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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
THOSE WHO HELPED
 MAKE COMFORT BAGS
Many Ladies Assisted Local Red Cross Chapter in CommendabIe Work.

Following is the list of those who assisted in the making and filling of the Red Cross comfort bags sent out by the local chapter: Ladies of the Second Congregational church: Loyal ". Philathea and B. Y. F. IT., First Baptist church; Parish House Asso- citation. Park church; Parish Aid so- ciety, Christ church; St. Agnes guild; Sunday school and Sodalitas: Trinity church: First Congregational church, Norwich Town: Grace church. Yantic; Central Baptist church; Universalist church. ladies of St. Patrick church: Greeneville Congregational church; Greeneville Federated church; Wom- ems Service League: w. W. Backus Hospital Alumni Association: Norwich Boswell Avenue school: Districts No. ?. 3. 5. 6. and of the Franklin schools.
 Mrs. Richard R. Graham, Mrs B. W. Mrs. Willis Austin, Mrs. John T. Al my. Mrs Charming M. Huntington, Mrs. c. H. Sherman. Mrs. Allyn l.. Brown, Miss Myra F. Parker. Mrs. Jacob Mershon. Mrs. George Mitchell, len Mrs. George W. Carroll Mrs. G. Wyman Carroll Mrs. G. Bradford. Miss Jennie Bradford. Mrs: Baker, Mrs. Frederick A. Byrnes, Mrs. F. L. Osgood, Mrs. J. Dana Colt. Miss Maud Carew Buckingham. Miss Ruth Pot ter, Mrs. Hume FTagler, Miss Louise B. Meech, Mrs. Lucius Brigss.y Mrs. Frank L. Woodland. Mrs. William X. Norton. Mrs. John L. Mitchell. Miss Lynch. Mrs. Gregson. Miss Ruby Vaughn. Mrs. Grinnel. Mrs. F. w. Cook, Mrs. H. R. Branche. Mrs. Will liam Young, Baltic; Mrs. R. F. Smith. Mrs. A. C. Stiles. Franklin: Mrs. F. F Dove. Mrs. John F. Parker Miss Helen Williams, Mrs Annie Williams; Miss Carrie B. Farnhan, Mrs F. w. Perkins Mrs. James Lewis Smith: l Mrs Oliver L. Johnson. Mrs. Francis A. Bidwell.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
PARTING GIFTS FOR
 NORWICH BOYS THURSDAY
Canteen Division of Woman's Service League. Will Present Sandwiches,
 Fruit and Cigars.

The canteen division of the Ma ticnal League for Woman's Service will. make provision for the drafted men leaving on Thursday for the Aver encampment by presenting to each sandwiches bananas, chocolate and cigars. The boys leaving on the POT train do not arrive in camp until eve ming and such provision Is intended their. destination.
 The canteen division Is a new de- partment of the service league which Mrs. John D: Hall. local chairman. and in line with the work of the Woman's Service League.
 The forty eight men who have re- ceived orders to leave for Camp Dev- ens' Thursday afternoon are as fol- lows:
 Otis B. Dorsey. 1s2 Broad street: Town: c. J. Papyis. 20 Central ave exander HIadky. Meriden: John Gar bacz, Yantic street; Charles F. Sis son. 3s Broadway: Stephen Danglo- witz. 79 Chestnut street; Joseph Disc TO, B North Main street: Herman Da- vignon, 18 South B street: Andas Pe- terson. 105 Roosevelt avenue; Dennis Collins, Ward street: Clarence A. Ronin, 30 Hickory street: Arthur F. Poole 465 Main street: Nincenzo San germano, 242 Main street; Dennis J.
 
 .Jatkowski, 30 Vine street: Arthur E. Hepshaw. Canterbury turnpike: Peter G. Mitchell. State Hospital: Joseph Salil1owski. 2 Sturtevant avenue: Eli J. Martin, 4S 1-2 South B street; Hen ny J. Harrinston. 102 Roosevelt ave nue: David F. Sheehan. 332 Central avenue: Joseph Wit 17 Norwich ave nue: Thomas T. Driscoll. 215 North Main street: H;nolit Woselowski. 57 John street Hartford: George H. Am burn. 45 Pearl street: Lozef Stursiak, Front street: Horace F. Corning, R. F. D. No. 3: George ". Kirby 10 Summer street: Joseph Roberts. 12 North Slater avenue: Edward C. Nc Kay. g Spaldips street: Paul Kozlos k;. $ Tenth street: Joachim Japes- nice, A North Main street: James Sellas. 91 Cliff street: John Mercik. Cccum: I.ucio Bove. 12 High street; Frank C. Eldredee. 12s Mckinley ave nue: Aleck Sherewifski. 663 North Main street William Stelzner. Wan wecus street: Clifford A. LathroD. S6 Town street: James X Pearson. : 1-2 North Slater .avenue. Taftville: Ray mond B. Sherman. 24 Slater avenue: Fred Roscoe. State Hospital: K. Si- linski 13 Rose. John Tsuros A3 Tal- man street: Charles A. Jacobs. 59 School street: Walter J. Woodmansec. 01 C0if ct
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
OBITUARY.
Patrick J. CapIes.

