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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
APPEALS FOR LAND
Agricultural committee of Chamber of Comsnkrce Wants to Boom Gar deninq Project.

The Agricultural committee of the Wiliimantic Chamber of Commerce has votedf that an appeal be made to the public through the newspapers asking all persons who have available land in or near the city and any per son not provided for who wishes to have a garden, to notify personally or in writing any member of the com mittee.
 The committee hopes in this way to learn of many small lots of land and to place them in the care of men who can put them to good use.
 The owners of land offered free msy be assured that the committee will un dertake to see that it is properly fer tilized before planting.
 A representative of the committee will be at the rooms of the chamber of commerce each day from 2 to o. clock D. m. and 2 to g o'clock evenings. Phone 229-1z. The agricultural com mittee includes J. J. Alpaugh, E. Frank Bugbee, D. P Dunn. W. C. Norris. Ain drew Rioux, E. A. Case, chairman, R. H. Fenton, secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
COLCHESTER
Meeting of Red Cross Worksrs--DriiI
 of Home Guard-BalI Game Today.

There was a meeting of the Red Cross society in the Cragin MemaFfa1 library Friday afternoon. 4 number of new members have Joined and the society is doing good work.
 Home Guard Drills.
 Nearly the full company of the Home guard met in Grange hall on Thursday evening for drill Instructor Klein put them through several new evolutions. also the setting up exer- ciSes. The company expects to be mustered in next Thursday evening.
 Samuel Mcdonald was visitor in Southington Thursday.
 Engineer Kecnan of the Colchester branch railroad is at his home in Will limantic and Engineer John Early Of Hartford is working on the job.
 Miss MoIlie Slater was in East Hampton Thursday There will be a ball game on the park this Saturday, afternoon, Col chester Vs. Amston.
 Miss Nellie Wade has returned from several days visit with her nieces, Misses Mary and Anna OsBrien, in New Haven.
 In the Baptist church Sunday morn- ing and evening the pastor, Rev. B. D. Remington, will preach.
 Charles Ray and party motorcd to New London Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
STAFFORD SPRINGS
S. of V. Open Meeting Pianned-MiIIs Advertise for Local Wooi-ProbabIe Organization of Parent t-Teaehers' Association.

William Horton camp, s. of ", will have an open meeting Wednesday evening, when 1t is expected that yie- itors from Hartford, Rockville and Monson will be present. A special in- vitation has been given veterans, sons of veterans and grandsons to attend the meeting.
 Miss Lena Dean of South Orange, x. Mrs. Fred Wiidey. Mrs. Wildey has has been spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Philip Barton, in Wills boro N. Y.
 Mrs. A. W, Brooks vf Hartford 1is- Hed friends in town on Friday.
 Demand for Local Wool.
 The unusual condition of the wool market is indicated by the advertise ment of the Stafford Worsted company for local wool. This is something that
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
WILLIMANTIC
need that an answer

Bin 1t was announced that an answer had been filed.
 The jury panel for the next term of the court Is as follows: F. Louis Hall. Gustave O. Cartier. Edwin B. Latham and Dewey A. Griggs. Wind ham. Ernest B. Kent, Napoleon Jette, Frank X. Lucier and Joseph Carroll, Putnam, Joseph Halle. Charles L. Dar- Charles W. Wood and Oscar F. John son, Woodstock, Frank w. Mowrey. Ashford, Arthur Rainville. Brooklyn Charles Herrfck, Canterbury, Clifton J. Church. Chaplin, Marc Lewis. East ford. Frank Cong1on, Hampton. Will liam Bellevance, Plainfield. William R. May, Pomfret. A. H. Gallup. Scotland and William R. Barber, Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
SUPERIOR COURT
Short Calendar Session Friday-Po- caro Case Assigned for May sth- Jurors Drawn.

The superior court of Windham county held short calendar session in this city at 1.30 o'clock Friday af- terHoon, Judge William l.. Bennett of New Haven being on the bench. Tues day of next week the regular session of the court will commence in Wflli- mantle. The case of the state vs- Sam uel Pocaro. who is charged with man slaughter in raging the rear wall of the Jordan building causing the death of Giles Afford. is scheduled to come up for hearing May g. The cases of Washington Cedar and Fir company vs. Joseph H. Elliott and Patrick Mo ran vs. Hymen Chasen were assigned for a hearing May 3.
 In the case of Goetz Bakery Co vs. c. F. Raynes an answer was ordered to the pleading within two weeks.
 In the case of Esther Latham vs. the City of Willimantic an answer was ordered with in two weeks. In the case of 1gnazio Longo vs. Arthur G.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
PLAINFIELD
Railroad Station to be Heated by Fur nace-cadets May Drill With Home Guards.

