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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
DELAYED TELEGRAM
Prevented Relatives of Carleton Fiske From Fastening to Him After Ae. cideFit.

Charles Fiske and his son Floyd left Monday night for Manchester, N. Y., where Carleton Fiske lies dangerouslv ill as the result of an accident Be- was received saving the young man was very low, but MT. FIske tele- graphed from Albany, N. Y., Tuesday morning that his som was reported better. As vet, the family knows notI- ing Of the circumstances which caused the accident, or how he is injured He has been working upon a farm in New York state during the summer, and only last week went to Manchester, N. r.. and was employed by a rail- road on night work The accident oc- cured in the afteronon, and the tele- gram sent at once was not received by the family until half past nine the following morning, thus delaying an early start to reach Manchester which is located in the central western part of New York state. over three hundred miles from Jewett City.
 Gossip and Chat.
 Peter McArthur of Quincy, Mass, has been in town, the guest of friends. Avilla Ledoux and Louis Gosselin' have returned from spending a week in Theodore Robinson's camp on the banks of the upper Aspinoo<
 MT. and Mrs. W. R. Burdick have been guests of MT: and Mrs. William Wa1po1e in Providence.
 Mrs. J. E. Phillips and Morton Brown have returned from Groton Long Point.
 Thomas Connell of Lowell Mass, has been spending a week with his Mrs. Patrick ConneI1
 An anniversary mass was said by Rev. J. J. McCabe at St. Mary's church Menday for Mrs. Maud Ethier Benoit.
 Phillip La Fontasie of Sterling is to succeed Ovilla Ledoux when the lat ter concludes his duties at DezLey & Clarke's store. Paid 70 Gents for Knocking Out Po-
 Iiceman.
 big southbound New Jersey car colllded with the new silent police man on Postoffice square Tuesday af- The copper was badly used up. The automobile driver stopped | and attemDted to straieften things out. Warden Mccarthy was nearby, he 1 and the driver viewed the injured of hcer, and after some talk about the l matter the whole affair was taken oye,. to Barnett's blacksmith Shop where | the man from the mosquito state glad 1 ly and graciously paid 70 cents for the | first aid treatment there rendered Mir l Policeman will be on his job again to- | day. l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Willimantic Camp Ground
Closing Sunday School, Session of the Season - Holiday Visitors-Cottag- CTS Remaining in the Grove.

MT. and Mrs. Henry Randall return ed Tuesday to Port Jefferson, N. Y.
 Mir. and Mrs. David Purdie and in- fant son. David James, Jr, of Coro- ma, N. Y. are staying with MT. Pur- dies father and mother, MT. and Mrs. James Purdie.
 Rexford Cleveland of Battery A, of Rhode Island, was visiting his parents over Sunday.
 Miss Ironsides and friend of New Bedford are visiting Mrs. Wylice.
 Miss Carrie Baker is in Norwich for a few days.
 Miss Mildred Hardy of Seymour is the guest of Mrs. BrowneIl.
 Closing Service.
 The last service of the Sunday school for the season was held in the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
CONFERENCE TODAY
Six Churches to be Represented at
 Session at Griswold.

The conference of the six churches with the First Congregational church, GriswoH, today Wednesday, will be in charge of Rev. w. J. Reynolds of Lisbon. The program:
 II a. m.. organ prelude Doxology; invocation; hymn 445; Scripture read- ing: anthem, Jehovah Reigns, BeirIy: prayer; solo. Holy City. Adams, w. B. Montgomery; sermon, Call of the Mountain. Rev. J. c. Pryor. EkonlS; hymn 443: benediction: dinner and so- cial hour: D. nn., praise service; bus mess: solo. Plains of Peace. Barnard Harold F. Geer; address. Y. M. c. A. Work in the Present Great War; Rev Albert Donnell, Jewett City: hymn 361: discussion; hymn 431: benediction
 Mrs Sarah Prentice of Norwich and Miss Beatrice Prentice of Newark N. l.. are guests of Miss Mabel Mo- Broome
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Miss Ellen Lawlor.

