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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
ELECTED DELEGATE TO
 NATIONAL CONVENTION
Mrs. w. A. Norton Chosen at State
 Suffrage Gathering.

At the 18th annual convention of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage associa- ton which concluded it's second day session at Hartford on Thursday. Mrs V. A. Norton, of this city, was elected delegate to the National convention in Washington, December 12-15. The other delegates elected were as fol- lows:
 Miss Caroline Rutz- Rees. Mrs. Frn- est Tlfompson-Seton, of Greenwich Miss NJ. Bulkeley, Miss NJ. Washburn Hartford; Mrs. H. Townshend, Mrs. c Morris, Miss E. Farnurn. New Haven Miss R. panielson. Putnam: Mrs. Rus sell. :Jr.. Middletown; Mrs. ". A. Aus tin. Norwich: Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch, Columbia; Mrs. A. R. Hep burn, Miss Emma Opper. Mrs. J Stokes. Mrs. ". H. -Alle, Miss A Lawson. Ridgefie1d; Mrs. c. B. Wood ford. and Mrs. Charles Schwab, New Haven.
 In the concluding session of the convention. lthe following resolution was adopted:
 Whereas. in view of our war for the right of self government, the wo- men, of this country cannot justly or expedient1y continue half enfranchised and half free, and,
 Whereas. it is essential to utilize the full woman power of the country for the successful prosecution of the war, and the struggle for enfranchise ment must necessarily partially di- vert the energies of a large number Of the women of the country who would otherwise give their entire at tention to other forms of war service, be it.
 "ResoIved, that the Connecticut wo- man Suffrage Association in conven- tion assembled. while pledging it's un- swerving loyalty to the government in this time of national danger, respect fully and most earnestly petitions the president of the United States to ad- voeate the federal woman suffra ge amendment in his coming message to congress, and to use his great in- fiuence to secure it's passage; and be it,
 Resolved, that we urge the Hon. Frank B. Brandegee, our national sen ator, to work for and support the fed erad woman suffrage amendment in congress this winter"
 A similar resolution was passed urg- ing Senator Mclean and the five con sressn1en from the state also to sup port the suffrage amendment.
 Resolutions expressing sympathy for the families Of the late Congress- man Hill and Frederick H. Sykes. for naer president of the Connecticut Col lege for Women, were passed as were others congratulating the women of New York on winning the ballot and thanking retiring officers for their past past services.
 The total amount of money pledged at the convention was $13.5s1. more than s400 in excess of the amount pledged at the 1918 session.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS Be Better Looking-Take
 Olive Tablets

Ifyour akin is syellow-compiexiou.pailid tongue coated-appetite poor-you have a bad taste in your mouth-a lazy. no-good fseiing-you should take Olive Tablets.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-a substitute forcalomei-were prepared by Dr. Edwards after 17 years of study with his patients
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. You will know tlsen by their olive color.
 To have ciear, pink skin, bright eyes. no pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like childhood days you must get at the cause.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel-yet have no dangerous after effects.
 They start the bile and overcome consti. patton. That's why millions of boxes are sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. Take one or two nightly and note the pleasing results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
COMMUNITY .cIvIcs IN
 THE NIGHT SCHOOL
Study of Community Questions to be
 Taken Up by Each Class.

A new course of procedure has been inaugurated in the night school as far as the teaching of community vic- ics is concerned. Questions pertaining to community life will be taken up and discussed in each class. A per- iod each night will be given up to the discussion of these questions. The matter of teaching American laws, eustorns, ideals and facts of Ameri- can history win be taken up also.
 In the elementary class community problems will be emphasized. This is a moven1ent in line with tho State Council of Defense. to better acquaint eur foreign born population with our American principles and opportunities. The nation is realizing more fully as never before, how and to what extent we have almost failed in the great work of Anericanization.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

A complete wireless receiving outfit has been discovered by federal ag,eis-s on what is known as the Rogers farm on Wauwecus Hill and has been con- nsca ted by the government and talk en to the submarine base at the Navy Yard, New London. The owner and operator of the wireless outfit, Charles Tro.and, was not arrested. A code book in his possession containing I number of messages concerning movements Of ships sent out from Berlin, Germany and also containing messages sent out by the wireless from Sayville, is now in the hands of the government off, cials.
 The unearthing of the wireless outfit followed visit to the farm on Sun day night by a squad of armed na- val reserves from the submarine base How the government officials learned of the presence of the wireless on the farm was not made public. The wire less was found concealed in trees 150 feet from the ground. Two hundred feet Of wire and a receiving apparatus
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
FUNERAL.
John Michele. t<sllv.

