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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
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weeks stay In Miami, Fla. En route home they will visit relatives in Jack sonyilie
 Mrs. J. H. Murphy is spending a few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

by Mrs. Jack EvaneN~ Queenstown last Thursf<\s~ fact
 a moonlight picnic. Al N of thei versions, basket luncheS = lere. up pr 4. Fl. Isobo and MN Iii their, ~ visited in Trusswlle l. My witI Mrs. J. r. Waller andS, day i Bobo were guests at a they given by Mrs. Robert < wn al handsome country hommt t le day, in honor Of her such tl
 Hattie Coker who wire confid Florence normal 10 spe.ortly. winter. Covers were laid fc.ts Services at the Baptist ehui n fss5a day at Il o'clock, conducted by the pastor Rev. J. Nj Patterson. Special music has been prepared by the choir.
 One of the most curious of natures
 inventions is that of an egg that cant
 roli off a shelf It IS absolutely import
 ant to a certain species of seabird-the murre This feathered creature builds no
 nest. but lays it's eggs on narrow shelves of precipitous rocks. Ordinary eggs-
 those of the domestic hen. for example if deposited in such places. would be liable to roll off and smash. But the murre's egg is of such shape that if disturbed 1t simply rolls in a circle. Such
 being the case, the female murre ex- periences no anxiety. She could incu-
 bate her progeny on an ordinary mantle piece and be satisfied of their safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
ANDREW CABLES WAS
 CHOSEN VICE PRESIDENT He Succeeds Ralph 6irkenshaw Who
 Has Left Norwich.

Four new members were admitted and three applications for membership were received at the regular meeting of St. Mary's T. A. B. society held on Tuesday evening in their rooms. Pres ident Francis Twomey was in the chair.
 Andrew Cap1es was elected vice president to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ralph Birken- shaw who has left town. Edwin Ed wards was elected chairman of the board of directors to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Mccarthy and Maurice Kelley was elected recording secretary.
 A communication was read at the meeting concerning the state field day which will be held this year during the month of June in Torrington. At the head of the committee of arrange ments for this big state event is Rev. J. H. King, formerly of this city.
 Henry Tibbitts presented the society with a large map of the city of Nor wieh which will be placed in a promi- nent place. The social committee is making arrangements for a whist and dance which will be held in April.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
MILITARY CENSUS
 CANVASS

Over 5000 blanks have now been for warded to Hartford and completed lists show names of something over 800 males over 16 years of age that have not been checked as having been can vassed.
 The house to house canvass of these names is about to be made and in the meantime individuals rot yet can vassed will materially assist by filling out blanks that can be found at the following places,
 Ensler's Broadway Pharmacy, Broad way, corner Main Street.
 shea's Newsstand, No. 6s Broadway.
 Fasan's Smoke Shop, No. f62 Main Street.
 Madden's Cigar Store, No. PAS Main Street
 Police Headquarters, City Hall.
 Y. M. C. A., 6s Broadway.
 Pitcher & Service, No. 253 Central Avenue, Greeneviile.
 Mesurney's Newsstand, a4 Sherman Street, Falls.
 Taftviiie Postoffioe, TaftviIie.
 Totokett Mfg. Company Office, oe- cum.
 P. T. cenHelPs Barber Shop, POS West Town strest, Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
PAT RooNEY's RESTAURANT
 AT METHODIST CHURCH.
Comedy in One Act Presented by the
 Epwortf League.

Rooney's Restaurant. a comedy In one act, was admirably staged in the Sunday school room at Trinity Meth odist Episcopal church on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Ep- worth league. The audience was un- usually .arge and their appreciation of the act was manifested in enthusi- astic applause.
 The evening opened with a selection by an orchestra of several pieces and then followed a violin solo by Miss Elizabeth Lane, accompanied by Miss Olive Riley. Miss Marion Kimban en- tertained with an exceliently rendered vocal selection, and the final number of the concert program was selec- ton by the orchestra. All the num- bers on the program were well re- ceived and encores were graciously responded to. During the intermission homemade candies were sold at a Drettily decorated table by Miss Myrtle Lumis, Miss Edith Maynard and Miss Bertha L. Hahn.
 Rooney's Restaurant was staged i'm mediately after the intermission. The east was follows:
 John Fearful, a Benedict,
 Harwood Dolbeare
 Robert Ora, Reckless Ralph. Terror of the Pains.
 Christopher Ai!er Samuel SweIlhead, a Dude.
 Leonard Purvis Mrs. Fearful. Olive Riley Miss Katchem, an Old Maid.
 Marietta BoyeE: Those in the play were drilled b3 Miss Marion Braiey. Miss Mildred Mellor had charge of the ticket table
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HELD
 e0TH ANNUAL coNCLANE.
James C. Macpherson Chosen Prslats and Costello Lippitt Treasurer.

