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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT.
Mayor J. J. McGarry Receives Ae-
acknowledgement of Resolution Adopted
by Common Council

Manor ]. J. McGarry, who is to be
commissioned as captain of Putnam's
Home Guard company, said Wednes-
day afternoon that the first drill of the
company is scheduled to be held in
Union hall next Thursday evening. By
that time 1t is expected that the off,
GERS will have received their commits
sions and will have full authority. to
proceed with the training of the men
who are to make up the command.
George Challoner of the trade school
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
WEDDING.
ConnoIIy-RaXmcnd.


At st. Mary's rectory Monday after
noon Rev. J. ". E. Belanger united in
marriage Miss Clara Raymond and
John Connolly of Perth Amboy, N. J.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Raymond of Main street
and has many friends. The groom is
employed by a New York transporta-
ton company. Following the ceremony
p reception was held at the home of
the bride.
Personals.
1. Therein of Wi5Hmantic was a
Baltic caller Tuesday.
c. II. Pease of South Manchester
was among Tuesdays visitors in Bal
tic.
H Lebouef. who has been visiting
his son David. has returned to his
home in Webster. Mr.. Lebouef, for a
number of years previous to 1883, was
a resident of this town. He noted
many changes in the past 20 years A
reception was given in his honor by
Mr.. and Mrs. Lebouef
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Handsome Gifts for Miss CHESHIRE.

shower at the home of Mrs. Allen
Macarthur OF Walnut street Tuesday
evening in honor of her coming mar
handsome gifts. The evening was
very enjoyable one, musical selections
being rendered and refreshments
were served.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Ecclesiastical Society Meets.

The Ecclesiastical Society of the
Congregational church held its annual
meeting in the pariors of the church
Tuesday evening. Fred %. Jordan was
chairman. The society committee for
the coming year was chosen as fol-
lows: Henry T. Burr. R. o. Branch
and c. F. Risedorf. II. d. Pollard and
c. L. Boss were appointed auditors.
George S. Elliott was again chosen
treasurer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
PLANFIELD
British American Relief Fund Beaches
9f,17e - Contributions from JewStt
City-Nineteen Local Young Men
Have Joined Thirtesnth Company.

The 55th weekly report of the Brit
ish- American war relief fund is as fol-
lows: Amount previously acknowledged
$1.154.05, amount collected up to April
9th is, PIainheld $3.50, Jewett, City
1915; total amount collected 31,17s.s0.
The committee state that they are
very grateful to the subscribers who
contributed week after week so will
ingly to this fund. They also acIenow-
ledge from the good people OF Jewett
fund. They have been contributing
regularly since Jan. 18th, and 1t Is
hoped that they will keep II up until
the end of the war, because the brave
Tommies will need all the support they
can get In medical supplies and COM
forts.
The collectors for this week are, for
P1ainfeId. lack Tetfow, Thomas Col
Inns and Thomas Rhodes: for JeWett
City, James Hewitson. Those wishing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
LOCAL RoWLERs
DEFEAT TAFTvIELE.
Win by the Narrow Margin of Two
Pins.

A fast bowling quintette from this
city journeyed to TaftvilIe Wednes-
day evening and administered a de-
feat to the home team. The match
was close one, the local boys win
ming by the narrow margin of two
pins. Parker and French carried of
the honors for total pinfall of the three
strings, rolling 34S each
The score.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
PATRIOTIC DENTIST
DR.. L. J. Sylvester Offers to Fix Teeth
So Would be Recruits Can Get BY

DIR. L. ]. Sylvester. for more than
a score of years a national guard ofi-
Ger in New York and Connecticut. said
yesterday that he is willing to help
out all men who would enlist but who
are being rejected because of poor
teeth, by doing free of charge such
dental work as may be necessary to
make the condition of their teeth sat
isfactory to the examining physician.
This generous offer is expected to
bring additional men into the Thir-
teenth company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

