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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
NORWICH REPRESENTED
 AT STATE GATHERING
Mrs. Albert H4 Chase Presented Coun-
 'ty Report at Conference of Women Workers.


 At the Woman's Rally of the State of Connecticut, called by the Woman's Committee of the Connecticut State Council. of Defense, held in the Capitol at Hartford Thursday. those attending from Norwich. Mrs. Albert H. Chase Mrs. William, A. Norton, Mrs Willis Austin. Mrs. Edward J. Graham, Mrs Daniel s. Hayiland, Miss Louise Howe Miss Ethel Sevtn and Miss Susan D. Huntington.
 The rally was very largely attended and was most enthusiastic. Women from every county responded to the roll call and many stirring reports mon from New London county were present.: Mrs. James Bond, East London; Mrs. George D. Burr. Old Lyme; Miss .E1izaheth W. Deaiey, Gris- woId; Miss Anne ". Avery, Co1chest- CT; Mrs. William Marvin. Lyme: Mrs Albert Chase, Norwich.
 Stirring reports were given. Mrs. Chase assvice county chairman of New London county gave most interesting report of the activities of the New London county committee as follows:
 Every town in New London county is fense, and the reports on war work turned in by the chairmen are most interesting and - profitable. Every town Is doing its share of work for the
 
 auxiliary or in connection with the nearest branch. All, have contributed money when the cal for it has come. All have responded to the Hoover cam paign-the towns of Voluntown. Old Lyme, Fftchyille and Lebanon exceed ed their quota. Each town is having a war rally. then being assisted by the women. The women also helped the Library Fund. They collected money and fruits and jelly in the Food for IN>o~s r,nf f1hra boxes of jelly were collected in all for the county. All the towns cooperated in some way with the Home Economies Committee of the Farm Bureau. AL second Liberty Loan a success. many of the towngoversubscfibing The wo- men took an active part in this work. Liberty choruseS are being formed in connection with the war rallies. Rep- resentativeS; of the Travellers Aid so- ciety have been appointed in at least three of the towns,7 Norwich, Watr- ford and ~Voluntowia.
 The towns are taking care of their enlisted men sending them knitted ar ticles and comfort kits.s East Lyme has Branch of the international Sun shine Society," which provides for the comfort and welfare of soldiers. Vol- untown and Lebanon and Lyme ex- ceeded their quota in the Liberty Loan and the Hoover Pledge Campaigns North StoAington has been very active in all branches of war work as have been Stonington and Preston Fitch vile has distributed 75 cards to farm CTS ascertaining how many acres they planned to plan of each staple, has distributed candy leaflets to children in Junior Red Cross. First Aid, Home Economics, and is teaching, National been very active. In the spring. 104 women served regular meals twice a week to National Guards at bridges and power house. 147 women helped in the cannery Eight girls guardens were ssupervisedss Twenty-ohe Christ mas boxes were filled. Old Lyme has a bRApch committee in Civilian War Relief Work Overseas, a committee on sending hooks.=etc through the Library a,commfttee of Needs and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Ladies Missionary Society Meets Mrs. H. !. Peekhan Elected Vice. President-PersonaIs and Notes.

Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Mis- Sionary society of the Federated church met at the home of Mrs. FL mer Mulkins on North Main street. There was very good attendance. After the devotional exercises the sec retary, Mrs William A. Lund read her report. Mrs. H. I. Peckham was elected vice president to fill a vacancy. It was voted to have. the society fill baskets for the needy Christmas time. Each of the ladies agreed to earn a dollar for mission, work before the next meeting of the society The so- ciety worked on aprons which will be sold at a sale to be held later, in the month
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

A sensational rifle and pistol shot offering is the special attraction at the Davis theatre for the last three days of the week and was seen by large Thursday. The offering is presented by The Georga1is Trio. Johnny Dove the dancing Scot, has m act of merit and Al Burton's Revue. tmpersona-- tions of famous stars was well receiv- ed.
 The feature picture or the bill ie The Mouth. in which Norma TalnnadEe carries the leading role. It is six part story Of social sins and sorrow. with a thrilling ending. ''s
 Ts the final number. on the pro- sramme there is an interesting real on current events.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
TAFTVL.LE
Red cross Holds Regular .sMeeting- Mill League, No. 2, Eowiins-Per- scrals.

