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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Y. M. K. A. WILL HAVE
 4 BASEBALL TEAM.
B. Bendett Selected as Coach for the
 Coming Season.

The regular meeting of the Young Mems Hehcew association held Sun day evening was very largely attended and much business pertaining to the welfare of the organizations was trans acted.
 It was voted to extend a cordial welcome to any Jewish boy who is in the detachment of soldiers at the ar mory on guard duty, the free dse Of the Y. NJ. H. A. rooms. One new member was admitted. The chairman Of the dance which was recently given under the auspices of the Y. M. H. A. filed his final report, which showed that the affair had been conducted on a very good substantial basis and that the organization realized a neat sum of money.
 It was also decided to place a base ball team on the field this season un- der the direction of B. Bendett, who will act as coach.
 At the next regular meeting the nominations for officers for the ensu- ing year will be made. President Benjamin Weinstein presided at the meeting Sunday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
WEDDING.
KimbalI-Brush.

Miss Gladys Kinney Brush, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Charles N. Brush. of Longwood avenue, Brookline, Mass, formerly of Norwich, and Joseph Stickney Kimbail Yale, '12, son of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Kimball Of 22s Newbury street, Boston, were married by Rev. Ambrose W. Vernon, D. D., in the Harvard Congregational church, Brookiine, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 The maid of honor was Miss Ade- laide W. Brush, sister of the bride, and the bridesmaids were Miss Marjorie Jewett Brush and Miss Katherine NewcHEnb Brush, two other sister, Miss Barbara Horton of Brookiine and Mss Elise Rothwell, whose engagement to Horace D. Brush was recently an nounced. John Hazen Kimbaii was his brothers best man,
 The ushers, all Yale men, were Hem " N, Merritt of Philadelphia, '1a, Her- ace D. Brush of BrooAiine '12, Charles Arbuthnot, Sd, of Pittsburgh, Pa, 'l2, Daniel 4. HeaId Of Orange, N. J., IA, Pomeroy T. Francis of Short Hills, V. J., '12, pr. Harris H. Vail of Cinein- nati, o. IF, Douglas Bonnesiier of Brooklyn, N. F., ,1S, John Crawford of Philadelphia, II. and Milton KimbaIl Of Bath, Me, '1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
GOVERNMENT HAS
 NEED or MECHANICS
Only As,sriear cttizsrs win Be Em- ptsysd at Naval Establishments.

.Secretary Charles w. coyle of the local NachfniEtf union. has received a communicafion from the United States Civil Service communication which exn- phasize6 the fact that mechanics gre urgently needed for the g0yernmanf serrdce in naval ordinances establi4f1~ ments in the eastern states. American citizens only will be employed and the ceIlent. When .he employers are re- quired to work at other than the time specified in their contract they re- ceive a percentage increase and after a person has been employed for F consecutive months, he is entitled to 90 days Ieave each year with pay.
 The establishments that need help and the amount paid to employees fei-
 Navy yard, Portsmouth, N. IT.: Nine bcatbuiIders. $s.12 to s4; fiange turner's, ss.ss to f4.7s, 10 rfyetsrs sz5s ii ii ssipsniths sirs ss.os to s..ss: I Dattern. maker.
 Riveters experienced in bridge work may be required to work at Q lower rate of pay until they are able to .sat- fsfactorfiy handle the heavier rivets used in ship work
 Naval Torpedo station, Newport. R. l.: Twenty-fivs machine operators. s2.72 to s3.s4 fsecond class rnachinists),
 'S Navy ss yard s:s SorfoiI, Va: Forty shipfitters $4.24; 1s machinists felass D $4.s2; 4s machinists (class 9 34; 20 saiImakers 44.
 Navy yard. Philade4phia. Pa: Five boilermalsers 33.2s to $4.24; boiler makers' helpers g to SPAS.
 Picatinny arsenal. Dover N. J.: Thre naachinists s5.7s: 1 tinsnith SAYS; 2 electricians $3.52.
 Fr4nl<ford arsenal, Philadelphia, Pa: Thirty-six n1achinists $6.s8 (10 fours), 26 toolmakers $s.s8 {f0 hours).
 Springfield armory, Springfield, Mass: Four teoimakers, 1 automatic screw machine adjuster, punch press operators, hlers. s3 barrel riiers 6 prof1lers, 8 screwmalzers, 20 fnillers, 12 drf1lers, stoekers, 6 woodworkers, 2 barrel turner's, drillers. barrel straighteners 1 barrel roller j.
 s3 more needed in two weeks. Watertown arsenal, Watertown, Mass: Machiaists, all around, $3.12 to $<.32; nlachinists. large lathe and pianer hands, machinists, large boring mill hand, macfainists. floor and bench hands (erecting}, machine operators, (Turret lathe, Gisholt & Steinle.) blacksmiths s3ss to s3.s4: clippers $2.4S: carpenters. noiders, coremak- CTS. laborers. laborers s2.1e to 32.24; helpers. Blacksmith s2.4S to $3.1s; ma chinist s2.16 to $2.32. holders.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
WEDDING
 ANNIvERsAAY oDsERvEp
Family Gathering at the Hems of Mr. and Mrs. William Deeis~ith- Dinner Party and Gifts.

