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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
toNE HUNDRED AND EIGHT MEN CERTIFIED FOR DRAFT ARMY
up to Present Time in the Seven teenth Distriet-Board to Meet at
 Central Village Today.

One hundred and eight men have sbeen certified for the national draft Eermy up to the present time in the seventeenth district, which has Will limantic as its headquarters. Most iCf the men are those who passed the examination and did not claim ex- emption, but the list includes also those to whom exemption has been denied by the board and those claim exemption on grounds other than the local board can decide. such as ex- emption on the ground of being a farmer.
 There will be no more examinations, as the board think that they can get thirty three men who are still need ed to i'll up the quota and the five per cent in addition require by law to take the place of those who may be exempted. It is probable that at least gthree-hfths of these listed will go, since there are a number of exemp- tions to be decided yet.
 Fourteen of the sixteen who were told that their cases were to be dis cusSed Thursday at the Town hall and who were given a chance to sup port their claims for exemption, ap peared but their claims were not de- cided- The board will meet in Gen.. tral Village today (Friday).
 Apportionment by Towns.
 The way the men are divided over the Seventeenth district is as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
WEDDING,
Johnson-EIIison.

Samuel F. Johnson the we'll known theatrical manager in this city, and Mrs. Lucy E. Ellison of Guilford were married at the home of the bride in Guifford Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. They left for a snort trip in Boston and returned to this city Thursday evening at o'clock
 They are staying af$the Hooker house while making arrangements for housekeeping.
 Mrs. Johnson is well known in this city, being a, member of the Woman's club. She came here about Q year ago. MT. Johnson is the manager of the Loomer opera house and is well known.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

realized that an $500 ton steel steam CT is big craft.
 The steamers are to be built under the direction of the United States shipping board and work will be rush cd as rapidly as possible to launch the ships and have them engage in the ocean travel as a blow at the U- boat menace.
 Mir. Morse further stated that the company has already placed orders for new machinery which totals over one-haf a million dollars and work is to be rushed at the site of the yard to make ready for the arrival of the machinery. Already the houses on the property are being removed and the operations now in progress show
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
GETS U. S. CONTRACT
 FOR SIX SHIPS
Morse Shipyard to Construct $500 Ton
 Steel Steamers.

The success of the Charles w. Morse shipbuilding project on the Groton bank of the Thames river is now assured in the announcement that the company has received a con tract from the United States govern ment for the construction of six steel ships, built for ocean travel and hay ing a net tonnage of $500 tons. Charles W. Morse is in New York, but his son, who has charge of the work at the NoanE yard, said that the work would be rushed along and probably after a year and one-half had elapsed the first ship would be ready for ocean travel
 The ships are to be larger than the Willehad the German American liner which acted as a mother ship for the submarine merchantmen Deutschland when the submersible was in this port. The Willehad was but 3,012 tons, consequently it can be readily
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Carnival Committees Chosen.

The open air carnival which is to be given at Recreation park is to be some affair, according to plans made at the second meeting of the commit ice at the American Thread company offices Thursday night. Several com nittees were named. Robert Higgins Is the chairman of the music and dancing committee. Harry Noel is the chairman of the purchasing committee, Walter Johnson will have charge of the gate and the tickets the advertis- ing committee is composed of Berard and McQuillan, and Clifford Smith is in charge of the booth committee. The committee is planning to have about 2 booths
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
WiI1imanIc Norwich Districts Out
 ina Saturday.

A special meeting of the agents of the Metropolitan Life Insurance com pany of the Willimantic district was held at the office on Main street The meeting came to order at 2 o'clock. Michael E. Sullivan presided. The following were present: William E. of the New England agencies. John Murray of New York, supervisor of agencies, Deputy Superintendent Vic tor Richards and Agent Wilfred Bar rette, of North Grosvenordale; P. A. Reeves of Danielson; Patrick Murray of Stafford Springs: Joseph Lemire and Samuel Goldman of Moosup; Pat rick Reed of Wauregan; F. J. Roy, James Davis, Michael Shea, J. H Morrison, Edmund Portelance and Heliodore Trudeau.
 The outing for the WiIlimantic and Norwich districts of the company will be held at Wildwood Park tomorrow (Saturdav). Aug. IS. and will include a clambake.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Brief Mention.