try-No Stacker Marriages in Put
nam.
Navy recruiting slowed up in this
city Wednesday. only one applicant APP
pearing at the Chamber Of Commerce
rooms. He was accepted by Chief
Quartermaster Edward Stohan. The
recruit is Alfred LaFountain of
Green street.
To date seven applicants have been
accepted and seven rejected Still
another applicant is an alien and can
not be accepted and one other man
who came to the naval officer for in
formation is expected to enlist before
Saturday.
Suffrage Workers Disappointed.
Mrs w. J. Bartlett. who was in
Hartford Wednesday when reports not
favorable to the suffrage cause came
into the house on the bills providing
that women have the right to vote on
the liquor question and give them
presidential suffrage rights, charged
that upon its organization last Janu-
airy the committee was packed"
against any chance of reporting favor
through the session the equal suffrage
workers have been fought by 'the ma
chine" and by the liquor interests.
Mrs Bartlett said Wednesday that
the fight will go on. however. though
the workers for suffrage are keenly
disappointed at not getting greater
support for their proposed legislation
this year.
The suffrage measures reported on
Wednesday have been made the order
Of the day for next Wednesday.
Red Gross Membership 625.
1t was announced Wednesday that
the membership of the Putnam local
of the American Red Cross society has
been increased to 625 members. The
canvass for members is to be continued
and there is a prospect OF obtaining
the thousand that 1t was hoped to en-
roll at the outset of the work of or
ganization here.
Already the organization is show
Ing tangible results and every day, as
the organization grows stronger and
perfects its plans, it will prove of
greater value and one of the most val
liable of the locals in the eastern part
of Connecticut
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

Girl.
Arthur Dubois. 10 years OF age. ap-
ipeared before the police court We'd
nesdaY to answer the charge OF rape
upon ls-year-old Esther FIatten. His
case was continued until this morning
when several witnesses viii testify.
W. c. Lyman has been appointed 70
nee am guardian ad Item. Bail was
put at $1,000 and the accused was
forced to stay in the station house
until this morning.
Dubois han kept away from Wilt
rnanfic since he heard the authorities
were looking for him and it was only
through the rood work OF the local po-
lice the whereabouts OF the young man
became known. Tuesday Oncer Hur-
lay accompanied q prisoner to Brook
lyn jaii and made a trip to Webster
whore be found the prisoner. Dubois
IN an old offender In spite OF his youth
and has already served time for other
offenBeA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
WiIIimansic Iodue Jrst.IIation.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Willimantic Lodge. No. 44e. L. o. o.
NJ, held in their home on Pleasant
street Wednesday evening, the ON
GERS were installed. James F. Two
mey, past dictator OF the lodge, ON
ciated at the ceremonies
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Work in L. a. Decree.

Eastern Star lodge. No. ~. A. F. &
A. M held a we'll attended meeting
in their hall on Main street Wednes-
day evening. The feature of the eve
ming was the work in the j. A. degree.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

The offfcers of the grand encamp-
nent Of Connecticut were present at
the meeting OF windham Encampment,
No. 10, I. o. o. F.. held Wednesday
evening. The Royal Purple degree
was the feature of the evening. After
the working OF this degree refresh
ments were served.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

Powerful Wireless a HOWE Of w. ..
Billiard Must Go-Dr. L. J. syives-
ter TO Do Free Dental Work for Re-
ieetsd volunkssrs-Frsneh Soldier
Acknowledges Comfort 6ss-Funsr-
ala. Mrs. Mary Bradley. Harriet z.
Bennett.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
FARM HELP BOUNTY
Might Perhaps Enable Those Who
Want Men to Raise Crops This Sea-
con.

With the usual consideration for
W1ndham countp. SO far as paying
much attention to IL in state affairs is
concerned, Governor Holcomb named
no member of the Connecticut Com
mittee for Food Supply from within its
borders And while very important
In its manufacturing activities, Wind
ham county Is largely an agricultural
county.
Right here In windharn county are
scores of farmers anxious to do ev-
erything in their power during the
coming growing season toward pro-
ducing record breaking crops But
they have got to have men to do
men, men, men and still more men,
The farmers S. o. s. at this time is
for farm help. II the help problem
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

W1ntmAntie Lodge No. lao. A 3. -
valley Street.
Trinity cMApter, No. Q. r. A. NJ. Ma
tG0msc Hall, Main street.
4 OoWeeotuck Lodge. No. Is. l. o, Q. +.
F4&atn street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

