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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
Kenneth Botham Accidentally Killed
Eighteen Year Old Boy Dies From Bullet Wound Received When Brothers Revolver Was Unintentonally Dis charged-Coroner Franklin H. Brown Renders Verdict of Accidental Shooting.

Aeeidently shot about 3 o'clock Sunday morning by his brother, Ar thur, 1s years of age. Kenneth Botham, IS, and son of MT. and Mrs. George l.. Botham of Hedge Avenue Exten- sion. East Side, died four hours later in the Backus hospital where he had
 been rushed in the faint hope of saw ing his life.
 Arthur had been saving money to Euy wrist watch but changed his mind and. unknown to his parents. purchased a g calibre revolver at Preston Brothers. Saturday night he fred several shots from the revolver before taking it into the house. Sun day morning Arthur with the gun in his hand. went into Kenneth's room and exclaimed, See my new revol- yer; it's a good one" Kenneth in a spirit of playfulness, grabbed him suddenly and Arthur. losing his bal ance, stretched out one hand to steady himself and unintentianally discharged the revolver which he held in his other hand. tho bullet taking effect in Ken neth's head.
 Mr and Mrs. Botham who were down stairs. heard the shot and MT. Botham. thinking it was his rife which he had left standing in cor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

ner of the hall. rushed into the hall, but found the rifle in it's accustomed place. Carlisle, the youngest son of the family. who was on the second floor. hurried down stairs and meet ing his parents on their way upstairs, told them that Kenneth had been shot.
 MT. Botham found Kenneth uncon- scious on the floor and bleeding pro- fusely. Dr. N B. Lewis. who was called, had the young man rushed to tine hospital where everything possi- ble was done to save his life. He was past medical aid and died about noon. The bullet entered his forehead and taking a downward path came out at the rear of his neck, severinS an ar tery.
 Medical Examiner c. c. Gildersleeve and Coroner Franklin H. Brown, who were both notified of the shooting conducted an investigation. Coroner Brown announced his verdict as ac- cidenta1 shooting.
 Kenneth, who was employed at Ames' Butter Store on Main street, was a favorite with his many friends. He was an attendant at Trinity Meth edist Episcopal church and a member of the Sunday school. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Ar thur and Carlisle Botham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
CHILDREN HATE
 PILLS, CALOMEL
 AND CAST0R0IL
W CROSS, FEVERIsH, ceNsFi. RATED, GIVE CALIFORNIA
 SYRUP OF FIGS."

Look back at your childhood days.
 remember the dose" mother insisted cn-castor oil, caIonei, cathartics- How you hated them, how you fought against taking them
 With our children it's different Mothers who cling to the old form of physic simply don't realize what they do. The children's revolt is we'll founded Their tender little ''insides' are injured by them
 If your chiId's stomach, liver and bowels need cleansing, give only deii- cious California Syrup of Figs" It's action is positive, but gentle Millions of mothers keep this harmless fruit laxative handy; they know children love to take it: that it never fails to clean the liver and bowels and sweeten the stomach, and that a teaspoonfui given today saves sick child tomor row
 Ask your druggist for a bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly on each bottle Beware of commercials sold here See that 1t is made by California Fig Syrup Com Tary-" Refuse any other kind with contempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
ANNIVERSARY OF
 THE BOSTON FIRE. Norwich Among Cities Which Sent Apparatus and Men.

Next Friday evening surviving fire men of the big Boston conflagration of Nov. 9-10, 1872, will observe the z5th anniversary. as for several years Fast, with a reunion and supper in Boston.
 It will be remembered that Norwich sent apparatus and firemen to aid in fighting the conflagration.
 This fire burned over 65 acres of ground, destroying 776 buildings-70O being of brick and stone and 76 of Wood-the loss being s75.000,0 900 Aid was sent from Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut, and from various towns and cities of Mas sachusetts. In all 29 places sent mon and apparatus to help the Boston de- rartment save that city, These fur nished 45 engines, 52 hose reels, three ladder trucks 1889 men and Al ,o5O feet of hose. The first alarm was sounded from box 52 at 7.2o o'clock in the evening of Nov. g.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
xEks SOCIETY ENTERTAINED
 YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
HaItewe'en Programme Carried Gut
 at West Side Baptist Church.

