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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
BOLTON NoTCH

Mir. and Mrs. Loren Main0 visited in Bristol Sunday. --
 Miss Mabel Howard-is at her. home after three weeks stay in Hartford
 MT. and Mrs. Harley De Wolf were in Hartford Sunday.
 Miss Minnie Howard was Hartford visitor Wednesday.
 Ellery Strong from Mapping Is vis- iting friends in town.
 MT. and Mrs. N. C., Maine visited their daughter in Manchester Thurs day.
 MT. and Mrs Clarence Daily from Waterbury visited Mir. Daily's grand mother, Mrs. L.. S. Maine, over Sun day.
 A number from this place have vis- ited the location of the big fire in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
WARRENVILLE
Gifts for Mrs. Harriett Lanphear on Her Soth Birthday.

Mrs. Harriett Lanphear, who is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. w. L. Durkee, was S9 years old Saturday, Jan. 27. She received many gifts and postcards.
 Mrs. B. c. Bugbee, who has been spending some time in Providence. R. l., returned to her home here Tues day.
 Mrs Eva Lawton attended the fu- neral of Albert L. Church in Chaplin Thursday of last week.
 Miss Edith Platt spent several days recently in .Willimantic, the guest of MT. and Mrs. S. l.. Case.
 Morgan Brewer and family attended the funeral of Leroy Brewer in Wind ham last Sunday.
 Mrs Marshall Lawton visited the Thread City this week.
 w. L. Durkee, who has been ill with grip. is much improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03

0lnQ-me e6C3I9 or Ea0ieS fAfu 00CtChy
 Mr. and Mrs. Stery Kinney attend ed the golden wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. George W. Brown in Scotland last. Saturday. Mrs Brown is an aunt of Mrs. Kinney.
 Mrs. Albert Richmond and Mrs. Rhodes Lewis attended the Ladies Aid society meeting last Wednesday afternoon The society was enter tained by Mrs. ETnests Luther
 The Attendance at church Sunday morning was small because of the storm
 Miss Della Mallory spends the week end with her sister, Mrs Frank Gard ner,s and Miss If. G. Rathburn. at her home in Mystic
 Charles Shay of Hanover was re- cent guest of MT. and Mrs. Edwin
 MT. Douglas has been ill with grip for two weeks.
 Superintendent A. C. Burdick visited schools in this part of the town. We'd nesday.
 MT. BickneH of Jewett City is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. R. A. Will bur.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
oNECo

Rev MT. Williamson returned from Boston Thursday afternoon.
 Annie McManus is gaining.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Holt are expected home for over Sunday.
 O. E. Kenyon was home a few days thisw eek with his mother. Harriet B. Kenyon. Ada Greenman has moved into one of Mrs. Waite's stenements.s on the cor Mrs. D. s. Kenyon spent Tuesday in Greene. R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
SOUTH KILLNCLY

Gertrude Hall of Putnam spent the week end at The Oaks.
 Mrs. G. w. Barlow had an acute at- tack of neuritis Saturday night and has been unable to be about during the week.
 Mrs. A. B. Phillips has been suffering from a severe cold.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hall Mrs. P. H. Coffey and Miss Beatrice Coffey vis- ited friends in Central Village We'd uesday.
 Walter Lef1eur has been working for MT. Blanchette of Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
FUNERAL.
Miss Hannah 3. Baldwin.

The funeral of Miss Hannah B. Baldwin was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of her brother, Henry Baldwin, Rev. E. M. Anthony of Jewett City officiating. Hymns were sung by Mrs. F. E. Robinson, Mrs. E. H. His cox, George E. Prior and E. F. Burle- son of Jewett City. The bearers were George Ross. of Wellesley, Mass. Oscar Atwood, Brooklyn, Dr. George H. Jen- nings, Jewett City. and Dr. William T. Baldwin cemetery. The comrnfttal ser vice was read by Rev. W. J. Reynolds of Lisbon The floral tributes were beautiful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
THOMPSON
communion Service Saved When eap- tist Church Burns-Need of Better Protection Against Fire.