Thursday evening the Taftville chapter of the Red Cross held their regular meeting in Ponenaah hall with 3 large number present. The members of the local chapter were addressed
 hy F. J. Leavens of the Norwich Red Cross Monday evening and he con
 graduated the chapter ca their excel lent work. Each boy from the village
 who is now in the service has been supplied with a wrist watch and other comforts. All are writing regularly
 At presen. there ar two classes of. 60
 girls each who are meeting twice a
 week, also wsoman,s class and a children's class. Much of the work is made possible through the hearty
 CO., operation of Agent F. E. Ricketson of the Pof1emaii company 4
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

A moderate cyclonic depression is central off the Carolina coast moving northeastward and a. second depres- sion in wide extent is central ever New Mexico. A strong anti-cyclone is ad- vancing southeastward from the Cana dian northwest with below zero tenn peratures- The extreme cold weather in the northwest probably will reach Atlantic coast districts. Storm warn 'ings are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Boston to Wilmington.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Fair Friday. except rain or snow on~extreme south east coast;f Saturday fair. Observations. in Norwich. The, following records reported from Seyin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometrie changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ...-.............. 2 So-os lZ 1n - 50 ou- - Q p. IT, .. oA oV-I2 Highest fl, lowest a7.
 Comparisons. ', Predictions for Thursday: Fair and colder.
 Thursdays weather: Fair, colder at night, northwest wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
HOLSTERS AND BUFFERS
 REFLECT PRESIDENT
Francis Clish Heads Local Union for
 Another Year.

Thursday evening the regular meet ing of the Po1ishers' and Buffers un- ion, No. 16e, was held in Eagles is-il, for the purpose of eiecting oficers. Francis Clish was reelected president The other officers were as follows Vice president, Joseph Finney; finan- cial secretary. Irving Drake; core spending secretary, Urgi1> EaPre: treasurer. William McGuinness; guard ian. Thomas Brennan. It was voted to hold a turkey supper in the rooms On New Years eve. There was a very good attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Red sox.
St. Ysronies,s Eiaet

The members of St. veronica's T. A. B. society held their annual election of officers in their rooms on Providence street Tuesday. evening. The follow ing we're elected to offlce:
 : President Miss. May Dougherty, sue ceeding Miss Lena woisard; vice pres ident, Miss Mary McSheffrey, re-eaect- ed; treasurer, Miss Yronne Iausbert, succeeding Miss Leona Fontaine: H- brarian, Bernadette Lambert: door keeper, Miss Jennis McSheffrey; ed-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

itor, Miss Elizabeth Daley, succeeding Agnes Dougherty.
 Installation of officers will be held in January. Other matters of import ance were brought up for discussion. A Christmas Eve social is to be held in the rooms and plans are shaping up rapidly for a pleanast evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Mill League No. 2, Bowling.

Tn. the Mill League, Nc. 2, bowling this week the Ponemah Wheel club and the Red Sox each took two out of three games from their respective opponents The Papernangers and. the Velvet Mill were the victims J. White with >1i9 and Benoit with IF were the high men. The scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Farewell Party.

Wednesday evening party. was given Leon MoIleur at his home on Providence street in honor of his ap- preaching departure as naval re- .servist. The evening was aGreeably spent in games and music, several of those present doing various .stunts-" Refreshments were served The party broke up at a late hour, all wishing Mir. Mofleur success in the navy. There were about thirty present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
HOW TO GET RELIEF FROM
 cATARRH

If you have cataTrh, catarrhal deafness. or head noises go to your druggist and get 1 oz. of Parmit (double strength). take this home add to it 1-4 pint of hot water and oz. of granuiated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful 4 times day.
 This will often bring quick relief from the distressing hea d noises. C1ogged nostrils should open, breathing become easy and the mucous stop dropping into the throat
 It is easy to make. tastes pleas ant and costs little. Every one who has catarrh should give this treatmcDt a trial. You will prob ably find it is just what you need.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Personals and Notes.