Although it actually fell on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Beckwfth eb- served the forty-fifth anniversary of their wedding at their home, No. 24 Court street on Sunday with a fam fly gathering. There were eighteen present at the dinner party, including Frank E. Beckwith and family of Palmer, Mass, Mrs. Dwight c. Peck and family of New London and EIi- ram B. Beckwith and family of this city.
 In remembrance of the occasfen Mir. Beekwith was presented by his chill dren with a handsome heavy up- holstered oak rocker and Mrs Beck with was the recipient of a solid gold watch, with gold coin and flowers.
 MT. and Mrs. Beckwith were united in marriage in this city April 13, 1872, the ceremony having been performed by Rev. w. W. Sylyester, at that time rector of Trinity Episcopal church, and practically all their married life has bee nspent in Norwich. Mr. Beckwith is a we'll known machinist and both have large circle of friends who will be anxious to congratulate them upon reaching this anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
WoMAN's SERVICE LEAGUE
 TO OPEN QUARTERS.
Will Be Ready to Receive EnroIIments
 at the Thayer Building This Week.

The Woman's Service league will on Wednesday morning open headquarters in the Thayer building on Franklin square. The first thing to be accom- piished is to secure the enrollment of all the women of this community. Gov ernor Holconb approves the taking of the census of the women under the direction of the Woman's Service league. A large number of blanks are in the hands of the committee under the direction of Mrs. Howard L. Stan ton, and it is hoped that the women of Norwich will promptly avail them selves of the privilege to aid in the great work to be done before our country can again enjoy the security of peace.
 The executive committee wishes to emphasize the urgent need of agricul- tural workers and hope that all who can assist in this branch of the work will state their willingness to do so when filling out the membership cooperate with the supervisors of the farm bureau, Robert W. Perkins and Herbert R. Branche, of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, who have al- ready inaugurated the work in this district.
 In a letter received by the league chairman, Mrs. John Hall, Mrs. Scott, the state chairman, says in part: We are now taking up very definitely as a part of our work the promotion of
 
 are faced with a great shortage of labor, which will seriously interfere with the production of necessary crops, and it is proposed to meet this crisis by organizing the boys and girls and women of the state to engage in talk ing up gardening through the cultiya- ton of home plots and vacant lots This will be done under competent supervision ot the farm bureau of each county" etc.
 The shortage of food and the great danger of a world famine is a solemn warning to the individual. Will we not hetd the warning of such men as Lloyd George and not only conserve that which we have but also help to increase the world production of food in our next harvest There is much work to be done besides shoulderins a nausket and great portion of this work will fall upon the women. nurs- ing, sewing. clerical work, agriculture manufacturing. This is your work. our work; it may be you can devote an hour each day to some service, it may be you can give more The league headquarters will be open on wednes- day morning fat 10 o'clock on the ground floor of the Thayer building and it is hoped that every woman viii feel it her privilege as well as her duty co enroll.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
PERSONALS