A Halloween party was held by the Xens society Friday evening when they had as guests the B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist church.
 About thirty young people were present.
 The room was attractively decorated with yellow and black crepe paper, streamers and Halloween emblems.
 The entertainment opened with a march of ghosts and witches. As a progra m without patriotism is -incom- enthusiastically sung by all, Miss !>ib- erty waving a flag. Mrs. Avery Park represented Miss Liberty which means, it was well done. c. o. Christman, was illustrated by .yohn Oat as Abel Law and Mrs. Law, Mrs. Avery Park. The Ghost was Walter NJ. Cowan,
 Several Halloween games were played. In the Pumpkin" contest, Lloyd Eathbun won first prize.
 At tables made, attractive with Jack O Lanterns and other Halloween dec- orations, the following menu was serv- cd:
 Oyster Chowder
 Pilot Bread Pickles squssh Pie, Pumpkin Pie. Apple Pie \ Cheese Coffee
 Sixty-AEe covers were laid. Added to the general fun was the reading of clippings mounted on Halloween cards.
 Following the readings Miss Gladys Meier, in behalf of the B. Y. P. IT., thanked the Xens for the enjoyable evening, Mrs. Herbert Wiley, the Xens' president responding Mrs. Will ley spoke of the pleasure of having fhe young people and extended a cor dial invitation for all to join the so- eiety.
 The committee having the evening Tn charge was Mrs Jchn B. Dat, Mrs Fred Wilson. Mrs. c. O. Christman and John Parsons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
MoNTVILLE CENTER HOUSE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE. Residence of William O'Conneii Burned to Ground With $2000 Loss.

Thursday evening about 8 o'clock Montville Center was the scene of CConnell was burned to the ground. The fire started from a cause unknown but it is thought that the oil stove must have exploded. Mrs. OConnell was the only occupant of the house, as Mr. O'Conne1 Is a meat inspector and his duties called him away from home. Mrs. O'Conne.l notified the neighbors, but before they could get there the b age was under good headway. A little furniture was saved. Fortunately the wind was in the opposite direction from the barn and the fire did not e, tch it. The loss was about s2,OG0. The place was formerly owned by I-wight Kelsey, who now resides in Palmertown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Already City Missionary Rev. Cl,as. A. Nnrthrop is preparing te make Thanksgiving cheerful for. the poor families of Nerwicl7. There viii he s smaller number than usual this fall, probably about eighty. !
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
NAVAL RESERVES SEARCH
 FOR ENLISTED MAN
Squad Armed With Rifles Arrived on
 the Sis Trolley Sunday Night.

A.. squad of Naval Reserves armed with rifles and in command of three G,eers i,1a i, xlslxsa @ ,niI eaig sHnaay evThe ,. men arrived on the S.15 trolley and went immediately to the Del Moff ho- tel where inquiries for inc enrign were made. Three of tho squad were sta- tioned in the hotel while the rerlaind- CT departed in an automobile for an other part of the city. The meH at the hotel remained there until nearly eleven o'clock when, the automobile returned and they left the place. The mission of the men could not be learned other than that they were eearehinE for an enlisted man.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
PERCY MORGAN CHAPMAN
 SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE
Another Norwich Boy Serving Uncle
 Sam in Europe.

Aorwieh relatives or Percy Morgan just received a letter dated Oct. 10th, telling Of his safe arrival Somewhere in France At the time of his en- fstnent he was employed in Wor- eester. and joined the Second Massa- chusefts Field Hospital corns. He is in the 2sth Division, A. F. F. He writes, The trip across was very pleasant. and there was but little sick .ness- We are stationed in a very \ 'eaSfnt DIaee. Our quarters are fine. and tke food is good. The French peo- pie are quite agreeable, and they seem to like tke Anoerican troops very much. The y. M C.. A. is doing a great work over here"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
PERSONALS

Sergeant Robert O. Fletcher of Fort Wright spent the week end at his home here.
 Mrs. G. F. Barber and Miss Flora A York of Avondale, R. l.. were recent callers in Norwich.
 Private Reginald Pardy of Fort Wright was week end visitor at his home on Laurel Hill.
 Andrew Mclaughlin and gdaugh- ter, Miss Mary, were reeent guests of Miss Rose Collins at P1eas- ant View.
 Mrs. l.. N. Stevens has returned to Westhrook, after a short visit at the home of her mother. Mrs. James Per- llins, in Norwich.
 Mrs George Howard and daughter, Eleanor, have returned to their home in Norwich, after spending several days with Mrs. Towards parents, Mfr and Mrs. James F. Clark, in Mantle
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
EIGHT MEN ARE ORDERED TO CAMP. Yantie Man Among Those 10 Leave on
 Tuesday.

