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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
LEGAL NOTICES,
ASSESSORS NOTICE

= All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Montville are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first day. of November, 1917. a written or printed list, properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of Oc- tober, 1917.
 Those failing to make list will be charged a penalty of 10 per cent. addi- tieral, according to law.
 Blanks may be obtained of the As- sessors or at the Town Clerks Office in the Town Hall.
 Lists will he received beginning Monday, Oct. 18th, 1917
 Dated at Montville, this 18th day of October, 1917.
 JOSEPH T. CHURCH,
 MATT A. TINKER,
 EDWIN F. COMSTOcK oct15d Assessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Relatives here had a pleasant sur- prise Saturday afternoon when num- ber of Putnam boys who are in service at Camp Devens arrived in town, hav- ing been granted 36 hours leave o1 absence.
 Many of the men from other towns in this district also arrived here en route to their homes. These men re- port that they are about to be trans ferred from Devens to fill gaps in various organizations that are being brought up to War strength. Already a number of men from 'fis district have been transferred from Camp Devens to Tenafiy, N. J., where they have been incorporated in an engineers regiment. and others expect to follow them to the New Jersey post this week. Others say they hear lu- mors that some of this districts men are going souta-to Alabama. or Ten nessee.
 In any event. they feel quite sure that transfer is imminent, and take tEat as reason for the wholesale allow ance of passes to spend Sunday at home.
 The men reported back at Camp Devens at 10 o'clock Sunday night. All were completely outf1tted that were at home here and all looking healthy and apparently in high spirits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY. COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM nissioners for New London County: We hereby apply for a license to sell and exchange spirituous. and intoxicating liquors ale, lager beer. Rhine wine and cider under the name and style of George Greenberger & co. In the building 47-63 Franklin street, Town of Nor wich. except in the rooms and apartn ents in said building. any part CT parts of which arc cut off or par titioned in such manner as to form booths. side rooms. or retiring rooms, Our place of business Is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto. or any p9stofhce, public library or cemetery. Dated at Norwich. this 2d day of October. A. D. isi7. George Greenberger. Mary Greenberger. Applicants We, the un- dersigned are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate, of the Town of Norwich and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Gerrge C;reenberRer & Go. for a license. and hereby certify that said applicants are suitable persons to he licensed pursu- ant to said application. Dated at Nor wich. this 2d day of October. A. n. 1917. William H. Oat, Adelard Morin. Lester Greenman. Harry NJ. Land. Herman s. Sears. I hereby certify thnt the above named sisners and endorsers are cleo tors and Taxpayers. owning real estate Norwich. this 2d day Of October. A D. 1917. ChAs. S. Holhreok, Town Clerk.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
THE NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND D HARTFORD RAILROAD COMPANY.
To the Stockholders of The New York
 New Haven and Hartford Railroad

To the Stockholders of The New York
 sewnsnW ssew Hayen and Hartford Railroad . S9tiss is hereby given that e.,da the An n, is asR st S.w Elm n the gth 6ay fSr of fSa se
 l: To consider and take appropriat te aetien asIe If uP6n 6 the a 9f the af f for the described therein or reported at said sIeet the Beafd seaf of Dres,ess been elected and qualified.
 >. To act upon proposed amend ;, Amend Article III by changing the aate,, aate fer f the Annual Meetins of the snd s9a sy ss4sSsy out v6rSs s4 iiea @ thersof G f tse ear Word f"a prssiasne 'ss ss ssaf foiiad fn1d article as amended shall read
 iii The annual meeting of thi. ssho.ep; shall be held in the City of Wednesday of April in each year at IF .t Amend Al. Artisiss ". VII .l ana TX by the Board wherever they occur and "President. so that said articles as amended shall read as follows:
 IV. A special meeting of this cor pora ton may be called at any time by order of the Board of Directors and shall be held in the City of New Haven at such hour and place as shall be fixed by the President or Directors"
 VII. For each annual and special meeting of the Stockholders the Board of Directors snall appoint two tel1ers to receive and count the votes cast thereat. Tn case of the failure of the Board of Directors to make such ap- Inability of either or both of the tellers to serve at such meeting. the President shall appoint another teller, or tellers. in his. or their, places"
 TX: All the meetings of this cor porat ton shall be presided over by the President. when he shall be present"
 A. To transact any other business which may properly come before said meeting.
 For the purpose of this meeting the transfer books of the Company will be closed from Oct. 10th to Oct. 24th. 1917, both days inclusive.
 Dated at New Haven. Conn necticut. this first day of October. 1917.
 By order of the Board of Directors.
 ARTHCR E. CLARK, Seer eta-y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

