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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
WILLIMANTIC

Laramee, both in tHe. state legislature, At present MT. Fenton is town clerk and treasurer and clerk Of the local exemption board. for the first draft lard N. Bowen and William F. Web- ber. MT. Bowen was a member Of the old fire department and as all four candidates are extremely popular there is bound to be some scrap. = Y Ward Noniinations.
 For Ward l, John c. Barstow, a democrat, will run against John L.. sympatl1ies of the voters in this ward are in doubt close election is ex- rected.
 In Ward 2, John R. Pickett, demo- assessor for several years, will run against Jotn P. Carleson, who is making his debut in politics. This ward contains the greatest number of voters, S63, or about third of the total In addition, both candidates for mayor live in this ward and last election the republican candidate for mayor won in this ward, and the word is considered republican. a large majority, Louis J. Flynn will oppose George Leroy Howiett. Both are young men.
 In the fourth ward the result will be close for Edgar Jacobs last years
 
 ity over the democrats. He will have new man, James P. Mustard who has been successful in town cleo tionS
 Sure of Election.
 For city clerk and treasurer, Albert Scripture is the candidats for both tickets so there will be no contest on
 For city sheriff, Elmer Young, re- publican, will oppose Thomas Killou- fey, now constable.
 For auditors~J0fln M. Bransfield the present incumbent, runs against Joseph M. Berard.
 On the board of city assessors Frank M. Lincoln and George Mahli will oppose the republican nominees, Alphonse Chagnon and Charles H. Larkins.
 The polling places in the different wards will be open from o'clock in the morning until 4 o'clock in the af- ternOon. Although 1SO new voters have been added in the last two years the increase is only 30 because the registrars of voters have kept the lists up to date. Last election was a record breaking one, 1704 of the 2101> voters casting their ballots but this election will result in even larger vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
coesWELL COTTAGE BURNED
 EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
Fire Loss Over s2,ooo. Including $15o
 in Money Hid in the Bed.

Lackawanna cottage the year round home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cogswell at Oakland Beach, R. l., was totally destroyed by fire, as was it's contents, early Saturday morning. MT. and Mrs. Cogswe1l, who for many years were we'll known residents of Daniel- son, barely escaped with their lives. The cause of the fire is unknown, MT. versation with Charles B. IIutchins. of East Franklin street. Saturday morning.
 MT. Cogswell said that he and his wife, the only members of the family, retired for the night at 9.s0. At 1.30 Saturday morning they were awak ened by smoke and the cracking of flames and found the whole cottage ablazel They dashed out into the cold and storm, clad only in their night clothes, having not an instant to save anything. Everything in the cottage was consumed, including even s15e, w>ieh Mir. Cogswell had hidden in his bed.
 None of the other cottages, which are built close together in that section, were destroyed, though all were en- dangered, the summer place Of Clark Congdon. of Moosup, next to the Cogs- well cottage. being somewhat darn-
 Only inadequate means of fighting the fire was at hand. Most of the cottages in that section, several of them owned by Danfelson people, were placed in jeopardy by the fire. Near- ly all the cottages in that section are closed for the season. There is no fire fighting service at the beach, ex- cepting at point nearly half mile away.
 Other cottages in the immediate vii cinity of the destroyed Lackawanna cottage and owned by people resident here or hereabouts are the properties of William J. Young, Winter street, William s. Franklin. Broad street, George I. Eaton, Prospect street, Deps uty Sheriff Charles F. Aver, Day. vile, ad the Clark Congdon. Moos- up, cottage. which stands within a few feet of the site of the destroyed cottage. Another cottage the Red Wing. intended only fer summer use. stands on Mir Cozswelpe property and escaped destruction
 MT. Cogswe1Ps loss is placed in ex- cess of 1000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

