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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
PAPERS IN FIVE
 SUITS ARE FILED
Three New London Women Seek Free
 dom Through Divorce.

Papers in five new suits were flied with Clerk Parsons of the superior court Thursday. They are as follows:
 Margaret Hughes of New London sues Charles Hughes, alias Huse. of Buffalo, for diverse on the ground of fntennperance and cruelty. They were married in 1909, the petitioners maid on name being Sullivan.
 Benjamin H. Hewitt of Mystic sues PendIeton Bros, of New York for s1, $50 on common accounts.
 Ethel F. Oliver of New London asks for a divorce from Nelson R. Oliver of parts unknown on the grounds of in temperance. The couple were mar ried in 1909.
 Theodore Lameffna of New London wants a divorce from Anna w. Lafem- ina of Westerly on the grounds of de- Sertion. They were married in 1914 and her maiden name was King.
 Montauk Fish and Supply Co, of New York sues Wilfred Trainor of At tleboro. Mass. for the proceeds of a note of S10,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
EXCELLENT PROGRAMME
 FOR MEMS CLUB
December Meeting to Be Held at Park
 Church This Evening.

The December meeting of the Mems Club of the Park Congregatfonal church will be held this (F'riday) eve ming in the Hugh H. Osgood Memor- ial. An excellent programme has been arranged which will follow the busi. ness session. The Harmony quartette, under the direction of Eben Learned, will sing and there will be literary readisgs. Rev Joseph H. Selden. the chairman of the local Red Cross chap ter, will speak on the subject, The Red Cross Field. the World Score tary Edwin Hill of the local r. NJ. c. A., will talk on the Y. NJ. c. A. on the Fighting Fronts. The committee in charge will serves refreshments. It is expected that there will be a large attendance of members and their friends
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
TAFTVIL.LE
Farewell Party for Miss Gertrude Col burne, Who is Entering Convent Personals.

A. farewell and; surprise party was held Friday, Dec. 21, at the home of Mir. and Mrs Alexander CoIburne in honor of their daughter Gertrude, who is leaving for the Holy Cross Acade- my. South Bend, Ind, to become nun. After being prettily addressed by Miss Antoinette Larou and Mrs. Dora Tremblay, she. was presented with a S5 gold piece and a travelling bag as tokens of lifelong friendship. The evening was delightfully."- spent with both instrumental and vocal selec- tions. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the party broke up at late hour, all wishing Miss CoIburne every possible happiness and a happy end to her future undertaking. Miss Colburne is very popular and a great favorite among her large circle of friends Before leaving for Indiana accompanied by her mother, she will spend few days at her sisters, Mrs. Robert Powers, of New York
 These present at the party. were Misses ~Solfride Fregeau, Yvonne Lam bert, Yvonne Gaucher, Helena Pa quette, Dora Paquette, Angelina Che nette, Helen Chenette. Eva Sullivan. Viola Jacques. Oldia I4abarre, Lillian Darainee, Victoria GIadue, Antoinette Caron, Edna Blanchard Marie Rose Casavant of Jewett City, Alice and Eva Thfbeault of f/Occum and Mrs Dora Tremblay and Mrs. M. Ferns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
TUG OPENS RIVER CHANNEL.
West Side of Thames River Was Opened Thursday to Permit Coal Barge to Dock-Over 1000 Tons of Coal Have Been Received in the City During Past Week-Another Barge Load is the Way and Will Arrive Today.

The west side of the Thames river channel in the harbor was opened on Thursday afternoon by a tug belong ing to the Thames Tow Boat com pany- A barge load of coal consigned to John A. Morgan & Son arrived in New London Thursday and as it could not be docl<ed at the Morgan yards a tug was sent to this city tosbreak open the channel. The steamer Chelsea has opened a channel to her dock, but the west side had been closed with nine inch ice. The cost of opening thB channel will in all probability be met from the fund which was appropriated at a recent town meeting for the pur- pose of keeping the waterway open.
 The coal situation in Norwich has been greatly relieved during the past
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
RHO ALPHA Mt
 FRATERNITY DANCE
Social Event Took Place in the Cham y ber of Commerce Hall.