served Sunday, the golden annirer- sHry of their wedding solemnized at Cap St. Ignace, P. e., October IA With them on Sunday were their children and childrens children and a |great-grandchild, relatives and friends to the number of nearly half a hun dred. Mir. and Mrs. Bernier were showered with congratulations and gifts
 MT. and Mrs. Bernier enjoy more than average good health for persons of their years and they took keen de- light Sunday in the observance in their 4hCnor.
 St. Ignace. His cheeks still wear the rosy bloom that marked them in bright: and tell of a rugged constitu- ton that has been his through life.
 Mrs. Bernier is 75. Her maiden name was Harriet Bernier and she also is 8 native of Cap St. Ignace. Her health is not quite so good as that of her husband, but she is we'll and able to attend to her household du- ties.
 MT. and Mrs. Bernier came to Dan ielson frcm Cap St. Ignace 34 years ago and since have made their home where they are now living on the West Side. During their long residence here they have become we'll known and their arrival at their golden anniver-
 
 from scores of friends.
 For 2S years MT. Bernier WIS in the employ Of the Quinebaug company. but has been retired fer the past four gears.
 Fen children have been born to MT and Mrs. Bernier. eight of them now living. They are Mrs. Harriet Der rier, Mrs Adele Godreau, Mrs Mary Nash. Mrs. Emma Ailerie, Amadee Bernier. all of Danielson; Mrs Helen LaBranche. Point Lewis, P. e.; Pri- vate Theophile Bernier. member Of the 38th company. l.. I. S., Fort Terry N. Y.. and Mrs. Wilhelmina Fournier New Bedford.
 There are 40 grandchildren, 32 of whom were present for the golden wedding anniversary, and four great grandchildren. The descendants e. MT and Mrs. Bernier, as they gath cred Sunday, made a grand family.
 Among the guests were George Der nier, MT. and Mrs. Adel1ard Bernier, MT. and Mrs. Edmund Fournier and son. Mfr. and Mrs. Dudley Fontaine and daughter, Miss Mary Louise Bernier, Mrs. Clare Couette, all of New Bed ford and Miss Azelea Gui1mant. Fall River
 Among the gifts Mr. and Mrs Ser 'iier received was a purse of s75 in gold.
 During Sunday a group photograph of members of the family was taken, this group showing four generations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
,nDdIsI DISTRICT r oT. ,cogENTRY. s

