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New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

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 SAFETY PINS, many makes, all sizes, the 5c siE9S for Sc card the ec for 4c, the 7c sise for 5c,
 the size
 STEEL SAFETY PINS, heavy nickel plated, thesS sc card, the 7c size for 5c, the 1oc sissa for7c, the 12c size for 9c. ssANa
 DRESS SHIELDS soc garment style for Sac.N .5csE garment style, sale price 2Oc; regular atSes, l0cN grade for 7c pair the 12c grade for 9c. tfc l5csS grade for f4c pai,, the 200 grade for 1Sc .le .5e
 grade for 200. asas s%x
 HOOKS AND FEY ES--Our "Worth" Fraico,Fs grade for 3c card.
 SNAP FASTENERS, all 1ocf makes at 7c dozen. \ the Sc grade for 11c tlOzen
 COMMON PINS the 5r grade for 4c paper. the grade for 7c, the Sc grade for 1Oc, and the 15c grade for 12c paper @&S
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

PATTERN CLOTHS in circular. designs with a most varied range to choose from. for round tables, size 6sxs8 inches, $2.75; sizes 6sxs6 inches, $4.OO and size ssx104 inches. at $4.SO each.
 Napkins to match, 22x22-inch, priced special at 94.OO dozen.
 FINER PATTERN CLOTHS, size 70x70 inches, for $8.5O each. Sized 70x90 inches, for $4.5O each. 70x10s inches, for $500 each. Sized 81xS1 inches for $500 each.
 Napkins to match, 22-tnch, $4.5O dozen.
 EXTRA GRADE CLOTHS or Heather" make, priced for 72x72 inch, $4.5O, $500, 5000 to $12.0O each. With other sizes in propor- tionate ratio. Choice of two sizes Napkins to match, 22-inch and 26-inch.
 REAL MADEIRA LINENS, Spe- cial attention called to our fine line of handsome pieces. priced lower than you would think, and would be particularly suitable as gifts to the brides to be.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

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New Britain herald., 1917-05-16
The Home of the Heather" Linens
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. George A. Risley and two children are spending two weeks at Ocean City, N. J.
 Louis o. Potter of Norwich, has been visiting his mother. Mrs c. H. Potter. at Boxwood, Old Lyme
 E1inor and Sidney Ussher have re- turned to Stonington from few days visit at Norwich.
 William Carney of Norwich was among patients discharged from Law renee hospital, New London, Tuesday,
 Mrs Edwin Street and Miss Eleanor days stay with friends at Savin Rock.
 Mrs. Henry Jerome and Mrs. Edythe Perkins of Uncasville have been guests of Mrs. J. s. Allyn of Thames street, Groton.
 Johnston Belair Banf1eld of Four teenth street, GreenevilIe; has returned home after spending the week end at Montvil1e.
 Miss Bertha HutzIer of Norwich, is entertaining at the Hutzler cottage in Neptune Park, Miss Florence Hahne. of New Haven.
 Mrs Richard Fitzgerald and daught- er Julia, of Troy, New York, are
 
 No. 75 Summit street.
 Mrs. H. L. MacDougaId has returned after ten days visit with her sister, Mrs. W. W. c. Wilson, who has a cottage at Pleasant View.
 Misses Lillian and Sadie Silverberg, of Brooklyn, N. Y.. are staying at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. w Silverberg, Clairmont court. Miss Lillian Sil-, verberg will spend a week here and then will go to the Catskills for the remainder of the summer.
 Miss Bessie Byrne, graduate nurse is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. William P. Butler of Washington street. She is employed by the Unit ed Fruit Co.,, and has been in South America about four years. Rev. M. J. Byrne is to be the guest of Mrs. But Ter this week He is her brother and has been at the Cathedral parish in Savannah and lately was made chap lain of the Federal prison in Atlanta, Ga
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08

which brought me out of it all right, so J am now we'll and do all my housework, besides working in my garden. Several of my neighbors have got well by tak- Ing Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Com pound. .''- Mrs. VIOLA FNICAL, Wagon sr, Okla.
 Such whining symptoms as sense of suffocation, hotfashes. headaches. back aches, dread of impending evil. t1mldity, sounds in the ears, palpitahon of the heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu- larities, constipation, variable appetite, weakness and dizziness should beheeded by middle-aged women Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has carried many women safely through the crisis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
PICTURE ON MANS sAcK.
Lightning at Holland lnscribes Figure
 of Spruce Twig a Foot.

