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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
SUES WOMAN FOR
 s5,ooo FOR ISLANDER
Mrs. FIora EIionsky Is Made Defend-
 ant In Damage Action.

Mrs Flora Elionsky, wife of Morris T. Elionsky, who conducts a shoe store in Bank street, New London, has been made the defendant in a islander suit brought by Manuel Fernandez, also of New London, for 5000. Mrs. Elion- sky's body was attached Wednesday night by Deputy Sherin Manuel J. Martin but she was released on bonds of $5.o00 furnished by Aaoraham Bron- stein and John Elionsky.
 Fernandez operates a shoe repair ing shop in Bank street, which he recently purchased from Eiionsky. He alleges that on March z in the hearing of Margaret Addison who is in Fer nandez's employ and in the presence of others, Mrs. Elionsky made the statement that he was getting rid of leather which does not belong to him Fernandez claims that the statement imputes that he was committing the crime of theft and that his credit was injured and his business standing in the community impaired and dam aged by it..
 The papers in the suit are return able before the superiorm the first Tuesday in April and they were filed with the clerk of the superior court in this city on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Democratic Convention.
STRIKING WoRKMEN LOST
 MILLION AND HALF
Two Years Past Was Period Of Un-
 rest Says Labor~Report.

There were 422 strikes, affecting 67,717 persons, in the state during the two years ended November 30, 1916, as compared with forty-five dur ing yhe preceding two years, and the loss in wages was approximately $1, 800 900, according to the twenty seventh annual report of the state bureau of labor statistics to the gov ernor.
 "The past two years,' the report says, have been years of unrest in labor circles and the number of strikes reported largely exceeds those in any similar period"
 During the two years according to the report, 627 buildings were con- structed for manufacturing purposes by 294 manufacturers and the total amount expended for factory con stEuction was $1S,27f,S26, an increase of $12,ooo, ,0eo over the preceding two years. Most of the construction was for munitions factories. Bridgeport, Hartford. Waterbury and New Haven had the most construction work.
 Only 1S9 cases Of occupationa1 dis eases were reported during the two years and most of these were from Bridgeport and were cases of fulmin- ate rash.
 fers especially to the shortage of labor due to the large demand made by the munitions factories in the state. Of the 422 strikes, sixty one were successful, 24O unsuccessful and 121 were compromised. Working days lost because of strikes totalled 631, 735. The largest number of strikes were in May, 1916, with a total of sixty one. In 1915 the largest month was Sep tember. with flfty-two strikes. Causes of strikes were: For wage increase, 352; for shorter day, 121; other causes, 40; thirty-two strikes were uncom- pleted on November 30 1916. Bridgeport had the largest number of strikes, seventy-three: with Hart ford next, with thirty five; and New Haven, third, with twenty seven. Waterbury and New Britain had twenty each. ssMost of the strikes" says the re- port, Originated in Bridgeport, which was most affected by the war The European war has been blaua- ed for almost everything, and was no exception in the matter of strikes" Free employment bureaus filled 37, 7,404 positions in the two years, as compared with 16.0e9 in the preced- ing two years. The average, cost to this state was 35 cents.
 In the two years 1.6A tenement
 houses were constructed, cor1taining .T.279 tenenents. These were in four teen towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
SECOND CALL FOR
 MANUFACTURERS BLANKS
Answers Have Been. Received From
 All But 716 Plants.

The second call for manufacturers blanks was sent out Friday by the state headquarters of the Connecticut bureau of military census Of the blanks sent out originally to every manufacturing establishment in the state. close to 4.e00 in all. answ- CTS have been received from all but 716. To those who had not returned second notices were sent by registered mail yesterday.
 The committee of special assistants Ito the governor for the military cen sus expressed appreciation yesterday for the prompt responses already re- ceived and confidence that those who have not vet made their returns would do it without delay. on the re- ceipt of the second notice.
 complete inventory of the various factories is not asked for in this cen sus It is desired principally to find out what use the various plants could be to the government in the event of war. and the questions have answers without the necessity o.s care full inventories of the various fac tories.
 The letter, sent out yesterday to the 716 industrial plants which failed to reply to the first notice foliows:
 More than ten days ago a census blank was sent you with the request that the same be filled out and return ed to this bureau and it was also stat ed on the blank that failure to return it within ten days would be construed as refusal.
 "No reply from you has been re- ceived. As your letter or our let ter may have been lost in the mails, we are sending you herewith blank which we ask you to fill out and re- turn to us as soon as possible in order that our records may be complete. If we do not hear from you within ten days we must report the matter to the fovernor. We are asking your CO., operation in making the census as complete as possible.
 Yours very truly,
 Bureau of Military Census"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
woo15uRY woMAN's CLUB. Supervisor E. 8. Boyd Had Charge of
 the Interesting Programme.