Thursday morning the funeral of John Nicholas Kelly took place from z Summit street, with many relatives and friends present and there were floral tributes The bearers were Dem H. Moore. John Sullivan, William N. Sfeily and Timothy F. Brewer. At the services in St. Patrick's churcf, Rev Peter J. Cuny of1aciated and Prof. Farrell presided at the organ Two hymns were rendered at the close of the mass
 Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Undertaken ~Heurigan had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
NORWICH GETS Ss,aoo
 FROM STATE FUND. Its Allotment for Aid in lnproVenen mt
 of Hiehways.

State Highway Commissioner c. J Bennett has made the allotment o1 state money to aid towns in the inn provement of highways for The coming two years. The allotment includes 14s towns. Eighty-five of these towns are in the three -fourths class and 5S ir the seven -eighths, these figures repre- SC nting the aid which the towns re- ce;ve from the state in proportion to their local appropriation. The Amount requested by the ;43 towns is S2,559. COG and as the s1>sa of only $1.000. COO is available the reduction in The allot- nients $ shown was necessary.
 The total amount allotted is $951, 375
 There are 25 towns, cities and bor- oughs in the state which will not re- ce.ive an allotment under this appro- riation.
 The list of allotments includes the following of local interest:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
CONNECTICUT COLLECT NEWS.
President Benjamin Tinkhan1 Marshall to Be Installed This Month-Md- Semester Tests Being Held This Week.

The entertainment committee of Winthrop house is completing plans | for a house dance to be given in the reception room of the house on Satur- day evening, Nov. 10, from 8 to 10.30. Gentlemen friends of the residents of the house. including military and naval officers, will be the guests of the house and 1t is expected that there will be about 20 couples ct the affair. \ Re- treatments will be served by the com- snittee and music for the dancing will students. The committee in charge of the affair is comprised of Miss Edith Williams, Hartford, chairman Miss Marian Williams, Stamford, and Mics Dorothea Marvin New Haven. Sophomore Freshman Party. The members of the class of 1921 have been invited to a sophomore freshman perty to be given by mem bers of the sophomore class to the II eshmen on a week from Saturday right. Nov. IT. The entertainment will be held in the college gymna sium un- the class of 1920. The details of the affair are being kept secret. a fact which arouses more than usual inter est in the party. Mid Semester Tests. semester tests are the subject of the week at the college. In accord arce with the annual custom of the college, tests are held four times dur ing the year. at the two mid- semesters, at mid-years and at the end of the year. The tests are of a written na- ture and are given in all subjects and courses.
 A Liberal Arts College. Tn the appendix of 8 recently pub
 Ifsl1ed book entitled The Ambitious
 woman in Business, by Eleanor GIL to 'Tne Connecticut College for Wom- ef1, New London, Ccnn., as a liberal arts college that include business courses" 1t is also interesting to note in connection with the same reference that the Connecticut college is the only college offering such courses, that the other colleges listed are university. The business courses offered at the college are of the most interesting and instructive courses offered Included under the heading of business courses are shorthand, typewrfting. elementary ard advanced, business economy. libra ry economy, including cataloging, etc.
 Planning Presidents Installation.
 A committee of the trustees of the college and a committee representing th efacuity of the college held a meet ;rg in Mayor Ernest E. Rogers office on Wednesday afternoon to discuss ar arrangements for the exercises to be held fl connection with the installation of Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, the col 1eee president, who took office at the beginning of the present scholastic year.
 The exercises are to commence on the evening of Nov. 22 and conclude on Saturday at noon.
 Definite arrangements have not as yet been completed. but it is expected that all details of the inauguration will soon be arranged and that definite information concerning the installation will be secured.
 Delegates to Boston Conference.
 At q meeting of the Student Govern ment association held Tuesday at the ccnyocation period Miss Esther Batchelder, president of the aesocia- ton, and Miss Marenda Prentis of New
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
AT rAE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.
 Charlie Chaplin. the popular movie comedian, is the big dragging card at the Davis theatre for the last three days of the week. His latest film is The Adventurer. and his many comi- cal stunts, all new ones, too, kept the large sized audiences in contifi- ual turmoil Thursday afternoon and evening. The theatre was packed on Thursday evening.
 Broadway Arizona is the name of the big Triangle picture and the lead ing role is well carried by beautiful Olive Thomas
 Knapp and Cornalla. a duo of come dians, have an untIualiy good vat1de- vile act. They do little bit of ev- efything and had the house in an up- road while they held sway on the stage. Rhoda and Champion are seen in an cperatic comedy, entitled Be- deville act is presented by Johnny Geigor and his talking violin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
GOVERNMENT TO DENY
 CABLE COMMUNICATION
With Neutral Countries to Persons
 Who Are Under Suspicion.