Miss Valido Martin successfully un- derwent an operation for appendicitis at the Backus hospital, Norwich, on Thursday. Her condition is reported as very favorable.
 Local people who attended The Blue Paradise at the Davis theatre in Nor wich, Friday, included John Leahy, Norman Whipp1e, William Cronin, Carl Mathewson and John Bradford
 Grant Baker, Theodore Marriott and Joseph Turcott were Norwich visitors Friday.
 Joseph Dayon has resigned as the chauffeur for Frank Evans and is ma chinist in a local garage.
 John Burdick and daughter Eva of Oneco were P1ainf5eld visitors Friday.
 The members of the churches who are taking part in the Pinafore H. M S. held a rehearsal in Krauss' hall on Thursday evening.
 Leon Brink has purchased a new au- Dance at Bijou, Jewett City, tonight. Webster Ideal Singing Orchestra.-adv. Frank Dupont has resigned at the Lawton Mills Corporation and will suc- run by Frank Evans.
 Heater for Station.
 A furnace has been installed in the been supplied by the pump station which is about one hundred yards from the railroad station. A large ra- diator in the center of the station is to be removed. More standing room will thus be provided.
 May Join in DriIIs.
 A mistake was made in Fridays Bull dets could join the home gvuard any time they wished. The cadets can join in the drill at any time when the Home Guard is drilling.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

D. matic Club Gives Play at Scotland. Harry D. Johnson and Charles B. Barnes, delegates from Loyal Samari- tan lodge. I. O. O. F., Manchester Unity, were in Bridgeport Tuesday and Wednesday attending the class in- itiation and district meeting of M. U. Odd Fellows. MT. Barnes resigned after six years of valuable service and was presented a past provincial grand I75,OOO Manchester Unity Odd Fellows from different parts of the world are fighting in France.
 for the district of Connecticut: Thom- as Mckay, Hartford. grand master; John Robertson, Stamford, deputy grand master; Charles Wright, Bridge port, secretary: Henry c. Stevenson, Baltic, auditor; John Wood. TaftviIIe, book examiner.
 Mail Unclaimed.
 Unclaimed letters remaining at the Baltic post office are addressed to Fred Butler. Paul Dufreis. c. Headley, Mrs. George KIans, Mrs. Ruth Black ston, Mrs. Mary Carlton
 Caught Twenty Trout.
 George Morin of the Baltic inn and a party of friends from Boston fished the trout brooks in this vicinity Fri day and returned Friday evening with 20 large trout. The fish were exhibited in a window at Buteaus. The Boston gentlemen are guests of MT. Morin for a few days.
 Miss Florence Thatcher is spending the weekend at her home in East Hamden:
 Gave Play at Scotland.
 The Baltic Dramatic club and Cho- ral society staged the drama. Oak Farm, to a capacity audience at the town hall in Scotland Thursday even ing. The troupe made the trip in touring cars. About 100 local people accompanied the members.
 Brevities.
 Peter Deslandes. Jr.. is employed at John Symenalis'.
 Men have made a number of inn provements in Browns store.
 Fred King of Lowell is spending sew eraI days with friends in town.
 Arthur Leblanc was Providence visitor Friday.
 William Loveday. Jr. of New Lon don was a Baltic visitor Friday.
 Miss. Anna T. Donahoe spent Fri day with Hartford friends.
 Eugene Boucher was a business vis-' itor in Meriden Friday.
 George Bell motored to New Haven Joseph Michaud was in Waterbury Friday.
 Mrs. o. " Bessett, her daughter Cecil and son u.uciene are guests of Mrs. Bessett's mother. Mrs. Virginia Buteau.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

pecting to drill on the carpet grounds, Moosup. this (Saturday) afternoon
 A carload of western horses came Into town Friday.
 Harold White, recently employed by the AIdrich Brothers. is now working for Stephen Tyler. helping him in the Mason trade.
 In Coast Defense Reserves.
 Foster Burgess of Wesleyan univer- sity, who has been spending a few days at his home here. left Thursday afternoon for the university. He has enlisted in the Naval Coast Defense Reserves with headquarters at New London and Newport
 Frank Smith of Boston is visiting g at his home here.
 The land near the town farm is be- ing ploughed and narrowed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Brief Mention.