Harry Tobin has entered the employ of a life insurance company in this city.
 Judge Frank H. Foss and family have returned from a stay at Pleas ure Beach.
 pr. Arthur W. Haines of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting his uncle, D. A. Griggs of 42 Mountain street.
 Horace J. Fenton, a mathematics teacher at the Naval academy at An napolis, is visiting with his father, Charles Fenton, of Church street.
 Miss Lucille Dineen of Windham Road fell against a chair at her home, Wednesday afternoon and re- ceived Q bad cut in the corner of her lip. Dr. Owen O'Neil was summoned and the cut required four stitches to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

that the people behind the project mean business.
 The new shipyard is to be located on the Groton shore on the former Rowe property, purchased by C. w. Morse. It is about opposite the Nit chell estate in Pequot avenue and about one mile north of the Grisw old hotel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Jitney Smashed Into Fence.

On Wednesday afternoon George Carlton, who Is in the jitney business in Palmertown, left his Ford auto in front of the Montville post office and while he was away it started and coasted down the incline headed for Palmer Bros. Co.'S pond. When it got
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Strengthening Battery for Coming
 Game,

At the game between South Wind ham and Willimantic to be played at 1Iolbrook field next Sunday the Thlsad company will have one of the best batteries that has played in this city for a long time Benjamin Van Dyke, formerly with the Worcester State league, will pitch, and Mickey Noonan will be on the receiving end.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Sunday School Picnic.

The Sunday school of the Metho- dist church, Montville, went to Riv- erside park Tuesday for a picnic. A fine time was had by all. Games were played, bathing indulged in and a picnic dinner with ice cream and bananas for dessert was served at noon. The little folks had a very busy and pleasant day
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
WILL SUPPORT FAMILY
William T. Matthews. of South Wind ham, Had Left Home After Argu- nent With Wife.

William T. Mathews of South Wind
 ham, who was arrested at New Lon don Thursday afternoon by State Po- Hceman William Jackson pleaded
 guilty to a charge of non-support which was preferred against him by his wife The accused left his farm at South Windham. following an ar eun1ent with his wife She made sev-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Blacksmiths' Holiday.

The outing of the local branch of the National Horseshoers' Protective association will be held at Shoreham hotel, Lighthouse Point, New Haven, next Saturday. All of the blacksmith shops in the city and vicinity will be closed that day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Clerks Half Holiday.

Thursday, Clerks day, the streets of Wiliimantic looked as if it was Sum- day, only a little more so, as only the drug stores and fruit stores were open. Many of the clerks spent the day at beach, and others visited Coventry lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

eral complaints to the police and the case was placed in the hands of the state police Matthews went back to his farm and promised to support n1s family so the sentence of thirty days In jail was suspended and he was placed on probation for three months The costs of the case were paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
New Plant fer Village.

 It is expected that within a few which will be located at the old Holmes Motor company works, will be in full operation and that a large number of yachts will be hauled out there for repairs and to be taken care of for the winter
 Local Jottines.
 Mrs Frank Dickinson spent Thurs day in New London the guest of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Shay.
 George Stafford is spending several days with relatives in New Haven and Stafford Springs. their annual picnic today at Atlantic Beach,
 Mr. and Mrs. Willard Keigwin are entertaining Mrs. William Butcher of Danbury.
 Rev. and Mrs. wilfred Phelps and child of Brooklyn are guests of MT. and Mrs. Clinton Patterson.
 Wylie Whipple has returned from a few weeks visit with his sister, Mrs. Nettie Brown, in Danielson.
 Mrs. Jesse Crary and daughter Gym thia have returned to their home in Preston after visit with Mrs. George Stinson on Denison avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Buckley are on an automobile trip through Pennsyl Vania.
 Mr. and Mrs Harold Wilcox and son Alfred of Oneco are visiting MT. and Mrs. Charles Newbury.
 Mrs Manning Miner is seriously i'll at her home on Gift street.
 Mrs. John Dougherty of Providence is visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs. (Tustave Brunke and daughter Elsie are spending few weeks with relatives in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Bessie Dougherty and daughter havr' left for a few days visit with relatives in South Norwalk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

