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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

ing plans for exhibiting float in the parade
 Garden Club Meets.
 The Garden club of the Plainhe1d Academy held it's first meeting Tues day. Business matters were discus ed and topics relating to farming were talked about.
 Norwich Man in Motor Accident.
 A man named Bates, from Norwich, narrowly escaped serious injury when the new truck, which he was learn ing to operate went off a bridge near The driver had 8 passenger and both esca ped with a few minor injuries. The machine was run under it's own power to a Plainfield garage.
 Suffers a Shock.
 Mrs. Frank Belisle is in danger ous condition at her home, Lawton Heights, as the result of a shock sus- tained Wednesday, morning after she had completed preparations for the breakfast. She was coming down stairs after getting ready to leave for the mill when she collapsed. Her condition is serious.
 Notes.
 Miss Amy Butler spent Wednesday in Providence.
 James Adams of Central Village has bought out Leo Wilcoxs business here.
 Tonight and Friday evening, opera H. M. s. Pinafore, combined chorus of three churches, assisted by Plainf1eld Military band. Adults g5, 35, soc; children Is. 25. 35c.-adv.
 Rifle Clubs Shoot.
 Plainfield Rifle club held it's shoot Tuesday evening. The side captained by Lawrence Krauss won the match by a small margin of sixteen points, defeating the side explained by George Babcock. The shoot was very interesting as the winners were in doubt until the last gun was fired. The losers will have to pay the ex- penses of a clam supper later.
 Hartford Hawaiian string orchestra, Bijou, Jewett City. next Saturday nigl1t.-adv.
 Plans for Flag Raising.
 There are to be three flag raising ceremonies at the three churches, the tfonal church and St. PauFss church first. After the exercises at these two places the flag at St. Johns rec tory will be raised. Speeches are to be made by prominent men of Con- necticut
 The two theatres in town have been secured Tor speeches.
 Captain Teising is to be grand marshal of the parade. The line will assemble at St. Johns rectory and and around Lawton Heights, thence to the Episcopal church where the flag will be raised, thence to the Con gregational church where the flag raising exercises will be again car ried out. The parade will then coun- rectory where they will be dismissed. The Thirteenth company, C. N. G., of Danielson, have consented to come down in full strength and snarcn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
BALL CLUB ORGANIZES
Frank Dumas President - Opening Game to be Played Memorial Day.

Thomas McDermott, the successful manager of Putnam's s baseball team, announced Wednesday afternoon that the Putnam Baseball club has organ ized for the season and elected of ficers as follows: President Frank Dumas; secretary, Albert Forni; treas urer, Theodore Boulay; manager, Thomas 'McDermott.
 The opening game will be played here on the afternoon of Memorial day with the American Optical com pany team as visitors. Manager Eu- gene Matte of Southbridge promises that the Optical team as it will come here for the opening game will be the very fastest that has ever represented Southbridge, and that is saying great deal as every fan knows who has seen the A. O. teams during the past three years. One of the leading pitchers of the New England league will do the twirling for the visitors, Carroll, of Holy Cross, catching.
 Putnam's team will be practically the same as it was last year when 15 games were won, ties. John John son, who was last seasons first sacker for Putnam, will be missing, for he is now in the officers training camp at Plattsburg.
 Manager McDermott promises high class baseball for the fans here this summer. The playing field, at what was the Putnam fair grounds. is be- ing put in first class shape for Me moriaI day
 Embargo Lifted-Freight Increases
 The embargo that has been on as tight IS a drum on goods in less than carload lots having been lifted, Put nam began to get freight shipments again Wednesday afternoon. The wards have been cleared of. the more than 100 cars that made it necessary to place an embargo on this city and shipments that have been held up are expected to move in rappidIy the next few days.
 Crow More-Feed Rally.
 County Agent Benjamin w. Ellis
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Busy Days for Fire Company-Three Fires in Two Days-Supreme In
 spector Addresses X. of C. Council.