Eleventh division draft board has is sued notices to the. following men to report at their office at New London Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock and be ready to start for Camp Devens Tues day morning at 8 o'clock: Earl R. Dayy, Mantle; Arthur z Spencer Mi antic; John H. Foley. Waterford; James W. Harvey, Reading, Del: Will fred $. Lanphear. Mystic; Michael Eischne. Uneasvi11e: Thomas F. Mrs- Ehy, Yantic: Les Diubik, F'itchville. These men have previously passed the physical examination and were not ex- ennpted.
 It is the purpose of Nthe board to forward another contingent within, a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
DEPUTY COLLECTOR JODoIN
 IN AVIATION CORPS
Son of Baltic Man First of Internal
 Revenue Force to Enlist.

-Roderick A. Jodoin of Hartford, a deputy collector of internal revenue under Collector James J. Walsh, and the first member of the force to volun = teer for service, has enlisted in the aviation corps of the army. MT. Jodoin, who is the son of ex- Congressman Raymond J. Jodoin of Baltic, will go to Fort Slocun. N. Y., for preliminary training and will later he transferred to Texas before going to France as flyer.
 Young Jodoin a few years ago was we'll known football player, having been member of the famous St. Johns preparatory college team which journeyed to Chicago in 1911 to play for the championship of the country. At an informal dinner in Hartford Mir. Jodoin was the recipient of a handsome travelling set, the gift of his many Hartford friends
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
BUYS HALF INTEREST IN
 AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Edward T. Connolly Embarks in LecaI
 Enterprise.

A half interest in the Auditerium theatre has been purchased from Ii. Norvich man. who for many years has been in the theatrical business.
 Mr. Connolly is well fitted for his new enterprise as he has had over ten years experience both on the stage and as a manager. The mana genent intends to furnish the 1heatregoing g public with high class motion pic lures and vaudeville. The theatre is also Paying the war tax as there has been no increase in prices at the play house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
EIGHT ALARMS OF FIRE
 IN HARTFORD SATURDAY
In Most of Them the Origin of the
 Fire Was Mystifying.

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 4.-Eight calls during the day kept the local firemen on the jump although none of the alarms were for any extensive fires. One call came from Hotel Heublein, wheer two rooms were burned out, and one at the gas works gave most triuble. The latter fire was in the oil store room and was promptly put out, preventing danger of a great con-
 f1agration. The loss in all cases was small but in most of them the origin
 of the fire was mystffying.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
MORE NORWICH BOYS JOIN POLISH ARMY
Twelve Given Send Off at Railroad
 Station Saturday Evening.

Twelve Norwich Polish young men who left here Saturday night for Bridgeport. having joined the Polish army being recruited in this conn- try, were given big sendoff at the New Haven railroad station. The Nor wich chapter of the Red Cross pre- sented each a sweater set and re- treatments were provided by the can teen division of the local branch of the National League for Women's Service The men left on the 7.30 o'clock train for New London, from whence they went to Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
HARTFORD HOME GUARD
 Is DOING PATRoD DUTY
Just Praetieing For What May Be
 Needed Later.

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 1.-The local companies of the Home Guard today were doing picket duty at factories, bridges and other Strategic" points about the city. There was no alarm concernong plots or conspiracies, how Yer, it was just practice for what be needed later. The men patrolled beats, with arms and went through the work like regulars.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
At the Spiritual Academy.

At the Spiritual Academy Sunday evening Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt gave a lecture ca Spiritualism before a large congregation. Mrs. Vanderbilt aIso gave many psychic messages. all of which were recognized by those in the congregation. Mrs. Vanderbilt al- so spoke ;lt the morning service at the, Acadsgna.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
HELD FOR FEDERAL COURT.
Dennis A. Doyle Charged With Selling
 to Uniformed Men.