The death of Patrick J. Caples, for fifteen years member of the Norwich Fire department. occurred at his home on School street. Monday morning aft CT lingering illness.
 Mir. Caples was born in this city Al years ago the son of John and the late Honrora Fitzgerald Caples.. Previous 10 his long service with the paid fire department he was member of the old Niagara company. He was a mem Der of tfe Knights of Columbus, Sec ond division Of the A. O. H.. and of the Royal Arcanum.
 He is survived by his father and two brothers. John Caples. Jr.. and Andrew F. Caples, and three sisters. Miss Margaret E. Caples. Mary A. Caples and Mrs. Nellie Kirker. His mother died January 1, 1919. aged aS years and a brother William A. Caples died on August 3, 1916, age 30 years.
 Mir. Caples was for a long time the driver Of the old horse-drawn chem lcal wagon at the Main Street station and up to the time of his death was driver of Chemical Company No. g. stationed at the Falls. He was very popular with the members of the de- rartment and had a host of admiring friends who sincerely regret his death
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
FEW GASES OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Lebanons Health Officer Says Those Reported Were Prompt ly Taken Care of and No Deaths Re.uted-Pubic Buildings in Excellent Condition and Milk Supply of Good Qauilty.

fantile paralysis would probably fol- low the >:Didemic of 1916, thus far no cases have occurred, for which we are very thankful Two nuisances were re- ported and abated There is no change in disposal of garbage and sewagr from former years.
 The sanitary condition of school good and water is abundant and of good quality. The milk supply is all so abundant and of good quality. The dafrymen are required to look after it's purity.
 No public work of sanitary influence has been undertaken during the year. A small amount of sickness has oc- cured. and as Lebanon Is a thinly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
GATHERING NAMES FOR
 NORWICH HONOR ROLL Miss Mary A. Richards Named Chair man by Woman's Service League.

Names of Norwich men who have independently enlisted in the navy, aviation corps and medical corps are being collected for the city's honor roll by Miss Mary A. Richards of '269 Broadway, who has been appointed chairman of the committee in charge by the Womans Service league.
 As it is desired that the list be complete, it is hoped that all who have enlisted independently in the above mentioned branches will send their names to Miss Richards s soon as possible, and in order to make a com plete record the following information concerning each person is wanted: Full name. home address, if any, where born, whether single or married, and whether having children.
 Anyone who knows of any Norwich man who has gone into the navy, a viatiOn branch or medical corps should send his name to Miss Richa rds
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
WEDDING
Forgues-St. Germain.

Miss Eva St. Germain of Uncasville and A. l.. Forgues of Foxboro. Mass, were united in marriage at St. Johns church in Uncasville, on Monday morning at o'clock by Rev. F. K Quinn, of Montville
 Miss Lillian Morin was bridesmaid and Wilfred St. Germain acted as best man. Mrs. J. N. BruneI1e. sister of the bride. presided at the organ and Mrs. Morgan Cronfn of Norwich rendered two solos. The altar W. s beautifully decorated with white as- ters and ferns. The bride wore a navy blue tailored suit with a picture hat to match and carried a white prayer-book.
 The brides gift to the bridesmaid was a goldpiece and the groom's gift to the best man was a stickpin set with pearls. After the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the Crocker House to the bridal party after which the happy couple left on the Gilt Edge Express for Boston, Worcester and Sprin gield. amidst a shower of confetti. On their return they will reside in Foxboro, Mass, where the groom is employed as a druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03

That the town of Lebanon is com paritively free from contagious dis ease during the past year is the state ment of B. L. Danielson, M. D., health officer, in. his annual report.
 My report this year will be brief says Dr. Danielson. There have been very few cases of contagious diseases reported this year. two cases of measles, two cases of scarlet fever, and one case of diphtheria. These cases were promptly placarded, quarantined and fumigated. There were no deaths, and the cases were all confined to the houses where they were first seen. The antitoxin, in curative and protective doses. was promptly used in the fam ily where the case of diphtheria oc- cured.
 Although it was predicted that in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
HARRY M'NEIL MISSING
 FROM SANATORIUM.
Patient at Grand View Has Not Been
 Seen Since Monday.