The sOth annual conclave of the grand commandery of Connecticut, Knights Templar, was held with New Haven commandery Tuesday.
 The subordinate communicates were each represented by their delegates and in addition were present many of the past grand officers of the grand commandery.
 Eminent Grand Commander Albert W. Mattoon- of New Haven presided. reported year of prosperity in the several communicates and many addi- tions to the membership.
 The newly elected grand officers are: Commander. Arthur C.. Wheeler. Nor walk; deputy commander, William w. Prayer. Hartford; generalissimo, Carey Congdon, New London; captain gen eral, Benjamin L. Coe, Waterbury; senior warden, Frederick L. Hunting ton, Meriden; junior warden, Eugene J. Clark, Middletown; prelate, James c. Macpherson, Norwich; treasurer, Cos tello Lippitt, Norwich; recorder, Eli c. Birdsey, Meriden; standard bearer, George E. Hinman. Willimantic; sword warder,- Angus H. Mackenzie, Bridge port; commander of the guard, Bur ton H. Strickland, New Haran; in spector, Thomas w. Morgan, Hartford
 The annual banquet and the recep- ton for the retiring eminent grand commander was he'd in Woolsey hall Monday evening. Past Eminent Com mander Wallace s. Moyie of New Ha- ven commandery was toastmaster. A past grand commanders jewel was given Eminent Sir Mattoon by New Haven commandery. The toastmaster said that on Sunday four members of New Haven commandery visited Judge Samuel J. Bryant at his home in West Haven and gave him on behalf of the commandery a similar jewel Judge Bryant was eminent grand commander in 1905
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
EVERY MEMBER OF
 TROOP WAS PRESENT.
Inter-PatroI Contests Are Proving .
 Big Success.

Troop No. 3. Boy Scouts of America, held a very interesting and enthusi- astic meeting on Tuesday evening with Acting Scoutmaster Charles R. Locke in charge Every member of the troop was in attendance and two new mem bers were voted in. The inter-patrol contests between the Bob White pa- trol and the Eagles patrol, which have been started, are proving to be a big success and are creating much inter- est among the members of the troops. A number Of tests are being passed each week and the troop expects to have quite "a few first class scouts by the end of the contest in May. A very successful drill was held under the direction of Drillmaster Gordon Eager and the boys are practicing . drill which will be given at the Y. M. C. A. reception Wednesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
PRODUCERS MAY MARKET
 FROM OWN PLANTS
Milk Men to Consider Plans at Meet
 inss This Week.

Both producer and consumer are
 heartily interested in the effort of the
 producer to put the dairy industry on
 firm busmess pasis IT past methods
 will be only q short time before the
 consumer win be without this valu-
 able food product as the old way of
 every man selling by himself has appearing at the rate of twenty thou
 sand a year from New England
 None realize this better than the milk producers of New London County who.
 England are now endeayoring to ef- ficiently solve the many problems to be encountered in reorgantzfng the business. An expert from the United States pepartment of Agriculture re- to organize the farmers and the second to standardize the business.
 The first step has been accomplished and the N. E. M. F. A. organized. This
 assures . sesinnine in this important costly barns, the expense Of equipment | or even dairy inspection will do al much to secure clean wholesome milk as paying the daaryman on 2 bssis not only stay in the business but also improve it.
 New London County MIX Producera have organized under the New England MILK tF06ueor8 ALE a- 1n Lao I4rHt ol a Providence market organization Locals have been formed ss feiiows: Lebanon Milk Producers' Local, c. J Abell, president, l.. F. Smith, secretary treasurer; Baltic Franklin Local, Thos Newman, president; L. P. Aver. secre- Itary-treasurer; Preston-Ledyard Local Earl Bennett president; J. K. Hall. sec- lretary-treasurer; North StoHington Local, Chester Main, president; J. F. Brown, vice president; E. Frank White secretary Lisbon Local Henry Kendall president.
 Milk producers are now considering the feasibility of marketing their pro- duct from their own plant. Presidents I of locals have arranged meeting thii week as follows: Wednesday evening | 8 D. m., North Stonington town hall Thursday 2 p. m. at the railroad sta ton at Chestnut Hill; Thursday even | ing 7:30 p. m., Grange hall, Lebanon Friday, D. m. at Gilman's store, Boz rahville; Friday evening, D. m., J. K Halls house, Preston Plains; Saturda. afternoon, D. m. town hall, Baltic Saturday evening, SD. m., H. J. Ken dalls house, Lisbon.
 | c. w Theinert, president of the Pro ducers' Cooperative Diary Association of Rhode Island will be present at eaci of these meetings and explain the org anization of producers to secure th' benefits of the skimmfng station to b' I located in Providence at once and th' development of the plan for handling and distribution of milk. Count. Agent Warner vii lalso attend tn meetings and present the latest de I velopmens nthe N. E. M. P. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
PERSONALS