Edward Kosfowski has accepted a position with Shea & Burke of Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

The Ladies Aid society of the Fed erated church is planning to hold a
 sale of fancy goods before Christmas. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
DIED.

DIED.
 DE RUsHA---In Norwich, Dec. 5, 1917. .; Elizabeth Le ;Pan wife of the late Larry De Rusha. aged 63 years. Funeral services from the home of her son. Seymour De Rusha. 6S Church street, Friday morning, Dec. 2, at S.30 o'clock. Mass of requiem at St. fPatrick's church at 9, o'clock. In- terment, in the family Tot in St. Jo- seph's, cemetery sf--at s-af BROOKS-In Taftville. Dec. 6, 1917, Mary E.n Brooks, aged 36 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE NEws
Campus Now Has Its ".Nl,ite Way' E --students AnxieusIy A~aitins Ae.
 tfon of cengresa Regarding Closing
 of sehoois Until March.

l. Challenging is the word of the hour at Connecticut College. Following the Challenge of the junior soccer team anee, the stan of the Connecticut Col lege News has challenged the faculty to edit the next issue of the Connec- ticut College News. the college paper. The faculty has accepted the chal- per will appear on December 1T. Dean Nye is editor in-chief of the paper and under, her direction, the various offices connected with the editing of sbers of the faculty. Proofing and dis tribution will also be carried out by the faculty and the next issue of the News is looked forward to with great interest and keen anticipation.
 The link between the faculty and most prominent features of the college life and is a feature which is unfor- tunate1y lacking in many of the older men and women's colleges. The xetu- themselves extremely fortunate in the connradeship of their faculty.
 The College "Wi,ite Way.s
 One. of the latest. improvements to the college campus. aside from grad ing and fixing roads, is the conplete lighting of the campus by a series of white lights" placed about the col ISSe SfOuuuo. SofiiissCt1Cut COfieSe now has it's white way" which adds great ly to the nightly appearance of the college and is also, a great conven- fence in the matter of lighting up an otherwise dark space.
 ss May Close Until March.
 Connecticut College is very nauch interested in the measure now before congress regarding the closing of schools during the winter, months ow- Ing to the insdequates coal supply in the country. This measure, which is Of great interest off all colleges and schools,if passed. would mean that, college would be- closed from the time
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
---->------------ - CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to thank all friends for all acts of kindness during the illness and death of my brother, John N. O'Con- nell; also to the Order of Eagles and Foresters. These acts of sympathy
 His Sister
 $ MISS ANNIE. o.coNNELL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Miss Lucy Howard of Westerly is visiting MT. and Mrs. George Howard of Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Divorce Case Withdrawn = On. Thursday the divorce case of Annie Marcus of this city against Henry Marcus of Sprague was with drawn from the superior court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Greeneville in common with the rest of the city has been suffering from the gas shortage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

There is fine skating on the Lisbon
 thick. thick 'As i'e 's sessfa 'ss
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
MARRIED

NARI.OR-WOOD-In Danielson,- Dec. 5, 1917, by Rev Joseph c. Allen of Boston, Edwin M. M Marlor, dr., and Miss Clara Wood
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Sun. Moon and Tfdes.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after nigh water it is low tlde. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Leon AfoIIeur left Thursday in pur. suance of orders directing him to re- port at Newport as a member of ths naval reserve. =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
. Personals and Notes.

Gustave Greenwood and John Tho ma have enlisted in the naval reserve.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
BORN

BERDEN-At wethersfield, a daughter Lillian Frances, to John and Lillian Berden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
POST OFFICE CLERKS
Will Hold State Convention Thursday,
April 10, at Augusta.