Mrs. William Converse is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. w. B.
 Mss Mary E. Chase spent Sunday with Mir and Mrs. A. V. Reynolds of Worcester.
 Mrs. IL. M. Knight is with her broth CT. William Covell. who is i'll, in Provi-
 Miss May R. Sherman has been en- tertaining Mrs. Daniel Larned.
 Rev. Carl Hazelton preached in Paw tucket Sunday.
 l. Jones. conducted the Sunday morn ing service in the Congregational church.
 Communion Set Saved.
 Sunday evening the Congregational church adopted resolutions Of sympa- thy to be sent to the Baptist church In view of their loss by fire and of invi- tation to join together in worship Many did unite at the morning and evening meetings and it is hoped and expected that more will in the future.
 The communion set of the Baptist the home of Deacon Calvin Munyan.
 MT. and Mrs. B. s. Baclkus enter tained Rev. N. I. Jones over Sunday
 Mrs. Henry Elliott has closed her residence for the winter.
 Louis Ream has been at Carolyn hall recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Roland Mills have been entertaining Miss Farrows of Putnam
 Grateful to Putnam.
 The local fire company and citizens of the town are sending expression ot thanks to the Putnam chemical truck and men sent from Putnam and Grosvenordale Saturday to assist ir fighting the fire. The lack of adequate water supply on the hill was very evil dent, as usual 1t is to be hoped that there may some day be connection made with one of the nearby ponds There seems to be no greater need fol village improvement than in this re- spect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
Holland County
WELLINGTON

Former Pastor Calls on Friends-Com-
 nnunion Sunday Tomorrow.
 The Lords Supper will be observed next Sunday, Feb. 4th.
 Mir and Mrs. Cosgrove are recover ing from their serious illness.
 Mrs. Esther B. Dimock is i'll. Her daughter. Mrs. Annie Dimock Hou- chans, graduate nurse, is with her.
 AS usual when there is a crusty snow the birds furnish diversion and it is wonderful how they know the places where ia bles are spread for them and how ' stfully they come and bring their friends.
 Rev. E. w Darrow of West Hart ford gave friends here a pleasant sur prise Wednesday, made calls on the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

W. H. Young, who has been i'll, is slowly recovering.
 Mrs. H. B. Randall Is seriously i'll with blood poison.
 MT. Erickson who went to the hospi- tai last Wednesday for surgical oper- ation is doing finely.
 Mir. Sponcy of Putnam is to move to the A H. Williams place in South Woodstock
 A number attended the installation of officers at Putnam grange.
 Mrs. Eugene Wilcox is ill at her
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
SOUTH CANTERBURY
SIeet Storm With Thunder and Light ning-Funeral of Miss Hannah B
 Baldwin.

Abram Baldwin of Oberon, N. D., is visiting a few days with his brother and sisters.
 MT. and Mrs. E. E. Barrows were callers in Jewett City Monday.
 Levi N. Clark was in Norwich on business Wednesday.
 Samuel Wibberley of Plainfield was a caller in this vicinity Sunday. There was thunder and lightning during the sleet storm Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
EAST KILLNGLY

r MT. and Mrs. William Yare spent Sunday in Moosup.
 Mrs. Alice Mason of Providence was here Monday, to attend the funeral O. William Newton.
 Miss Lila Mathewson Is visitins friends in West Haven.
 Miss Edith Oatley visited in Provi- dence Saturday.
 The backbone of winter must be broken as thunder was heard here or Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. Joseph Dumas who has beer i'll is recovering.
 Miss Grace Roth is visiting Provi- dence relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
NORTH LYME

Mrs Francis Purvis visited in Deep River over Sunday. ... ; s..--.=s s..c-z
 William Sisson is out, after three weeks illness.
 M. J. Stark, Miss Emily Stark, Miss Lena. Hyde and Mrs. N. s. Strong were callers In Lyme Tuesday.
 Herbert Maynard is suffering from blood poisen on his hands.
 Mrs. Erwin Rogers and Mrs. Warren Rogers are recovering from illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03

the guest of Deacon F. W. Pratt, ri
 turning to West Hartford Thursdas MT. Darrow had just taken his na yearly examination at Trinity. where h is studying for degree. He a-holq regular services, Sunday school. ulie week prayer meetings. weekly yer well attended cottage prayer meeting and during January made over 20 cal besides socials, s6Ippers and extr meetings -s a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03

last week and heard Maude Adams and David Warfield.
 Miss Fay has been visiting Miss Rogers
 Fred Hildreth is working in Chicopee Falls, Mass.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph Scott have been confined to the house with severe colds. Wolf Den grange is planning to eel ebrate it's 30th anniversary
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
EAST THOMPSON
Old JosIin Shoddy Mill to Be Started When Repaired.