the situation is such as to make ex- tremely necessary the establishment of such bureaus and that loyal citizens interest themselves in them was made very clear by the speakers.
 There were 57 present at the meet ing, representing about every center of population and activity in the coun- ty. A dinner was served those attend ing the meeting by the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, which acted as host.
 The idea of establishing war bu- reaus is to centralize war work that Is being done and that must be done during the period of the war. The efforts of many organizations now do ing war work, excepting a few having national scope like the Red Cross and Y. M. C. A, will be centralized in the war bureau. Saturdays meeting, which was of very great interest, will also result in arrangements being made forthwith for a series of war rallies. These are to be held in every county town and the people awakened tremendous task and that no energy nor time nor money must be spared to bring it as speedily as possible to a successful conclusion.
 Committees are to be organized at once in the smaller towns of the county and every effort made by these committees to arrange Sor rallies and the work that is to follow after them.
 Led Meeting from Camp.
 The Congregational church calendar for Sunday said: "The Young People $ service this evening will be somewhat unusual in that the leader will be many miles away from us, at Camp Devens. Corporal Harold s. Corbin will have charge of the meeting, but will conduct 1t by means of a pro- gram that he has sent by mail. Each feature of the meeting will be called for in the plan written by him in camu."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
LEFFTNCWEE
Holiday Guests Entsrtained at Local
 Homes.

Daniel Leffngweil visited his broth- CT. Chauncey Leffngwell, of Hamburg Sunday and was accompanied by Fred Leffingwell and Frank Baker.
 Clarence Auburn of Camp Devens visited his parents over Thanksgiving.
 MT. and Mrs. Elliot Dolbear have returned home after spending a few days with the 1atter's sister, Mrs. Charles Rogers, of Massapeag.
 1Elbert Johnson of New York spent Thanksgiving with his mother. Mrs. A. J. Johnson.
 MT. and Mrs. W. White entertained Thanksgiving Mir. and Mrs. Fred Fish.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Ross Nud Mrs. Frank Reynolds spent Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. Joe Elliot and Mrs. Carrie Park of Providence, going by automobile.
 At the home of J. c. LefSingweli there was a merry Thanksgiving gath ering when IA sat down to turkey dinner 4-s-
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Beebe enter tained a Thanksgiving party at their home. Those present were ChasI<s Ellis family, Mrs. Mary Beebe of New London. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Willard Of Wi1iimantic. Mrs. Anna Ha1l. Misses Mary and Nellie Hall and Harry Hall of Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
Brief Mention.

Herbert. Woodill left Sunday for Boston where he is employed, after spending the weekend with his par e1ts in this city
 Painters of the New Haven rail- road are painting the bridges near this. city and they will also paint the station in this city. Harold Gager and Fred Enander left for Tufts to continue their stud les after the holidays. John Riley also left for Worcester Polytechnic.
 Dog Warden G. H. Worden has al- ready captured four dogs in this city who were not tied according to law They were later killed, with the per. mission of their owners.
 The city of Bristol now has a fire truck similar to the one recently ac- quired by this city, but it cost $750 more than that in this city swing to the rapid increase in cost Of adtcno- piles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03


 7: 4. Gates, Keen to Gust Mayor Dan- :: iei p. Dunn-Ward Voting Sure to Be Lively.
 /. Willfmantic will have the biggest 4Eity election in it's history today when the repu blicans will try to replace the democratic mayor Hon. Daniel P. Dunn, who has been mayor for the past twelve years, by Sheriff Charles "A Gates. The board of aldermen is also receiving extra attention and both parties have placed their best men on the ticket. The recent reor- ganizati6ri of the Wiilifnahtic fire de- Partment will proba0Ey exert consfd- erable influence. It is interesting to note that the only last years alder rnan, who is again nominated on his 1icket is Edgar Jacobs, a member of zhe old Excelsior Hook and Ladder rompany.
 In past elections the preparation has Extent as now. The republicans are Fnakfng an extra effort. They nave &osted on several biiIboards political Savings of their candidate for mayor, Charles A. Gates, and political adver- 1ising for both parties is a feature. The democrats have oiled up their machine which has carried them to six successive victories and are conf Hent of success MT. Dunn has not made many statements and relies eolely upon his record for a reelee- lion.
 Both candidates are we'll known all over the state, are high in their par lies circles and have held state offices. In the last city tlection Daniel P. Dunn defeated his republican oppo- hent, George E. Taylor, by 125 ma 5urity, the ward vote being as follows: ward 1. Dunn 162, Taylor 159: Ward g. Tay10r 343, Dunn $40: Ward 3. Dunn s3s. Taylor t02: Ward 4. Dunn 16s, Taylor 16s.
 As to the board of aldermen, both parties want very much to control the new board and they have picked their best men for candidates For aldermen at large. the democrats have nominated Frank P. F'enton and Pierre
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
COLUMBIA
Lyman Family to Move to Wethersfield -Proeeeds of Minstrel Show, $51 20, for Red Cross-War Rally to Be Held Wednesday Evening.