PortIand-The second in the series of food conservation meetings in this town was held in the St. Mary's au- ditorium, Thursday afternoon. Miss Foote, the county demonstra tor, gave instructions in Bread Making
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

Cornwall-Robcrt Monroe, The f0lre Cornwall farmer who held Eo. az- i1 the great human lottery for the ea.rr- tive draft, when presenting l.useit nn- fore the exemption board at tle court - house was conCr1 tulated by rH9.ruH. Richard T. Higgins Of the h01il ar being the first to be drawn I hope t. be tho first to 20 also" he declared
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

within ten feet of the pond the front wheel hit a stone and turned fha rrr into the iron fence The front whe went through the plckcta and bent the fence but it diH not iuture th car 10 any great extent. Nr. Garlic. after some ddiruitv backed the rlr under it's own power from it1 poe.- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

The Union Baptist Sunday school enjoyed their annual outing Thursday at Atlantic Beach, leaving here by special car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
OBITUARY.
Edward T. Abernathy.

The death of Edward T Abernathy occurred at the home of his sister at ! Cottage place Death was due to appendical abscess, with which the deceased has suffered for the last eight months. MT. Abernathy was a resident of Hartford up to three months ago. Burial will be in Hart <Ord
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
MYSTIC

Baptist Sunday School Outing-New Firm to Occupy Former Site of Holmes Motor Company's Plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17

east side section over which the ac-
 cused board members had Jurisdiction. were examined by the grand jury It was admitted that more than two" of these witnesses stated that. they had
 purchased their exemption in district 99.
 Cherey, Bernfield and Gruher, after
 two nights and a day in the Tombs. were released in $5 900 bail each. No. 1-Gruher trying to evade cam rra lens.
 No. 2.-Mrs. Cherey, who is fighting hard for her husband. No. 3.-Dr. Bernfeld-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
The Sign of Reliable Dealer
 and the Worlds Best Gasoline

W. R. BAIRD, Norwich THAMES SQUARE GARAGE F. C.
 Sterry, Prop, Norwich MAJESTIC GARAGE. s. J. Bottomiy.
 Prop, Norwich
 CHARLES s. PECKTTAM, Norwich SCOTT & CLARK CORP. Norwich c. V. PENDLETON, JR.. Norwich P. H. EITHER, Norwich LEE &sOSGOOD CO, Norwich FELIX BURzYCKI. Norwich M. B. RING AUTO CO. Norwich L. W. CARROLL & SON. Norwich. JONATHAN SMITH. Norwich Town w. F. BALDWIN, Taftviue GEORGE DRESCHER. Baltic PEOPLES STORE, Taftvile H. A. RICHARDS. Versailles ROBERT R. SOUTER, Hanover MAX HIGHLAND. Norwich Town A. R. MANNING. Yantic W. F. MANNING. Yantic JOHN F. RICEIARDSON. Preston City GEORGE w. MANSFIELD. Poqus-
 tannuck
 CHARLES D. WOLF, Jcwett City F. H. GILBERT, Jewett City JOHN H. TRACY, Jewett City BLAKE & MORGAN. Jewett City J. L. HERBERT & SONS. Voluntown EZRA DAION. Glasgo
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
Walter Brioqs

Walter Briggs, 73. died suddenly Wednesday night of aporIexy at his home in South Coventry. The body was discovered by his wife Thursday morning. He was born in Stoke on Trent, England, May 2S, 1S44. He is survived by his wife and a sister, Miss Elizabeth Briggs, of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-17
WU1LIM.ANTIC

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
CARMEL HIGH WINS

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 22.-Car-
mel high school Friday defeated the
indianapolis Technical i'm a basket
BAH game, % TO %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
wild BILL" DONOVAN
NEXT CARD HEAD, RUM0R

NTW YORK, Dec. D. - William
wild Bid Donovan, manager of
the New York American league
baseball club for the last three
years. will be manager of the st.
LOUIS National league club next sea-
son, according to persistent, but un-
confirmed reports here Friday. Mil
Ter Huggins, manager of the Cardi-
mails. recently was named as Dono-
yan's successor here.
Branch Hickey Of the Cardinals,
aud Donovan have long been friends
and it is said that the deal soon will
be consummated. When Hickey
efforts 20 sign Jack Hendricks Of the
indianapolis club Of the American
association as manager Of his team
failed, negotiations were opened at
once with Donovan, according to the
reports.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
TRICK CHICAGO PASTORS
IN GAMBLING PROTECTION