The fire company has had quite a period of activity this week, having days. About II o'clock Monday night a small fire in a shed owned by c. B. Gary & Son near their livery stable, was reported on fire. It was dis covered that the fire was confined to a carriage in the shed, and this was practically destroyed The inside of the shed was considerably scorched. It was easy work for the fremen to extinguish the fire and the damage is slight.
 Tuesday night the fire 1addies were again aroused for a fire in the cutting room of the Smith and Cooley mill. The fire was probably caused by an overheated machine which set the stock on fire. The fire got pretty good headway before the arrival of the firemen, but 1t was extinguished within a short time after they began to play the hose on it. The fire in midnight and the f1remen went home to be called out again at o'clock yesterday morning when they found that there was 8 small blaze in the room of the mill. The fire had crept in between the timbers from the cut ting room. It was extinguisl1ed in few minutes. The loss is covered by insurance.
 Sent to Jail.
 Ernest T. Gilbert was sent to jaiI for 30 days by Judge Heald in the borough court yesterday morning af- ter pleading guilty to intoxication William Nephew, who has a wife and children living in Thorndike. Mass. was charged with intoxication and was given an opportunity to leave town.
 Issued Certificates.
 Henry J. Potter, agent of the state board of education, was in town on Wednesday and issued 2 number of employment certificates To children over fl who want to go to work
 Addressed X. of c.
 Supreme Inspector Frank J. Sher- lock visited Stafford Council, Knights of Columbus, and gave very inter- esting talk at the meeting Tuesday evening. He found the council in a fourishing condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

the association has already establish ed that it is going to be a decided help in making Danielson grow and is fulfilling it's mission in a way that is very pleasing to all who are in- terested in it's success.
 Subscribing to Liberty Loan.
 Bankers here stated Wednesday that people in Danielson and vicin- ity are showing their interest in the governments liberty loan by sub scribing for the bonds. Most of the subscriptions received at the banks here are for the small bonds, but there have been a few subscriptions for bonds of the larger denomination.
 The banks here are rendering eV cry assistance to those who wish to become subscribers to an issue that represents not only an absolutely safe investment, but also the country's measure of financial patriotism.
 Will Receive Degree at Putnam.
 Quinebaug lodge of Odd Fellows has a class of candidates to be taken to Putnam next Tuesday evening for the conferring of the first degree by team of Israel Putnam lodge. Candi- dates from Protection lodge of Cen tral Village will also receive the de- gree at Putnam at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
DESERVES GOLD
 MEDAL FOR THIS
CINCINNATI AUTHORITY TELLS HOW TO DRY UP A CORN
 so 1T LIFTS OUT

You corn n-pestered men and women need suffer no longer Wear the shoes that nearly killed you before, says this Cincinnati authority. because a few drops of freezone applied directly on a. tender, aching corn stops soreness at once and soon the corn loosens so it can be lifted out, root and all, with out pain.
 A quarter of an ounce of freezone costs very little at any drug store, but is sufficient to take off every hard or soft corn or cal1us. This should be tried, as it is inexpensive and is said not to inf1ame or even irritate the surrounding tissue or skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
PLAINFIELD
British American Relief Fund Now
 1,2eo.4o-Norwich Man Has Trou-
 bie With Autotruck - Rifle Clubs Weekly Shoot-FIag Raising Plans.

The sixtieth weekly report of the British American War Relief Fund follows: Amount previously collected s1275.s0; collected week ending May 12, $15.S4; Plainf1eld $7.75, Jewett City total collected s1 !299.40. Treasurer Zeck Tetlow has sent another check Of $50 to headquarters in New York, making a total of $1,295 to date from Plainf1eld and Jewett City.
 The collectors for this week are L. Bromley, Barret Judson and Zeck let low for Plainfeld, James Hewitson for Jewett City.
 Students to Attend FIaq Raisina.
 Plafnf1eld High school has decided to be represented by a delegation of over 40 students at the flag raising Sunday. The students are consider
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
MOOSUP
Missionary Meeting May Basket Hanging-Advanee in Wages at the Cranska Mill.