E. E. Lyman and family, who for more than year have resided in H. W. Porters large house on Columbia Green, are soon to leave for Wethers- field, where they have purchased a place. Both MT. and Mrs. Lyman are excellent musicians and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Lyman has been at the head of various entertainments and has been very active in Red Cross work and in the Ladies' Aid society, of which she was first directress.
 Four Beets to the Bushel.
 Milo Davoll of Liberty Hih stands at gels this season. He has grown a crop of these cattle beets some of which weight 15 pounds. Some beets, those, four to the bushel!
 Proceeds of Minstrel Show $51.2o. benefit of Red Cross work at Yeomans hall last Saturday evening under the management of Mrs. E. B. Lyman was a pronounced success. About IS took part in the entertainment. The hall was crowded, many coming from ad- joining towns. The program was va ried and was fully appreciated by the large audience. Local persons re- ceived the usual minstrel hits and the "parson who hadn't slept for days
 
 were not forgotten. The program closed with The Star Spang1ed Ban her, all rising and joining in the sing ing. A feature of the program was a cakewalk contest by couples. The couple receiving the most applause from the audience won the prize cake. A couple of pfckaninnies won the cake and at once expressed their desire to sell it at auction for the Red Cross. Bidding was brisk and the cake brought $1.5o. A large squash con- tributed was disposed of by guess on it's weight at cents a guess. The guesses amounted to $2.55, the one guessing nearest to the Correct weight was declared owner of the squash. The new owner at once put it up at auction and received S1.65, making the amount $4.30 for the squash. A piece of fancy work sold for $40. The net proceeds of the entertainment amounted to S51.20, all of which goes to the local Red Cross chapter.
 Thanksgiving Service.
 Governor Holeomb's Thanksgiving proclamation was read from the pulpit Sunday, as was also an extract from the presidents A Thanksgiving ser-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Rev. Mir. Winter preached in the Congregational church Sunday. r The Ladies'. Aid society met in the chapel Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Alice Peasiee of Rockville spent few days this week with her brother. F. W. Chase. t
 Mrs. David Thorutte is visiting friends in Meriden- ., .
 Mrs Judd Thompson recently moved to Eaglevil1e. s-.-
 Charles Newell and daughter, Mrs. Ackor, were guests of MT. and Mrs. Albert NeweA Sunday.
 ~ Social Evening.
 A few friends spen.sthe evening with Hattie Hawkins Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Fender and children of South Manchester spent Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. A1- bert Newell
 Mir. and Mrs. Watrous and little son of Willffnantic spent Thursday with MT. and Mrs. Willard Green.
 MT. and Mrs. Eric Johnson, who have been living on the Hillman place, have moved to Long Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
WRITES FROM FRANCE
Lester Larrabee Having Exciting Ex-
 perienees as Ambulance Driver,

MT. and Mrs. Frank Larrabee. have received an interesting letter, from their son. Lester. who is an ambulance ;,river in France. He says that 1t 'sins most of the time and the coun- ;iv is Hooded. mud two feet deep, and ilie natives say that it rains until the first of March.
 They do most of their work in the night and have. had hard time driv ing in the mud, drivine by instinct end he says instinct is a hell of thing for a gide.'' One time the front and of the GET dropped and he thought that he vas finished. but he found it to be a shell hole, six feet deep, and .the little Ford ranibled down one side and up tho other" He is Under iSe supervision of the French army and they have fine barracks and won ferful food.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
G. A. R. Posts EIeetian.

The annual election of Francis s. Long Post No. 30, Grand Army of the Republic, was held at c. A. R. hail, Saturday afternoon, and the following were chosen. most of them being re- elected; Post Commander, !. B. Bald win; senior vice commander, Adam Duntz; junior vice commander. Lean- Fenton: chaplain, ". c. Lyman; sur4 seen. James Hasgerty: officer of the day, 4. P. Benner; officer of the guard, D. S. Clark: adjutant and patriotic instructor, Thomas Ashton; trustee for three years J. B. Baldwin; dele- gate, George c. Thomas; alternate, Adam Duntz.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
These Women Have Solved the Problem of Reduc-
 ing Expenses

According to Mrs. John McDermott of 2334 Mountain St., Phila., Pa. who is the mother of three-year old Fran cis, the best way to reduce the cost of living is by keeping healthy. Mrs. McDermott says that Father Johns Medicine has saved her many doctors bills and has kept her baby and the members of her family well and strong.
 Many other mothers have found Father Johns Medicine the safest and best family remedy because it builds new flesh and strength, soothes the throat and helps to get rid of colds
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
sERvicE FLAG DEDICATED. Four Stars and One to Follow For
 Epworth League Members.