John Morris of Norwich is visiting friends in Waterbury
 Thomas Chase of this city was . visitor in Quaker Hill Sunday.
 Miss Harriet Lyon of New Haven
 Mrs. M. R. Davis of. Mantle, was the guest of friends in Norwich Sat- urday.
 Miss Margaret Fay of wnlinantio passed the weekend with friends in Norwich.
 Robert Brown and George Miller of Quaker Hin wehe the guests Sunday of Norwich friends.
 Mrs. Edward Gallagher and daught- CT. Mary. of Central Village. have been Norwich visitors.
 Mrs. J. B. Feldman from Lebanon is spending q short time with her par ents in New York
 Msis Janette Strahan of Norwich has been the guest of Mrs. Charles Pedrick of Mantle.
 Mrs. John Shea and daughter of Summit street have returned after visit in Taunton, Mass
 Arthur and Ernest Broclvay of Hadlyme were in Norwich on husi- ness during the past week.
 John Sevin, who has been seriously ill ct his home on Broad street, is showing some improvement.
 Herbert c. Adams has returned from a business trip to Chicgao and other cities in the middle west.
 pr. Richard Blackmore and Dr. c. W. Sonder of the Norwich State Hos- pital. were recent visitors in Farm inston.
 Miss Gladys LeffinEwell has returned to her home in Lebanon after spending several days with Mrs. Harry Palmer of Cliff street.
 Mrs. James Perkins has returned to her home in Norwich after two weeks visit to her daughter. Mrs. L. N. Stew ems of Westport.
 Mrs. John Reynolds of Norwich, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. E. Strong, in Colchester, returned home Saturday.
 Miss Marion Bagley of Preston has returned to her home after spending her Easter vacation at the home of her aunt, Mrs. James E. Hart.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. l.. Mason of East Lyme entertained several of their rel Mrs. H. D. Rogers, MT. and Mrs. E. c. Douglass and son of Norwich
 Mir. and Mrs. George Anderson of the Corning road were pleasantly sur prised Saturday afternoon when 20 friends gathered at their home in honor of the 2eth anniversary of their marriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
FUN ERALS
Mrs. Dwight 4. Lyon.

Accompanied by relatives the body of Mrs. Caroline A. Lyon, widow of Dwight "A. Lyon, a former resident of February s, 1917 was brought to this city Saturday and at 2:so o'clock Sunday afternoon services were held Son Co. There was in attendance a large number of relatives and friends from Norwich and vicinity, ana several forms rested upon the casket.
 The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Payne, pastor of the Jew ett City Baptist church of which the deceased was a member and which she joined in 1857. The bearers were Benjamin F. Brewster. Herbert j.. Larkhum, William Howard and W. D. Kicker. Burial was in the Ames cem- etery in Lisbon to which the funeral party went by automobile and where Rev. Mir. Payne conducted a commit tai service.
 Mrs. Amanda s. csnnsteek.
 The funeral of-Mrs. Amanda S. home of her niece. Mrs. Hiram D. liar ris, 59 Williams street New London, Saturday afternoon. Rev. c. Harley Smith officiated. Burial as in Cedar Grove cemetery. Mrs. Comstock died late Thursday at St. Joseph's hispitaI, Willimantic, aged ss years. of odenia of the heart Sine was a prominent fig ure at the Wiliimantic camp ground, where She spent me past DO summers, 04 which she conducted a boarding house there. Her health began to fail within the past two or three years and she gave up the running of the board ing house and spent her declining years at r Turner street, wiiiimantic. On Wednesday her condition became so acute. that she was taken to the hospital.
 She was born in Waterford and dur ing her married life lived in New Lon don, but for many years had made her some in Wiilimantic. Mrs Ccmstock leaves a sister. Miss May Rogers of New London. and several nieces and nephews.
 Mrs. George M. Hyde.
 Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Ella J. Wright, widow of George M. Hyde. held Saturday after noon at 2-3o o'clock, from the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. Herbert Pierce, No. 5 Thames terrace. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greenevilie Congregational church, oniciated, and the bearers were George H. Bradford of Montviile, Charles B. Bromley, Thomas J. Holt and George ", Arm strong. Burial was in the family lot in Hickory street cemetery, where Rev. MT. Ricketts conducted a commit
 Undertakers Henry Allen Son Co. were in charge of the funeral arrange ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
STATE POLICE RAID CEN1RAL HOUSE
Joseph Bead Propretos, and Sixteen ohes Arrested Sundey Aftsrnoon-charge is Violation of Liquor Law -Motorcyclsts Placed Under Arrest for Speeding on City Street.

About 3.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a squad of state police swooped down on the Central House on West Main street and arrested the proprietor, Jo- seph Redard. and sixteen men found in the building. The charge against the proprietor is selling liquor on Sun frequenting. The state police took the proprietor and men by surprise and they offered no resistance. At the police station the men gave the following names:
 Joseph Bedard, Peter Monty, How land P. Rivers of Occurn, James Shar- key of Moosup. William Rafil of Jew cit City. Louis Raill of Jewett City,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

were useless and only an operation would help me, but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has proved it otherwise. I am now perfectly we'll and can. do any kind of work. Mrs. NELLIE PHELPS, care of R. A. Rider, RED. No. 5, Fulton, N. r.
 We wish every woman who suffers from female troubles, nervousness, baekache or the blues could see the let fers written by women made well by Ly- aia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 If you have bad symptoms and do not understand the cause, write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for helpful advice given free.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
~Tlz" IS GRAND FOR ACHING. SWOLLEN, TEND R, CAL
 HOUSED FEET. OR CORNS

