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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
TAFTVILLE
Local Auxiliary of Red Cross Gives Benefit Danee-sugar Famine in the ViIIaee-Personals and Notes.

Friday evening the Taftvii!e auxil- lAry of the American Red Cross gave an enjoyable and well attended dance in Ponemah hall for tEe benefit of the local Honor Roll. Livingstone's or chestra of five pieces furnished the music for the dancing and the young
 CT members of the local chapter sold ice cream and orangeade during the evening. The proceeds will be used to purchase and send goodies" to the local boys in the various arms of the service. The affair was under the general supervision of the entertain ment committee of the local chapter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Miss Grace Greenwood With Vale
 Hospital Unit ir France

Letters have been received from Miss Grace Greenwood, daughter or Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Greenwood of Front street, announcing her safe ar rival in France. Miss Greenwood is now serving as nurse in the Army Nursing corp of the Yale Mobile Hos pital in France.
 Miss Greenwood writes that after an uneventful voyage from an Allan tic Port they arrived in France and that the part of France untouched by war is very beautiful. She also men tions that Uncle Sam's soldier boys in France seem to be in high spirits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
MARINE DRAFTsMEN GATHER
 AT NEW LONDON.
Convention Will Close Tonight With
 Big Banquet

Delegates for the convention of the American Society of Marine Craftsmen opening session of their convention in that city being called to order in the council chamber of the municipal building shortly after 10 o'clock by G. W. Nusba um, president of the organ- ization. The first session consumed the greater part of the day, the mem bers being allowed brief periods for recess at short intervals.
 Saturday the New London branch will escort the delegates around the city. They vii, be shown points of interest in the marine line, proba bly, enjoying short boat ride down the harbor.
 The convention will come to a close Saturday evening with banquet at the Mohican hotel. The affair will be under the supervision of Clarence II. Lindsey of the New London Ship and Engine company.
 The officers of the New London branch are: President. Herman R. Hunt: vice president, William L. Brooks; secretary, Morris w Ruoff; treasurer, Joseph J. Kane.
 Following is 8 complete list of the executive committee and delegates:
 Executive committee: G. w. Nus baum, president; secretary, Quincy, Mass: J. B. Sadler, Norfolk, Va; H. R. Hunt, New London.
 Delegates in attendance:
 E. F. Mass, Puget Sound Wash, representing Puget Sound navy yard.
 F. l.. Gadol. Navy yard, New York, representing Mare Island. Cal
 G: B. Hartley Baltimore; Md. rep
 w. W. Watson. New York N, Y., representing New York branch
 H. O. Harrington. Portsmouth, N H.. representing Portsmouth navy yar6.
 G. E. Green, Quincy, Mass. repre- senting Fore River government office.
 R. R. Johison. Boston, Mass, repre- sentAg Boston navy yard.
 W. A. Green, Camden. N. J.. repre- senting New York shipbuilding di- vision.
 Victor Johnson, Philadelphia. Pa. representing Delaware River branch.
 Walter R. Many, Bath. Me, repre- senting Bath Iron works government office.
 W. B. Newton, Washington, D. G., representing District of Columbia branch.
 J. J. Kane, New London represent ing New London Ship and Engine company.
 E. F. Hein, Quincy. Mass, repre- senting Quincy branch.
 S. T. Torey, Quincy, Mass, repre- senting Quincy branch.
 s. J. Cone Norfolk. N. J., repre- senting Norfolk navy yard. J. F. Buckley, Bridgeport, represent ing Bridgeport branch.
 J. H. Peckhan. Newport, R. L. rep resenting Narragansett Bay branch.
 A. S. Ha1sey, Washington, D. C., rep- senting Washington navy yard
 W. E. Rose, Washington, D. C., rep- resenting Washington navy yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Funeral of Lonardo Thomsiekr Held Friday Morning Cisarmakers Union Holds Dance in Pulaski Hall Personals and Notes.

The funeral of Lonardo Thomsick was held from the home of her par ents, Stanley and Lonardo Thomsick at B North Main street. on Friday morning. The places of bearers were filled by four small girls. Rev. I. V. Maciejewski ofhciated attthe services in St. Joseph's church. Burial was in St. Josephs cemetery. There were many floral offerings and a large at tendance of relatives and friends. Un- dertaker Shea & Burke had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
01lle. .BrIlfti11;x
Nerwieh, saturday, Oct. ao, 1917.
ARE WEATHER.