MISS Ellen Eawtof.
 The death of Miss Ellen Lawlor of North Windham occurred at. St: Jo- seph's hospital, Monday night, after an operation for appendicitis. She is survived by her sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Dalton of Matteawan, N. Y.. a broth CT. Patrick Lawlor of Hartford, two nieces and two nephews.
 GFred-P. Green. Frederick P. Green died at his home, 5s4 Ash street, Sunday noon. He was born in this city on Jan 2s. 1877, the son of Palmer F. and Sarah J. Green, and had spent most of his life in this city. He is survived by his parents and wto sisters. Arrangements are in charge of Undertaken Shepard.
 Mrs. A. c. Robars.
 Mrs. Annie Cecilia Sealey Robarg, z3, died Monday morning at 2.15 at her home at 26 Prospect street after an illness of about one year. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Burke of Rockville and Mrs. John Gardiner, of Providence, five daugh- ters, Mrs. George Anthony and the Misses Frances, Phyllis, Barnice and Althea Robarg, and four sons, Roy, Russell. Everett and Herbert Robarg, all of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
yiantie house sundax afternoon at 5

,Niantic house Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Mrs. Sumner, who has been staying at her cottage on Simpson avenue this summer, has returned to her home In Willimantic.
 MT. and Mrs. Jackson and Miss Grace Piner of Attieboro, Mass. were at Mrs. W. N. Carter's over Sun day. @
 W. W. Carter of New York spent Sunday with his family.
 Edward Botham of New York has been spending a few days at the Car ter cottage on Simpson avenue.
 Mrs. Wyliss and family spent Sum day at Coventry lake.
 Brooklyn Pastor Heard.
 Preaching service was held in the tabernacle Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Rev. Mir. Phelps of Brook 1yn, N. Y, preached a very inspiring sermon. The service was well attend ed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Windham Silk Mills Photographed for
 Movies.

Employes of lcompany from Wor- cester, Mass. were in the Windham Silk Mills on North street, Tuesday, taking moving pictures of the .manu- facture Of silk cloth. About 500 feet of film was taken. showing work in the raw silk department where the silk Is received from Japan via New York warehouses, the warping, weav- ing, picking and finishing of the cloth. The pictures will be exhibited in the schools for educational purposes by the Worcester company. The plant in which all of the work on the silk is done with the exception of the dyeing, is a model of efficiency. All of the officers are local men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
CITY COURT CASES
Noel DeIude Put on Prohation-WiI- liam Juraz in Line for Long Stay at Jail,

charge of breach of the peace and in toxication, Tuesday morning. He was given fifteen days for>the first charge and thirty days for the second one. Judgment was suspended and he was placed on probation for six months.
 Wa1lick Juraz pleaded guilty to a charge of intoxication. He was given thirty-day sentence and then was placed on probation for three months. A little before 10 o'clock he was in front of the r<alice station, drunk again. He was promptly nabbed by Chief Ki11ourey and he will come be- fore the court today. He was previ- ously on probation with a 30 day sen tence and 30 days added Tuesday. It is probable that he will be sent to jail this morning for the sixty days plus a new sentence
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

elected teacher of the sixth grade in the borough schools. has resigned Miss Edith A. Eddy of East Wood stock. who had charge of the. school fast year. will act as substitute until aonther teacher is secured. All of the schools opened Tuesday the fall term.
 John Connery of Holyoke has been spending a few days in Stafford Springs.
 Henry S. Stevenson, a former resi- dent, now of Somers. was a Stafford visitor Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

George Deans are MT. and Mrs. A. E. Saunders and son. Lyold, and MT. and Mrs. John Thinker all of Providence, R. r
 A large number of local people at ended the Fair at Norwich. Tuesday.
 Postmaster's Assistant
 Miss Teresa Sullivan has resigned as bookkeeper at Dearnly & Clark's and has taken a position in the Post Office as assistant to the Post Master.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Farewell Gift for Arthur McouiIIan
Car Overturned,

Monday evening about 6.20 a Ford automobile figured in an accident on the South Coventry road. The car was going at fair rate when one Of the tires blew out. The car ziszagged across the road several times and f1- nally overturned in the trolley tracks. 7Neithersthe car nor the two passengers suffered from the mishap. ft
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
JEWETT CITY

Carleton Fiske's Relatives Prevented From Reaching His Bedside by De- iayed Telegram-New Jersey Mo- torist Settles Collision With Cop for 70 Csnts--Confsrencs of Six Church es Today.
 Misses Bertha and Irene Belcher nave returned to StaffordvjlIe after visiting Mrs. W. R. Burdick and Mrs. w. $. Rood.
 Mrs. G. H. Prior and daughter Ellen returned Monday from two weeks V1slt in West Auburn and Worcester.
 On Motor Outing.
 MT. and Mrs. Edmond Jodoin are enjoying an automobile trip through the White Mountains
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