Washington, Nov. s.-The govern ment is about to deny cable communi- cation with neutral countries to num- Der of persons in the United States, including some American citizens, on the suspicion that they have furnished information to the enemy on military. naval and commercial operations.
 Telegraph and cable companies. 1t was stated today, will be given lists of individuals who have been under suryeillEs1ce, with instructions to re- fuse transmission of their messages.
 Some ct the men under the ban are said to have been engaged by heutral organizations or corporations in the European neutral countries or in Mexico, South and Central America to gather information ostensibly for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
CATHOLIC WoMAN's CLUB
Reports Heard and Other Routine
 Business Transacted.

Thursday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock the regular meeting of the Catholic Women's club was held ~in the Halle club rooms on Main street at 2.30 o. clock with a large number of the membersA present.
 In the absence of the president, Mrs. Frank T. Sylvia, Mrs. A. Sullivan pre- sided and the routine business was transacted. Reports were read and accepted and matters pertaining to the society were discussed. The la dies at present are engaged in sew ing for the poor and on every Thurs day afternoon they meet for work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
LEBANON DOGS SAID
 TO KILL SHEEP
Reports Are Made to Commissioner oi
 Domestic Animals.

Depredations to sheep committed by dogs is one of the greatest n1enaces 10 tine sheep raising industry in the state teddy, Commissioner of Domestic Ami. malls James w. Whittlesey said Thurs- day. Many farmers about the state, he said. who used to raise sheep, have gone out of business because of the large numbers of them which were killed by dogs.
 The wonst trouble from dogs killing sheep has been encountered lately in the six towns of Columbia, Lebanon, Coventry, Mansfield, Holland and SuE-
 field. In Holland Monday the dog warden killed two dogs which he iden- tified as two which had killed sheep in the town Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
PERSONALS

T. H. Eldridge of Norwich has been a business caller in Mystic.
 MT. and Mrs. Lincoln G. Luce of Stafford Springs have been guests of Niantic relatives.
 Mir. and Mrs. Everett P. Barnes and children of Preston wore at Lord S Point early in the week.
 Arthur Spencer and Earl Davy of Niantic have left for Camp Devens, as part of the contingent from that district for the National army.
 Mrs. Hubbard R. Norman and chii- dren returned to Norwich early in the week, after a visit with Mrs. Nor mans parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leonard of Mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
Fined for Keeping Gambling Houss.

Accused of conducting a house at 39 Bank street, New London, reputed to be place resorted to for the purpose of gambling. Frank Coffey of New London was found guilty of the charge by Judge Coft in the police court in that city Thursday morning and or dered to pay a fine of $75. William Armstrong, J. J. Baldwin, Charles Jo- sephs, A. A. Domler and John Aurgay, charged with being frequenters of an alleged gambling house, wese all or dered to pay fines of $10 in each case. Trey all paid, including Coffey
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
Made Trade Expert.