The Womans Missionary meeting connected with the M. E. church, met with Mrs. William Sprague Tuesday afternoon Devotional exercises were led by the president, Mrs. H. F. Main After the transaction of business a chapter was read from the study book followed by the mystery box questions which were very interesting. Re- treatments were served by the host ess.
 A Home Garden club has been or ganized at the Moosup Grammar school. Following are the officers: Dona Coderre, president; Homer zinc, treasurer; Helen Gardiner, sec retary.
 Received May Basket.
 Tuesday evening Miss Ruth Gold berg was surprised to find a, we'll short hunt she found the party who had hung it and all assembled in the house. Games were played and vic trola music enjoyed. Ice cream and cookies were served along with the contents of the basket. Mir Goldberg took the party home in his automo- bile. Those attending were: Alice Salisbury. Julia Lyon, Madaline Hill, Dorothy Salisbury, also Ellis Kenne- dy, Waldo Tillinghast, Stanley Shum- way.
 Dr Downing. Daniel Smith, Ernest Labeau and Saul Devin1augh motored to Boston Wednesday on a business trip They made the journey in Dr. Downing's machine.
 Wage Increase.
 An increase of to 13 per cent has been made in the wages at the Gran ska thread mill this week.
 John Gallup motored to Stonington Wednesday.
 Florence Christian left Wednesday on a visit to New Hampshire.
 IhG arc tn n1 10n Tnx cit City baseball team next Saturday 9 afterOOOn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Pupils Make Comfort Bags.
CLERKS DEMANDS GRANTED
Fourteen at Local Station Affected by
 New Haven Road Concessions.

Clerks in the Putnam freight de- partment of the New Haven road were made happy Wednesday when message was received here announce ing that they are to be allowed an advance of g. per cent. in wages and are also to have the additional con cession of two Saturday afternoons off duty each month, without loss of pay.
 In common with hundreds of freight clerks all over the system the clerks out on strike Wednesday afternoon had not the advance granted been al- lowed, it was stated by one of their number in discussing the matter dur ing the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
CITY COURT CASES.
Two Wives Testify Against Drunken, Lazy Husbands, Who Are Sent to .Izif

Joseph Walenska was before thes police court Wednesday morning toi answer the charge of intoxication. The mans wife appeared against her hUs- band and told Of him not working in the past eight weeks. The accused was sentenced to 30 days in jail.
 John Ladda was In court on the charges of intoxicador and breach of peace. The complaint was made against the man by its wife, who told the court that her husoant had abused her. Officer Hurley testified as to the time of the complaint. Ladoa was given Is days in jail for intoxication and 30 days for breach of the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

HeV. Father 0OCQQeLy Wr o.
 A P Woodward, captain of the Home Guard company, said Wednes- day afternoon that there are now Az members in the company
 Mrs. Frank Gilbert, Broad street, will have the sewing circle of the Orr der of the Eastern Star at her home for meeting this afternoon.
 Firemen's Delegate.
 w. F. Woodward will be a dele gate representing the Danielson fire department at the annual convention of the State Firemen's association In Hartford next week.
 Three persons charged with hav- ing been intoxicated were in the town court Wednesday. morning. Two of them were sent to jail.e
 Ladies of the Baptist church are to have a May basket social at the home of Miss Lillian Mutual, Main street, Friday evening, the plans also providing for literary and nusi- cal programme.
 Occupying Goodyear Houses.
 Homes in the new village at Good year Heights are occupied now in some cases by tenants.
 Eugene Nash Injured.
 Eugene Nash, Mechanic street, fell at his home and cut his scalp. He was not seriously injured.
 Sale of Business.
 A. E. Beauregard has sold his bus mess in the Woodward building to Charles w. Hale, who has been in Mr. Beauregard's employ. MT. Beau regard is to devote his time to a dye manufacturing business which has been established here.
 Much work is being done in the cemetef$ les here in preparation for Memorial day.
 Louis c. Vernier of Pawtucket was visitor with. friends in Danielson Wednesday.
 J. Carl Witter is at Hampton con- ducting an auction today.
 Miss Margaret Sullivan of Plain field was the guest Wednesday of MT. and Mrs Louis E. Kennedy.
 Members of the Business Mems as- sociation will be invited to lend their aid to the project of interesting peo- pie in working for larger crops this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Land for Employes' Gardens.

The Quidnick-Windham company has followed the lead of other com panies and has donated several acres of land for the use of the families of their employees. On the land taken over by the American Thread company there is much activity every evening" as many of the families who are con- nected with the mill get out and plant their gardens. The overseers of this work are kept busy each evening deal ing out the fertilizer as it is needed by the workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
TOTAL ASSETS OVER s12,ooo
Building & Loan Association Has Prospered During Two Years Ex- istence.