The winds along the north and mid dle Atlantic coasts will be fresh northwest.
 Conditions.
 A cyclonic depression in trough form extends from the St. Lawrence valley sonthwsrd along the Atlantic coast to Florida.
 General rains have fallen from New England to Georgia.
 The barometric trough above refer urday morning and be followed by fair and colder weather in Atlantic coast districts. The cool weather will persist over Sunday but an early re- turn to more normal temperatures is Storm warnings are displayed along the Atlantic coast from Norfolk to Eastport.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Rain Sat- much colder; Sunday partly cloudy. Southern New England: Clearing early Saturday morning, followed by fair and much colder; Sunday fair: Saturday morning. followed by fair and much colder; Sunday partly cloudy and continued cool.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sev1n's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. z d. H. ''''''''''''''''.. 20 20 so'zo 3ozo F mi ............. 6S SO.l2 Highest 67, lowesto4.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Friday: Rain and warmer.
 Fridays weather: Fair, followed by cloudy, rain in evening, warmer, southerly/ wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

DAVIS Tn New York city, Oct A. 1917. daughter to MT. and Mrs. B. P. Davis of Franklin LUCAS-In New Britain, Oct. 13 1917. daughter Marjorie, to MT. and Mrs. Noah Lucas BAa.ETSTER-In Bradford. R. IT, Oct 2. .f1917. a son to MT. and Mrs. Gordon Bameister. ARNONE-In Bradford R. l.. Oct. II. 1917. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Arnope.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Fined for Carrying Gun.

Felix Soquet was presented in the New London police court Friday morning on a charge of carrying con- cealed weapons He said that where he came from it was not against the iaw to go about armed, so when he came to this country he brought his artillery with him.
 The fact that he was carrying a loaded revolver without having a per init to do so could not be overlooked, SC he was fined $10, which he paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
- New Diphtheria Case.

A second case of diphtheria was found Friday in the family of Fred erick Benvenuti of Maple avenue, whose son Enzo was stricken Thurs day. The second victim is another son, Carlo, 12 years old, who was found to have the disease Friday morning. He was quarantined at home-New London Day
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Letter from Nebraska Read.

The Home Missionary society of the First Congregational church met Fri day afetrnoon in the chapel. A letter from the n1issiorary's wife in Nebras- ka was read. The ladies sewed on table linen for the box. Material is to be bought that garments may be begun at the next meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
NORWICH TOWN
Wrist Watch Presented Leonard Murray-Missionary Society Hears Letter from Nebraska.

Leonard Murray of West Town street, who has beeh employed at the store of Anthony Jacobson on Sturte- want street. has left to work for the Saxton Woolen company Upon leav- ing he was presented by his employer with a wrist watch.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Held for Theft.

Marion Datson was in the police court at New London Friday morning on charge of theft from the person. The woman is alleged to have stolen $73 from Emidio Agusto, a Portuguese resident of New London, on the night of Oct. 8. Attorney Tracy Waller asked that the case be continued. as he had only been called into it Friday morning and wished to investiSate the story of several of his witnesses be- fore proceeding. The request was granted by the court and the matter continued until Saturday, Oct, 27. for disposition.
 A low bond was asked. but in view of the woman's past record the court thought that bond of $500 was not too great. The bond was furnished
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

There is much local interest shown in the mass meetings being held in the city in the interest of tie Liberty loan, many from uptown attending fhen
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Sugar Famine in Village.

Taftville is suffering from a sugar famine. So scarce has this necessary article of diet become that in one store it is sold only in twenty five cent lots. None of the other local stores are sell ing more than a quarters worth( l. pounds) to a customer. It is thought that the scarcity will be relieved in |; Gav or two
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

After General Sukhomlinoffs. the first trial to be held before the Russian senate will be that of the minister of the interior, M. sKhvostof. who is ac cused of breach of duty. The trials of the former ministers of the interior. MM Marakoff and Protopopoff will follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Rev. William Crawford and choir O the First Methodist church will be 1T charge of the service Sunday after noon at the Sheltering Arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
May Show Pretty Ears.