The Augusta Branch Of the Ma
tional Association of Post Office Clerks
is busy with the preparations for the
annual State convention which will be
held Thursday, April 10, at Augusta,
and on which occasion the members of
the local branch will entertain the
visitors. Delegates will be present
from all over Maine and also repre-
sentatives of the National Associa-
ton, among the latter being President
Frank f. Rogers of Chicago, Sebastian
J. Rugby of Fall River, Mass, and z.
w. Connors of Boston. all of whom will
address the convention. The business
session of the convention will be held
after the arrival of the morning trains
from the east and west. The visiting
members and their ladies will in the
evening be the guests OF the Augusta
branch at City hall, where a cabaret
will be given, in which the best talent
obtainable will be seen. and the closing
feature of the day will be grand
ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

You feel fine in a few moments. Your
cold in head or catarrh will be gone
Your clogged nostrils will open. The air
passages Of your head will clear and you
can breathe freely. No more dullness,
headache: no hawking. snutIiing, mucous
discharges or dryness; no struggling for
breath at night.
Tell your druggist you want a small
bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply little
Of this fragrant antiseptic cream in your
nostrils, let it penetrate through every
air passage of the head: soothe and heal
the swollen, infamed mucous membrane,
and relief comes instantly.
1t is Just what every cold and catarrh
sufferer needs. Don't stay stuffed up and
miserable ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.

Damaged Goods" a Wonderful Drama
of Moral UpIift. illustrate the Ter
ribe Results of Unclean Living. At
the Opera House Friday and Satur-
day. Children Under is Years Not
Admitted.
A picture, with a mission, a picture
that teaches, no breaches, a great
moral lesson, a picture that illustrates
the horrible results of unclcan living,
is Damaged Goods which will be
shown at the Opera House two days
ring plea for pure life before marriage
in order to make impossible the trans
mission of hereditary taints to future
generations. 1t has a theme as old as
civilization and as new as yesterday
and always will be new until the dis
ease curse is wiped out.
1t is by far the greatest story OF
moral uplift ever put on the screen and
after seeing this picture people will go
away with newer and cleaner idea of
life and living.
Mr.. Richard Bennett is the leading
artist and is ably supported by an cx-
cellent cast.
Damaged Goods" will be shown at
$50 Friday afternoon and at 7.45 Fri
day evening show which will start at
100 with several short subjects. The
prices Of admission will he: Matinee
l5c. Evening: Balcony 15c: orchestra
25c. children under Is years will
positively not be admitted.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
AMBITION
PILLS
For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous
Wendeli's Ambition Pills-that will put
vigor, vim and vitality into nervous,
tired out. all in, respondent people in
few days.
Anyone can buy box for only so
cents, and Webster Co. is
authorized by the maker to refund the
purchase price il anyone is dissatisfied
with the first box purchased.
Thousands praise them for general
debility. nervous prostration, mental
depression, and unstrung nerves caused
by over-indulgence IL alcohol, tobacco.
or overwork Of any kind.
For any afl1iction OF the nervous sys-
tenn WendelTs Ambition Pills are un-
surpassed, while for hysteria, tremb-
ling and neuralgia they are simply
splendid. Fifty cents at Bowditch-
Webster Co.'S. and dealers everywhere.
Mail orders filled. charges prepaid by
Wendell Pharmacal Co. Inc, Syracuse
n. ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
&56{iGJ(
lG(i(1liZ41l
NIL 2H2

testified that each year MI. Gordon
complained about the crops.
Just before the close Of the session
Mr.. Gordon began his testimony in
cross examination. He told of his first
visit to "Sunnyside farm" with Mr..
Barnes and of the parts of the farm
they went over, and he said that i'm
mediately after that visit he had not
made up his mind to purchase the
farm.
The case will be resumed this morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

Work is in progress in the building
of the Augusta Trust Co. in the way of
putting in a mail shute lading from the
upper floors of the building to the
street floor, with an opening for the
convenience of the occupants of each
floor. The mail will be caught in a box
on the street floor of the building and
collected at that point by the carrier.
1t is expected that this arrangement
will prove very convenient for the oc-
cupants of the building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
COLONIAL THURSDAY PROGRAM.