Chester Mathewson. will Kingsbury and Allie Kimball are about starting the old shoddy mill It is now under going repairs.
 Vernon Robins and Mrs. Oscar Rob- fnson have filled their ice houses the past week.
 MT. and Mrs White of New Haven were guests Sunday of her sister, Mrs George Swanson. George Swanson is home with a hard cold at this writing
 L. D. Robbins who raised a large crop of cabbage has disposed of them all.
 Rina1do Hyde was the week end guest of his mother
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
EASTFORD
Parents Day Exercises Held at the
 Village School.

Parents day was observed Wednes- day in the village school Y
 Mrs Fred Bowen, Mrs. B. S. Keith, Miss Vera Bowen and Walter Tripp spent Saturday in Putnam.
 Miss Minnie Jones of Thompson and Mabel Jones of Southbridge spent the week end with their parents, MT. and Mrs. John Jones. in Putnam.
 A. w. Marcy and Master Gerald were in town Sunday.
 Mrs A M Keith is in Putnam for a few days. latter's sister of New York spent a few days recently at their summer home hsre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
STERLING
Ladies' Aid Society Meets With Mrs. H.. B. Mowrey-Epworth League Gives Supper

Mrs Herbert Sweet is now comfort able.
 Mrs. William Kenyon visited rela- tives in Danfelson, Saturday.
 Ellen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Her bert L. Belknap. has a mild case of diphtheria.
 Nelson Bennett is in Jacksonville, Fla.
 Mrs. John Knox was in Providence Saturday.
 Mrs. c. D. Meade. who has been i'll with grip, is much better.
 Meet With Mrs. Mowry. The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. H. B. Mowry Thursday afternoon Hereafter the society will meet or Thursday.
 Supper at Parsonage.
 The members of the Epworth Lea. que of the M. E. church gave a SUD- per at the parsonage Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
POMFRET CENTER

Messrs. James and Patrick Scott are in Worcester this week
 E. B Brown visited in New York city
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03

Wednesday with Mrs. R. B. Marriott and tied asquiIt..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03

Iicking for mattresses is nsxrSed i Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
New London County
GLASGO

Local euestsest scotIand Golden Wed
 dina-Meetfna of Ladies Aid Society
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
HANOVER

Parish House Conmittee Meets-W. C. T. U. Hears South Windham Speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03
ELMVHLE

Bungalow SoId-Dennis C. Rawson Reaches His 95th Birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
THREE ARE SHOT
Man Are S e d Two
Miles from Boston
t e n e m e n t House
Tragedy

Boston. Aug. 27.-Mrs. Marie Furni. her
sister, Miss Minnie Christopher and
Frank Rappolo were shot and seriously
wounded in tenement house in the West
End district tonight. Rappoio will prob
ably die. The women are believed to
have a chance Of recovery although one
Of them Miss Christopher. was shot four
times.
patrolman who learned that the as
sailant has run away over the West Bos-
ton bridge gave chase in an automobile.
and in Cambridge, two miles from the
scene of the shooting, overlook Antonio
Lavelle, who was running in the street.
Lavelle was held on a technical charge
pending the outcome of Rappolo's in
iures. The motive of the shooting is un-
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
END or HEARING
MAINE CENTRAL
MILEAGE RAISE

Portland, Me. Aug. 1.-THE hearing
before the Public. Utility commissioners
on the petition of the Maine Central Rail-
road CO. for right to increase it's passen-
ger mileage rate for books from p to 2
cents 4 mile and corresponding increase
for tickets was concluded this afternoon.
Vice President Hobbs and Comptroller
A. P Foss were the only persons heard
this afternoon.
The board promised to make report as
early as possible. probably by the first
Of September. {,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
italian Gains Continue in Hot
Fighting Around Monte Santo

Along the front held by the British the
operations have scarcely risen above the
character Of trench raids, although on
various sectors vigorous artillery duels
are in progress.
Capture Russ Positions
The Eerlin war ONCE reports the cap
ture Of Russian posions near Jacobstadt,
between Riga and Dvinsk. on the northern
Russian front. but makes no mention OF
a ,resumption of the operations begun last
week east of Riga.
In Ruran the Russo Ruranian forces
still are holding their own against the
invaders, having retaken height positions
northwest of Soveia which the Germans
captured last week. On the Fokshani sec
tor Field Marshal Won Mackensens forces
apparently have been unable TO make fur
Their advances owing to the stifening In
the line Of the defenders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
No Benefit for Enemy