Mrs. Thedore F. Bailey of Mystic has been visiting in Norwich.
 Frederick Sudlow has been in New York on a, business trip.
 c. A. Davis of Stonington was a bus mess caller in Norwich Monday.
 Miss B. B. Fitzpatrick has been in New York for several days, on busi- ness.
 John Rogers of Hartford has been visiting MT. and Mrs. George Rogers of Norwich.
 Daniel Webster, Jr., of Colchester has come to Norwich to work in the Hopkins and Allen munitions plant.
 Mrs. $. c, Jaques has returned home after spending the weekend in Jew ett City with her son. E. Lloyd Miner.
 Mrs. George M. Alexander. of New York city is the guest for a week of Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Lamb, of Town street.
 Mrs. Frederick Phillips and Mrs. James Phillips of Montville were re- cent guests of MT. and Mrs Wallace A. Phillips of North Stonington.
 Mrs. A1bin Hagstrom and daughter Elizabeth of Norwich have been spend ing several days with Mrs. Hagstrom's s mother, Nfs Elizabeth Hill, of Man tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Henry B. Latham.

Eunice H. Hewitt. 73 years old. be- loved wife of Henry B. Latham of the Plain Hill road died suddenly Monday evening from an attack of heart trouble. Mrs. Latham was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Hewitt of Preston and North Stoning- ton. Sl.e married Henry E. Latham who survives with a son. Charles H. Latham of Griswold. two grandsons, Harold and Lewis Latham. a brother, Charles H. Hewitt of CogswelI. North Dakota, and a half brother, Mason Hewitt, of Westerly.
 William Gallagher.
 Word has been received here of the death of William Gallagher, formerly of this city. which occurred on Mon day iE the home of his son. William A. Gallagher. of Belmont. Mass. MT. Gala gfler was about the house as usual on Sunday but he expired while aris- ing Monday morning.
 MT. Gallagher was quite we'll known in this city. having lived here a mum Der of years following the trade of a, painter and at one time he was em- ployed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. He was united in marriage with Mary Mil lea in this city. on June 27. 1871. by Rev. Thomas r. Healey. Mrs. Gal lagher died on May 8. 1900. Mir. Gal iagher was the son of Maurice and Ann Campbell Gallagher. He is sur vfved by two sons, William A. Gallagh- CT and John Gallagher. and a daughter Miss Mary Jane Gallagher. all of Bel mont
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
WEDDING.
Meisner- Kaplin.

On Sunday evening a pretty wedding took place when Miss Mol1ie Ruth Kaplin. daughter of Mr. and Mrs John R. Kaplin of Chesterfield. was united in marriage with George Meisner of New York. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. H. Traysman. The couple were attended by Miss Goldie Kaplin as maid of honor and Martyr Lahn of New York city. The brides maids were the Misses Tobi Solomon, Helen Kaplin, Janet Lahn and the flower girls were the Misses Mildred Solomon and Violet Saul. The bride was prettily dressed in white satin trimmed with chantilly flace and her maid of honor was attractive in corn colored satin trimmed with gold lace.
 After the ceremony supper was served followed by music and dancing. The ushers were Simon Solomon. Ben jamin Lahn and Benjamin Kaplin.
 Among the out of town guests were MT. and Mrs. George Saul of New York, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lahn of Norwich and MT. and Mrs. M. J. Solo, mon of Norwich.
 Telegrams from friends were read wishing the bride and groom best wishes and success during their mar ried life. After an extended trip through New England the bride and groom will reside in New oYrl city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
FUN ERALS.
Frank Webster Nichols,