Pathe Presents Mrs. Vernon Castle in
the Second Episode of "Patria," the
Super Serial of Romance, Society
and Preparedness; {. K. Lincoln in
The World Against Him." 5 Act
Brady Made Feature Of One Mans
Battle Against the World; Pathe
News; Luke Comedy.
The social event Of the season in the
moving picture world viii take place
today in the presentation of Mrs
Vernon Castle in "Patria." The omen
ing of the great super serial last week
was marked by tho largest attendance
at the Colonial for some time.
There is not a doubt but that this
serial will be one of the biggest things
ever shown at this theatre. The pro-
duction cost half million dollars and
Mrs. Vernon Castle is doubtless the
most talked of woman on the screen.
The story written by Louis Joseph
Vance givs Mrs. Vernon Castle the
part of Patria Claiming, sole heiress to
the Chaning millions and America
largest munitions factory The theme
of preparedness is very timely.
+. *. Lincoln in THE World
Against Him" is presented in one of the
strongest roles he has over played. In
his part of Mark West who has the
world to fight, lie produces series of
startling and unique experiences.
Critics who have been the production
declare that audiences will be thor
oughly delighted by it.
With these two celebrated stars to
head the program there is the Pathe
News Weekly and a Lonesome Luke
comedy.
There will be three performances
commencing at 2,3O-7.oO and s.45.
Prices: Afternoons and 10c. Eve
nings: Balcony Zoe; orchestra 15c.-
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

EXECUTRIN NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed Executrix Of the will
of George q. Black, late of Readied IN
the County of kennebec, deceased. and
given bonds as the law directs All per
sons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
FLORENCE NJ BLACK.
Rcadfield Me.
March II 1917 mchI5 thIrrs ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Executor of the will
of Harriet Q. Moody. late of Augusta in
the County of kennebec. deceased. and
given bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
inediately.
WILLIAM G. MOODY, Augusta. Me.
March II 1917 mch15, thurs.3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

W. D. Hutchins of this city recently
purchased the timberland in the part
Of Somerset county known as Hobbs
town, which is about IS miles south Of
the town Of Jackman, in the vicinity
Of Spencer lake. 1t is a thicllly wooded
region, and IN enc of the best hunting
sections of Maine, deer and bear be-
ing very plentiful there ,as several Au-
gusta sportsmen are able to testify
from experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that he has
lssn duly appointed Executor Of the
wifi of Woodbury. P. Gatchell, late OF
Monmouth in the County of kennebec.
deceased, and given bonds as the law
directs All persons having demands
against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settle
ment. and all indebted thereto are re-
CT,ARENCE l.. THOMPSON,
- Monmouth. Me.
Nfarcb- ,a17 mch15, thurs t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
LOCAL NOTICE.

! would like to get in touch with
town officials who contemplate build
ing new, or extending old sewer sys-
TENS. for the purpose of handling the
engineering work. Archie G. Nofcross,
Civil Engineer, % Bridge St, Augusta,
Me. mar15thurs& mon4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Green
street Methodist Episcopal church will
meet at 2.30 this Thursday afternoon
at the homo Of Mrs. Ralph Brann. 81
Green street. A large attendance Is
desired to sew for the Hospital Aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. The

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. The
subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed Administrator
on the estate OF Micajah Butman. late Of
Readfield in the County of Kennebec. de-
ceased, and given bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settle
ment. and all indebted thereto are re-
uuested to make payment Immediately.
: CHARLES J. COLE. Readfield, Ne.
March L.. 1917. mchl5. thurU,3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

The city council will hold its regular
monthly meeting for March next Mon
day evening. March 10, at which It Is
expected that several matters Of more
than ordinary Importance will be
brought before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. z. c. CARL and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Heath left Wednesday
morning for Mechanic Falls, where
they attended the funeral Of Mrs.
Caril's brother, the late John Wingate
aookin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

Tho second assembly In the course
now being given by the legislative peo-
ple at the Augusta House, in return for
those given earlier in the season to the
members Of the Legislature by a COM
nittee Of Augusta citizens, will be
given this Thursday evening. with
music by Dennis orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15

Tho Amos H. Higgins Agency has
sold the Ernest NJ. Peacock farm. Gar
diner. with stock and tools. to Joseph
Laviliee Of Augusta, who will occupy
e aS q f1ome.-Advt.