CHICAGO. Dec 22.-Haw an or
ganizatiOn formed to profit from
gambling tricked Chicago ministers
into pulling its cheStnuts out Of the
fire. was told Friday by Tom Cos
tellO, under cross examination in
the trial of former Chief Of Police
Healey and others charged with ex-
acting money from vicious charac-
tiers ON the west and south sides or
the city.
Costello said the West Side Bust
ness Mems association was formed
10 control gambling and to exact
profits from high rents to persons
who were conducting their business
outside the law. The association
held frequent meetings and adopt
cd solemn resolutions of protests
against gambling houses which did
not meet their approval the pur-
pose being. he said, ~ close rival
houses or force them 10 rent build
ings from the club members on
one occasion a minister was import
ed who made an address in down
town theater attacking the house.
the association was after His eX-
penses We're paid. Costello declared.
by prominent member Of The club.
This was not known TO the speak
ct. however. ne said. Members II
the club passed the collection boN
and took uc a considerable sum I'm
support Of the cause. il was testi-
fed The Ministers association at
tended in a body and approved N 2
work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
.RICKEY WILL NOT TRY
TO GET JACK HENDRICKS

ST. LOUIS. No. Dec %. -
Pres't Branch Hickey of the st.
Louis Nationals Thursday said ne
would make no further effort TO Sc
cure Jack Hendricks, manager OF
the indianapolis team as manager
of the St Louis team. Priest Nc
Gill Of indianapolis" said Hickey,
"can rest assured 1 will not disturb
the relations between himself and
Hendricks If Hendricks is 20 man
age my ball club he viii have 10
come to me. He must clear him
self OF all obligations 10 McGn
81 have no other man i'm view 10
manage the st Louis team
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
WAR FORCES CALLING
OFF INDOOR TENNIS

BROOKLINE. Mass Dec. C2-
The anwua. covered courts invita-
zion tennis tournament of the Long
wood Cricket club viii not be held
this winter Officials of the club
said Friday that as AN the high
gra5c players were now in the
coun1-v'~ service DC would bee inn
POSSIBLE TO arouse enough euthus-
iasm to warrant having the tourua-
meut The last cup offered for the
event became the permanent prop
erty of r Norris Williams. IT, las,
year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
XMAS GIFTS.

Fine assortment OF ferns and
basket arrangements. Williams &
Co., Florists, is 5. Michigan St.
Adv. 656-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22

DIES MONIES. Ea-Johu T. Grif-
hth director 81 athletics az Camp
Dodre. announces that plans are
progressing for 5uilGiuS several ice
-inks 40 the can-oument AS soon
AS the Kinks are ready hockey
teams 0iI be- formed for series
20 league games.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
IS DEPAUW ATHLETES
WILL GET M0N0GRAMS

GREENCASTLE, Ind, Dec. %. -
Fifteen DePauw athletes are TO re-
Ceive a ID" Guernsey Van Ripper.
president of the DePauw alumni
athletic board has approved the rec
concentrations of Director Buss.
The ID" men are. Capt. BonDurant
Tway Royse, Bastian, Carlisle, Og-
den. NJ Guild, 3. Guild. Wheat.
Wolf Sold, Cook. Smith, lien
barger and Julien. Joe Meredith,
student athletic director also was
recommended for a %"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
ST. JOE LOSES To
LOCALS 81 TO IS
Michigan High School Quintet
No Match for Tan and
Blue Five.