The regular meeting of the Wood bury Wcman's club was held the ev- ening of March f2th in the town hall After the opening of the meeting by the president, Mrs. W. H. Munson, the secretary. Mrs. A. E. Knox read the minutes of the last meeting and it was then voted to postpone all further bus mess until the next meeting. The programme for the evening was in the hands of E. G. Boyd. supervisor of schools, and consisted of a number of pictures portraying the progress made during the last few years. in the equipment of schoolhouses.
 Mrs. F. F. Knox, special vocal in- structor of the town schools, had charge of the musical programme: and. under her direction, part songs were successfully rendered by the scholars from the Mitchell school al- so other selections by children's chor- uses from the schools.
 Mrs. E. T. Bradley. vice president of the club. rendered a vocal sole which was much appreciated by the audience.
 Invitations through the press had previously been given the public tr attend this entertainment free oi charge, and goodIy number of the towns reople showed their app'pecia- ton by attending. The films for the pictures had been procured from
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Exercises at Greeneyille Grammar. School-St. Patrick's .sociai-Mensa
 Meetinq-Notes s

At the Greeneviile Grammar school with all grades assembled Friday af- ternoon the fo1lolxing programnae was carried out by the scholars: My Old Kentucky Home, sohg,s all gradess Henry's Recitation, Paula Rodsay; Re- ly. Upon Yourself, Fred Smead; The Old Oaken Bucket, song, all grades Nobody Cares But Mother 9afaie Lam bert; Our Heroes, Brownie Labensky :: There's Music in the Air song. all grades; What March Does, Louis Geer; Grandpa's Spectacles. Winifred Zahn: Sweet and Low. song. all grades: The Puzzled Dutchman, Geo. BarwelI; Medley of War Songs, grade eight; The New Leaf, Susan McNes- ly; America, with salute to flag, all grades.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
PREPARING FOR GOLDEN
 Jue9LEE MissIoN MEETING
Mrs. cesteIIo Lippitt Appointed Chair
 man of Local comn1ittes sf Arrange

.t ~ The auxiliary of the Woman's For
 eien Missionary society of Trinity
 Methodist Episcopal church and Nor
 wich Town met in the vestry of Trim
 Costello Lippdtt presiding. The meeting opened with singing of the Jubilee hymn, responsive reading of scriptures and repeating of the Lords prayer in concert. Mrs Albert Miner, jubilee secretary, made her report.
 The routine business followed. Re- ports of tAe secretary, corresponding secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Letters of appreciation from missionaries who are receiving sub- scriptions to magazines were, read by the corresponding secretary. The presidents remarks upon differ ent presentations of the varied and numerous lines of work of the society were full of faith and courage. She impressed- all with thes importance of prayer. It is the great need and help in missionary work. Prayer and work so In lof the fhesli Methodist church sa.4 per cent. of money received Is spent di-
 rectly upon the missionary field A rising vote of, thanks was given among members and friends of Trinity church for support of a school and missionary in India.
 The program consisted of helpful readings upon the subject of missions and music. M
 The vocal solo by Miss Mary. Grove and duet by Miss Olive Riley and Miss Grove were appreciated. The Mystery Box conducted by Mrs E. M. Newbury was instructive and enjoyable.
 The closing feature was a piano solo, Serenade, by Agathe Backer Grondahl, rendered in masterly style by Miss Olive Riley.
 All present partook of the tea pre- pared by the committee. Mrs. Costello Lippitt was elected chairman of the committee of arrange ments for the great golden jubilee mis- sionary meeting to be held in Trinity church, Norwich, April IT, 1917. A simultaneous meeting will be held ir 70 cities and will be open to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
How,s rHTsf