Mrs. R. S. Moore was in Providence Thursday attending a reunion of the class of 'S7, Providence High school.
 Mrs. c. E., Lovett and Mrs. c. H. Beebe were in Fairview Thursday at- tending an anniversary of Odd Fellow ship at the Odd Fellows home.
 Sunday evening at the Y. M c. A. hall F. l.. Abbott will speak on The Dragon Versus the Lamb. Two Voices Two Masters; Two Ways. The song service which precedes the lecture will begin at 7.30 o'clock. The song, Where Is My Wandering Boy To- night? illustrated. will be rendered during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
500 REWARD s1oo

The readers of this paper will be pleased 10 learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh- Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment HalPs Catarrh Medicine is taken inter nally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. thereby destroying the foundation of the dis ease.. giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as- sisting nature in doing it's work The proprietors have much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Ned icine that they offer One Hundred Dol lars for any case that it falls to cure Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F.. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
One Patriotic Youth.

A. A. Chagnon. son of MT. and Mrs. Alphonse Chagnon of Turner street, is the only local young man to step forward and place his name on an en- HStment paper at the naval recruiting office in this city This young man has entered as a yeoman and he will go to New Haven today for ais as- signment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Civ court case..

fore the police court Friday morning. Two of the accused trio got off with fines while the other went to jail. William Steward was the first to ap- pear and he was lined two dollars and costs. He paid a bill of $S.so.
 Armand Selinas was fined two dol lars and costs, after entering e plea of guilty. Robert keirans. who was before the court recently and secured his liberty on a suspended sentence. was given his liberty on a suspended sentence. was given thirty days In sssi, plus the thirty days of the other
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
LEFFINGwELL

MT and Mrs. Reuben Ladd. and fam fly of Greeneville were guests Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. M. O.. Swan.
 Mrs. Frank Smith and friend of Norwich spent Tuesday with Mrs. A. J. Johnson.
 The L. P. club was entertained on Tuesday by Mrs. M. O. Swan
 Mrs Carrie Parks, who has been spending several weeks with MT. and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Officers of Trinity Chapter. R. A. M.

Officers of Trinity Chapter. R. A. M.
 The annual meeting of Trinity chap ter, No. 9. R. A. M. was held in Ma sonic hall Thursday evening. The elec- tion resulted as follows: Louis B. Lin coin, high priest: king. William F. Allen; scribe, James Harries; secre- tary, Morton E. Snow; treasurer, C.. F. Risendorf: captain of host, Clarence E. Avery; principal sojourner, c. E.. Larkin; royal camp captain, Henry Friend; master third vail, Earl Wal ker; master second ivaik Fred w. Backus; master first vail, Leslie F. Harrison: tyler. James Larkham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
spirituaIists Elect osEeers.

The First Spiritualist society of Will limantic held it's annual meeting in the office of Hollis H. Lyman Thurs day evening The reports Of the offi- oers and various committees were read and accepted. D. A. Lyman, Fred L.. Yeomans and John Adams was chosen trustees of the society The election of officers resulted as follows. Presi- dent. Miss Annie Tingley, vice presi- dent. Miss Carrie Bill: secretary. Miss Maybelie Taft: treasurer. Miss Addie Cole.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
win Address woman,s Club.

Miss Maud F. Hayes. state home demonstration leader. will speak be- eernoon on the Budget System. Every one interested in the high cost of liv- ing from the housekeepers' viewpoint is being invited to hear this lecture. Miss Emeline A. Dunn, who was to speak before the club. will be unable to appear.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
FUNERAL
Mrs. Katherine B. HeiIeman.

At 1.3O o'clock Friday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Katherine B. Heile- man was held from her home in Scot land. Rev. Martin Lowering ofhciated at the services. The bearers were Georgesand Clarence Perry, A. H. Gal lup and Elmer Garter. Burial was in the Scotland cemetery. under the di- rection of Undertaken Hiram N. Tenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
SPRING SUITS AND COATS FOR WOMEN AND YOUNG GIRLS

The woman young girl who has in her mind the buying of Spring Suit Coat will find interesting col lection that please her both price and style
 THE SUITS quite mannish, simply tailored and trim med while others have attractive belts plats and straight lines Pockets striking feature of the seasons suits and they come in variety of shapes.
 Soft Woo1en Fabrics such Wool Poplin Fine French Serge Wool Jersey used in the making of these sus Prices range from Sf7.5o to S2o.5O.
 THE COATS are fashioned in Wool Velour Wool Pop n Wool Jersey Fine Serge and Fancy Checks in the latest Spring shades. Prices range from S125o up to S325o
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Needs Land for children's Gardens.