It was announced Wednesday. fol- lowing a meeting of the Danielson Building and Loan association, that the first mortgage loans of the asso- citation now amount to $11,400, and that the total assets are in excess of $12, ,00O.
 Applications for loans are now on hand and these will be sufficient to take up all the income of the associa- ton up to and including the July pay ments. In July another series of shares is to be issued. Starting in a modest way less than two years ago,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
VERDICT FOR g, GOO
In Suit. Brought by Joseph Sugar, g,
 Struck by Truck of Oil Company.

The case of Joseph Sugar vs the Gulf Refining company was then taken up by the court. The case is for dam ages received by the g year old plain tiff February, 1916, by the truck be- longing to the company. Attorney Samuel B. Harvey of this city repre- scented the plaintiff and Attorney Her bert K Smith of Hartford represented the defendants.
 The jury in the case includes Dewey
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
PocARo NOT GUILTY.
Jury Out 25 Minutes in MansIaughter Case in Connection With Giles AL ford's Death.

At the opening of Wednesdays ses- sion of the superior court in this city the case of Samuel Pocaro was re- stunned. Judge William H. Bennett charged the jury. After being out about 25 minutes. they returned with a verdict of not guilty to the charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Giles Afford last November
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
FUN ERAL
Lloyd G. Tattoon.

Funeral services for Lloyd Gilbert Tattoon were held in the chapel of the Second Congregational church Wed nesday afternoon. Burial was in Grove street cemetery. The bearers were Joseph Hall, Thomas Taylor and two brothers of the deceased, George Tattoon and Frederick Tattoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Helen Erishinia.
OBITUARY.
John G. Hanson.

The death of John G. Hanson oc- cured at his home on Jackson street early Wednesday morning. He was born in Sweden in 1862. Besides his widow, he leaves a daughter, Mrs Herbert Ladd. of this city. and three brothers, Gustave and Axel of New Haven and Charles of this city
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
OPENING GAME SATURDAY.
Thread Company's Baseball Team to
 Play New Britain.

Saturday afternoon the American Thread company baseball, team will open the season when they line up against the Pioneers of New Britain at Recreation park. The lineup of the local team is not decided upon as yet, but it is known that the best possible talent of these parts will be seen in the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Collision Of 6ieyeIes-Freieht Clerks Pleased That Demands Are Granted Ball Club Oranoixed--Objeetio to Flowing Up Baseball Field at the School for Garden Sites-Funeral of Lloyd G. Tattoon-Parents Night at p. H. s,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
What Is ooina On roniui,t.

~Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Associa- ton, Main Street. oowebetuck Lodge. No. Is. T. o. o. ET. Moin Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
DANIELSON

A. E. Beauregard Sells Out Business Funeral of Leonard kies-Thir- teenth Company to Participate in PIainfield Flag Raising Exercises Raymond A. Preston Joins Brown Unit for France - Death of Rev. Father Socquet, M. S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Stephen Stumbolis. engaged in bus mess here, was somewhat injured o'clock while he was riding a bicycle down Pomfret street, coming into col lision with another man at Canal street Stumbolis was attended by pr. E. T. Perry.
 Pupils Make Comfort Bags.
 Mrs. Harold w. Files, who has just retired as vice chairman of the Red Cross chapter, on Wednesday acknow- ledged the gift of seven comfort bags, one each from the grades of the Is- rael Putnam school, and three com fort bags from the pupils of the grades at the Smith street school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
FUNERALS.
Mrs. John Jennings.

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Bidwell Jennings was held from her home in South Windharn at 1 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon. Rev. M. R. Plumb of Windham offfciated at the services The bearers were H. R. Reynolds Ghari GharIes H, A 1ennIngs, 41iIIi George Fred; was in the Yantic cemetery, Norwich under the direction of Hiram N. Fenn undertaken
 Helen Erishinia
 The funeral of Helen Erishinia was held from the home of her father Tryfnia Erishinia, at 131 Chapman street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Mass Meeting at Brooklyn.

An appeal to farmers of the town Of Brooklyn to be patriotic by increas- ing their agricultural work will be made to them at mass meeting to be held in Unitarian hall, Brooklyn, next Monday evening, and those who are promoting the affair have voiced the hope that they may be able to get every farmer in Brooklyn to come to the meeting. An address is to be made by William E. Reach of the West Side and it is also expected that County Agent Benjamin w. Ellis of Putnam will be present and speak.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
FUN ERAL..
Leonard kies.