DIsTRIcT or CoyENTRY. ss., Probate Court. Oct. IS. 1e17.
 Estate of Amelia l.. Cornwall late of Coventry. in said District. deceased.
 Upon the. application of William R. Hawkins of Coventry, Conn: praying that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will and testa ceased may be proved. approved, al- lowed and admitted to probate. as per application on file more fully appears it Is
 Ordered. That said applicatI ton be office In Coventry. in said District, on the. 24th day of October. A. D. 1917. at o'clock in the afternoon: and that no; application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing tbis order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District. and hv posting 3. copy thereof on the. public siRnpost in the Town of Coventry. in said District. at least five days before the day of said hearing.
 EUGENE W. LATIMER;
 Oct15d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Aysr-Exenpt Property Must Be i Listed-Red Cross Chapter Wants Towr,s Honor ReH--Dunn- -E awssn
 Weddine-Drive For Liberty Bord | SaTes This Week.
 l Many .hor1es here and hereabouts were made happy Saturday afternoon by the arrival from Camp Devens of 1 a number of men from this district of I whom have been selected for f military service. The visit came as fa surprise for most Of the relatives. l The new soldiers. looking splendid 1 in their new khaki equipment were greeted on all sides. and given a glad welcome home.
 The men came here On leaves of ab- sence of 36 hours, and all were to be back in camp at Aver Sunday night at 10 o'clock.
 The boys explain their unexpected leave to visit home on the ground ! that quite number Of them soon are to be transferred to regiments that are being brought to war strength. AL ready some men fom this town are at Tenahy. N. J., and others expect to go 1here this week.
 There was a surprising amount of unanimity in the mems statements that that they are well pleased witk conditions at Camp Devens. The only complaint heard, and that a mild one is that it is cold there at night and lnofc DiAilhctSs or heated barracks. would be appreciated. Then too some of the men modestly expressed a wish that they might be remembered witlY gifts of sweaters and comfort bags They were told that this wish is about to be gratified through the members of the fine Red Cross chapter here,
 and this delighted the men Their
 barracks are being equipped for steam
 heating, but the apparatus will not be in working order for some time yet Harold Greene. formerly of the
 post office Sorce, was among the con
 tingent that came home He teld of
 the cheerful manner in which the To-
 cal men are doing their best to make
 good in the army. and paid a special
 constituents to his commanding on
 eer. Captain B. B. Pierce, c. S. R,
 who does everything possible for the
 comfort of his men and who always
 has their welfare in mind and is
 kindly and thoughtful Captain
 Pierce stands high in the estimation
 Of the local men, MT. Greene says.
 During the past week the soldiers
 from this town have been getting plenty of intensive training ;n af:airs
 military and among other duties of the week were called upon to take part in nine-mile hike. Some of the
 boys have blistered feet as the result Of this strenuous march, but nofh- ing or a serious nature.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COaI

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COAI- mlssioners for New London County: We hereby apply for a license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoxicating liquors ale. lager beer. Rhine wine and cider under the name and style or The White Elephant in the building at 20 Market street. Town of Norwich, except In the rooms and apartments in said building. any psrt or parts Of which are cut off or partitioned in such manner as to form booths. side rooms, or retiring rooms Our place of busi- ness is not located within two hundred feet in direct line from any church edifice or public or pnrochial school. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any .postofhce. public library. or ceme- tery. Dated at Norwich this Sd day Of October A. ID. 1917. The White Ele- nhant. Inc. Applicants, by Herman s. Goldfaden. We. the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers. owning. real estate. of the Town of Norwich, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of The White Elephant for a license. and hereby certify that said applicants are suitable persons to. be licensed pursuant to said application Dated at Norwich. this Sd day of October. A. D. 1917. Will liam Traehtenberg, Adelard Morin, E c. Plaut, Herman :. Sears; R. ". Cassidy, hereby certify that the above named siBrsrs and endorsers are electors and taXpayers. owning real estate, in the Town of Norwich. Dated a Norwich. this 3d day of October, A. n. 1917. Chas. S. Holbrook, Iown Clerk. octSM
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Certf6cate TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM missioneRs of New London Coun:y: I hereby, apply for ss5 druggist IIcsn<e liquors. ale. lager beer. Rhins vine and cider, to be sold on the prescrip: tion of practicing physician and not to be drunk on the premi ses. Tn auan- titles not exceeding one sa.,2n. Except ether than distilled liquors. and those in quantities not exceeding five gallons. At Broadway and Main strAe., Town 0. Norwich Dated at Norwich. this 3d Ter. Applicant. for Propreitor. We t3e undersigned. arc electors anG taxray- CTS. owning real estate. of the Town of Norwieh: ard hereby sign and sndorss Ter for drugsist's license, and hereby certify that said applicant Is a suit able person to licensed pursuant to said application. pa-sd at Norwich
 this 3d day of October. 4. l.. iaiI. D.
 L. Underwood. Franklin Fl. Brown. AL exan6er Ffnfayson, Edward P Brawer
 Charles D. Greenman. I hereby certify that the above named signers and en- dorsers are electors anl taxpayers. owning real esta-a, in the Town Of Norwich, Dated at No:wich. thi. d Holbrook, Town Clerk. ocrSM
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
NoRWicH-TAFT ADDRESSES.
On Pictures Found When Syraeuss Sc
 lieitor Skipped Town.