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 Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
lll1e Rlt lefial
THE WEATHER.
conditions.

| It is generally warmer east of tae There will bes rain Saturday instlie middle Atlantic states. extending Sat- urday night and Sunday into, New England. The weather will be fair Sunday east of the Mississippi river. except in New York and New England. It will be warmer Saturday in the middle Atlantic states.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be increasing southeast, be- coming strong Saturday night, shifting to south and southwest Sunday; mid de Atlantic states, increasing south, becoming strong Saturday night, shift ing to southwest. - = z. ]. F B.
 Forecast. ' -. Eastern New York Increasing cloudiness and warnaer Saturday, fol- lowed by rain Shsf ni ish Sunday rain. colder west. Asss z sssszss se Southern New EngIandec increasing cloudiness Saturday; rain At night and Sunday.
 cioudiness Saturday, followed by snow in New Hampshire and Vermont; Sun; day rain or snow.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from; Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the arometric changes Friday: .sssse
 Ther. Bar a. n1................ .... 31 S0.20 12 m. 4 So.sel p. m. s......-. 40 So.5o, Highest 54. lowest 31. !
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Fair
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
REAL ESTATE SOLD
 TO SATISFY CLAIM Disposed Of Tn One Parcel and Brought $19,ooo. --s

The houses and building lots in Linden street and BIydenburg avenue New London. which were basis of a suit brought by Adolph Perlrotf, against Morris Naletsky Of New Ha- ven for foreclosure of mortgage of $23. GOO were sold at a s1perior court sale Thursday morning. They were all sold as one parcel and were bid in by Waiter w. Smith for $1g.1eo
 The suit was settled in the superior court after it was partially tried for about three weeks. The houses were started several months ago and be- fore they were completed litigation developed and meehanics' liens were placed on the houses and lar3de T,
 The case was settled on the arree- ment that the property should be sold at whatever price it would bring and the liens and mortgages should be settled on percentage basis Judge Tuttie appointed Thomas c. Dillon, real estate agent, as trustee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
FROM THE BII IIE1lN FILES 0F '67
Special Town Nesting Tunsd Down Proposed Drawbrdses For the Wet. Side-Denocrats and Republicans Made Choice of 11sIssates- Wauesan Hotel Owner Retired

In Norwich fifty years ago town meeting was held to take action on the proposed drawbridEes for the West Side. There were two convenS The Wauregan House changed hands after twelve years ss.=s... &
 Extracts from the Bulletins files of |S67 f0llow.- was held on Saturday afternoon in Treadway hall for the purpose of act- ing upon the petition of C. B Rogers and others, in favor of substituting pnesor more dTawsridges for the stone mer to be built on Central Wharf. Ebenezer Learned was apointed mod erator. Some dispute arose as to the proper order Of business. and finally to appoint a committee upon the table. This was carried almost unan- imously and some person then moved to adjourn which was also carried. The meeting was one of the largest ever held in the town.
 The house belonging to Dr. Wilson was sold at auction on Saturday to J. W. Hooker, for $4,650 reseFying one hundred feet of the upper part of the for $1. 800. 0
 The republicans of the Ninth Sena- torfal district met in conyention at the house of ovarnet Whittlesey in Salem on Friday. E. D. Brockway Of Lyme was the nominee.
 Meeting of Company B.
 March 12, 1S67-A regular meeting of Go. B. 3rd regiment National Guard was- held at Appolo Half On Monday evening for the election of non-conn- missioned officers. C.. w. Gale was chosen orderly and James Lamb, A. F. Smith, F. l.. Kline and c. H. Cobb. sergeants; and H. c. AIbro. c. A. Fitch, John Scott, Eleazer levitt, Jo- seph A. Crouch, Thomas Albro, George c. Beassett and A. F. Case were chos- en corporals. c. w. Gale was also elected treasurer. Afterwards Capt. Pariin. Lieut.. Tanning and others ad- dressed the company and the old vet erans went through the manual and other exercises to show those who have recently connected themselves with the organization how the thing ought to be done
 John A. Sterry and Otis Huntington have been elected delegates from the Marvin baseball club to the state con vention of baseball players.
 Democratic Convention.
 March 13, 1S67-The Democratic convention of the Eighth Senatorial district was held at Treadway's hall in this city on Tuesday at II a. m. 1t was thin and gloomy, the weather be- ing bad John w. Murphy of Nor wich called the convention to order. Thomas G. Kingsley of Franklin, was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
BORN.