An! what relief. No more tired feet; no more burning feet; no more swol- len, aching tender. sweaty feet. No more soreness in corns, callouses, bunionS.
 No matter what .ails your feet or what under the sun you've tried with out getting relief, just use "Tiz. eTiz" is the only remedy that draws out all the poisonous eXudations which puff up the feet "TiZ" cures your foot trouble so you'll never limp or draw up your face in pain. Your shoes won't seem tight and your feet will never, never hurt or= get sore and swollen. Think of it, no more foot misery, no, more agony from corns, callouses or bunions-
 Get a 25-cent box at any drug store or department store and get instant relief Wear smaller shoes. Just once try ''Tiz.'' Get a whole years foot comfort for only 25 cents. Think of it. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Body Found Beside RaiIroad rrasE

Plainville, Conn, April 15.-The body of an unidentified man, badly muti- lated, was found beside the railroad tracks today in the vicinity of the de- pot. Aside from a communication tick ct purchased from a factory restau- rant in Bristol, there was nothing tangible about the body or on the clothing to disclose the dead man'f identity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

Arthur Gordon of Jewett City Joseph Smith, Joseph Fay, James LaElamne of Jewett City, Joseph Graham, How ard Potter, John Shea. Daniel Maho- ney, John Sorctti of Thompson, Peter o,Neil and Charles Rice The men range in age from 25 to 57 years All are out on bonds for their appearance in the city court this morning
 George H. Wood and Harry Cloutier were arrested on Sunday, charged with speeding The young men came to town for . weekend trip end on Sunday were riding motorcycl through the principal streets of the city at high speed. Wood formerly resided in Norwcih.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
WILL CONFER WITH THE
 Y. N. c. A. AUXILIARY.
Miss M. E. Spraeus to Meet Norwich
 Ladies on Home Gardening Project.

On Wednesday of this week Miss NJ B. Sprague, girls club leader, will be in conference with the Y. M c. A. auxiliary in regard to the home gar denins project. Miss Sprag que will be day, Thursday and Friday in the home gardening project interests and during these three days will confer with the Y. M. c. A. auxiliary, Long Society club, Bozrah grange and the Junior Agricuttura1 club of HadIyme. She will probably visit other clubs and so cieties as we'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
SaA,sr A
 9ot!9sngs !9 1l Wokes new "a Flesh & Strength
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Percy R. West.
No Alcohol or Dansercu. Drugs.

Mrs, Percy H. Week.
 1 Crystal l.. Bryant, wife of Percy R. West, Of Rosendale, Mass, died in Preston on April 18th Mrs. West was 27 years old and was born in Rosendale, the daughter of William and Addie Jones Bryant. She was united in marriage with Percy R. west. Burial will take place In the Hope cemetery, Worcester. Mass. and 'Cndfrtaker Gager will take .thet body to Worcester today (Afonday). ReIa- tives of the deceaRd will accompany the body.
 Christopher Jones.
 Christopher Jones, 65 years of age, died in Preston Saturday and the body was sent to Rockville for buri- al by Undertakers Shea & Burke
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Werkinamen,s ciroI. Met.

Worlxinsmen's Circle held a meeting in Pythian hall, Sunday evening wftk good number attending. The re- port of the state delegate was accepted and so was the secretary's report It was voted to contribute $5 to the Jewish Bund, a newspaper published in Russia Chairman John Ogulnfck presided.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

Some of the German flares and lights are most amusing as wei las spectacu- lar. Their latest star shells have a parachute attachment and hang aus pended in the air for a long time. lighting up the surrounding country for several hundred yards. They break up into three balls and the British soldiers call them "pawnbroiSers."
 The Germans in the front line have long been worried by the inferiority of their artillery to that of the Britt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Mrs. Michael Rauqhtioan.

French of Laurel Hiu, wife of Michael Raughtigan 69 years of age, died She was born in New York, the daughter of William k. Mary c. Roberts French on July 2S 1S43
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Woreester Minister at Central 1aptis,
 Church.

At both morning and evening ser vices at the Central Baptist church by Rev. M. D. Wolfe. D. D., of Wor- cester, Mass. There were good sized congregations at both services Dr. Wolfe also conducted the Bible Class for Men. Next Sunday the pulpit will be occupied by Rev. Abner F. Bowling of New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Had Many Friends Here.

It was with regret that many in this city learned of the death at Wash ing ton of Major John NJ. Burke, for long time advance agent of the Buff faio Bill Ahow. He has been here on several occasions and was ahead of the show on it's appearance in this city last summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
BUILDS NEW TISSUE
How Father Johu,s Medicine Nour- sissss Those Who Are Pale and Thin

Because 1t is made of pure and wholesome food clements, which strengthen and build new tissue, Father Johns Medicine is the best tonic for those who are pale, thin and run down. It is free from alcohol and Dangerous drugs in any form.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Will Meet at Old Lyme.

