was for years in the drug store Of the late John M. Brewer. on Franklin isqaare, Norwich, sz b.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
FARMERS TO TAKT UP THRIFT MOVEMENT Council of Defense Plans to Reach
 Rural Residents. Through the
 Oranges.

A plan whereby the farmers Of the state are to be interested in the na- ttonal thrift movement is being per fected by Howell Cheney, state direc- tor of the war savings committee, who will, within a few days. make a definite announcement of arrange ments. for the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates to the residents of the rural districts of Con- necticut-
 Several details of the plan have d. ready been. worked out under MP Cheney's direction. It is proposed. first, to interest the farmers by means of the several sranges. It is also proposed. to spread thrift campaign information by means of various pub lie meetings, which will be held in many parts of the state within the will also be given charge Of the sale Of thrift stamps and war savings eer- tificates in sufficient numbers to meet all demands.
 In regions where there are no de- mands for the thrift stamps and the accompanying thrift cards, MT. Che rey proposes to stimulate interest by placing literature in every household. It is also expected that there will be many house-to-house canvaSseS start ed within the next few weeks which will result not only in greatly in creased sales of the stamps but also in stimulated interest on the part of to interest the farmers by means of their children, who will receive thrift instruction in the schools. The town committees of the Connecticut State Council of Defense are co-oper-. ating fully in this thrift campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Acting on the request of govern ment fuel administration the officials of the Shore Line Electric company are now at work in preparing & sche- dule in which all the non-essential runs will be eliminated. The officials are now making a careful study of the tramc on the different runs go that only the runs on which the traffic is light may be dropped It is proba- bie that the eity lines will remain un
 changed. the changes being made on the interurban lines. For instance the Norwich New London runs will prob- ably be made hourly except in the early morning, noon and about 6 O. clock to accommodate the factory em- vice will probably be every two hours The taking off Of some Of the inter- urban cars will tend to concentrate traffic on the city lines and will mean better service for the patrons of these lines.
 President R ". Perkins stated on Sunday night that the company was short of coal. especially at the Thamesville power station. Their present supply will not carry them far into January unless they secure relief. There is a shortage Of fifty million tons of coal in the country and if people do not economize many plants and factories will have to shut down. The company is trying to save coal by using heat in the cars only when necessary. On a cold day such as Sunday the cost of heating a car is as great as the cost of moving it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

perience, members of the order. are giving freely of their time so as to conserve the money collected for the actual work for which it was contrib uted and it is the purpose of the na- tional officers to have the war fund account audited by certified account ants. and when this is done a state ment of receipts and disbursements will be made public.
 'T feel quite sure." said General Beckley, that the people of Norwich are going to be with us in this drive and while the members of the local council are willing to give generously of their time and money in order that a fund sufficiently large to carry on the work successfully mad be raised, yet it is imperative that they receive the assistance and cooperation Of ev- cry citizen of Norwich and vicinity if the goal at which they aim is to be attained" -r -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
r. H. eEckLEY APPOINTED
 CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN.
VIII Conduct Local K. of c. Drive for War Work Fund.

As result of the preliminary meet ing held last Friday evening, and whfcn was addressed by William J. Muilisan, national director and chair man Of the Connecticut war fund com mittse, preparatory work for the cam paign for the war fund which is to be in augurated by White Cross eoun- cil, No. 15, K. of C., the week of Jan. 14th, is now we'll under way.
 Thomas H. Beckley, the general in charge of the campaign, has selected his executive committee, which is composed of the following members of the council: Rev. J. H. Frederick, J. J. Desmond. Joseph T. Tanning, John M. Lee. J. J. Corkery, John H. Carney, F. T. Diggins, M. c. Higgins, J. A. Des- mond, Dr. T. A. Crowley, M. J. Curran and James P. Sheridan.
 The executive committee has ap- pointed 20 members who will serve as captains and they in turn will select 20 teams of 10 men each from among the 450 members. The following mem = bers have been appointed as captains:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
Change in Trolley Schedule
NonEssential Trips Are be On,ittedow Scehdle May
 be Adopted Interurban Lines-F1eat in Cars to be Cmtailed to Save Coal Supply.