If you have pretty ears, show them !" says one of the ladies who write beau ty hints. Oh, are there girls who con- tinue to have. ears?-Springf1eld (O.) News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Ever Ready circle and uptown mem bers of Home chapter and Class cir cles Of the Kings Daughters were downtown Friday evening to attend the semi annual meeting of the City union held in the Central Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Ciaarmakers Hold Dance,

Friday evening the Cigarmakers Union No. 407, held an enjoyable dance in Pulaski hall. There were about 40 couples present. Swehn's orches- tra furnished music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Paul Latham of Reservoir road wa in Springfield, Mass, this week to at tend the meeting of the New Englan state exposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

At Scotland Road hall Sunday af- ternoon there will be Christian En- deavor service and a session of thc Sunday school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Miss Mary Freeman of Town street returned Thursday after a few weeks visit in Stonington with her niece Mrs. D. c. Stone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Harold H. Jones of Southington ha returned after visiting relatives ol North Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Moving to ThamesvilIe.

Mir. and Mrs. Albert T. Gilman are moving from East Town street to Ihamesville, that MT Gilman may be nearer his work at Trading Cove.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

street has been in Springfield, Mass. for several days visit with Mrs. Mi chael Cornell.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
B. G A. Employs. Buying Bonds

Officials of the Brainerd & Arm strong company feel quite optimistic regarding the subscriptions among the officers and the employees to the second Liberty loan bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Edward D. Floyd of Springfield i spending few days with friends il the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Auto Truck Repaired.

The auto truck owned by the Pon- emah Mills has been repaired and is in running order again. The old body has been removed and a new on } made in the mill shops. Tie truck
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Joseph Gouin was elected president of the local branch of the Mill Fire mems association at a recent meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Former Local Boy to Have New $75,
 900 Church in Hartford.

Local people are interested in the campaign of Rev. Hector DeCeIles of St. Ann's. Hartford, for a new s75,- GOO church. Father DeCelles is a for mer Taftviile boy
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
War Marriaces,

Isn't it about time to revise that standing society page head, Army Of- ficer Wins Bride by running 1t Bride Wins Army Offcer?-Boston Tran script.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

William Wells has returned to worl after being confined to his home fol some time on account of illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

A Zurich message says that there was a serious fire on Wednesday night at a large German munition works near Constance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

No action has been taken as yet by the Federated church in regard to the resignation of their pastor, Rev 4. W. Burdon. The resignation takes effect the last Sunday in the month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

High Mass for Soldiers and Sailors
 In accordance with the recommen- dattons of Bishop Milan there will be a high mass in St. Mary's church this morning for the members of the par ish who are in the army and navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Fred Bundy and James Daily wen to Patchaug in MT. Bundys car Fri day on a hunting trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Miss Lena Thurlow who is one of the nursing staff at the Norwich State Hospital spent the dat at her home in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

William Wollheben and Robert Pill ing were business visitors in Willj- mantle Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Mr. and Mrs. George Moore have moved from North A street to Soutt Fifth avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

William Brooks Is confined to hi. home on Norwich avenue by a severe cold. '-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Will Visit Grace Church.

The Rt. Rev E. c. Acheson will vis- it Grace church, Yantic, on Sunday, November 11th.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Di ED.

hEN NHAG"ln NeW 5onoon, oct. tS. Benham. LUCAs-In New Britain. Oct. IS. 1917. Marjorie, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Noah Lucas, aged days. BARKER-In Middletown, Oct 16. 1917. David Otis Barker, formerly of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Short Parauraphs.

Robert Sterry is spending five. days furIough from the ship OrS,ndaga at his home on Otrobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Thomas Haspard ha., resigned his position in the Taftviile Bowling al leys
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Personals and Notes.

is now painted serviceable green in- stead of a bright red as formerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Romeo Parquette has returned afte spending a week in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Six hours after nigh water it Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20

Personals and Notes. Miss Grace Wells of Northampton is visiting relatives on Prospect streat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
BORN

Miss Bessie Callahan of West Town
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
STTRNBTRC'S STUNT MAY
nv PLAN ENDE INSANITY PHI \

New York. March 2e---Renja min
StcrnberR. the "Benn." Of the fIilatr
murder mystery, made himself still
moro Of puzzle to tho police tonight.
His jatlers said that Kenny cut up
hts green necktie IN small bita and
distributed the pieces in his pockets.
This caprice was unexplained.
The prisoner again has changed the
narrative of his movements Just be-
fore Mrs Elsie Cavan Hilair was
found s.rangled to death and minus
her costly jcweiry in a room In the
Hotel Martinique The prisoner SEEM
ed unaffected by abandonment OF the
haheas corpus proceedings. The po-
llce were said 10 he in possession Of
much evidence which they will not
announce before the trial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
REVENUE MEN DESTROY ZIG
MOONSHTNF STILL AND BOOZE