HELPS COUGHS QUICKLY
FoLEY'S HoNET AND TAI takes FiGht
hold OF nm obstinate cough and gives
quick relief.
II puts q healing coating on the ins
famed membranes that line the fhroat
and air passages. IL stops the fielEliH6,
loosens and raises phle6n easlly.t Il y
just splendid for bfSnchiaf and 4
grippe coughs, and light, Wheazy
breafhin9.
Mrs. w. 8. Bailey. Lsaesatsr. KY, eoufhed
almost c0ntiauo1sly day SD nlGht. yDfiI -
A bottle. her cough be6Ma 70 eiow w. mn1
ssvsa bostIes satirsly cured her eou6h.
Lee 4 Osgood.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

County Commissioners e. H. Corttis,
were at the county Jail in Brooklyn
for n monthly meeting Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Mckee. Reynolds street.
win have the members of the Moth
ers' club at her home for q meeting
this afternoon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
FAR 10 UNDER BAlL
FOR SERIOUS CRIME

Arthur Dubois Arrested In WehsAar
| On Charge Preferred by t5-year-eid
Girl.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
BALTIC

Norwich Man Shows How to Move
Stalled Truck = Connolly Raymond
Marriage.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
DANlEISON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Sever Accepted For Navy-Rsd Cross
Membership Now 62s Mayor
MeGarry Receives Acknowledgment
From the Prssident-eeor z. Fox
Ready to Drum Again Fer His ceun-
try-No Stacker Marriages in Put
nam.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

Fun size Eemzned Bedspreads. sl.ss.
,a1.as. sa1o. $aas ana up to $500.
Fan die Fringed Bedsrreads. s2.1s.
Sass and $3.50.
Ftall si.e Embroidered Edge, Cut
Corner Bedzpreads. $s.se and $500
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

East Hartford.-The 18th anniVer-
sary OF Court Raymond, r. OF a, OF
East Hartford was celebrated Monday
night with a banquet.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15
\ PAGE Eok WOMEN
Miss Gertrude Grundyson, !. daugh-

Miss Gertrude Grundyson, o. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Grundyson,
well known farm residents OF England,
was married this afternoon at her par
ents' home to Adolf Skyberg OF Ryg-
land. One hundred and twenty-five
was performed by-ReW r.. Peterson,
pastor Of the England Lutheran
church. The bride was given away
by her father, and with her brides
maid, Miss Marie johnson, her cous-
in. entered as the Mendelssohn we'd
ding music was played by the groom's
sister, Miss Olga Skyberg. The bridal
meuse, with which a veil Of tulle was
worn and the bouquet was OF white
roses and valley lilies. Miss Johnson
was in a gown of green crepe de chine.
The groom's brother, Herman Sky
berg, was his best man.
The house was attractively decorat-
ed in autumn foliage n flowers, the
ceremony being performed under a
huge wedding bell, hung from an arch
Of foliage in the living room. In the
dining room where the bridal dinner
is to be served, roses and small white
wedding bells r. combined with the
foliage for the table decorations.
Mr.. Skyberg and his bride will leave
this evening for the twin cities and
AoA5c WoouiAS Gip' ai4u SARoSl
to be at home to their friends in Byg-
land after OctcAAr 10. Both the bride
and groom belong to families we'll
known in the England community and
the wedding is of much interest there.
A number Of Grand Forks people
motored v g this afternoon for the
event.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. severtson will
motor over to Neville tomorrow
morning. They will be accompanied
by Mrs. F. w. McDougalls and her
daughter. Fredella, of Melville, who
have been their guests for a short
time, and who are returning to their
home.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15
stutsman Makes Record.

The record for membership cam
paigns for the American Red Cross in
the northern division has been award
ed to Stutsman county, North Dakota,
by A. r. Rogers, manager Of the d.
vision. Stutsman county, Of which
jamestown is the county seat, added
5,287 new members to the Red Cross
and collected $9,S41 in membership
fees, and all in less than a week, ac-
cording to information brought to di-
visional headquarters by Alfred Steele.
chairman Of the Stutsman county
chapter, and Wilbert Default, who
assisted in the campaign.
The roads Of Stutsman county
swarmed with automobiles during the
campaign, Mr.. Steele said. Farmers
left their t%hreshing to accompany the
campaigners to the next farm. Every
corner and section of the county were
visited.
The record inside Stutsman county
| goes to the village of Bloom which
now boasts that it has every man
woman and child over IA years OF age
in the district assigned 1t, enrolled ir
the American Red Cross.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15
FIVE EDITORS OF
GERMAN PAPERS ARE
GIVEN "a HEARING