All the car crews have received in- structfons 10 use their judgment in heating the cars and not to keep them at a high temperature, as aside from the question of coal it is not good for the cars to be at a high tempera- ture as they are used by people in heavy winter clothing.
 According to the order of the Mass- achusetts public utilities commission there was no heat in the trolieys Of that state until after Dec. 1. In the cars in the eastern part of that state, including those in Boston, no heat is turned on until the tf1ermouetef gets below ten above zero.
 The company is facing a truly Seri- GUS state Of affairs as far as the coal supply is concerned as at their Thamesville plant alone they burn over 50 tons a day. It is impossible to say when relief will arrive. The notv trying to secure relief and they sent another to New York Sunday to get in touch with the coal dealers and hurry up the oompany's orders. The coal is delayed in New York and New Jersey and when 1t is transferred from one car to another it is almost as bad as digging the coal in the mines as the mineral is frozen to the cars due to last weeks storm. Mr. Perkins has been promised coal by his New York dealers, although 1t is a question as to how it will get here now that the river is frozen. A short time ago the power plant at HaHvIlle would nof have been able to go through the night # it had not borrowed coal from an- other of the conapany's plants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
YOUNG HALE MARRIAGE Of Interest in panbury, Where Bride Was a Successful Teacher.
The Danbury News says:

The Danbury News says: T.
 Miss Ruth Hale, of Wil1imantic, formerly a member of the faculty Of the state Normal school in Danbury, was married in Willimantic on Mon day to James M. Young. IT,, of Nor wich. Miss Hale was domestic sci- ence teacher at Normal and also had charge of the school dormitoIy. She was one of. the most popular mem bers of the Normal school faculty and her resignation. which she ttendered about six weeks ago. came as a sur prise to the other members of the faculty and the students of the school It was understood that Miss Hale was to become faculty member of a Massachusetts Normal school and consequently the account of her mar rjage from the Wi1linantic edition of the Norwich Bulletin is Of interest to her local friends and acquaint- ances.
 Miss Hale and MT. Young were married at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. D. B. Hale, 13 Spring street, Willimantic, at 6.So Saturday evening. Dec. 22.
 MT. and Mrs. Young left on the 8 o'clock train for Hartford for a hon. eymoon trip. The groom has a short ftrlough from his company of the Naval Reserve. The groom is the younger son of MT. and Mrs. James
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
LARGE ATTENDANCE
Il AT V. M. C. A. MEETING
Rev. J. w. Areson Speaks on the Life of Christ on the Events of the Past Year.

A goodly number of men greeted Rev. J. W. Areson at the Y. M. c. A. yesterday afternoon and his address was well received. The text used was His Name Shall Be Called Jesus. The speaker told what wonderful things closing. He spoke of the great war of our entrance into it for the. one purpose of maintaining the principles of Him who was called Jesus and in His name we are fighting against the enemy of righteousness, the Ger man emperor and his ,colleagues.
 MT Areson mentioned number Of the leading business men Of America who have offered their fortunes and their service to their country and all Jesus.
 Mention was made of the nearly ten millions of men who responded to the call for registration for service for their country and back of this act was the desire to uphold the cause
 Then the large number who are serving in the Red Cross and r. M. c. A. are living examples of those are doing things for the sake of this cause of prohibition which is enlist ing many loyal souls whose only de- sire is to have Jesus seign in the hearts of men everywhere.
 Norwich needs to arouse herself on the lquor question: too many of our soldiers and sailors are procuring H. qlIor in our city and we must put an end to such disgraceful things in our city.
 The musical programme consisted of solos by Hugh Kinder and seiec- tions by a three-piece orchestra con- sistinr of Robert Otis, pianist; Robert Tohrson, cornetist, and J. Peckharn, violinlst.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
oFFicIATES IN HOME CHURCH
 AT SUNDAYS SERVICE
Rev. AIoysius Roi Porteianee, from Kansas, Sings High Mass at St. PatS:c&'s.