In a statement accompanying his proc
lamation the President said that ore Of
the first intentions of the government Will
be to see that no American products are
made the occasion of benefit to the en-
envy, either directly or indirectly
Officials interpreted the order as fore
casting a vigorous use of the export con-
troll as a war weapon and a policy Of the
strictest rationing of countries contingu-
Gus to Germany.
Exports to Germany and her allies also
are formally prohibited by the Presidents
order and this is understood to mean that
the export control is about TO supersede
the British system of giving letter Of as
surance for American cargoes. Up to now
there has been nothing except the British
blockade to prevent the shipment OF
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Catholics Pledge Fullest
Loyalty to US. During War

Anthony Matre of Chicago, the ma
tional secretary, reported that the fed
GRAFTON now has a membership Of
100000. A crusade of large proper
tons has been undertaken against
vice and immortality and plans We're
under way. he reported, for the forma-
ton of Catholic Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
Drift from Church
The report Of the National Morals
Committee. presented today. pictured
a drift away from the church.
1T is tho American boast today that
we have progressed in all directions
10 q place Of first and highest develop
ment." the report read. "In spite of
the claim right no longer rules: jus
tice is fast declining, order is upset;
the family is endangered: the home
is disrupted: virtue, public and private
is decadent: materialism is in the as
cendarcy; vicious propaganda runs
riot. ard religious indifference donin-
ates. vet it nevertheless is 4 fact that
the rapid drift of this country at pres
ent is toward paganism.
III itS maj "iie1i } 49, Nilat Van W
its cause other than a system Of edU-
cation which has totally eliminated
Goi." the report says.
Approve War Council
The convention approved the or
"a nization Of the Catholic National
War Council, which is beng rormeo to
cooperate with the government in
carrying on the war. Monsignor NJ.
u. Splaine. Of Boston. representative
Of Cardinal O'Connell of Boston. one
Of the leaders in the movement for
founding the council, was authorized
TO report the conventions approval at
the meeting Of the committee council
which will be held in WASHINGTON
next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

somewhat slowly, put nevertheless
surely. the Italians are breaking down
the resistance Of the Austrians in the
region around Monte Santo, north of
Gorilla, and making their way east
ward toward the border of Upper Car
niola.
Fighting Most Intense
In their desire to hold hack the
Italians the Austrians have brought
70 this sector large numbers of fresh
men and at last reports the fighting
have overcome the resistance of the
Austrians al various points.
Virtually nothing is being vouch-
safed in the Italian Official communi-
cation which even approximately
records the. advances Gen. Cadorna s
men have made since they began their
offensive from the region of Tolmino
TO the sea, the Italian war Office prob
ably desiring to conceal from the en-
view.
The latest communication, for in.
stance, leaves entirely alone the sit.
uation on the Carso front where pre-
vious reports had announced progress
for the Italians toward Triest.
German Counter Attacks
On the front in France the Germans
at.
against the French line in the region OF
Terdun, but not only have the forces OF
Gen. Petain maintained their gains In
their entirety but they have taken more
than 100 additional prisoners.
Likewise on the Aisne front the German
crown prince is keeping up his offensive
against the French, but here also the at.
tempts met with complete failure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
NEGRO BATTALIONS
REACH COLUMBUS

Columbus, y. NJ, Aug. PA bat
talon of the gath Infantry arrived here
today from Houston. Tex, under
guard Of two companies Of the 18th
Infantry. The men charged with par
ticipating in the Houston riots were
placed in a stockade, While other mem
bers We're disarmed and assigned
quarters prepared for them.
The second battalion of the Gath In
fantry, which was ordered transferred
from Deming. y. NJ, also arrived to-
day These men We're not disarmed
and will remain in camp here until
needed elsewhere, officers said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
WALDO PHYSICIANS
may GIVE SERVICES