The Eastern Connecticut branch, W. IS. M. will hold a meeting in the Old Lyme church on April i8. in the morn ing and afternoon. when Rev. and Mrs Edward Smith Of Ing Hok. China will speak.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

receive no Denenty when so many have proved that Lydia E. Pinkham s V ege- table Compound d will make them
 well '? For over 6 year I suffered SO from female weak ness | could hardly
 s tand and v as afraid to go on the street alone. Doe-
 tors said medicines
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Will Be Buried in 1ridoeport.

On Saturday morning Undertakers Cummings and Ring sent the body of Mary Jane Nicholas, who died ir. Preston, on the S:05 l for Bridge port where burial will take place. She was years of age
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

In Roseyille. Warren county, Illinois Rev. Frank E. Cunningham, of New Bedford. Mass, formerly of Norwich is conducting evansehstic meetings this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
NOTICE.

All those wishing to join the Red Cross tafternoon or evening classes in Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick will please meet at the Red Cross Rooms; ThayerF Building. Tuesday, April 1Tth. at E:so p: m
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Attend;no b. A. R. conare.s.

Mrs. Hezekiah Perkins. who went as alternate, Miss Annie Vaughn, dele Wilson, represepting Faith Trumbuli chapter, D, A. R.. left for Washing tor, Saturday. to attend the national D. A. F. Congress. Mrs. Elisha E.. Rogers, chairman of the committee on O.d Trail and Roads, Is also attend ing the congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Advance on Lens.

In the meantime Lens was being approached late today from three di- rections. The civilian population was evacuated by the Germans on Friday: no person was allowed more than 90 pounds of baggage. With the depar- ture of the civilians the Germans seiZ- ed three months rations gathered at Lens by the American Relief Commits sion.
 Fires continued to glow in Lens to- day, while far away to the south fires were seen within St. Quentin, towards
 mich the ritish and French are con- Verging
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Walked to Now London.

For the pleasure they derived from it Charming Huntington. Guy Sulli- van and Harry Powers walked to New London Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Sank in Mud.

Through the muddy condition of the Washington street. enhance to Mohe gan park an automobiie became stalled and sinking in the mud up to the hubs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Autos ceIIided.

4 serious automobile accident was ayerted Sunday noon when two auto
 mobiles, going at slow rate of speed, came togetl1er at the corner of Bath and Franklin streets. The front parts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
To panieIsen for Burial.

The body of Joseph Donsereult, who died in Preston on Saturday was sent to Dnsielson for burial Saturday. after noon by Cummings 6 Ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss winifred welles and Philip T. welles have returned after spending a month in Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. \. D. Webster of Will Imantic were guests over Sunday of Miss Helen M. Latinrop.
 John Porteous and his sister, Miss Porteous, have returned from months stay in Florida.
 MT: and Mrs. Lloyd Jennings of Meridsn have been guests of Mir. and Mrs. Weston C. Puiien.
 Miss Mary c. Ely ef waltham. Grosvenor Ely, of Broad street.
 Miss Grace T. Lester returned Sun- day to Harrington, R. l., after q vaca- ton visit at her home on Warren street. stunned teaching in Crawford, N. J., after passing the spring vacation at her home on Otis street. / J. Lanman Richards returned Sum- day to Brooklyn, N. T., after visit of several days with his grandm0ther Mrs. Charles l.. Richards.
 After passing the winter with her cousin, Mrs. William H. Palmer of Elm Hill, Washington street. Mrs. Albert Lewis has returned to Jamaica Plain, Mass
 Nancy Eiselcw and Miss Molly Bige- tow left Sunday for . visit of few days in Weston, Boston and South
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
GERMANS ARE MAKING
 DESPERATE RESISTANCE E
'n France They Are Fighting Like Men With Their Backs to the Wall.

From a Staff Correspondent of The Associated Press British Headquar- ters in France. April Is. via London, 10.45 D. m.-Fighting like men with their backs to the wall, the Germans are making desperate resistance to the British advance. especially along the HiIdenburg line from Queant to St. Quentin. This line has been defi- nitely broken between Queant and Arr ras; consequently the Germans are at tempting to hold from Qucant south ward.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
WOMAN COULD HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia
 E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Fulton, N. Y. - 'fWhy will women pay ont their money for treatment and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
German Flares and Lights

Mans Land: trench mortars set up a defensive barrage, and artillery help is frantically called for.