In the absence of a local physician, Dr. w. l.. Higgins, of South Coventry, was caled to Holland, Thursday of la st week to attend three persons who had been inured by lightning during the severe storm which swept path through this section of the state on that afternoon, and had the oppor- tunity to observe some queer pranks played by the lightning.
 The home of John Letan was struck and Andrew Chaszar of New York. his daughter, Mrs. Margaret. Kozel. aged 10 years, the daughter of John Letan were injured. The lightning first struck a spruce tree near tho house, and then jumped from there to the roof, tearing holes in the shingles in two places and tearing some clapboards from tho house. The three who were injured were standing in the doorway, watching the storm, and were all knocked down when the shock came. MT. Chaszar being ren- dered unconscious for about two hours. Dr. Higgins describes their injuries as follows: On the hack of Mir. Chaszar, just below his right shoulder blade, there was the photo graph of a spruce twig, the impress sion being in red and about one foot square, and very clearly outlined.
 May Letan received two similar inn ressions. one about three inches long just below the right shoulder blade and the other about the same size and above the right knee and in front. On both the man and the girl the impressions were more vivid at first and are now fading out.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
THE NATIONAL GUARD. Today k Consists of But Three Men, All Departmental Officers.

Today, the Connecticut National Guard consists of three men: Major John Hickey. Major William J. Ham = ersIey and Major Earl D. Church, de- partmental officers who are themselves liable to be called into federal ser vice.
 Adiutant- General George NJ Cole and his assistants. Colonel Schultz, speaking of the National Guard. all question may be debateab ble. How ever. the first three are subject to federal call and the last three are not
 Under the provisions of the na- tionaJ def(g.se act and In accordance with President Wilson's proclamation, the last remaining units of the Con nceticut National Guard were drafted into the federal service Sunday. and are now 9 part of the United States army. There was no formal ceremony federal sodiery. Colonel Edward Schultze has said he has leaVned that all enlisted men who were in the Ma tionaI Guard August would re- ceive honorable discharge from the Na &ional Guard upon entering the federal service by draft August ,.
 Last of the units to join the others at Mantle was the newly organized quartrrmaster corps consisting of twenty-one men, which left Hartford for the camp Sunday morning. The reported at Mantle in civilian dress. The men expect to leave Niantic in few days for Charlotte, N. C., where two of the corps officers. Cap tains Andrews and Cutler, ares aI- ready at work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
WOMEN OF NIANTIC
 PLAN FOR SOLDIERS
Arrange With Proprietor of Hotel for
 Use as Social Center.

The former Connecticut National Guardsmen are now well settled III camp at Mantle, and with the cool weather of the last few days, camp life is more enjoyable.
 At 6 o'clock each morning the entire camp is in motion, while at 10 o'clock in the evening silence reigns supreme. Very little if any disorder has yet been reported, and the soldiers are being granted more privileges than might be expected.
 The women of ,Niantic have ex- tended to the soldiers the privilege Of using the Morton House (hOteD for dancing and entertainment The following is a copy of a letter sent to Colonel Shuttleworth, camp com n1ander. by Miss Anna NJ. Bond. Colonel ShuttIeworth, Commander of
 Camp, Mantle, Conn.,
 Dear Colonel Shuttisworth: The women of Mantle, wishing to furnish the officers and men .n camp with a place where they may enjoy the hos pitality of home, have made arrange- ments with the proprietor of the Morton house to make that place q home and social center during the en- campment.
 Here they may meet their relatives and friends and find recreation and amusement. HCsteSses will be in charge every evening from : till 9.30 and on Saturday and Sunday after moons also. Saturday afternoon tea will be served from 1 to } o'clock and there will be dancing in the evening, and also auction.
 Sunday afternoons and evenings entertainment will be provided. On other nights the boys may furnish their own amusement.
 There will be no charge for danc- ing, pool, cards, or anything else, eX- cept refreshments.
 The place will be open and hostess es ready to receive on Thursday eve ming August ?, at o'clock.
 The Mantle women sincerely hope that all officers and men in camp will make this a part of their life during their stay here and cordially invite them when off duty to make this place a true home and social center.
 Very truly yours
 ANNA M BOND
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
FORD HIT ROCK AND TURNED OVER
Touring Car Was Crowded Into Gut
 ter by Another Machine.