Relatives attended the. funeral ser vices of Frank Webster Nichols. held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the funeral parlors of Church and Allen on Main street. Rev. J. B. Slocum, D. D., pastor of the Central Baptist church offfciated. Burial took place in Yantic cemetery.
 Mrs. Jeremiah E. Cefey.
 Mary E. Ccffey, e2. wife of Jere- miah Coffey of 279 Laurel street, Hart ford, and sister of Bishop John J. Mi Ian, died Saturday at St. Francis hos pital, to which institution she was admitted March B. Besides her hus- band, she leaves four sons. two daugh- ters. Mother M. Stephen. Mistress of Novices at St. Augustine's Novitiate. and Sister M. Clare of the Sisters Of Mercy; two brothers. Bishop John J. Milan of Hartford and Thomas Milan of Newburyport, Mass, and two sis- ters, Miss Nellie Milan of Hartford and Mrs. Rose Martin of Newhuryport
 The funeral services were held from her home at $40 o'clock Tuesday morning with high mass of requiem at St. Joseph's Cathedral at g o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
ALLEGED THIEF ARRESTED
 1V OFFICER MURPHY.
Francis A. PhaIsn Taken Into Custody
 Last Night on Ferry Street.

Francis A. Phalen. 43 years of age, who answers the description given of the man who was seen leaving the Thayer building on Monday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, the time that pocket found missing from the office of Dr. Ter J. Manwaring, was arrested on Ferry street shortly after s o'clock Tuesday night by Police Officer Pat rick Murphy. When searched at po- lice headquarters the man had no money. He is being held for the city court this "Wednesday morning. Phalen was released from jail Monday morning, where he was sent Jan. 31st to serve a sentence for intoxication and breach of the peace. Phalen halls from Fitchburg, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
EfGHTY-FIVE SHARES
 HAVE BEEN SOLD
Fourth Series in Building and Loan Association Being Rapidly Taken Up.

It was announced at the regular meeting of the Norwich Building and Loan Association, held in the Cham Der Of Commerce rooms on Tuesday night, that the sales on the fourth se- ries of shares which we're started in January total S5. This is the largest number of shares sold on any other previous series and this was brought about through earnest and enthusias- tic work ef the members. In the con- test to secure the most number of share holders, Louis M. Crandall won first place, having secured 37 shares.
 At the meeting Tuesday evening President Ernest O. Rodier was in the chair and the other officers of the ast sociation were at their posts. One loan has been made during the current month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
HELD CONFERENCE ON
 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Methods of Teacher Training, Tenn perance and Missionary instruction.

On Tuesday at the Central Baptist church a conference on religious edu- cation and instruction was conducted under the auspices of the Connecticut Sunday School association, which is spending speakers who are familiar with the work on a religious tour of the state, The purpose of the tour is to present methods of teacher train ing. temperance and missionary in- struction in the Sunday school and to show how they can be put into opera ton. It is not tour of agitation, but it is an effort in religious education.
 At the afternoon session the speak CTS were Rev. William James Sly, Ph D., Hartford; Oscar A. Phelps, Hart ford; Mrs. Cora Dewnes Stevens, Ca- naan: Wallace I. Woodin, Hartford
 The evening speakers were Rev William T. Thayer, Wallingford; Miss Clara E. Wells. Hartford; Mrs. Mazie B. Clarke. Hartford, and Rev. Milton s. LittlefieId. D. D.. Of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
BRINGS ACTION CLAIMING SIo, ,OOO
Frank M Rose Alleges Late George w Finley Failed to Take Out Life Insurance Payable Former According to Agreement is Brought Against Executrix of the Estate.

ed the sum of $5.000 to be assigned to the plaintiff for the discharge of the indebtedness.
 Mir. Finley failed to keep and carry out the promise to insure his life in favor of the plaintiff and also failed to assign any interest to the value ot 6, ,000 or any part thereof in any build ing association The $5,000 accrued and remained unpaid at the time oi Mir. Finley's death
 On November 22nd. 1916, the plain tiff presented a claim against the es- tate demanding payment from Kath- erine M. Finley, ex'x. The payment was refused.
 It is also alleged that on April 1 1892, the deceased by his note for $500 promised to pay that sum to . the plaintiff for value received with inter est at per cent The plaintiff pre- scented claim for this money but it was refused.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

of Manchester did not take out a life insurance payable to Frank M. Rose according to an agreement and also that he did not keep other promises made, MT. Rose has filed a $10,000 dam age suit against the Finley estate. The papers in the case were filed on Tues day with the clerk of the superior court The action is brought against Katherine Finley, executrix of the es- tate.
 It is aIleged~that in 1888 MT. Finley was indebted to Mir. Rose for the sum of $5.000. At that time MT. Finley agreed with the plaintiff that he would take out a policy of life insurance up- his life. payable at the time of his death to Mir. Rose in the sum of $4,000 He also promised he would invest $1,- 900 in a building association the prin- cipal and interest. when 1t had reach
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
Towing Boat Norwieh Sinks.