The police are on the lookout for a man who represents himself to be a salesman for a Syracuse picture com pauy nd who was in this civ taking orders. He has disappeared and with hiy'e someone's overcoat. Also the pro- prietor of the boarding house where he stayed would like his pay for two weeks board. Among the baggage which he left, were several pictures to be enlarged and these bore addresses from Norwich and Taftvilfe. so he probably did some of his work in those places.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
WEDDl ING,
nunn.l a.axeaa

DuhH-I Lawson.
 A At St James James church Saturday Private: George Dunn. % ssth ~ean company' ane L. I. s., were united in marriage by Rev. NJ. J. Ginet. M S. They were attended by Miss Edith Lawson of At iieoofo, slstef Of the bride, and Frank Dunn, brother of the groom.
 Howard Call Reeeveri,o,
 Howard Call, who was operated up- Cn for appendicitis soon after his ar rival at Camp Devens. was reported at the week end as we'll on the road to recovery, though he will be unable to do any military duty for a long time He Is In the camp hospital.
 Borough erevi%ies.
 Starr Burlinsame of New York has peen spending few days with friends In Danielson and Brooklyn.
 Henry c. Lewis of Boston visited with friends here Saturday. James Kelley, Fall River, former 1y. of Danielson, spent the week end with friends in town.
 The Danfelson Home Guard made the trip to New London Sunday and participated in the parade of the fn1rd Regiment, of which it $ a part
 Service Flags Displayed.
 Enlistment flags. showing that the navy, are beginning to appear in Dan lelson, where there should be scores Of such flags to recall the patriotic service of the splendid contingent of young men who have gone out for their country's honor.
 Miss Cora Lariviere visited at Camp DeVens Sunday
 Earl Atwood of waterville, Me, has been visitor with friends in Daniel son.
 All Out For Liberty Bonds!
 The real canvass for subscriptions to the Liberty loan will begin in the. DanielsOn district this week Organ fzed effort will be made to make a record list of subscriptions in this district, which is enjoying unusual prosperity and where wage schedules
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
KING MAINTAINED INNOCENCE THROUGH SATURDAYS TRIAL
Court OverruIes Attorney R. M. Drus- iass' Motion for Dismissal of jury on Ground That H. A. MeEwen Had Talked With Juror Barrows.

The taking of evidence was com pleted Saturday in the case of :he state vs. Clarence A. King, and 'be first argument for the state was made by Attorney Arthur G. Bill, Danielsc II, who is assisting State Attorney Charles E. Sear1s.
 After Mr. BIFs argument at p. morning at 10.30, when the, arguments will be completed, the jury charged Ky Judge Reed and the case placed in the hands of the twelve men who are to decide it.
 Questioned by Attorney Douglass. - At the opening of court Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
WANTS HONOR ROLL.
Red Gross Chapter to Send Comfort Articles to Local Men at Aver.

Mrs. Sohn Young Of the Danielson chapter of the Red Cross is arranginf to have list of the men from Daniel son and vicinity who are at Camp DeVens in order that the chapter may arrange to send them sweaters and other warm articles of wear. In compiling the list all care will be taken to prevent dup1ica tion of gifts to men who are supplied. but also to make certain that every man has a sweater for the cold weather season. It Is expected that the desired inform days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
 STOCKHOLDERS.

STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that a Special New York. Nsw aassn snd artfoni sf Ri Railroad Company will be held in liar monie Hall No. Elm street, in the City of New Haven. Connecticut. at 3 of October, 1917, if the Annual Meeting shall have adjcurned to that hour; T not. then immediately upon the ad- journmfnt of said Annual Meeting, for 'hsf Ta aet uPon tne aeceptanc. the amendment to the charter of this General Asse mbly, of the State of Con sf ttef 4ie NsA Act ra4R SsKF the Hartford Railroad Company" in refer enee to the issue of shares of pre- 2. To act upon the acceptance Of the amendment to the charter of this corporation contained in an Act passed by the Commonwealth of Massachu- ""An Act Rela tive to the Issue of Pre- ferred Stock by The New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Com paIny."
 hundred and fifty thousand (450. .oo0) shares of cumulative preferred stock of the par value of one hundred dollars (s100l each. the holders of which shall net income of the Company dividends of not exceeding seven per centum per annum.
 For. the purpose of this meeting the closed from Oct. 10th to oct. 24th, 1917
 Dated at New Haven. cennecticut this gs nrder aay og tbs qs 2,
 ARTHUR E. CLARK Secretary
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
FUN ERAL.
Leon Wheaton.