A new division of the army general staff has been created to handle call business pertaining to the shipment of troops and supplies to Europe. Brig adler General Francis J. Herman has been detailed as chief of the embark ation service, with Colonel >Chauncey B. Baker of the quartermaster corps as his chief assistant. he new service will have direct supervision of all of supplies from points of origin to ports of authorization and will control the movements of all army transports. All commercial shipping used for army purposes is also placed in Ganeral Kexpan's jurisdiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
WILL BE REPAID FOR THEIR WORK

Women everywhere suffer from kid
 ney trouble-backache, rheumatic pains, swollen and tender muscles, stiff joints and it is to help those who suffer as
 she did that Mrs. c. J. Ellis, sos 9th Ave. Sioux Falls. s. D., writes: "I feel sure if anyone bothered as I was will
 give Foley Kidney Pills fair trial
 they will be repaid for their, work It seems foolish to neglect an adlment when there Is such remedy to be had" They correct bladder disturbances, too The Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Express to Stop for PupiIs.

With the opening of the schools in this city. the matter of transporting the students in neighboring towns to this city has come up, especially on the Boston division at the train due here at o'clock has been taken off The public utilities commission looked the matter over and as a result, the 1905 express will stop at C1ark's Cor ners and Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
At Norwich Fair.
Democracy in England.

As showing the extent to which England has progressed toward dem ocratic government it may be noted that most of the important official ut terances from London come from Lloyd George and none of them from King George.LKansas City Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
MOOSUP
Social Notes of Holiday Week-LocaI
 People Attend Norwich Fair.

Social Notes of Holiday Week-Local People Attend Norwich Fair. Mir and Mrs. Clarence Jeffers and son Raymond of Jewett City. visited at the home of MT. and Mrs. Walter Mason this week. During their stay they went to Rocky Point for a days outing.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Bonni1 spent Monday with relatives in Baltic.
 Eva and Lodfo Bertrand. Alice Gau- thier, Amelia Piche, Naleda Lussier ,and Albert Belisle spent Monday at Rocky Point.
 Mrs. Felix, Parr of Occum is visiting her son, Henry Parr.
 Joseph Gravelin of Voluntown is visiting at the home of Isaac Fisher.
 At Norwich Fair.
 MT. and Mrs. David Larose and fam fly motored to Alexander's lake Mon. day.
 Alice Raymond of Arctic is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Bes- sette in Union Village.
 Mrs. O. w. Potter and daughter Doris and F. F. Potter of Taunton at- tended the fair at Norwich Tuesday. Safe in France.
 Judge John E. Prior received a ca blegram from his son. John A. Prior, Sunday, stating that he was safe in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
FUN ERAI
Mics Agnes DeIIiaan.

Mics Agnes DeIIigan. The funeral of Miss Agnes DeIli- gan who was killed in an automobile accident near Brattleboro, Vt. Friday, was held from St. Edwards church on Monday morning. at. 10 o'clock. Rev. Felix J. O'Neill sang the requiem high mass. Burial was in St. Edwards cemetery.
 Teacher Resisne.
 Miss Irene B. Hennessey who was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

and grades for the extension Of Oak
 street and the Construction of Peru
 street was held in the common coun- cil chamber Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Borough People Attend Send-o CeIe- bration at Rockville - Funeral of Miss Agnes DeIIigan-Openins of Schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
FUN ERAL.
Mrr. Mary TopIif1,

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Toplin was held from her home in South Coven- try Sunday at 8 o'clock with Rev. H. c. Beebe officiating. The bearers were Arthur C., Harris F. and Frederick H. Topliff, nephews of the deceased, and Benjamin J. Chandler, her brother. Burial was in the Nathan Hale ceme- tery in charge of Undertaken Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Peace |. Becoming Warlike.

The official estimate of the num- Der of killed in the riots in Spain is 400 They seem to be waging a des- perate peace there,-ProvIdence Jour nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
W7ILLIMANTIC

the average. although 1t is thought that the attendance in few days will be the same as usual. At the Wind ham street and St.. Joseph's school the attendance was about the same as last year. 317 in the first case and 405 in the othef three hundred and sixty pupils registered at the high school, Tuesday morning. about forty short of the average. the entering class numbering 114. which is small. At the Natchaug school. 40 were present, 75 less than last year. The attendance at the Windham Center school was 80 and at St. Mary's school 610. In all 21S2 children registered at the six schools.
 Farewell Gift for Arthur McQuiIIan.
 Arthur McQuillan. Captain" of the first lot of drafted men who are to leave this city. was given farewell supper at the Johnson House, Monday evening. During the evening he was Presented a handsome travelling bag and wrist watch by P. D. Donahue on behalf of the twenty friends pres ent. Captain McQuffian answered with a brief speech. Albert Galligan was the toastmaster.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
PUPILS REGISTERED e.1se
Al Opening Sessions of Six Local
 Schools Tuesday.