An appointment as a trade expert in the service of the war trade board at Washington has been received by Philip A. Johnson, son Of MT. and Mrs. O. l.. Johnson of this city. The war trade board was recently wreathed by President Wilson's proclamation in accordance with the trading with the enemy act passed by congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

commercial purposes entirely, but in reality for transmission to [Sermany. Although these agents in some in stances arc unwittingly acting in the enemy interests, the avenues of com munication will be closed to them by the government censorship board which is exercising control oyer cable, tele- graph and mail messages entering or leaving the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
AcTIcH OF THE
 NATIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY
Kissed President Wilson at ceIebra- ton of Suffrage Victory in New York.

New York, Nov. S.-President Will son was hissed at a meeting held here today under the auspices of the Ma tional WomanNs Party in celebration Of the suffrage victory Tuesday in New York state. Several of the women who had served as pickets at the White House and who were arrested because of their activity, appeared in worlxhouse garb.
 It was when Dudley Field Nadine was speaking that the president was hissed and MT. Nadine rebuked the outburst.
 Don't do that he said, you must not blame the president. He is iso- lated, away from the stream of things, surrounded by groups of advisors and he hasn't got the truth about sui frage. He will get it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
Must Save Bacon.

we must remember that bacon and pork are the things we must save" said Robert Schoyille. United States Food administrators Thursday. Ac- cording to Mir. Scoyille, many people the butcher shops make it a practice to use bacon and ham in considerable quantities. This practice naturally tends to reduce the available supply of meat and particularly fats.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
Endsrss Rsersatle. Fu.d.

Endorsements of the War Camp Con1nunfty Recreation fund, for which efforts are being made to raise $lSe,- 900 in Connecticut this week were re- ceived Thursday at the state capitol by the etAte committee in charge Of tue cn3n1sAzgn from Major Generili Fl. F. HodES4. cpfnmander of Camn pevsns, Aver. Mass., and Major Gen eraf Le1naxd Wood, commander of Camp Fznston. Kansas
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
For a Corn-PeeIing
 Picnic, Use "Gets-It"

Pain Eases at Once, Corn Just Dies!
 Do your corn -ridding easily. with .a smile-the banana-peel way Thnts the "Gets-It" way-the only -way- your corn or callous comes off com plete as though it were glad to get off.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

Secretary Baker has reduced from 21 years to 20 years and nine months the minimum age for students in the third officers training camp which is
 to be opened in January for enlisted
 men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09
Rssef pepsr sr jsIn Calvin.

At the mid d-weel prayer meeting at Park Congreg1ticnai cisuSch, Rev. S. H. Hove. D. D.. the pastor. reaa an interesting paper on the life Of John Calvin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

aeetin<-A new nacaronf factory is bstnR built in town near the Berlin Freight station.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

h1tfdleGetd.--Nr and Mrs. John Screen celebrated their z6th wedding anniversary Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

"Gots-It" has cured mora corns than all other remedies combined It's as sure as the sunrise. and as safe as water. Used by millions. Don't take a chance with your feet. you can't af- ford to experiment with unknown mix lures when you know "Gets-1t'' never fails.
 "Gets-It'' will remove any corn or callouS. Wear those new, stylish shoes or pumps if you want. togo ahead and dance. Demand 'Gets-It'-throw sub all you need pay at any drug store, or it will be sent direct by L. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. TIL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

THERE IS no advertising medium Ia Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul4 aefin for buslnegs results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

At tha meeting of the board of df- rectors of the New London Associated Charities held Wednesday George S. elected president and Mrs. Robert B. Cheppe1l eElizabeth Campl was again eie cted to the executive committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

Miss M. Estelia Sprasue. chairmar Of the food conservation committee oi the women,s committee council o1 rational defepse. spoke on The Food PtSdxe Gard at q. meeting of the farm, bureau at the ralfaer Memorial school In Montviile Monday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-09

A letter has .beef1 received by Mrs Lucia M. Gager of Stonihgton, former 1y of Norwich. from her son, Dr. Les ffe T. Gager, whe went to France witt Eise Johns Hopkins hospital unit It fl dated Base Hospital Is, A. B. F France, Oct. 1st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of the Days Dealings II Al
the Leading Stocks