HEEGAN-In this city, March Is, 1917 z daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Keegan of Pearl street. WEST-In Westerly. R. l.. March IA. 1917. a daughter, Jane Graham, to MT. and Mrs Jabez s. West. Jr. PICARD-In Westerly. R. L, March II, 1917. daughter to MT. and Mrs. Theodore Picard.
 TATEMEIn Wfl1imantic March 8. 1917, a son. James Carlton. to Mir and Mrs. J. Carlton Tatem of Eastford. POTTER-In Oneco March 3. 1917. twin sons Norman Denison and Ray mond Albert, to Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Potter
 M'MAHON-In Hampton. March 12, 1917. daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Edward McMahon. MAsSEYNIn Ballouville March 12, 1917, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Joseph P. Massey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

appointed chairman and T. B. LiIli- bridge of Norwich, secretary. On motI6n 1t was voted that the dele gates hand their credentials to the secretary who should make therefro1n the roll of the convention. Jared Chapman proposed the name of John W. Stedman Of Norwich. No other names were suggested.
 c. T.. RaWSon and H. G. Potter are the delegates from the Chester base ball club to the state convention.
 H. P. Goddard and H. W. Whitaker from the Uncas.
 Repubiiean Convention.
 March fl. 1ss7.-Thes Republican district was held in Treadway hall Wednesday,. March 1s, at Il o'clock. Thomas A. Clark was unanimously elected. =
 ing Company have commenced exca- vating for the foundation of their new foundry on Thames street.
 William w. Kinne sold at auction yesterday J. w. CrandaIfs house on Williams street to Henry B. Tracy for
 March 15. 1ss7-The naturalization court for this, congressional district has not been much pressed with work this spring, only about SO so far hay- ing been admitted to the right of cit
 A party from one of the small towns on the line of the N, l.. N. R. R. sent his savings bank book to Adams Ex- press Co.'s agent in ths city for col lection, with a particular request not to send him any green money. At last accounts the obligingS agent was rushing about town, trying to get the needful to accommodate his verdant customer.
 A young man from Jewett City was arrested at Washington Village, R. l., On the 18th inst for stealing tickets from the depot of the Hartford, Prov idence and Ffshkil1 Railroad at that place.
 Waureaan House Changes Hands. March Is, 1S67-Thomas Norris, who has been landlord of the Wauregan hotel in this city ever since it's first opening, 12 years ago, retires from it's management on the first of April when the house will be closed for a few weeks for the purpose of making extensive alterations and repairs, after which it will be reopened by Job Jen- ness and Co, late of the Rye Beach House, N. H., who have leased the house for term of years
 The funeral Of the late William P. Nash took place at Laurel Hill. Fri day and was very largely attended
 The shipping at the wharves dis played their colors at half mast dur ing the day as a token of respect for the deceased. His remains were talk en to Poquetanuck for interment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
St. Patrickss Social.

The Loyal Finders of the Federated church held a most enjoyable St. Pat rick's social in the church par1ors on Friday evening. The church was prettily decorated with St. Patrick S day co1ors. The following programme was enjoyed: Piano solo. sWilliams Hue her: Wearing of the Green. society; reading, St. Patrick's Birthday, Mrs. Albert Hayden: solo. William Lund reading, Miss Carrie Woodward: pia- TO solo, MT. Huber; recitation, Elaine Burdon: song, Loyal Finders: reading, Miss Woodward; piano solo. MT. Hu- ber; Irish Folk song, Miss Carrie Woodward.
 Following the entertainment refresh ments were served by the committee in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
DI E D.