Dennis A. Doyle of New London was bound oyer to the December term of tte federal court at Hartford under lends of $1.009 by United States Com missioner Frank l.. McGuire..
 Doyle is a, proprietor of saloon in Winthrop street, New London, and is accused of selling intoxica ting liquors te men je the uniform of the United States. He was arrested Saturday by State Policeman Jackson and Special Agent Hickey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

The Pantops met for the first time this season with Mrs. John C. Averill Other members are Mrs. William B. Rirge. Mrs. George D. Colt Mrs. Fred : erie s. Camp, Mrs. Samuel H. Howe, Mrs. Edward D. Fuller. Mrs. Oliver l.. Johnson, Mrs. Nathan G. Gilbert, Mrs. Charles w. Gale, Mrs. William c. Leonard w. Baccn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
coMPIAINT AT,Mosr GONE.

"Foley's Honey and Tar is great" writes L. ", Day. 65 Campbell Ave. P quickly My complaint has almeak gone and I hope never to have It proves there is no better remedy for coughs, colds or, .eroup The genuine this old. reliable family cough medicine should be in every home every winter. time thnss tried @ and sIe fever 9as. The Lee & 0sgood Go. N.---
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
Horse Fen Into. Ditch.

Saturday. eyening a slight accident occurred on Washington street near team driven by a man and young lady iTs trying to pass pony cart driven by- J. P. Hur.<lugto1, fsil fHtc. ditch which had been dug by the fefepi3one caiasa ay- The teRm did net give Mir. horse feIi into the Axna Nation winch vas several feet dreps No dama ge was dof1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
AUTO ON FIRE
AUTO ON FIRE. 4 Machine Suddenly Burst in Flames While Turnins Out of Commerce Streef.

At s.55 o'clock Saturday night the auto bumper was called oeF by teIe- phone for asnnali fire in an automobile owned hy Louis Gotthelf and driven bv his brather-in-law, Charles M Hutzler. MT. Hutzler was turning out of Commerce street into Water street when the machine suddenly took fire about the ensine. Two cans of efe mi- cal was used in extinguishing the blaze
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

A number of men friends of Lieut.
 Frederick Barnard Craven, U. s. N-, stationed at the submarine base,zgave a dinner of sixteen at the Norwich Golf club Thursday evening in honor of Lieutenant Craven and Miss Chris tine Gregson, wtose engagement was recently amour ced. Mayor and Mrs. Allyn L. Brown chaperoned the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

cording secretary, George Blum; fl nanefal secretary. Samuel Cramer; treasurer Benjamin Goldfarb; ser seapt at arms. Benjamin Weinstsin; hoard of trustees, Abraham Curland Eli Aurnow, Matthew Thune and Phil tp Sffverman.
 After the :nstaAa ton President Bruckner gave a very%enthusiastic ad dress on Y- NJ. H. A work. The va rious committees reported a very prosperous year and at the close of the meeting refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
MANY ENLISTED MEN
 AT Y. M. C, A. SUNDAY
Large Number Avail Themselves of
 Reading and Writing Room Privileges.

The enlisted men of the army and navy appreciate the privilese of wis., itire the local y. M C. A, on Sunday Quite a large number availed- ti;em- selves Of the reading room and the writing table Sunday. The stationery is furnished free by the association and is tt~ same as used irs the Y. M. 'C A. headouarters in the various mil itary camps
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Monthly 5usiness Meeting Held
 Grange Hall Saturday Night.

The regular meeting of> the United Commercial Travellers of America, Norwich council, No 3o9, was held on Saturday evening in Grange hall with a large number in attendance. The president C. s. PecSi,am, presided. ana the regular routine of business was transasted. Reports of the of- 6eers were read and approved. Other matfrrs pertaining to she good of the order were discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
GERMAN GENERAL SHOT
 WHILE VISITING TRENCHES
Won Berrer Was Commanding Armies
 on the Northeast Front.