New York, Aug. 2-Adverse weather
conditions again accounted in large de-
gree for today's limited stock dealings,
but the markets undertone was one OF
steady strength save for few specialties
whose uncertain course resulted from
specific reasons.
Steels, coppers, feathers and oils COM
prised fully 20 per cent. Of the days OPP
erations which, 50 far as they had any
initiative, were directed against the
shorts.
United States Steel recorded a gross
gain Of / SIS points at LIS rs and allied
issues scored equal advances, but for the
most part these were shaded fraction
ally by proht-taking before the nd. q:
Central Leather was active and strong
throughout. rising is to s. IA, and
Hide & Leather preferred rose 3-@
Texas Co. and Mexican Petroleum led the
ellis at advances Of 81 and 2 points. re-
spectiyely, Tidewater and Associated oils
gaining p each.
Shipping ruled within narrow limits,
despite reports pointing to the forthcom-
ing NATURALIZATION or federal regula-
ton of all vessels having American reg
istry.
Industrial Alcohol was most erratic OF
al! specialties. rising and falling within
a s-point radius on rumors that the divf-
cend soon to be declared might prove
disappointing Dividends totaling 81 per
cent. were declared after the close Of the
market Peoples Gas made an abrupt
define at the very close, losing points at
n. Total sales amounted to $4,000 shares'
Several favorable June reports Of rail-
road earnings, the continued strength OF
rubles, another large transfer of gold TO
Japan and the Bank of England state
ment disclosing a gold expectation OF
slightly over 100000 made up the day
conflicting news developments. .
Bonds irregular: Distiliers So gaining
2, points and Liberty SIS varying from,
1886 to $40 Total sales par value as-
gregated $1s75.ooo. United States nonds'
old issues, were unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

STATE OF MAINE

COUNTY OF OXFORD. SIS. Beard Of
County Commissioners. May Session.
1911 Held by adjournment July II. 1917
Upon the Foregoing Petition. satistac-
tory evidence having oeen received that
the petitioners are responsible. and that
Inquiry into the merits of their applca-
Zion is expedient> IT Is ORDERED.
that the County, Commissioners meet
at the Abbott House in said Upton
on the twentyffth day of Septem-
and thence proceed to view the route
mentioned in said petition; Immediately
after which view. a hearing of the par
ties and their witnesses will be had at
such other measures taken in the prem
Uses as the Commissioners shall judge
proper. And II is further ORDERED.
that notice OF the time. place and pur-
pose Of the Commissioners meeting
aforesaid be given to all persons and cor
copies Of said petition and Of this order
thereon to be served upon the Clerk of
the Town OF Upton and also posted up In
three public places in said town and pub
Oxford Democrat, a newspaper printed at
South Paris In said County Of Oxford.
and six weeks successfully, in the State
paper published at Augusta in said State.
the last publication in the State paper.
the first OF said publications in the Coun-
~ paper. and each OF the other notices,
20 be made. served and posted. at leas,
thirty days before said time of meeting.
70 the end that all persons and corpora
hons may then and there appear and
prayer Of said petitioners should not be
granted
Attest: ERNEST J. RECORD. Clerk.
true copy OF said Petition and Order
-, Attest; Ernest ]. RECORD, Clerk.
/ aly0.fri,6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
new YORK LOSES, Wins

New York, Aug New York broke
even in a double header with ST.
Louis here today. The visitors won the
first game to 0, and New York the
second, 3 to l.
The first game was twice stopped for
long periods by thunder storms and
the game was finished in a quagmire
of mud. Russell lost his effectiveness
during one Of these periods in the
fourth inning, and when play was re-
sumed, St. Louis punched four hits
for three runs. Groom shut out the
New Yorks with six scattered hits.
Shawkey won over Plank, former
Athletic team mate, in the second
game. The scores:
First Geam:
st. Louis .,.....o 80 90 0 o-s-4-1
New York 0 0 q 0 0 0-0-6-2
Groom and SEVERED; Russell, Shock
err. Love and Walters.
Second Game
ST OIL ius. ,shrdlu srdlu shrdl sh
St. Louis ......0 0 0 0 Off, 1
New York ...0 : 0 1 0 0 x-3-40
Plank Martin and SEVERED; Shaw
key and Nunamaker.