The funeral of Leonard Kies was held from his home in the Horse hill district "Wednesday afternoon, with services at the Congregational church at South Kil1ingly at o'clock, Rev. H. B. GoodselI officiating. Burial was in South KiI1ingIy cemetery. Louis F. Kennedy was the funeral director.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27
The Confessions of a Wife
Longing For Youth Is Universal.

And time dries the eyes that blister
cd hot
When tear drops rained.
"Our laughter ~ measured by one
short span
So fades thr sigh
We only live one day az time
You. dear. and
However Mars o. an those days
made life ion me. and looking back
On them now I would not change
ono pleasure or one sorrow.
Il love 20 Iugcr oyer them 7 love
20 talk about them for after all.
believe what oscar Wilde said is
true Youth. youth There ~ Abso-
lutely nothing in this world but
youth" And the great tragedy OF
life Is that We g. not realize this
until youth has fed"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27
Many Designs and
Patterns

These August sales are matter Of
pride with us. Each year we aim to es-
tablish new value-giving records that
will far overshadow any previous sales.
For weeks we have been getting ready
for this sale. We have gone thru our
entire stocks and wherever we have only
few of a particular design, we have re-
duced prices to the lowest possible level
in order to clear our floors of these sam
pies and make room for samples repre-
senting furniture of which we have
large quantities on hand
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27

You see. Margie" said Paula
am always breaking into thr
sodes and action 80 my story 70 tel
YOU their reactions on mo. nav
nlways wanted - have some opp"f
tunlty n impr~SSing on young =
that every action ~ those about
them. every oppressed opinion "l
friend or acquaintance. every th't
~ their own has some enect on tHFIr
character
The eject NAV be as slight as
the drop 81 water on the stone, hut
~ Is unnlt-rablv made and IN time.
~ you nrc given 80 4utr0sp"ctinn ana
anatA sis. YOU can tell Wheh ana
whore ssch drop helped 90 wear crew
ices In your rock bound personality
and let In broadm 'rd~dness and char
ity or let out force and moral STAN
ina.
~ think after all. Msrgie. was a
OCULAR girl loved pretty clothes
,ad the good times that youth loves
had healthy egoti-m aud founk
audience In myself 'did not A.
10 time realize al the things | AZ.
terward knew had happened 90 me, ]
lust lived enc day at a time
u remember was so imbued with
hat idea that wrote httle poem
on the theme 7 sent the poem TO
fer when he bewAtled the fact 10
ine that life was passing and We
were still apart.
90 wonder ~ I can repeat ~ o. you.
Margie / have not thOt az Do Tor
Years
we only live one day az a time
one feetinR d2y.
isNen mo gold be the sun klssed
shore.
cor Swallowed gray,
The hours that lens'hen meath sor-
row prick
Jov can defv
And the friends that hssk IN our
merry laugh
Flee when We sigh.
The cun that's fullest 81 pleasure s
wine
Is quickly drained.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27
TENTONS BARRED
FROM NEW YORK
HARBOR BOATS

Nl1Nv YORK. July Beginning
today German subjects are barred
from excursion boats plying in New
York harbofs
The new order is aimed az spies
who while apparently on an eVcur-
sion could BE- able 20 secure valuable
information regarding sailing of
troops and activities In the local
navy yards.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27

Dr. Harry =. HniseIden. CHIEF OF TIC
medical stan Of tho herman Ameri-
can hospital In thicaeo, refused TO
perform nm operution upon the
bnby of NrS. William Meter. he
cause IL was deformed that IL
would have grown "a he nm idiot
~ u lived. More thnn year ngo
Dr. Haiselden took the same posi-
ton In the case Of another infant.
several attempts to punish MIN
were made. hut they were NIL given
up Dr. Hniselden holds that since
the child. ~ IL lived. would grow
up 10 he n burden 20 Itself and the
communists, IL siould he permitted
60 die.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27

Come in tomorrow, wander up and
down these great aisleways of furniture
in Michigans largest furniture store,
and share in the big money-saving event
of the season.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27
Every Department Enters
This Great Sale Event With
Greatly Reduced Prices

Each year these sales are looked for
ward to by people who have taken adj
vantage of former sales, and from the
time our doors open tomorrow morning,
the store should be one of the busiest
spots in Detroit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-27

The projecule fired from 13-5-in.
naval gun viii penetrate 50 inches
OF wrought iron AZ range Of over
a mile