Harry McNeil, patinnt at the Grand View sanatorium. has been missing from the institution since Monday noon. and all endeavors to To- cate him have proved fruitless The missing man has been patient at the sanatorium for the past 15 years. Dur ing the time he has wandered away a number of times. the last being about five years ago, when he was gone three days, finally being located in South Windham. McNeil is about 3 feet inches tall, smooth complexion cross eyed and is about 40 years of age. His teeth are gold crowned. When he disa ppeared he was wearing a blue railroad conductor cap and blue oVeralIs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
LADIES' NIGHT AT
 THE ARcANUM CLUB Social Activities Opened With Con.
 cert Followed by Dancing.

The social activities of the Arcanum club opened Tuesday evening with a Ladies' night at which large number of members and guests were present. The evenings programme began with a band concert by Tubbs Military band which played patriotic and popular airs Following the concert dancing was enjoyed. music being furnished by Lang's orchestra.
 Refreshments were served. Berry catering The committe in charge of the delightful evening were Percy Chapman, chairman, Henry SaXton and other officers of the club
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
NORWICH GIRLS CLUB.
Members Discuss Plans for a HaIIow-
 cen Social.

The Norwich Girls club held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in their rooms in the Thayer building. The president of the club was in the chair. Aside from the rou- tine business, a number of important matters were brought up for discus sion. It was voted to hold a whist the middle of next week and a Halloween social was also discussed.
 Following the business session. social hour was enjoyed a which time refreshments were served by Miss lone Breckenridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
PERSONALS

Miss Charlotte G. Joseph has re- l turned to Stonington from Norwich | where she has been the guest of rel atives. l Miss Florence Thatcher, of Baltic ] spent Sunday with their parents, Rev l and Mrs. Samuel Thatcher of Eas1 Hampton.
 Mrs. Jabez Bailey and Mrs. Albert J Bailey of Yantic spent the day with Mrs. Myron W. Smith of Blue Hill
 Bozrah, Saturday, Sept 2sth.
 Miss Nettie M. ArtIey, matron at the state tuberculosis sanatorium, Nor wich, Is spending two weeks vacation at her home in Pennsylvania. MT. and Mrs. Gerard Raager enter tained friends Friday evening at their home on Division street. 1t being the fifth anniversary of their marriage. MT. and Mrs William R. Perkins motored to Camp Devens. Aver, MassS this week to visit John Kane, who was formerly in MT. Perkins employ. returned to Hartford from their sum
 mer home in the Hartford colony at
 Jordan Cove. Waterford, where they spent the season.
 John Leahey, third trick operator at the railroad station in West Cheshire, has been called to go with the boys this month and is enjoying a few days at his home in New London before he leaves.
 MT. and Mrs. George w. Guard ot Washington street have gone to Mrs. Guards home in New York state, West Spencer, and later will motor leisurely to their winter cottage at Daytona Beach, Florida, to remain until spring.
 Rev. Peter c. Wright, formerly of Norwich, the new pastor of the AsF- lum avenue Baptist church, has ar rived in Hartford and with his wife and three sons will occupy the old Griswold house at No. 1S7 Collins street.. He will preach next Sunday. MT. Wright with his family spent the summer at Gales Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Presented Purse Of Gold.

A party in honor of George H. Am burn, who leaves Thursday for Camp Devens was held Saturday evening at The affair was family gathering IA being present. A bountiful supper was served. ra
 MT Auburn was presented purse of gold amounting to $15. As the birthdays of Mrs. Minnie Auburn and MT Walz occurred during the week they were given birthday presents. Myron Ladd made the presentation speeches.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Selected as AIternates

Otrobando road, Frank P. Huntley, East Great Plain and James E. Hynds 188 Boswell avenue, have been selected by the local exemption board to act as aIternates in case of any vacancies occurring in the list of drafted men to leave this city Thursday. These three men will take the places of any who have been called and fail to appear from any cause, such as sickness
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
oRDEREDrTo REPORT
 AT AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Lester S. Crane to Take Government Course at AeronautieaI School.