An automobile crash awakened the residents near Mallory hill, Water ford, Monday night, when new Ford ma chine, containing two men and two women, struck a rock on the side of the road and turned over. The acci- dent happened about 11.30 o'clock near the Cornelius N. Monroe home stead, when another machine, going toward East Lyme crowded the Ford into the gutter
 The people of the neighborhood ran out to the scene of the accident to assist the victims, having heard the screaming Of one woman who was caught beneath the car. It did not take the persons who were upset very long to get away, as they stopped a passing car which took the quartet in and drove rapidly away. The wo- man who was injured continued to scream, as the car drove off It is understood that the accident victims asked the people who took them in their car to carry them to Granite vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
CANNING DEMONSTRATION.
One Was Held Tuesday in Hanover
 and Another in Occu-1

Miss N. J. Campbell of the New London County Farm Bureau gave a canning demonstration at Hanover on Tuesday. Miss Campbell showed the thirty present how to can beets, rasp- berries and sweet corn.
 A. c. Sheldon, home garden super visor, assisted by School Garden Su- pervisor Harvey gave a canning dem onstra ton at Occum on Tuesday. They showed how to put up summer squash, beets, pears and peaches. There were thirty-five present. Mir. Harvey Brought the Occum tlSop of school gardeners to the demonstration.
 R. J. Whitman, assistant county agent, on Tuesday held two cattle judging classes for boys under IS years. One was held at Lebanon in the morning and the other at North Stonin gton in the afternoon. Karl B. Musser. dairy specialist of the Con- necticut Agricultural college instruct ed the boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
NAVAL CADETS WILL
 MARCH TO BOSTON
Camp Dewey Boys to Leave Kite
 maug This Morning.
Especial to The Bulletin. )

(SPecldI to The bulletln.)
 Jewett City. Aug. Miss Elizabeth Daly. secretary of the local Red Cross chapter, received Tuesday evening communication from Commandant Willis J. Physior. of the U. s. Junior Naval Reserve. It stated that the l.. S. J. N. R. battalion Of 300 cadets will be leaving their summer training place Camp Dewey. Kitemaug. on the morning of August s, on a march to Boston. They expect to arrive in Jewett City on the evening of Aug. 9 making camp here and will continue their march to Boston the next morn ing. On their practice marches they have been greatly indebted for aid given them toward rest and refresh ments and say if the organization Of the Womens Service League, can be of assistance it will be very accept able. There is no league here, but this. is in the line with work done by the Red Cross chapter. The lettcr was referred to D. L.. Phillipps, chair man of the Red Cross chapter. who will call a meeting of the executive committee today
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
OBITUARY.
Charles E. Maine.

The death of Charles F. Maine oc- cured at his late home in Volun- town, Tuesday afternoon at 5:45 fol- lowing a long lingering illness of over three years. MT. Maine was born here 57 years ago, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Maine. He mastered the trade of a carpenter and had been employed by the Briggs Manufactur- ing Company for several years, until his illness prevented. He is survived by his wife and one daughter and one son. MT. Maine was promienent in towns affairs and had a large circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed. He was a member of Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A., and also of Court Advance, No. 3836, Independ- ent Order of Foresters.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
STATES QUOTA FILLED.
Recruiting For Regular Army and Former National Guard to Continue.

Connecticut has completed it's quo ta of 2,228 men for the regular army, it was announced Tuesday from the state headquarterS for federal re- cruiting in New Haven by Major w. A. Mercer, the commanding officer.
 While New Haven, Hartford and Middlesex counties exceeded their quotas by eighty-four men, it was announced, the other counties were behind on their allotments. Recruit ing for the regular army will continue and, it is stated that al the National Guard Is now federalized and on the same footing the regular army, recruits vii also be accepted for the former suard organizations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
NiANTIC MEN CALLED.
List of Those Who Are Ordered to Appear Before Exemption Board.