Martinsville. Va. March 22.--Reve-
nue. officers G. W, Coleman, g. F.
Beverly. r r. Ross and Sheriff H. l..
Turner have captured and destroyed
partial Illicit distiilery near Figs
boro. Franklin county. The copper
equipment had apparently been re-
moved from the stlll furnace hut a
short time The officers followed n
fresh wagon trail leading from the
lace to within sight 81 the home of
the man suspected. weli-to-do farm
or of that section, and found more
than one hundred gallons OF moon
shine" whiskcy hidden almost by the
roadside. The whiskey was poured
out al the place where found.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
NO GROUNDS FOR
GRASTY WARRANT
Complainant Fails to- Appear and Mrs,
Grasty Publishes Denial of
Charge Against Husband.

tSpSAaI to Tho Richmond NirunianD
Harrison urc. Va. March 22.--Both
Mr.. and Mrs j. H. {. Grassy. of Au-
2usta county, have come out ia the
LEGAL papers of Stsunfon with lengthy
dcnla,s Of The charge that MIR. Gras-
-. to former member of the Ntr-
yi0sa legislature, had beaten his wife.
Mrs. ftasty makes, n complete. de-
Mat and declares that Mr.. Grasty has
always been a good husband and
sweetheart 10 her and that the charge
that ne has beaten her is without
foundation She veinforces her de
NAL with q reference 10 her family
physician. Who il unable to md any
traces Of violence whatever
MI Grastv, ~ his denial implies
shat trouble makers In the family
are responsible 1or the story ana the
publicity given il.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
NEW GLASS PLANT TO
Die BUILT IN BRISTOL.

bristol. Va Tenn. March 22.-The
DeCanp Glass Casket company an
bounced this week that the stock Of
the company had all been subscribed
and that work IL ready TO start on the
now plant At kingsport. George r.
Doyle. m expert glass men and con-
structional engineer. ir now at Kinge-
port and ie starting work on the new
plant,
The company will manufacture cas-
kcts made entirely from glass. These
caskets are said TO be FAR superior tC
any metallic casket. as glass is not az
Tested by any substance In the earth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
MAY INCREASE TAX RaTE


Bristol Va. Tenn. March 22.-rhe
closing out OF the entire liquor traf-
fic IN Bristol on the first day OF last
November leaves the city government
short uc revenue OF about S35, GOO
annually deceived from that source
How to meet this deficit Is n prob
lem confronting the city government
II Is argued by some that the city
must ADOPT the commission form of
government and make the question OF
city management more matter Of
business than ever. Apparently il Will
be necessary for the city 10 increase
its tax rate TO meet the deficit due
% tho ahsenCe OF NhiskeN reNenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
PULASKI FRUIT TRIES ARE
hit II NRn BY COLD SPELL

Pniaskt Ma. March 70 Fruit trees
~ Southvcsl Virgins were damaged
BY tbs recent cold spell, snow, ice and
ssleet causing limbs "a break and KIN
Ing the buds
Robert r. Eastman Pulaskls hort
#riii,ur.st- rerorts that in an examine
Ton OF peach trees during the last
two weeks he failed to find a single
food bad lie Is Of tho opinion that
the warm January, enticing buds out
sAnd the cold February freezing them.
has killed The peache crop in this
section
Howoyer the condition Of other
fruits, large and small is fairy good.
and the present Indications are for
f~ree crops the5 being not SO for
Hard as the peach buds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
NORFOLK WOMEN WILL
FORM SERVICE LEAGUE

Norfolk. Va. March Norfolk &
branch OF the National League for
Womsn's Service viii be formed to-
morrow In order that every woman
n the city may have an opportunity
to enroll the committee will meet
again Saturday, at the same hours.
~ the home of Mrs. J, l. Leigh, 400
Eotetourt street
The objects OF the league arc chief
" concerned with the work OF Ameri-
i, an women should the United States
he forced into war, II is TO plan
how they can best serve their flag
and their homes that women through
out tho country are organizing. Those
who have been instrumental in start
Ing the movement here believe thai
Norfnlh women VIII prove a strona
factor n the league.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
ELECTRIC LINE TO RE RUN
TO DRAPER T-PON PULASKI