Philadelphia, Sept. 14.-Five mem-
bers OF the staff Of the Philadelphfa5
Tageblatt, arrested during a raid on
the offices ofEthe German newspaper,
charged with violations Of the espion-
age act in publishing articles, which
government agents allege tended to
promote the success of the enemies Of
the United States. were today given q
further hearing and held in $4,000
bail each to await the action OF the
federal grand jury.
The men held are Peter schaefer,
president Of the Tageblatt Paul.
Vogel, treasurer and Louis weiner,
editor in chief: DR.. Martin Darkow,
managing editor and Herman Lemke,
business manager. The sixth man
arrested In tha case, Waldemaf AL
fredo. was discharged for lack Of evil
dence.
witnesses heard were principally
government agents and interpreters
who submitted editorials and other
articles published in the Tageblatt
tending to show the papers alleged
enimity to the war policy Of the Uni
ted States. N .-@E 80. -. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15

Teachers Of the East Grand Forks
public schools who have previously
been members Of the faculty gave 8
reception in the domestic science
rooms of the high school last night in
honor OF the new teachers. The at
fair was characterized by very pleas.
ant features, and provided an oppor-
tunity for the entire faculty body to
become acquainted.
The rooms were attractively decor
ated with flowers and the national
colors, chief among the former being
a large cluster Of red roses, which
was presented by Mrs. Boese.
Committees in charge of the affair
were the Misses Esther Douchek, Julia
LANCER. Olive Stewart, Mary Strain
and Eva McDougall.
Miss Harriet Mills Of Fordville,
who has been the guest of Miss Grace
B%rynjolfson, left last night for Hills
boro to be the guest of Miss Eleanor
Sarles. Miss Sarles was here for sew
eral days earlier in the week, visiting
Miss Marguerite Frets:
A pleasant affair given last night al
the home of Mrs. Huldah Wertslein.
Alp North Fourth street had for its
honor guest Miss Hattie Perkins who
Is to be a bride Of October. Miss Per-
kins' engagement to Claude Davidson
of East Grand Forks a announced
during the evening by her sister, Miss
Ella Perkins Of Hillsboro.
There were fifteen young women in
the party who enjoyed an informal
musical program. and games, which
We're followed by a supper. Room
decorations were in pink, with gladioli
and roses, and the supper. appoint
ments were in pink.
Miss Isabel Bachelor. who has been
DR.. J. ". Todd Of University avenue,
left yesterday for Indianapolis to re-
sumo her school work.
t. * X X
Mrs. l.. H. Patten and her children
Of Bismarck have arrived here, and
the latter have been placed in school,
Mrs. Patten and her family have Ia
Seward avenue. f.
Misses, Eta and Josephine Sullivan
entertained last night at the home OF
the former on North Third street,
East Grand Forks, in compliment to
Miss Edna Mae Daily, who Is to be
a!bride of September IS. Miss Daily's
engagement to Frank Galligan Of Lau-
lar, Iowa, was recently announced by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. p. Daily
During the evening the guests sew,
ed for the bride-elect, and Miss Han
nah .Thorson sang a group of songs
The hostesses served a supper at g
table which was attractive with rec
roses. a cluster Of the roses marking
Miss Daily's place. Guests whom the
Misses Sullivan invited were Misses
Lillian Aida and Katherine Driscoll
Sayde Carney, Hannah Thorson. Win.
fired Kelly. Beatrice Bent. Emma. and
Esther Arneson, Anne Fender, Grace
Sullivan, Anna, Kane, Marie Buckley
Mary Sullivan and Ethel Enright;
Mrs. James Driscoll, Jr., Mrs Leslie
Sullivan, Mrs. F. H. Corrigan Of Far.
go, and Mrs. D. M. Palmer of Bon.
ners Ferry, Idaho, who is Miss Etts
Sullivan's house guest. +
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15
REQUEST RIFLES TO
KILL KAISER TIGER