The attendance at the opening of the schools in the town of Windham, Tuesday morning was smaller than
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Leaving for. Camp psvans.

Arthur McQuillan and James Fogar- ty, Willimantic's first contribution to the draft army, are to leave this (Wed- nesday) morning at 9.35 for Camp De- vans, Aver, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Moodus.-The New York Net and Irvine mill at the Falls has been
 obliged to shut down owing to scarcity of help.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
On Vacation.

Lieutenant Allen McArtnur of the Wi1limantfc police force is On a short vacation. His wacation commenced Monday night and his place at the station house was taken by Officer Enander. Byron Fiske, the new super numera'y, is taking Officer Enander's beat. t~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Hearing on Oak Street Grades. 6 A preliminary hearing on the lines
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Several Stafford Springs people att tended the Hartford fair Monday.
 Timothy Desmond of Philadelphia has been spending a few days with relatives in Stafford Springs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
PLAINF'IELD

Milton Winsor Badly -Burned-Motor- cyeIist Injured at Norwieh-British Relief Fund $1673.75. 7
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Bound versaiIIe. Reaistry Card,

The registration card of Samuel Le- fave of Versailles was found on the street, Monday, by Officer Enander and is now at the police station.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Painful Event Nearer.

PaInfuI EVent NeHroF.
 This early start of the cool weather isn't half so appealing to coal men as it woulI have been @ year ago. 1t only brings the prospect of having to give the public a square deal pain fully nearer-Philadelp Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Wool Blankets, full size white or grey, colored borders, $500, $500, $500, 5000 and up to $12.00 a pair Wool Crib Blankets, white with pink and blue borders, size 36x50, $4.50 a pair.
 Crib Blankets, blue and pink, assorted figures, 59c and $1.00 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Follow Directions Implioitly.

Follow Directions Implicitly.
 The Germans have wOn another great victory at Verdun, having re- treated to points ito which they were directed by French artillery and bay onets.-Toronto Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
At. SenS-off Exer

StaHord sent a large deIegatlon 10 who have been called to the colors. There was a parade at o'clock, fol- lowed by a supper and speaking in the evening. Albert Hewitt is the first. of the drafted men to go from Stafford. He will leave today (Wed- nesday).
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Blankets for single beds. white or grey s1.1e pair. /
 / Blankets for full size beds, white or grey s2.0O pair. Full size Bed Blankets in grey, white or tan, pink or blue borders, s3.3s pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

PLUMBING AND eAsFITTINe
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-06
TROY GROVE MAN
RAISING STOCK

George H. Herger, a former resi-.
dent OF Troy Grove, is now located at
Vlnton, Iowa, where he conducts the
Maple Grove stock farm. He is an
extensive breeder of Durov swine,
re has devoted several years to the
raising OF this particular breed. Mr..
merger resided in Troy Grove thirty.
SIX years and has been a resident of
iowa for eighteen years. In a letter
&c the Free Trader-Journal he says:
1--WE like Iowa first straight but
sun have thought for La Sale couln.
w. we had some cold weather this
winter and have fine sleighing at pres
ent. This is great state for raising
hogs and stock. My sons are feeding
three loads Of cattle and two of hogs.
our crops were good here the passed.
season and everything brings good
prices. Corn, ninety.four cents. hogs
above eleven cents.
Your Illinois farmers are behind
inc times, that they don't feed stock.
selling grain off the farm is a good
pan. Feeding stock on insilage and
grain IS just the thing"
GEORGE Fl. HERGER."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-06
PREDICT GERMAN SPLIT ON
u. S. BREAK,

Paris, Feb. "a split in the
councils Of the German nation
over submarine war was predict
ed here today by diplomats. II
was declared the action of Presi-
dent Wilson in breaking off dipIo
matte relations came as a bio sur
prise to considerable section of
the German people and that il
would naturally lead to demand
for less drastic measures. It was
pointed out that there are only
two courses open to Germany:
First, she may defy the entire
world BY piunging into a reckless
campaign with her U-boats:
second, she could modify her
blockade regulations in such
manner as would prevent airy fur
Their declarations of war.
1t is believed here that the war
party in Berlin is too strongly
entrenched to have its position
shaken and that the ruthless sub
marine warfare will go on as
planned.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-06
S0cietyNotes