South Bend high broke into the
win column in her basketball SEIZED e.
Gle Friday night when she com
pletely 0utclassed the quintet from
81 Joseph. winning 90 90 -. The
locals presented much stronger
lineup than I'M their previous games
capt S4b0 appeared in suit the
FIRST time this year and 10 seemed
20 give his teammates the added
confidence that had been lacking in
their first two games.
The st. Joseph team was appar-
emily lost on the big Y NJ. O. A.
court and 10 was with great difficult
Is that they succeeded In ringing
up a fevv field goals. while the South
Bend men played ia mid-season
form and scored az viii Rough play
by the tan and blue men married
their otherwise good exhibition.
Mohu az forward after having add
ministered four personal fouls was
ruled out by Referee Cook white
Capt Sabo and Donovan needed
only one more apiece 10 be banisn-
cd when the final whistle blew.
Donovan Gets 10 Goals.
Donovan OF the locals with 10
goals from the field. was the heavy
scorer for his team, while Capt
Sabo with four successful shots was
the runner-up. smith back at his
old position at guard. shattered
many OF the ST. Joseph's attempts
10 score and he was well assisted
10y Award Wohn although not
caring as many goals as Donovan
and Sabo. was in the game every
minute and engineered much Of the
team play that resulted i'm a basket.
Fa.an and w lick showed up
the best of the visiting team and
IL was their individual work that
kept the score down Boan at CEN
ter. had his hands full when he
tried 90 stay with Donovan at the
beginning Of the game and soon lost
fight when the South Bend man
started 10 pull few circus shots.
st no time during the game were
the visitors able % catch mp with
the local team after Donovan hay
dropped his first basket mt the open
Ing O. the game. Sabo and Mohu
came through with a couple of bas-
kets and the half ended. South Bend
leading Is 20 g.
Get II More i'm Second.
IN the second half the visitors
were only able TO chalk up five
points while the locals were gather
ing a total of 81.
The score.
south Bcud (35) -; doc G3)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
GIVES $1,000 TO K. OF C.

CHICAGO, Dec. %. - Charles A.
Comiskey. owner Of the champion
Chicago Americans, who made con-
tribuuons totaling $1,000 to the
Fed Cross, Friday donated $1,000
10 the war camp fund Of the
Knights Of Columbus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
BASKETBALL SCORES.

jefferson high school %: Mont
%.
Lebanon. IS; Richmond g.
Thornetown, IS; Martinsville. 20.
Huntington. 10: Waynetown. "A.
North Salem, 81: Ladoga. 35.
New Richmond. SO: Bowers. 16.
Anderson. 42. Nuncie. 3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Gov A o.
stanley of Kentucky has appointed
Edward r. Bradley. owner of the
Idle Hour farm. a colonel on his
staff. Mr. Bradley is one Of the
most extensive breeders OF thor
oughbred runners in the United
States. and his BLUEGRASS stock farm
is the birthplace OF some OF the
most prominent racers in training.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-22
IOWA QUINT TO PLAY
20 GAMES THIS SEASON

AMES, Ia, Dec. 22.-Twelve col
lege games comprise the basket
ball schedule of Iowa state college
this season. The opening game
was the meeting with Simpson col
lege at Ames on Dec. Is.
Coach Walter has been working
the squad hard the past two weeks
and although war activities have
taken many promising players, ne
hopes to have "a strong team The
schedule includes the following
games:
Jan. 4-Coe at Ames.
Jan flames at Lawrence.
Jan. 1S-Ames at Lawrence.
Jan. 19-Ames VS.. Kansas Aggt es
at Manhattan.
Feb. 1-Ames at GrinneH
Feb. 9-Ames at Iowa City.
Feb. 15-Missouri at Ames.
Feb. 16-Missouri at Ames.
Feb. 22-Grinnell at Ames.
Feb. 23-Kansas Aggies AT Ames.
Mar Iowa at Ames
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-02
HEARINGS IN NEW YORK
ON LEAK END THURSDAY
Committee viii Resume Probe
in Washington Friday
Afternoon
{ BY Associated Press. }

NEW YORK, Feb. lon account of
the international crisis the New York
hearings in the leak" inquiry. will close
with today's session. The investigation
will be resumed i'm Washington tomor-
row afternoon at . o'clock.
When the committee met +. a. Connol-
Iy again insisted that he could not recall
the name of any one who gave him any
about the peace note.
His firm. Connolly said, was making
a living" but not profiting greatly.
Isn't il A fact" demanded Represen-
tative Campbell. Republican, that you
recently laid out a great sum of money
for an old country estate?"
81 laid out 1000 and my wife gave
me half of the money" Connolly said.
James r. Reilly, managing editor OF
the Wall Street Journal, and the ticker
service. testified he put out the report OF
the coming of the peace note. largely on
a tip brought him by Harold T. john
son, a reporter, that the president would
issue a peace manifesto Christmas.