"a Pulaski March 22-Draper may
SMxpect 10 have electric current with
Ing com parativeiY short time The
WI ppxlasislan Power company ~ So
aestring' rights of-way for transmission
Zines fron Hiwassie 10 the town with
IA siew 10 extending its lines fer tho
xfenxenifnce OF the people ~ the en-
SfErprisime burg. 4 number Of the
ttxidenis have already sieuifed their
t4fstention Of installing electric lights
9K the company would extend its lines
Tito the town. The Rex mills will
e&3no be driven by electricity. a motor
take the place OF the old steam
e&RWeF. This win he a material i'm
eTacnt 10 the town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
GENERALS MAY TRAIN
WITH lYNCHBURG

Ltu.uHarc March 22,--rnc maraGe-
maut ~ thr Washington and Lee nm
-fr4.ly hHSabau team IL endeay oring TO
acarc series Of thre" games TO lie
played duriuc the training season with
the LyuthlurG professional team.
letter toaas to Manager Stanley asked
II arrangements could not be mnde for
he Sh0umahcrs "a be taken to i.exin&-
ton foe tbree days for as many games.
huc Manager Stanley has written Of
farEu. 20 have the Generals come here
soe t,co ar three games.
Manager stanley is bopefal that
.a.H .u arrangement could be made.
IRIS tar GexlnEton team would afford
.1a practice for the Shotdna<ers and
al :s4 same time give the home fans
trouee te see re few moro exhibition
,...se man he las been able 10 ar-
. ftr ur g." thiS time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
FOURTH GERMAN SPY
At LARGE IN VALLEY

special to The Richmond Virginian)
Harrisonburg, Va. March 22.-lt
has been learned that the three Ger
mans in the stanton Jail, who were
arrested on suspicion OF plotting TO
Low the manganese mines at Cri-
mora. Augusta county. also had their
eyes On the property OF the United
states Manganese Co, eighteen miles
cast of Harrisonburs. near Elkton.
The men We're making inquiries about
he plant and acting in a suspicious
manner generally. Ii is believed tina.
"a fourth German, and an accomplish,
is also IN these parts
both the mines at Crimora and at
E,lkton are heavily guarded now, and
epeCial precautions are being taken
20 protect railway trains in that sec
ion. These mines are said to be the
only ones of the kind in the country
I nd they are now filling a big govern
ment contract, The product is used
IN making armor plate for battle
ships.
The men have an undoubted Ger
man accent though they gave names
that imply other nationality.
\ number OF baldwin detectives
nave been in the vicinity of EIkton
for several days 1t Is said they are
watching closely property OF the Nor
folk and Western Railway company
md are affordine special protection
20 the shops at shenandoah city.
1t is well known that the valley Is
full of German sympathizers. but
generally speaking this sympathy will
not weaken their loyalty to the United
states in time of war. Already prom
jncnt Communication merchants
are displaying America First"
ulaCnrds in their store windows
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
uE:TH FAMILY TO PRESS
CHARGE AGAINST NANTE.R,

Lynchburg March 22.--John l. Lee.
Of Lynchburg. has been retained by
members OF the family of stockton
Hath. Jr.. TO assist lit the prosecution
Of Professor Charles T. Fawter, Of
8iackbure charged with the murder
If young Heths who was mortally
wounded on the morning of March IS.
): hle a guest IN the Nawter home.
Mr.. lee has participated on one side
or tho other in most OF the famous
murder trials in Virginia during tha
past twenty years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
n MOVIES OBSTACLES
TO BClTjDTSG FORT

<a.ase. Na. March 22-The last
sl.ta..y to the war departments plan
,u huila modern fertilization N
cap" Hanry waa removed Yesterday
aft,rnoaa- whom Judge Edmund Wad-
afr. u the United states court award
81 the Norfolk southern Railway Co.
ene cont damages for its right Of way
Through the reservation,
The officers Of the railway company
and the war department reached an
agreement several weeks ago, bat.
ewing ta-4ho objections OF tho mort
rage tFlsteos II was necessary to
ave the court pass on tho matter sc
- to relieve The trustees OF any
liability
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
WYTHFyILI.E MAN FATALLY
HURT IN EXPLOSION

Wytheville. Va. March 22.-E. NJ.
Junk formerly OF Wytheville was
probably fatally Injured as the re-
suit OF an explosion a day or so ago
In a munitions factory az Swantor,
|ermont His son. Claude Funk. has
left for Vermont