Saturday evening Rev. Aloysius Roi Portelance, who is stationed at the cathedral in Leavenworth, Kas., ar- rived at the home Of his mother. Mrs. Adoiph R. Portelance, 44s Main street. for a holiday visit of a week or two. This is Father Porte1ance's first visit home since being assigned to the Leavenworth parish following his ordination early in the summer.
 Sunday at 1o.39 he sang the high mass in St Patricks church. in his home parish, where he was graduated from the parochial school, and where he served as an altar boy before enter ing upon his studies for the holy priesthood.
 Yesterday. was the Sunday within the octave of Christmas, so that the choir, directed by Organist Frank L. Farrell, repeated most of the Christi mas music. The offertory was the stately and historic hymn of the Cath olic church, Adeste, Fidelee, recalling centuries of joyful Christmas morn : ings in c1oistered monasteries. impos- ing cathedrals. missions in many a foreign land; a composition of peren- nial grandeur, and ,signifcanee. and was by John Sullivan. John Doyle joined in the duet, and the renainidg solo portions were well sung by Mrs. Frank l.. Farrell, the chorus rounding OIEt -eRe HafVAOny against the f1Ch meiodic Background of the ancient festal hymn.
 Following the mass, benediction of the blessed sacrament was given by Father Portelance, assisted by Rev. Peter J. Cuny, this taking the place of the customary afternoon vespers.
 The epistle of the Sunday. St Paul to the Galatians, lv.. lie and the bos- pei, Luke ii. 3S-40 the latter the pro- phecies of Holy Simeon and Blessed Anna-were read by Rev. Myles P. Calvin, who preached upon the siyniff- cance of the Sunday, as the last one of the year.
 There were few the preacher said, who could look back upon the twelve retrospect, could feel entirely satisfied that the year had been improved as it might have been. There must come memories of omissions. negligences, faults. perhaps even Of grave mortal sins: meditation must disclose count less instances of failing to take ad- vantage of the graces, and holy in- spirations and opportunities which God has offered.
 Many who were alive at the begin ming Of the year have been called to their reward, some. too. with little chance for preparation; so it may be that many who begin the New Year mighty God does not want the sinner to be overtaken in his sins; in the holy scriptures He gives. man fre- Quent warning to be ever prepared for the coming of death; hence the wis., dom of avoiding the two great faults delay. and failure to take advantage of those opportunities of grace which ward the accomplishment of his sal- vation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
cHELsEA's SUNDAY TRIP
 TOOK SIX HOURS
Steamer Did Not Arrive at New Lon- don Till 8 O'Clock Last Evening.

Sunday night Agent Frederick V. KI1ouse, of the Norwich and New York Propeller company, was noti- fled that steamer Chelsea, which left her Norwich dock at 2 o'clock in the afternoou, reached New London at Q, tedious trip Of six hours. Captain Martin Colberg had been able to run his steamer up Saturday in about two hours, but overnight the, ice had thickened so, that it took the boat an hour to turn round, as she was leav- ing her wharf, Sunday afternoon.
 The Chelsea waited to clean up all accumulated freight and headed down stream with big cargo.
 The winter trips of this craft mean much to residents along the river banks as well as to shippers and oth- CT business men; and from time to time Sunday afternoon Agent Knouse received telephone messages from dwellers along the Thames. reporting tine sighting Of the steamer and what progress she was making in her battle against the heavy ice in the channel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
UNIvERsALIsT SALE AND
 SUPPER NETS s25s
Ladies, Aid. Society of Church of the l
 Good Shepherd Has Passed Sue- cessfuI Year. T

The Ladies' Aid society of the Uni versalist church had business meet Ing Friday evening in the ladies' par lors of the church with the president Mrs. Ashley T. Boone in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary. There was a good number present and the chair man of the committee in charge os the recent sale and supper conducted by the aociety reported the receipts to be S253 which was turned into the treasury which was very gratifying to the members of the society. The committee was given a vote of thanks by the society. The meeting them adjourned without date
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
piED.

DRIsCOLIs--In Norwich. Dec. z9, 1917, Mary Sullivan, widow of John F. P.@DTis- coll. aged 6S years. Funeral from her late home, AIS Asy- lum street, Monday morning, Dec. 31. at SIS. Requiem mass in St. Patrick's church at o'clock.
 LOVELL-In Norwich, Dec. 30, 1917, Frank Lowell. aged 62 years
 Funeral from his late home. Spring Garden avenue, Wednesday morning at o'clock. Requiem mass at St Patricixs church at o'clock. Burial in St. Josepf's cemetery. WALkER-In Lisbon. Dec. s0, 1917. Elizabeth Burns widow of George Walker, aged "A years. ss Funeral from her late home in Lisbon Wednesday,, Jan. 2, at 2 o'clock. Rel atives and friends are invited.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
CREENEVILLE
Rev. Patrick J. Mccormick offIeiates
 Sunday at St. Marys chureh-Per-
 sonals.