Special interest was given the Ep- worth League service at the Methodist church Sunday evening at o'clock, when the service flag that will be flown The flag was made by Miss Mabel Warren. It bears four stars-for the following men of the church who are in the service: Captain Albert War rem, U. s. A., in the Panama Canal zont; Captain F. B. Withee, com r11ander of the 5sth Company, L.. I. S.. Fort Terry, N. Y.: Norman E. Harvey, 5Sth Company, L. I. s.: Elijah Berri- man. Camp Devens, Mass. Another star has beyi made reafv to add to the flag as soon as Henry Myers, who is subject to call in the duarternaster's departmeut is ordered into serSzce-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
COLCHESTER
William Daley Home From Cuba Harry Lazinsk Hits BuIi's-eye at 600 Feet.

William Daley Home From cuba- Harry Lazinsk Hits 5uIl's-eye at 600 Feet.
 Misses Mary and Annie O'Brien have returned to New Haven after spending the weekend with their aunts, Miss Mary Wade and Mrs. Frank Doane, on Hayward avenue.
 Home From Cuba.
 William Daley, who has been in Mir and Mrs. Frank Doane Thanks giving, leaving town Friday to visit in Manchester. Frank Doane, his un- c1e, motored with him to Manchester. Schools are in session again this (Mondav) morning. .--. Roy Clark was home from Bridge port over Sunday.
 A Good Marksman.
 The Home Guards held another shoot at their range Friday. Harry Iazinsl< won honors, hitting the bulls eye at 600 feet.
 Mrs. Breeder Chamberlain returned to Berlin Saturday after spending the week-e end with friends in town.
 Mrs. Martha Brown and Miss Mar tha Brown have returned to Willi- mantle after a few days visit with Mrs. Roy Clark. Wooster Lodge, F. & A. NJ. met on Friday evening. number. of men bers from Lebanon and Hebron were present.
 Recovers From Injury.
 F. E. Baker, who badly sprained his wrist a few days ago, cranklng an automobile, is much improved and is able to be at work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

ana MIS- SoSSWen DuFuSOs
 Warden F. E. Cunneen. Probate Judge S. S. Russell, Town Clerk F. T.. Preston and Treastifer c. H. Stark weather of the Danielson Trust Co, were at Putnam Saturday afternoon to attend a meeting, at the Putnam Inn, at which plans for series or war rallies in WnIdllam county towns were discussed.
 Sergeant Ray Hamilton of the 3sth Company, Fort Terry, spent the week end at his home in Danielson.
 James A. Loughlin of Boston spent Sunday with friends in Danielson.
 MT. and Mrs. Leslie Murray return ed to Hartford, Sunday, after spend ing a few days with relatives in Dan- ielson.
 Thomas Head, Jr., of Winsted, is visiting Michael Head and family of Academy street.
 Longs For Service n France.
 Captain Albert Warren. U. s. A.: who is in the regular service at the lives here of his 1ongfngs for service in France At the preseTt time lie is doing special duty with the judge advocate generals branch of the ser- vice.
 3sth Company Team to Play Home
 Guard.
 The 3Sth Company, l.. I. s., Fort Terry. basketball team. made up of Danielson boys, will come here next Friday evening for game with the team representing the Danielson Home Guard Company. The game IS to be played at the State Armory. Wants General Puts Anniversary
 Noted.
 Souvenir ". H. Taylor, of Hart ford. is again suggesting that towns in this section of Windham county rr9 r n some observance of the 20oth anniyers- ary of General Israel Putnam Janu- ary '. 1918.
 Storm Hurts Business.
 A naste northeast storm of rain. snow and sleet proved a business killer Saturday for the merchants of f Danielson There was only a small percentage of the usual number Of out of town buyers here.
 ]. Ralph c. Young. automobile in spector was in wilirnantic Saturday in connection with the duties of his office.
 More Pay Today.
 The new wage schedules, giving ap- rroxiTr1ately 10 per cent. advance to thousands of cotton mill operatives in this and surrounding towns becomes effective today. December g.
 War Stamps On Sale.
 The new war stamps. costing s4.2s
 