Lester S. Crane, nephew of MT. and Mrs. Charles D. Moves of this city, several days ago received orders to report to the commandant of the aero nautical school of the University of Texas by Sept. 29th. MT. Crane is one of 25 men appointed to the school and ordered to report by Sept 18th. Up to the time of his appointment MT. Crane was located in San Antonio, Tex. MT. Crane will receive two months training at Austin and will probably be transferred to somewhere in France shortly afterwards
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Lecture at Second Conqrea ation nal
 Church

The lecture on Thursday evening at the Second Congregational church ls the first of three for which Broadway have been prepared by tke Congrega- tional tercentenary commission in view of the Tooth anniversary of. Protestant ism and the approaching 300th anni- versary of our own body, and promise to be of exceptional interest The re- maining lectures (Oct. II and 1S) will be given at Broadway church
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
JUNIOR GAME CONTEST
 IN FULL SWING A. Assad Leading With Total of 2s1 Points.

During the month of October Jun for game contest will be conducted at the Y. M. 'C. A. The events in the contest will include pool, checkers, ping pong and tantalizer. There are with the others. Play in the contest was started Monday. The following is the standing to date;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Home from Convention.

William J. Fitzgerald of this city has returned from Rochester, N. Y. after attending the International Moulders' annual convention as a dele gate from Connecticut. MT. Fitzgerald was appointed delegate to the A F. M. convention from the international body.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
N. F. A. Notes

The Girls Gymnasium classes began their season on Monday under the di- dection of Miss Elizabeth Piper.
 The girls work out-of-doors. playing basketball and field hockey, until the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03

promptly. They will thus aid in worthy object. ''.,
 The names of the men who have gone out from Norwich in the army are being collected by the town de- fense council for the honor roll board.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Buried at Avery Cemetery.

The body of Mrs. Charles Stewart who died in Stafford arrived here on Tuesday morning and was taken in charge by Undertakers Church and ANen Relatives accompanied the body here. Burial took place in the Avery cemetery, Preston, where Rev. Mr. Tho1en read a service at the grave.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
With Naval Rs.erxaa.

Edward Francis Murphy of this city enlisted in the Naval Reserve TuWs- day and is now awaiting a call to s@r-' vice. MT Murphy was given the rating of first class cook.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Haa Reainnsd PoaItion.

Frank Mcintyre, for some years past employed as heard clerk by Edward McNamara, has resigned to accept a position with Hopkins 6 Allen Arms company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Leaders, Annual Conference.

Plans are on foot for the annual conference of leaders of young peoples work to be held soon after the middle of October in the Osgood Memorial parish house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
NOTICE

I. the undersigned. wish to express my sincere thanks to my neighbors and friends, and also the fremen from Mystic, who so kindly assisted in sub duing the fire at my place on Sept 21st l917
 Ledyard, Conn.
 JAMES E. HoLDRwaE =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03

Miss Charlotte G.. Joseph has re turned to Stonington from Norwich where she has been the guest of rel atives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13

Columbia University sends
200 men out to fight for
their country. The forces
are shown in review
on South Field, together
with a detachment from
West Point which came to
New York for the god
speeding ceremonies.
Photo Grcclcy Service.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-12-21

CcontInuod on 8th Pagel
The Brinkley argus., 1917-12-21
THE QUESTIONABLE

THE QUESTIONABLE
 The new Questionaire was was mailed to all of the regis t,.an+s of Monroe county on the tE+h and with its 250 questions .',han answered will give to the Government v such an insight in- to the real life and obligations ion, s od each es registrant that it will De onobled to do the right thing by tbe men. It is the most won 1 ---.-'.---l-- ntinned on 8th Pagel
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
CHURCHES UNITE FOR PATRIOTIC
 TRIBUTE SUNDAY
Churches to Hold Union Meeting on Birthday
 of Lincoln

The pastors and congregation of the Methodist and Community Christian churches will unite in a special patriotic service on next Sun day evening, Feb. II, the eve of Lin coln'S birthday.
 The service will be held in the Community church at 7:30. The ad- dress of the evening on the subJecr Gods Providence in American His tory" will be delivered by Rev, J. J.. Patton of the Methodist church. There will be special music and other extra features which will make this one of the very best religious services of the year in Seward
 The young peoples meeting at 6:3O which will be ably led by Mir. Morford will also be held in the Community church. Surely no patriotic citizen of Seward can spend next Sunday evening more profitably than at sucE a service. Everyone will be cordially welcomed.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
OOLIKAN IN STREAMS, so
 ALL'S WELL