The funeral of Leon wheaton. 1s, who died at St. Josephs hospital on Saturday morning from typhoid fever, was held Sunday afternoon. Rev Mfr Carpenter officiating. Burial was in the Willtmantic cemetery where the funeral service was held. The bear CTS were relatives. Funeral Director Jay NJ. Shepard was in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
ALL WELL AT AVER.
Harry cottsr Writes Mayor Dunn That . teeaf Boys Are Comfortable, Happy
 and Grateful.

and Gratefui. Harry Cotter, who left with the last quota of men for Aver, Mass. Octeb- CT 4. has written an interesting letter to Mayor Dunn. He says that after th etroop train had left thfs city, several of the men began to feel bluc, So Mir. Farrell sang some of his songs and made few of his remarkable frs7- itations of natures sounds till the men felt more joyful. At Oxford, Mass, a farmer distributed grapes, tomatoes and apples to the men on the train, who were very thankful.
 They arrived at Aver at : o'clock and marched to the gates of the new government city. The local men were split into divisions and given an ex- animation as to teeth, mouth, throat, and chest. All passed and they were assigned to the barracks where the Willimantic men were stationed and they met all their old friends.
 The men are very grateful for the gifts Of the local Red Cross which were sweaters, mufflers and wrist lets. Every time that the men used these comfortable gifts they are re- minded of home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Girls on Probation,

Three girls were before the city court Saturday morning charged with the theft of about $ worth of goods from Murray's Boston Store. Made line Bertoncene, 10, pleaded not guilty, saying that the goods had been given to her by the Thiffeault girl and Ruth Crawford. II, said the same thing P>-e ThifeauIt pleaded guilty; her father said that he was onlv recently aware of his daughters thefts and he tried to pay for the stolen goods. The cases of all three girls were continued until January 5. 1918, and they were placed on probation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
LEGAL NorIcEs.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY cO0I- missioners for New London county 4 hereby apply for a license tc sell 9i1a i,ia liquors, ale. lager beer, Rhine ,,4s,tsS wins and cider in the buiId.n .ns a a9 water street. Town of Norwich except n the rooms and apartm"pts In said Du'ldlnE
 any part or parts of which are cut on or partitioned in such nanuer as :l reon1s. Nv place of 3uslness ls nor located within two hun lrsd feet in direct line from any church cdihce or public or parochill school, ar the premises pertaining thereto, or any
 pestofflce, public Hbra'y, or cemetery. Dated at Nor wich, riiis 2d day of Octo- Der A. D: 1917. Carl Narpenla, AppIl- cant We the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate. or the Town of Norwich. ana hereby sign and endorse the foregoing apDlic1rt rton of Carl Karpenia for Il lteense. and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed nuLsu- ant to said application. Dated at Nor wich, this 2d day of Oct9bsc, 4. D. 19ls- Amos Lind, Abner Schwartz cllrsnce patrick. I hereby certify that the above named signers An1 en iorsers are electors and taxpayers- owning real estate. in the Town of Norwich. Dated at Norwich this 2d day of Ocuoher, A. D. 1917. Chas, s. Holb"c"k, Town Clerk. nctSM
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Gave Himself Up, Paid costs.

men who were playing poker here November 5. 1916, and left town to escape being arrested, recently gave himself up to the local police. He was before the court Saturday morning and pleaded guilty to the charge of gambling th1:cugh his guardian, ad Item. His case was no'1ed and the costs. amounting to s4.60 were paid by him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Guard was in New Lond1en, Sunday, tallfns part in the mobilization of the Third Regiment of tho Connecticut
 Home Guard.
 ] The men assembled at tho state arnory on Pleasant street at 9.15 and went to New London in automobile trucks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Democratic Caucus.

The democratic city caucus will be held at the town hall. the second Mon day iH November. Judge Twomey is the chairman of tIe democratic city committee