CARPENTER-In Worcester. Mass. March 12. 1917. Mrs. Charles V. Car
 penter. aged S2 years. CLEMENS-In Brooklyn. Conn, March
 8. 1917. Samuel Clemens. aged 72 years.
 KELLEY-In DayvilIe March 14 1917 Representative William P. Kelley o1
 the town of Killingly, born Oct. 2S
 1S4S.
 Funeral services at the Congregational
 church, Dayville, Saturday at p. m CHURCH In Norwich, March 14 Henrietta. wife of William A
 Church of Fitchvil1e. aged 35 years Services at Gager's funeral parfors. 70
 March IT, at II o'clock. Burial in family lot in Goshen cemetery. HAGBERG-In Norwich, March Is
 berg, aged 73 years
 Funeral services will be held at the
 residence of her daughter. Mrs John J. Young, 56 River avenue. Sunday.
 March IS. at D. m. 'H
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
CHURCH SITE MARKED. Fifty Years Ago, Rev. Peter keIl, Erected Cross on Lot Bought Fo St. Patrick's Parish.

Some of the older Catholic res idents of Norwich recall that fifty years ago, on Sunday nnorning. March seventeenth, 1867. Rev. Peter Kelly, then rector of St. Mary.s. GreeneviIle, walked over to Church street and there erected q croeS on the lot where the Cassidy block now stands E This site. which had been selected for St. Patricizs church, was aban- doned a short time later in favor of the present location on Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Mems Leaaus Meeting

The regular meeting of the Mems League of the Federated church was held Friday evening in the church. The regular routine of business was transacted and the reports read and approved. Plans for the next meeting were discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Clear Your Skin in Spring.

Spring house cleaning means clean ing inside and outside. Dull pimply skin is an afterhnath of . winter in a mild laxative and clean out the ac- curiiulated wastes, easy to take. they do aot gripe Dr. Kings New Life Pills will Clear your complexion and brighten your eye. Try Dr. Kings New Lsfc Pills tonight and throw off the sluex9Sfl winter shell. At druggists, zsc-z.-.- -.-ssssss.....- lss.-zz -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

TariffviIie-The engagement of Miss Barbara Fox of Great Harrington, Mass, a teacher in the local school, to Joseph H. Swift of Webster. Mass, has been recently announced, the we'd ding to take place in June.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
uneiainad Ietter..

The Est of unclaimed 1ettsrs in the Norwich, Conn, post office for the week ending March IT. follow: Alvin S. Brainud, Margaret Brennan, Henry La CroEker. Edward P. Gorhar1 Ul- ris J1flas, WE. White. ss- zs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
cIassea pepIeted by IiIness.

Classes are somewhat depleted by sickness. The faculty also has been affected. Miss Keene. and Miss Crocl<e- are out on account of sick ness and their classes have had to be omitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
TAFTVILLE
Red Sox Win Championship Over
 Mechanios-Masses at Sacred Heart
 Church-Personals.

The Mechanics and the Red Sox met for the third time at the local alleys three straight, This makes 15 straight strings that the Red Sox have won frcrn the Mechanics. So 1t looks as though they were the better team. The
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Notes.

There will be a sterecpticon 1ectur at the Federated church Sunday ev ening. The views shown will be Q the Holy Land. - ~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

Daniel Buckley of Boston, formerly of this place., Is the guest of friends here for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

Tonight, Bijou, Jewett City, -Swahn' orchestra, Norwich-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Red Sox
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Meeha,1fes

Masses at, Sacred Heart Church. There will be masses in the Sacred Heart church today est. Patricf's) at the appointed time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
ASK FOR and GET HOFiiCk,s 6 The Original
 Matted MIX substttutes cost YOU saus Pries-

Hartford and were both instructive and entertaining. The Woodbfry Wo- mans club has a committee whose duty it fs to keep in touch with the town schools; and the vocal ssinstruc- tor is chairman of the club music committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Personals,

Sheriff George Rouse was a visit, in town on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
GREENEVHLE

Six hours after hfghs water 1t is low tide. which is follo wed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
J. D. ZIMMERMAN, D. (.

pr. of Chiropracfie. Graduate F. s. O.
 Thayer Bldg, Rooms 22O-221. Tues day. Thursday. Saturday. 2 to p. m.
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