No danger of anyone going hungry for the next few weeks, regardless of war, the high cost of living or weath- CT a
 The oolikan are running.
 No, an oolikan is not breed or racing dog, it's a fish. (This for the benefit of the cheechakos.)
 Good catches of the succulent candle fish or "hooligan," as this mem Der of the smelt family is more com monly known, are being made every day, and if you have not had mess why not take keg hoop and a little mosquito netting and go after some up at the head of the bay.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
RUSH ORDER FOR 52
 ARTILLERY BATTERIES;
 NAVY WANTS 25,OOO

WASHINGTON Friday Feb 9-Sec. of War Baker sent direct orders the Bethlehem steel plant today to cease work on minor orders for the department and concentrate all available immediately on the produc- ton of 39 batteries of fOunch and Is batteries Of six inch guns for the United States field artillery
 These guns will be built from designs completed as the result of obse by military officials in Europe during the present war.
 The Bethlehem plant will also commence work at once on 92 inch field hOwitzer for the United States which it declared will be far more excellent weapon of destruction than the 42 centimeter hOwtzeTs which Germany pinneduany hopes at the opening oT the present conflict.
 The total order is for nearly 400 pieces of artillery.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
INFORMATION ON
 SHIPMENTS NOW
 BEING WITHHELD

Uncle Sam's law enacted after the bomb plots aimed at shipments for the allies, which prohibits anyone from giving out or securing infoma- ton concerning shipments handled by any common carrier is being more figidly enforced.
 Notices have been received by all representatives of the steamship companies that no information must be given out concerning shipments which might in any way be a detri- ment to the shipper or consignee.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
EXPECT WORD
 FROM RELATIVES OF
 JOHN HENDRICKS

Commissioner Ennis has received word that a letter is on it's way from the relatives of John Hendricks, who was killed by Watler Stoker, near Mile 12.
 Hendricks had a large amount of money on his person when killed, and for a time it looked like this would have to be turned over to the terri tory, because no one knew where his relatives lived. Then Ennis heard of a man living in Ballard, Wash, who was an old acquaintance of Hend- ricks and letter to this man brought results.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
LINER RYNDAM WARNED
 TO 60 BACK" BY SUB

NEW YORK, F riday, Feb. 9.-Warned to turn back, under penalty of destruction the HolandAmercan liner, Rvndam is retung to New York today after encounter ing German submarine on the border of the forbidden zone of unrestricted" warfare.
 The Ryndam sailed from this port on Jan 29th, with the American consular agent at LuXemburg, and nearly l 10 cabin passengers aboard.
 Information of what happened was received in radio message sent to relatives here by passenger
 There was considerable rejoicing in the local offices that the submarine commander went out of his way to give those board chance instead of allowing the yes sel to steam into waters in which It would nave been his duty to sink her without warning.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
PROGRESS LOST
 HER MAST AND
 DORIES IN BLOW
Power Schooner Now on Way to Seattle
 For Repairs

KETCHIKAN, Friday, Feb. g. Capt. Solness of the schooner Zapora arriving here yesterday, from Seattle reported having met the power schooner Progress in Milbank sound
 The Progress had lost her main mast and some of her dories, but al! on her were safe. She was enroute to Seattle for repairs.
 The Progress had not been seen from the time she lost her tow, the Harold Blekum, now reported safe at Seward, off Cape Ommaney on Jan. 3l.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
HOOTCH SEEDS MAKE TRAINS
 TRAIL SLOW

Since the order went into effect on the government railroad, preventing the shipment of any liquor consign- ments to the interior, sled travel be- tween here and Mile 40 has ;ncreas- ed to remarkable degree.
 So many sleds came and went be- tween trains during the thaw of two days ago that the dogs and sled run ners pushed snow on the rails which froze over night making hard going for the train next day.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-09
25 MERCHANTMEN SAIL
 UNDER CONVOY OF FLEET

NORFOLK, Va. Friday, Feb. 9.-Loaded with war munitions cotton and general supplies for the Allies great fleet of 25 freight steamers and sailing vessels fly ng British French and Italian flags left Virginia ports today, and will be conveyed to Europe
 Twenty-Five miles off shore fleet ot allied cruisers awaited the sailing and will travel with the freighters to prevent raids from the German submarines.
 It is understood that the sailing ships will be lowed to keep them with the rest of the convoy.
 A newspaper tug or two accompanied the fleet a short distance and report that appeared vertabe armada.