At Mantle the local exemption board for the district has been sending out notices for the examination of young men for the new national army. TLe examinations will start at the court house in New London next Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. The boys called from Mantle and their order is as fol- lows:
 43, William O. Beebe: 75, Francis Turner: 105. Martin Ferenz; 134, Jo- seph Trotter; 14s, Peter Antoniac: 153 Andrew MakervflIe: 270, Wilfred Scott; 280, Herman SOlotaroff: $40. Joseph Gorsky; 344, Kenneth Manwa ring; 349 Raymond Bongo; 354. Norman J. Bond: 376, Antonio Ferdice: 390. Irv- ing Darrow; 401, Joseph Macha: 403, Frank B. Stevens; 54S, Lester w. AL len; SOP, John F. Dolinsky; 634. Adam Franko: GA, C. Harry Clark: GAS, Mau- rice L. Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
CENTRAL LABOR UNION ELECTS
Francis Cs is Chosen President Another Six Months Taftve Man Named for Secretary and Treasurer-Local Unions Well Represented at Meeting.

P At the semi-annual meeting of the Central Labor Union held in Carpen- ters' hall Tuesday evening Francis Clish was reelected president for the ensuing six months. The meeting was we'll attended, nearly every local union being represented. Routine business was transacted followed by the election of officers which resulted as follows:
 President Francis Clish; vice pres ident Jeremiah Angel: secretary and treasurer, Albert Airey, of Taftville; corresponding secretary, Dennis Sul- 1ivan: sergeant at arms, Joseph Zim- merman; trustees, J. F. Cosgrove,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
BUSY WEEK AT
 THE 5AckUs HOSPITAL
Fourteen Surgical Operations Sue eessfuiiy Conducted or Monday and Tuesday.

At the Backus hospital the present week has started out to be one of the busiest in the history of the in- stitution. On Monday and Tuesday there were fourteen surgical opera rions successfully contectkd. Every private and semi private bed at the hospital is taken and the institution has never been so busy. H is expect ed that the record for 1917 will far surpass that of the previous year.
 With the nurses on the go nearly twenty four hours each day giving their time to the relief of others if would be a well placed act of charity if some of Norwicl1's generous heart ed people would find 1t in their way to give the nurses ice cream during the hot months. One woman has aI- ready given the nurses one treat which was greatly appreciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Della Leavens is in the Aiiron- dacks.
 MT and Mrs. Charles D, White are in Swampscott, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur F. Story have been at Fishers Island for several days.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Dana Colt and daughter, Frances, are at Weekapaug, R. I.
 Mrs Walter T. Camp of Portland Maine. is the guest of Mrs. Frederick S. Camp.
 Miss Mildred J. Cary is visiting her cousin. Miss Lucille Darling, in Sum init, N. J.
 Miss Martha w. Hyde of Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting her niece, Mrs. H. H. Farnham. !. Rawdon Taylor of New York spent
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
B. AND A. OUTING.
Nearly a Thousand Expected to At tend Monster Picnic This Month.

The Brainerd & Armstrong Go. will give a monster picnic on Aug. Is at .Leverone's grove for the benefit of the employees of the mills in this city and New London. It is expected that at least 500 will attend Last year there were 700 at the picnic and the force of employees has been greatly increased since that time.
 There will be a programme of sports and music and plenty of good things to eat. August 16 promises 10 be a. red letter day for the employees of the B. & A. Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
FUN ERAL.
Harry Gibbs Mitchell.