Chicago. 4 SEPT. 1b.-FederaI an
thorities at washington have been
called upon to decide whether George
Coon. Chinese restaurant owner here,
ship q dozen rifles and arnrnuni-
ton to kill KAISER Tiger" which
lives In the jungles earSGong Mon.,
China, and is terrorizing the sin-
habitants OF that village.
Coon received a letter this Week
from the mayor ,of Gong now asking
FOR, firearms. It was explained that
there is not a gun of any sort in the
village and that rome can be obtained
in any Of the larger cities except by
exorbitant price.
Federal agents here were asked by
Coon IL they could ship the arms.
They referred him to Washington.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. r. Weatherwax OF
Charles City, Iowa, who have been
here for the last two weeks visiting
Mrs. Weatherwaxss parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hancock of 314 North
sixth street and her brother and sis
ter.intlaw. Mr.. and Mrs. II. q. Buck
ingha1n Of Vets avenue.
Prof. 3. 6. Converse OF the Model
high school faculty. Mrs. Converse and
their family. who have spent the SUM
mer in Illinois and Indiana, have re-
turned to their home on University
place.
"A special meeting Of the Votes for
Women League will be held Tuesday
evening at s O'clock in the small coun-
ell chamber of the city hall. The meet
Ing Is being held for the purpose Of
electing delegates to the conference
to be held at Bismarck.
h State VotesSfor Women league
Withhold a conference at Bismarck on
the 25th and 26th of this month,
which is to be attended by prominent
~suffragists from all sections of the
state.
Mrs. j. A. Poppler Of this city, who
is scheduled for q report Of work In
that department.
Mrs. NJ. w. Hansen, who has been
visiting for the last three weeks with
relatives at Benson, Mimi. is expect
ed to return tosthe city tomorrow.
*
Mrs. VIM. Greenleaf and her son
William, Jr.. are expected home on
Monday from Maple Lake, where they
have spent a part:sof the summer.
~
over Sunday visit
Mrs. G. F. Templeton and her
daughters OF Reeves avenue. who
have been occupying cottage at Ma
pie Lake during q part of the sum
mer months, are expected to return to
town on Monday.
Fred G.. Gutknecht, who went to
Minneapolis or business yesterday, win
continue on to Germania, Iowa, to-
day, for an over-sunday visit. with
his parents.
Seventh street will go over to Neche
this morning to spend the week with
her husband and son, Mandeth Schuy-
Her. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Danielson Of Fisher,
accompanied by their MrE.
Laurence Larson, and her son Yer
non, Of 713 South Fourth street, left
last evening for GAINESVILLE, MINI.
There the family will be guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Anderson, Mrs. An
derson being q daughter Of MI. and
Mrs. Danielson.
X X X
The x. z. q. club was entertained
at a theater party at the Grand yes
lterday afternoon by Miss Ruth Schuy-
Ter. In honor of Miss Margaret Doug
las, who, with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Douglas, is leaving the city
tomorrow to make her homezat South
Bend, Indiana. Following the per-
Torrance at the theater the girls were
taken to Geist's for refreshments. The
club members, with the hostess and
honor guest, are Misses Lorene Odell,
Gertrude Neville, Genevieve Void and
Margaret Lewis!
The PlyrnouthsC Congregational guild
resumed work after the summer re-
cess yesterday afternoon, with a large
and enthusiastic meeting in the
church parlors. All sections Of the
guild assembled and made plans for
the work that As stossbe taken up DUR
ing the winter. Mrs. DrsGalbraith
and Mrs. e. M. Matthews were host
esses, and served a. lunch at the close
of the business session.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-15
Bed Time Tales.
By Clara Ingram hudson.
(Copyrtght) +,
MOTHER BEAVERS NEW IDEA.

OF course Father Beaver was glad
to see Mother Beaver safely back from
wherever she had been. Oh, yes, OF
course. But just the same, he was
provoked. You know how it is when
you get all worked upsand ready to
be real brave and fine and then. all
of a sudden, you And there's nothing
to be brave about. You feel like a
balloon with all the gas out. That's
just the way Father Beaver felt. And
he didn't like feeling that way.
aren't you going to tell us where
you VENT" he said; real cross he was,
too. III
Dear me, no." laughed Mother
Beaver good-naturedly. II hadn't even
thought of telling, I was just tending
to a little business of my own You
wouldn't be interested just yet, Father
Beaver. And you must not worry SO
about me, I'll be very careful about
danger. Now let's see, you were go
ing to start building. Can I help? 2"