 years, were placed on sale at the post office on Saturday morning. The stamps rroved of special interest to number of persons.
 Schools throughout the town of Killine1y will reopen this morning after the anlsssiving recess. which has extended since last Wednesday. The schools will close December 21 for the Christmas holidays.
 Assessors Work Well Advanced.
 Charles B. Hutcains, w. E. Label1e and Arnold P. Rich. members of the board of assessors. have well advznc- ,ed tehir work of compiling the next grand list of the town Of Killingly, but total figures, which will show an in crease over the figures for the last grand list, have not been obtained yet
 Bids For Greek Church Construction.
 Tomorrow, sealed bids of the cof1- tract of construction Holy Trinity Or thodox Greek church will be opened here There will be several bids for the contract The church committee hopes to arrange to have construc- tion work carried on during the win ter ard to have the church ready for dedication Easter Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
New .BuiIdino oocuo;ea.

z Business in the Jordan block is in full swing: All the offices have been taken by local men and most of them have moved in. The Jordan company is not completely moved in. yet In one of the show windows is a large three foot floral piece in the shape of a horseshoe wishing good luck to the company. t
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
Private Levesque Predicts Victory

Private Joseph Levesque, of the 14th battalion, First Canadian Divis- ion of Montreal. who has seen sixteen months in the trenches about Ypres where he was wounded and sent home on a furlough to reeuperate,. was vis- iting with his uncle, Horndisdas Dion, Of Ash street, Saturday. He is op- timistic, saying that the allies can take Lens and Cambrai when they want to and says, that the Germans are on the defensive now. He will leave soon for the front again.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
AutomebIts Insoeotor i1 Tow,n.

Arthur Young, the Windham county automobile inspector, was in this city Saturday. conferring with ythief, of Police Killourey as to the method of enforcing the auto laws in this local- ity. He will be in this city every Tuesday, with his headquarters at the poiict station. and every applicant for a drivers license will have to give a demonstration that he can ruin the car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
SMOKES FOR SOLDIERS
Fund Started by cycfers' Club in Re-
 sponse to Dr. Keating's Letter.

The first local club to answer the call in Dr. Keating's letter from France for smokes was the Thread City Cyclers Immediately after hear ing of the letter, one of the members Of the club took one of the silver low ing cups won by the organization to receive contributions. Up to Sunday at o'clock $6.06 had been collected and the money will be turned over to the Chronicle fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
Niqht Caretaker.

Uncle Joe Ellis, the caretaker Of the town building, will be able to put in more hours of sleep now, for the night janitor, Everett Windmiller, came on duty Saturday evening. Joe has had to stay tip. most of the night during the recent cold wave, keeping the two boilers going to capacity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
Will Probably Enlist.

Many young men who have not been called for examination for the national army have applied for cer= tifeates at local headquarters, and they will probably enlist They have about two weeks in which they may enlist in the army, since after that, no men of draft age can enlist in the U 8. army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

of them were home over Thanksgiv- ing. At o'clock, two trains leave. one for Boston. which takes the men to camp Devens just in time, while the other one goes to Providence and local man who left Sunday afternoon for Camp Devens was Harry Kelley. Raymond Youngs left for Newport.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
cur THIS our-rr IS WORTH MoNrx

Don't miss. this Cut. out this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley & writing your nj me and address clearly
 You will receive in return trial pack. Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for. pain in sides and back, rheumatism. backache, kid- ney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartie Tablets. a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con- stfpation.. sbilfousness, headache and sluggish bowels. The Lee 6>Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
WAR BUREAU PLANNED z
 FOR TOWN. OF kiLLINGLY
Special Committee to Arrange re
 Csntraiixing Effort.

Following meeting held under the auspices of the state cotAncil of de- fense at Putnam Saturday 1t was aIi- nounced that war bureau will be formed in Danielson. It is expected that a meeting for that purpose will be held this week.
 This war bureau will be the means of centraiizing special war efforts made by the people of the town Of Killing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
TO ROUSE COUNTY TO
 SERIOUS AND PROMPT EFFORT. Meeting Addressed by j. w. AIsop and George B. chandler--War Rai- lies to Be Held in Every County Town.

At the Putnam inn Saturday after noon there was meeting of repre- sentatives of practically every town in the county to hear J. W. Aslop of Avon and George B. Chandler of Gil Of defense, explain tke need and plans for establishing war bureaus and special committees to handle war work in the various towns of WfndhaYn county for the period of the war. That