The body of Harry Gibbs Mitchell, 4s. son of Sarah A. and the late Hen " Mitchell. who died suddenly in Denver, Col, July 18th, arrived in Norwich Saturday afternoon, for burial in the family lot in Yantic cem- etery. Rev Richard R. Graham rector of Christ church, read the com initial service at the grave. The bear CTS were undertakers' assistants.
 MT. AIitchelrs sisters and other rel atives from New York accompanied the body to Norwich, and 9 number of local friends were at the cemetary for the burial services. which was held at o'clock Funeral arrangements in Norwich were in charge of Henry AL len and Son.
 MT Mitchell had been in Denver for some time in the hope that change of climate would benefit his health, as he was suffering from tuberculosis.
 He is survived by his mother and two sisters, who reside in New York. His father the late Henry Mitchell, was for years overseer of the Thames Iron works, the family being at s5 West Thames street. MT. Mitchell was a young man of agreeable disposi- tion and acquaintances here learned
 Frank Montario.
 The funeral of Frank Montario took place from the funeral parlors of Church & Allen Tuesday morning with many relatives and friends in attend anee. The services were conducted by Rev. Peter J. Cuny. Friends acted as bearers. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
ST. MARY'S r. A. B.
 SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING
Two Candidates Initiated and Regular
 Business Transacted.

T. A. B. society was held in their rooms Tuesday evening with a large number in attendance. President An drew Caples presided and the regular routine of business was transacted. Two candidates were Initiated into the society.
 Word has been received from the members of the society who are with the Third and Fifth companies at the Island forts saying that they are in good health and are enjoying the life there. In the recent physical eX- arninations all the T. A. B. boys passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08

Thomas Wallace and James l. Me Nulty.
 The treasurer reported having re- ceived a check from the International Labor Advertising Co.,, of New York. for work which has been done here by the local union.
 The committee in charge of the tickets for the New London County Fair state that the tickets will be given out one week ahead of the previous schedule.
 During the past six months the union has done some very commend able work among the labor organiza- tions in town
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
For Revenue Clerk Posts.

Twenty -four candidates took civil service examination Saturday for first grade clerks in the first revenue dis trict which comprises Connecticut and Rhode Island. The examinations were held in the Federal Building, in Hartford, and five hours was given each candidate to complete his exam ination. Most of the candidates who pass will enter the Internal Revenue
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08

. L& AC T -
 be cause during Change of Life I was in bed two years and had two operations, but all the doctors and op- erations did me no good, and I would have been in my grave today had it not been for Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etabie COmDOund
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
Home Guard Drill,

Company K, Home Guards held their drill in the arnory Tuesday ev- ening with a large number in attend anca. Following the drill a business session was held at which time the committee on bylaws reported and after much discussion the laws were adopted A committee has been ap- pointed to make arrangements for the purchasing of the Fifth Company fur niture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
GIRLS CLUB MEETING.
Social Hour Followed the Regular Business Session on Tuesday Ev- ening.

The regular business meeting of the Norwich Girls club was largely at tended Tuesday evening. Mrs. Edwin Street presided owing to the absence of the president, Miss Ruth Brecken- bridge, who recently underwent an operation at the Backus hospital Routine business was transacted
 Following the business session a so- cial hour was enjoyed and refresh ments were served by Miss Elizabeth Voech and Miss Katherine Mullaney.
 Miss Martha Levitsky. of Hartford. a former member of the club was the guest of the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
THE MARKET SITUATION.
Defense Council Investigating Advis- ability Of Public Markets for Local Communities.

The committee of food supply of the Connecticut State Council of Defence is investigating the market situation of the state to determine if possible the advisab bility of public markets for local communities.
 It has been brought to the attention of the committee that considerable quantities of garden products have been allowed to spoil. It has been urged by some that public markets will provide facilities which will re- lfeve the situation.
 If after considering the matter care fully it seems desirable that such markets be established, the committee will assist in local authorities to the best of their ability.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
On Camping Trip.

A party of local boys left Tuesday evening for a few days camping trip at the Poquetanuck drawbridge. The boys have one large tent and a cook tent where they will prepare their own meals. Those in the party are Laurence Stanley, William Mcknight, J. Cummings. Harold Jordan and Raymond Counihan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-08
ACCEPTS CALL TO
 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Arthur F. Purkiss Resigns His
 Pastorate in Jamestown.

Jamestown, W. Y, Aug. Rev. Arthur F. Purkiss, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city. today re signed to become pastor of the Cen tral Baptist church of Norwich Conn.
 Rev. MT. Purkiss was given an unanimous Call to the local pastOrate ny the members of the Central Bap- tist church at a meeting last Thurs day evening.