Belfast Me, Aug. 27-The physicians
of Waldo county are now considering
the matter of federal service and on
Thursday at II a. m. meeting Of all
the county doctors WILDE held IN Me-
mortal hall to meet Major William L.
Cousins Of Portland and Major Charles
A. E. Goldman Of Philadelphia and
Camden, who are sent ont to tour
Maine by Surgeon General Gorgas in
the interests of the Medical Officers
Reserve Corps.
Already two volunteers from the
county have received commissions and
have gone to Fort Benz Harrison. Indi-
emma, Lieut.. Sumner c. Pattee. Of
Searsport and Lieut.. J. NJ. Whitaker
Of Unity, the latter leaving today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Great NUMBER
Make U. S. Navy Leader
Of World in Destroyers
Daniels Will Ask $3.50, 100000 for New
and Enlarged PIants-Navy Design
ers Plan Standardized Destroyer to
Facilitate Quantity of Production

Washington, Aug. 27-Secretary
Daniels expects to submit to Congress
this week estimates of s350,000,000 for
the great number of destroyers which
will make the American navy the lead
er of the world in ships Of that type.
In Additional Plants
The money Will be used to expand
existing shipbuilding plants and also
to build additional engine and boiler
factories as the destroyer program up
on which the shpbuilding industry
now is engaged represents the full
capacity of the industry.
Navy designers are preparing plans
for a standardized destroyer to facili-
tate the quantity of production of the
most successful weapon against sub
marines.
Details Are Withheld
Details Of the number Of destroyers
now under construction or the number
of contemplated in the supplemental
program are withheld for military rea
sons
New destroyers will be delivered so
rapidly beginning early next year,
that the supply of trained officers and
men will be taxed in putting them into
commission. Means for training new
crews viii have to be expanded pro-
portiorctcly.
The s350,oc0,o0o estimate it vas in
dictated today, is a minimum and nay
have to be increased substantially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
FoRESTERS ARRIVE
Governor Milliken Will
Welcome Them Tues
day at Portland

Portland. Me, Aug. N.-Nearly all of
the 800 delegates who are expected here
to attend the annual convention Of For
esters of America which begins Tuesday
had arrived tonight, including the su-
preme ranger, Judge Cecil P. Rendon of
California.
The delegates will assemble in the
morning and will be welcomed by Gov
ernor Milliken and Mayor W. G. Cha p
man. The convention will continue
through Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
ASK WITHDRAWAL OF
ALL NEGRO TROOPS

Washington, Aug. PA petition
iasking withdrawal Of all Negro troops
from Texas, signed by all the mem
bers Of the Texas delegation in Con-
gress, was presented at the White
House today by Senator Sheppard and
laid before President Wilson.
White House officials did not indicate
what action might be expected from
the President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
TWO BILLION
May Be Added to Bonds
to Be Authorized
Would Make Total Of sci 900 600. 900
Available to Government During
Year Ending June 80, 1s18-Oemand
for Free Discussion Makes Il Doubt
full If Bill Passes Before End Of
Week

Washington. Aug 2T-Two billion dol
lars may be added to the total Of
bonds to be authorized at the pres
ent session Of Congress, making a to-
tai Of approximately $4,000, 900 900
available to the government during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1918.
Additional Authorization
Democratic Leader Kitchin said to-
by the treasury department made it
appear that the additional auth( IA :
ton would be necessary. Secretary
McAdoo will be asked TO explain the
situation when he appears before the
ways and means committee tomorrow
to discuss the forthcoming administra-
ton 81, SIS ,945, 460 bond ard certificate
bill.
Present indications, according to Mr..
Kitchin, are that $4,000, 100000 will
meet the expenses of the fiscal year,
hut it is thought best to have d 81
Oc0, oo0,00o margin for emergency use.
No attempt will be made. he believes
t. add the newly suggested $4,000. ooo,-
600 issue to the bill now before the
committee. It will come in a separate
separate measure if at all.
Free Discussion Demanded
A brief meeting of the committee
today to consider the bill made it OBJ
vious that hopes Of the leaders to pass
the measure on Wednesday could not
be realized. An insistent demand for
free discussion in committee and on
the floor created doubt if the bill could
be passed before the end of this week
at the earliest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
EXPORT CONTROL
The Presidents Order
Tightens Check
No Goods May Be Shipped to European
Neutral Countries Except Under Ii
eense-Strict Ratcnins Of Countries
Contiguous to Germany

Washington, Aug. 27.-President Wilson
tightened the government control of ex-
ports tonight by issuing an order for
bidding the shipment of any goods to Eu-
ropean neutral countries except under IL
cense. and by extending the lists for
which license is required in shipment 70
tht Allies and neutrals other than Euro
pean countries to include cotton, all
meats, sugar and most OF Americas other
export commodities