K. w. Reynolds, who has charge of the home garden.es movement among the school children, has sent out a plea for the donation of some, land that can be used by the children this summer. MT. Reynolds has had a number of pupils that are willing to do the work fhand in their names, the number of names being greatly in ex- cess of the land privileges already do- mated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Address by Senator Landers.

Senator George M. Landers of New Britain addressed a we'll attended meeting in the rooms of the chamber of commerce Thursday evening. The speaker took home gardening for his subject, giving a very interesting talk on this timely topic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Red Cross Day.

Today (Saturday) will be Red Cross day for the people of this city. Mem bers of the local branch will be about the city ready to enroll all applicants for membership to the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Wn oat Earln Ma,un.

One Of the magazine editors hag been made the head Of the nsw boaqd of cenGors % we aHDDo@s the vie- tories Of June will De on tiie uoWH stands before the end Of April Grand HapidS Praag. ~ Lr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
cstholie Ladies pIan Rcd cross worL

Many ladies of St. Mary's parish met at the headuuarters of the local Red Cross society ir the rooms of the chamber of 6ommerce Thursday even ing. The work of the ladies of this parish was talked over and plans made for the future
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
:hrist;sn zeienee serviees,

Sunday mor1ing service at 1o.45 in the r. NJ. C. A. building, Main street Afsert pea4h' sdn, Wsdnesdsy oosSg eSeniSg meeting atT.45
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
The H. C. Murray Co.
All Coal Fields Rich.

The British have taken some rich coal fields. Any coal field Is rich, by the way. in the opinion of AnAr.. lean consumers. who are paying ccad-famine prices during April bliz- EardH.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Timely Advice.

If you should come to any place where soldiers are on guard and one of them orders you to Halt halt Don't ask questions. and don't start an argument-Syracuse Post Stand ard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
oslrUARY.
John R. Goss.

The death of John R. Goss. SS, oc- cured Friday nnorning. He was a na- tive of Hartford. He leaves a daugh- ter. a resident of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

Common Pleas Judge ". c. WioF. man, aged CT. of Ottawa co1Bfy, O. has attended the Bandusiy faif af Fremont for 5s years ip siseaesafp1,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
YANT-IC
Birthday Party--Auetion at Garcsau
 Farnp-Wonan's Guild Meets.

A birthday party was heId at the home of Mrs. Mary J. Richard Satur- day evening in honor of Miss Loretta Richard. ,Thirty-hve. friends were present, mhny coming from< NJewctt City, Franklin Norwich and Burling- ton, Vt. Bliss Richard received q dia- mond ring. her birthstone. a gold bar pin and t10 fin goId.I During the even Ing games were played and a musical program was enjoyed. Miss F1orepcs Goyfn was heard in a solo. Miss Mary TroIand and Miss Loretta Richard sang q duet. Mes~r~ E:-"a~1 wilcox and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Doesn't Knew Texss.

The worrying the Kaiser is dOinG now as 10 what shall be done Wifh Texas iS nO8ina to the worrying hs sas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Development Company ReeIects Diree-
 tors.

The Willimantic Development com pany held it's annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Thurs day evening Besides important busi- ness the directors were reelected and will meet later to elect officers. The dirctors; are George F. Taylor. George S. Elliott E.. Frank Bugbee, c. s. Sher- man and John E. Brick.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
MOOSUP

Mrs. Thomas Day in Charge of Stu dents Sinsins-LocaI People Hear Address at Worcester-Foster Bur
 gess EnIists in Naval Reserves.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
BALTIC

Local Members Attend Meeting of M. U. Odd Fellows at 5ridgeport-JeweI Presented Charles B. Barnes-Dra-
 matic Club Gives Play at Scotland.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-29
AMERICAN RED CROSS.

We. have made temporary or
ganization for a Chapter of the
American Red Cross The ten
members required to apply for
a Chapter are: G. G. Williams,
S. f. Bowman, Rev. H. T. Young.
j. w. Brown. E R. Gentry, M.
Pennington. Mrs Zula W. Sparks,
Mrs. Cleo w. Brown, Mrs. Lucy
B. Albright and Mrs. Lucy Z.
Niceley. As soon as the National
b ad quarters acts upon this ap-
plication, the books will be open
for mem bers and workers.
We know. our people will
gladly do their mite, and many
will willingly forego the Inquiries
of life to aid in this great humane
movement Every dollar paid for
membership or subscription, and
every piece of work done will
be applied, directly, for our own
and our allies war sufferers.
Possibly the money we raise will
help relieve the suffering and
possibly save the life of a soldier
boy from our county, or from our
state or nation; and if not one of
them it will be used for our allies
who are fighting for our liberties
as we'll as their own.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-29
Rural Supervisor,