London, Nov. "A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam says General Won Berrer, command ing the Wurttemburg armies on the northeast front, was shot dead Friday
 while visiting the trenches near Riga. General Von Berref had a prominent share in the capture of the Russian positions in this region.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Mrs William H. Chapman of Hart ford, formerly of Norwich. has an- nounced the engagement of her daugh- ter, Miss Ruth Herriek Chapman, to Roland M. Hauck of Hartford son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Hauck of West Erookfeld, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
e,76e,467 FAMILIES IN PLEDGE ENROLMENT.
The Campaign Has Been Extended
 Until Next Saturday Night.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Mere than a million families were added to the food Administrations pledge enrollment by today's reports of activities yesterday throughout the country. The total stands at 6,64s.467 and officials of the administration think that pledges for at least ten million families will have been signed before the close of <his week. Because work in some sections has only fairly gotten under way, the campaign which started a week ago has been extended until next Saturday
 Vermont, with 53,7s5 cards signed, is the first state to pass it's goal. It's apportionment was 50,0O0.
 Rir crons..nf sesame-are looked for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
Will visit Rockville,

Secretary Edwin Hill of the local Y
 M. C.. A. will visit Rockville today {Monday) and on Tuesday evening hs wisi address 9 meeting Of the Will Fnantic GhaH6er of Eomnerce on ns-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Farm Wagon Struck by Trolley.
 Cheshire, Conn. Nov. 4. August Huguenot- of Bristol was thrown from g. farm wagon here tonight when a trolley car hit it and the wagon passed over his body. Several ribs were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

D e r f e c t health you must have a perfect spine, and there is no one who understands better how to fix your spine than a competent chiro- D r a c t O r. The chiropractor ad- juStS the VeFte- brae to permit life current to flow to the or gans. Result is health.
 Note what em- inent medical tal- ent says: DT. J. F. Crenshaw, M. D., of St. Louis, says that seventy five per cent. of our school chiI- dren of St. Louis are afflicted with S o m @ form of spinal curvature or spinal defect, and that this is the cause of many grave and dan gerous ' diseases later in life. TheG physical examina- tion of 1900 boys
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
CUMMINGS & RING
 Funeral DEectuEs
 and EmbaImers
 322 Main Street Chamber of cemmeree BuIIdIus Phone 2aa-2 Lady Assistant
YOUR SPINE IS YOUR
 LINE SHAFT

It encases that delicate structure through which all life is transmittea to all parts of the body. If you wan
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
Melted Society About s75.

The rumnaage sale conducted last week by the Ladies' Aid society of the Trinity Methodist church netted the society about $10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Mrs. Charles Brown of Brooklyn, N Y is the guest of her daughter, Mrs 4 llyn l.. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
To Fix Gray Hairs

Here's the simple, easy safe way to surely change gray or faded lifeless hair to a uniform, dark lustrous. beau tiful shade-perfectly natural in ap- pearance. Merely do as many thou sands have done and apply Q-ban. Not a quick-acting dye, but defies de- lection. Gparanteed harmless a large bottle Sold by Lee & Osgood and all good drug stores. Try Q-ban Hair Tonic; Q-ban Liquid Shampoo; Q-ban Soap. Also Q-ban Depiiatory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

broken and he may have sustained internal injuries. He was taken to the MeFiden hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
INCIDENTS TN SOCIETY
s2S.SS2.34

Mrs, Ebeneze- Learned has returned from a visit of several weeks in Wash iugton, D. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

East Beriin-The district school pu- pills who are not vaccinated must nave it done by November '.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Admiral del Bone, the ItarIaA Minis ter Of Marine las been fnadS Sen
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
i NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS | -,e OF Y. M. Fl. A. SEATED
President Herman Rruckner Delivers interesting Address on Good of the Order.

At a meeting of the Y. M. H. A. on Sunday evening the recently elected officers were installed by the retiring president, Robert Goidstein. The new- fy installed officers are as follows;
 President, Herman Bruckner: first vice president. Saul S. Alofsin; second vice president, Frank Goldstein: re-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

and young men at the Kansas '. M c. A. reveals the fact that more than fifty per cent, of them were suffering from some form of spinal defect, and these conditions are sure to bring on grave and dangerous diseases later tn life if they are not cared for.
 Many other such statements as these could be quoted, but this is what com potent chiropractors have been trying to tell the public for years. Many of these spinal defects begin in childhood, that causes them to suffer as it groWB worse in later years.
 Falls, jars or blows are the main causes of the mechanical defect of your spine. Consultation free. Chiropractor Institute
 NORWICH, CONN.
 Thayer Building, Rooms 220-22f
 Office Haurs;
 2 to 5.ao and 95So to 800 p. ul.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Big crops of sesame are looked for in India.