what promises to be real novelty
III social event will be staged to.
morrow evening when the Starved
Rock council, Knights of Columbus
VIII give their barn dance. Baled hav
has been placed around the dance
moor and will be used to sit en-. Hen.
trlch's saxaphone orchestra will fur.
hlsh the music for the occasion and
all the guests will come attired in
hard time costumes. This Is the first
oaIn dance ever staged by the
knights OF Columbus and it is be.
lieved that it will eclipse any of the
social events every staged
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Inc ladies OF the Episcopal church
VIII hold a meeting Friday afternoon.
February 9Th, at the parish house
Mrs. Hit and Mrs. Moss will be the
hostesses.
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The Summit View Cemetery Asso.
cation met this afternoon at the
nome OF Mrs. Estelle Bowermaster at
aif Catherine street.
T. 4, i
On Wednesday afternoon the week.
~ card party of the Ottawa Boat Club
VIII be held. Hostesses for the after.
noon will be Mesdames John Gamb,
and Ray A. Carter.
q y q,
The annual dance of the Mystic
Workers will be held this evening at
Wills dancing academy. A saxa.
phone orchestra with Prof. Stokes as
leader will furnish the music Dane.
ing will be enjoyed from 9 until 2.
4, Il =
The Amateur Musical Club met this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. n. r.
Palmer on Ottawa avenue. A delight
ful program had been prepared for the
occasion
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-06
MEXICANS Att
AGAIN; TROOPS
KEPT ON BORDER

Washington, Feb In the battle
between Mexican defacto troops and
Villistas reported raging 80 miles from
chihuahua City, war department of
iicials today saw the reason for Gen
efal fdnstOn's orders stopping the
homeward movement of militiamen.
Unofficial advices are that Villa is
showing great deal OF strength and
there is a feeling that he may soon
be in a position to again threaten the
border
1t was made clear that General
funston has full authority over the
disposition of the militia and that ac-
cordingly no orders have gone to him
from the department. 1t was also de.
MED that the holding of the guards
men at their camps along the border
was in any way connected with the
break with Germany.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-06
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

Frank Doyle, of La Sale, was al
Ottawa visitor this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. d. Duncan lef
Sunday afternoon for an extended Wis
1t In South Carolina.
Miss Mary Murray. of Chicago. /.
the guest of friends in this city for q
few days.
Miss Mary, Kline returned to hei
home in this city for few days.
Miss Mary Kline returned to her
home in this city,'after a weeks visit
with friends lin Streator.
George Koenig, of La Sale. was an
Ottawa visitor this afternoon.
Roy Caldwell, of Streator, was an OF
tawa visitor this afternoon.
John F. Lux. sporting editor of the
observation-disclosures, visited with
friends in this city this afternoon.
Roy Rogan, of Joliet, former man.
ager of the Gayety theatre here. and
now holding a similar position with
the Orpheum theatre in Joliet, called
on Ottawa friends this afternoon.
Miss Ethel Conley, OF Chicago. is
visiting at the home OF DR.. and Mrs.
f. A. Kelly.
Mary Murray, OF Chicago. is visiting
Miss Ella Dunn, of Twin Bluffs.
Frank McGrath returned from Chi.
cago, where he has been visiting rela-
tiyes and friends for the past few
days.
Miss Clara Smith returned home, af-
ter brief visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Bailey. of Lake Forest.
Judge Duane Cairns. of Sycamore
and Judge Dibell, of Joliet, are in o.
tawa to open the February term of
the appellate court.
Mrs. George Dietrich and daughter
Ruth, OF Ottawa avenue. left TODAY
for Florida, where they will spend the
next four or five weeks.
Probate Judge Gregg, of Marshall
county transacted business here this
supervisor Charley, of La Sale. was
an Ottawa visitor yesterday after.
noon
Mayor Madden, Of Mendoza, was an
ottawa visitor this afternoon.
Mayor Massieon, of Peru, transacted
business here this afternoon.
a. NJ Farrell, of Joliet, was an OF.
lava visitor this afternoon.
mrs. Mary Quinn returned home
Yesterday after brief visit with Chi.
cago friends.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-06

A cold does not get well of itself
me process of wearing out a cold
wears you out, and your cough be-
comes serious if neglected. Hacking
coughs drain the energy and sap the
vitality. For Al years the happy COM
bination of soothing antfseptic bal
sans in DR.. Kings New Discovery has
healed coughs and relieved conges-
ton. Young and old can testify to
The effectiveness of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for coughs and colds. Buy
a bottle today at your Druggist, SOC.