The towing boat Norwich of the Cornell Steamboat Co.'s fleet, the old est steamboat in the world in active service spranE a leak and sank at her berth in Rondout Harbor, Kings | ton, N. r.. Monday. She was built by Lawrence & Snedden in New York city in 1S36. and at one time operated
 l between this city and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

RidsefieId-F. E. Lewis of Ridge field, whose handsome gardens are the admiration of many visitors during the summer. has taken many prizes at the flower show in the Grand Central Pal ace, New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
chiu,ney Fire.

Shortly before noon Tuesday there was a chimney fire at the building oc- eupaed by John B. Aiefsin at the Falls ChemicaI No. 6 responded and put out the blaze with chemical
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

Hartfcrd.-The Hartford Chamber of Commerce has sent checks to the winners in the recen. window dress ing contest conducted here during the convention of the State Genealogical society and the Connecticut Vegetable Growers association.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

MT. and Mrs. Charle J. Carew, for merly of Norwich, spent a few days rece ntiy at the Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

MT. and Mrs. George C. Preston an nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter. Muriei, to Peter Charles Ward of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
orcered to Report at Once.

Several members of the Naval Mi litia reserve who are working in To- cal plants, were ordered on Tuesday to report at once to their stations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

Mrs. Herbert M. Porter of Mont clair. N. J.. was in town last week for a brief visit to her aunt, Mrs. Albert G. Mitchell.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

Nathan A. Gibbs is on a trip to Washington. Richmond andt Atlantic City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard O. Smith re- turned to their home Cidelms, Satur- day afternoon after a .rip to Florida and Jamaica and 8 stay of several days in Philadelphia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
Now Britain.-The

New Britain.-The golden wedding anniversary of Capt. and Mrs. Herman F9eischer of No. sS Ossood avenue will be celebrated at their home on April Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

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 The reason is clearly plain. Your system lacks the proper digestive juices to make your meals easily d. gested. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give the stomach and other organs of the digestive apparatus the where withal to digest food.
 Get a soc box from any drug store and try them, or send the coupon for free trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
DIED.

Jo3Na0N-In Sterling, March IS. 19if, e daaghter to Mir. and Mrs William Iobnsou.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
Murphy & McGary
 POT Main Street

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
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 tieip Your 8tnr1ash and Do Net Worry.

Trial Package Sent FREE en R,ssest.
 Dyspepsia, indigestion, weak etcm- ach and similar names simply mean that the supply of digestive Juices Is inadeQuate That ia where Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets come in-by sup- plying this deficiency.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

MT. and Mrs. Horatto Bigelow have re turned from Charle ston, s. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
Incidents In Society

Miss Elizabeth Pulier has left for @ visit of a month in Winchester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

Mrs George D. Colt is visiting f6f a week in New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21

John Porteous and Miss Porteeus are spending several weeks in Florida.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-21
COSTLY STATE GOVERNMENT,

The Investigation that Is now be-
ing made by the Texas Legislature
at Austin has revealed navy aston
lshlng things with reference to pol
tiles and slack business methods In
state government. Some things made
public In the investigation will bring
reproach upon the people whose will
is not being regarded. but who, new
ihe-less are responsible.
II is dlscouraging to realize that
when the people are being called
upon to conserve their resources
and practice the most rigid escno-
my to sustain the nation nov forced
to defend itself that such extrava-
sance should prevail in State gov
ernmei I. Not only has rktvavagnnce
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-21

As FAR back in The history Of the
world as 1905, the German Kaiser
induced the Car Of Russia to sign
a coalition agreement and then he
sought to bully France into his al
lance. The Russian ambassador In
France argued against It. pointing
out that II would involve Europe In
war and in 1907 he laid the facts
before the Car so forclbly that Rus
STA repudiated the alliance with
Germany.