The Christmas music was repeated at S... Mary's church on Sunday morn inr q | the various InaSseS and the al tar and crib devotions remained in l,lnce-
 Tie 3 o'clock mass was offered by Rev. Patrick J. Mccormick. of Wash in9ton. D. C.. formerly Of Greeneviile. Next. Sunday is the Feast of the Epiphany. socetimes called Little Christmas and feast day will be ob- served by the local societies by re- ceiving the sacraments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
GOOD TO HAVE Kx THE HOUSE

Coughs. colds, croup and lagrippe are prevaient Colds promptIy checked mean saving of time, money and health. Pnernsonia and other serious illness may follow a neglected sold. IT. F. HynIsh: RyIssa: sor ae2 Spring pr Aye. DuBois. Pa, Foley,s Honey and Tar in the house and it has saved many dollars in doc child's health is too precious to risk giving in1i atfons or substitutes; insist on Foley's.s The Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Special Prayer Meeting at Y. M@ c. A.
 A noon prayer meeting will be in augurated at the Y M c. A, today at .12 o'clock to which all men who be- neve in prayer and who desire to pray for our country and her sailors and soldiers. are invited. Ft is hoped many will drop in, today at r. M C. A. and spend a little time for this holy purpoSe.*
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
TAFTVILLE
Severe Cold Puts Village Water Sys tem Out of Commission-Person

The severe cold of Saturday night and Sunday played havoc with the Taftville. Saturday evening the ther- mometer stood at 3 below, but by the next morning the mercury had fallen to 20 below: Many people were caught unprepared and Sunday they found their pipes frozen and in few cases burst open. By Sunday evening a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
Canpfire) Girls Meet.

The first ceremonial meeting of the recently organized Campfire Girls of Broadway church was hold Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Evelyn M. Hill of Church street. Tn true campfire fashion the girls sat around a cheerful fire. America and camp fire songs were sung during the after noon. After the meeting refreshments were served bv the hostess and Miss Helen P. Browning. +s'--s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Y. David CampbelI,t who is in the medical corps at Camp Devens, spent Sunday at the home of his parents on Hickory street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

M. Young. of Norwich, and before en- listing was in business with his fa- ther. The bride was, graduated from Willimantic Normal school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Henry Harrington. who is now sta toned at Camp Devens. spent the week-end with his parents on Roose- veft avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

few houses had been fixed. but 1t was expected that more pipes would be frozen durinr Sunday night. One Of the unlucky house owners remarked:
 T wish I was a plumber" and all present at the time agreed with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

James Mi1es4xi was at his home on Fifth street for over Sunday. He is located at Camp Dix, New Jersey, and Is in the medical corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Fred Powers spent the weekend with his parents 7. on North Main street. He is stationed at Camp Dev-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
MARRIED.

DURFTE-THoMPSO Union, Dec
 25, 1917. by Rev. I. P. Booth of Staf- ford Frank Durfee of West Dudley
 Mass, and Miss Mary Thompson of Mashapaug. s--s-t
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Clyde Kenfeld of Fort Terry spent Sunday at the home of his parents on Smith avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Johnson BanfieId spent the week end with his parents of Fourteenth street. He is stationed at Camp, Dew ems.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
Mrs. Margaret H. Mountain Dies ii
 Sehnectady.

News has been received in this city by local relatives of the death of Mrs. Margaret Healey Mountain, which oc- cured in Schnectady, New York. The deceased formerly resided on Central avenue, near Tenth street, and is held in kind remembrance by the older res idents of the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Arthur Be1air of NTiIford. formeri, of Taftvflle is spending a. few days. a the home of his mother on Providence street. x
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Daniel Thompson of the u. S. navy was visitor at the homo of his moth CT, who lives on Front street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Dean French, a student at the New Bedford Textile school spent the week end as a guest of George Weller. Jr., of Front street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Sergeant James F. Fleming spent ths weekend with his family on Cen tral avenue. 3-f
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
BORN.

St. Joseph's hospital,
 WilIimantic, Dec. 29. 1917, twin sons
 to MT. and Mrs. Trefde GuiIotte of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31

Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Fair and colder.
 Saturdays weather: Light snow cloudy, very cold. Predictions for Sunday: Fair, con- inued cold. Sundays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
Personals.

Several local yeeng people atfende, the danced held in Baltic and Jewet City Saturday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
Personals.

George Farrell left town Sunday
 for a few days trip to Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-31
Sun, Moon and Tides.

Six hours after high water it is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.