The Oil Companies which have
been at WORK in the county for
several weeks. are still operating
but as yet no strike has been
made. A number of dry holes is
all that there is to show so far.
The oil must be here or the ,op-
orators who are experienced oil
men are badly fooled. If neither
be true their game which they
are playing is foreign tc Ethose of
us, who know nothing about how
it is done. We sincerely expect
to7s see some good wells in Rock
castle before many months.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-29
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received at
this Office until IL noon Wednes
day August Ist. 1917 for the cree
ton and construction of the sub
struction and one 29' 6" It Beam
concrete slab at Roundstone
Greek near RoundstOne Station
State Highway Road No, 1o2 A I.
Plans on file in this office.
Additional information furnished
on application. Successful bid
der must deposit cheek equal
in amount to one half of his bid.
The Fiscal Court of Rockcastle
County reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids.
f. H MATTINeLY,
Road Engineer Rockcastle Co.
Sealed bids will be received at
this Office until IL noon WeGnes
day August Ist, 1917 for the
erection and construction of the
substitution and two 90 g" II
Beams slabs over Clear Greek
near Wilde. KY.
Plans on file in this Office.
Additional information furnished
on application. Successful bid
der must deposit check equal in
amount to one half of his bid.
The Fiscal Court of Rockcastle
reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
f. H. MATTINGLY.
Road Engineer Rockcastle Co
Sealed bids will be received al
this Office for the erection in
Guiding the flooring of one Go
steel truss over ROundstOn,
Creek near Roundstone Station
until ~ n on Wednesday Aug
Ist, 1917. Details any plan.
on file in this Office. The Fisca
of Rockcastle County reserves
the right to reject and or al
bids.
F. H. MATTINGLY.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-29

The County Board of Education
will meet July to receive bids
on building a school hodse in
District No. 90, (Red HilD.
District No. 81 (near Conway
also a II foot addition to Oak
Hill school house and perhaps
some other buildings. Specifca
tions may be had by calling at
The Office of the County Supt.
j. y. SCOGGIN.
Rural Supervisor,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-29
WINCHESTER
By 81. NJ"

| Road work has been delayed il
this, Clark county on account 10
scarcityuof teams that could b
spared from the big crops ..tha
were being put in.
Farm hands are getting 81 ;
day, that means good workers
] "slackers" not wanted.
Wagons and teams, with driver
get 81 80 per day of 10 hours
Quarrymen 50. Old high cos
of living has certainly changed
things.
Winchester has the smoothes
and best ''truant" officer in
Kentucky or any other state,
He sees that every child OF
school age attends. If they
miss a day, he is right at their
residence and learns the reason
why, and does it in such way
he has scarcely an enemy today.
During his imany years of work
he has not been compelled to
send to jail more than three or
four parents or guardians for
refusal or neglect to send child
rem to school.
"How good and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity" Since the
agreement has been reacht for
the final routing of the Dixie
Boone, the above quotation
comes home more forcibly. Dur
ing the perilous time when mis-
understandings, recriminations
cts were aloose in the land,
many thought there were some
unfair fighters for what they
thought was right, and things
were said tor which after an
agreement was made, all regret.
ed. Today all is smOothed over
and satisfaction rules aud the
Ratchet has been buried deep on
the site of the western pier of
the new bridge, that is to be.
near the mouth of Round stone
close to where Bowman & Cock
relrs sawmill did work in years
gone by. Should that rascally
old scout. Will Owens, be caught
with pick and shovel, at night,
attempting to dig up this toma-
hawk There will be trouble in
de land.
The writer is laborlng under
much tribulation and sorrow,
but from his observation and ex
periences in lie it is not the
right thing to do to burden your
friends too much with the revela-
ton of your woes and troubles
The friends sympathy is great
and consoling, and one expects
it, but it should not be imposed
upon by a too far giving away to
TO ones grief. 1 appreciate be
yond any words in which my
thoughts could be expressed, the
many kindnesses shown by
words and acts, by my friends
in the loss of my son. Lloyd, the
only remaining member of oul
little family, except myself.
will try and do my duty by
taking up the thread of life anC
work to at least be of some bene
fit to mankind, even tho my
loved ones have gone never t.
return.