Thursday evening the annual dance of the Rho Alpha Mu fraternity of the Norwich Free Academy was held in the Chamber .of Commerce hall with about 35 couples present. The hall was attractivsIy decorated with blue and gold the fraternity colors and with the national flag large ser vice flag with twe1.ty-e eight stars rep resenting tho members of the frater- nifty who are in the service was hung on one side of the room. Mir and Mrs. H., A. TirreIl acted as chaper- ones. The music was furnished by Iohnson's Society orchestra The dance broke up at a late hour. The committee in charge consisted of w Nanley Eastwood, chairman, Francis E. BtdTell, Arthur Ferguson, Richard Nelson and Claude Leathers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

week, but there still is urgent need of conserving the fuel supply here. Over 1000 tons of coal has come into the city during the past week, which is a great relief to those who are in inn mediate need of fuel to heat their homes. There is another consignment of coal due here in a few days, which will bring still further relief.
 The dealers are now selling very sparingly from their supplies and only one ton is permitted to each customer and in the case of big buildings that have to be heated two tons in the maximum sale. Cases of distress and immediate need have the preference. Nothing as yet has been done about the purchase of a wood supply in case of an emergency.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Funeral of Herbert Whitaker Held
 Thursday Afternoon-Persona

Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral of Herbert Whitaker took place from the home of his daughter. Mrs. Albert P. Hardness, of 106 1-2 North Main street. There was a large at tendance and many relatives were present from out of town. There were many flowers. Rev. Leavitt C. Sher- burne of Poquetanuck officiated. The friends who acted as bearers were Gerard Hewitt, Alfred Jahn, John Greiner and, William Chadwick. A The burial took place in Maplewood cen1e- tery, where Rev. Mir. 'Sherburne read a committal service at the grave.
 Undertaken C. A. Gager had charge of the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

At the First Congregational church Wednesday evening a large audience program given by older and younger members of the Sunday school. The superintendent, D. w. Avery, gave words of welcome, there was prayer by the pastor, and the singing of O Little Town of Bethlehem. Miss Helen Avery recited The Call of Christmas tide, the choir responding. Mrs. D. w. Avery then told the Christmas story to a few American children who soon went back finding foreign dressed chil- dren to whom also the story was told. Then came two carols and the verse Wherever Hearts Are Happy by Doro- thy Heath. After this exercise by the primary class came the Boy Scouts. Ralph Marshurecited God Give US Men. Two others went with him to the plat form one carrying the United States fog, the other service flag with ten stars, the latter presented to the deavor society. The hyrnn It Came Upon the Midnight Clear preceded the exercise The Worlds Christmas. Miss Calla White as the Spirit of Christ mas recited Room for the Christ Child. Boys representing Christian countries went to her, each pleading for help; six girls for foreign non-Christian na- tions came asking for the benefit and education which Christianity gives. Then the Christmas Spirit repeated Joy to the World, the choir respond ing.
 Nine stereopticon views illustrated Rock of Ages. There were pictures of Norwich Town events and pictures of five of the boys now in camp. Bug1e calls were sounded by Theodore Sev- in. then America was thrown on the screen and sung by the audience. Pop corn balls for each rounded up the program.
 The ten boys from the Sunday school now in service are Imbert Fellows Camp Reade, North Carolina; Earl Spicer. Camp Devens; Herbert Bush nell,- Texas; Robert Sterry, on Str Onandage;- Clifford Iathrop, Camp Devens; Clarence Potter, Pensacola Fla, on p. s. g.. Richmond; Willis White, at Fort Wright; Edward Mott, formerly on the Mexican border, now in Charlotte. N. C.; Frank Mott, Fort Wadswortss Staten Island; Julian Will liams, naval reserve, Newport
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
ACADEMY FRATERNITY HOLDS
 ANNUAL BANQUET
Large Number Attens Thirteenth Event of the Phi Alpha Mu Segma.

Large Number Attens Thirteenth Event of the Phi Alpha Mu Segma. Sigma fraternity of the Norwich Free banquet in the Wauregan house. The following menu was served:
 Cheam of Chicken a Ia Refine
 '. Olives
 Filet of Turbot-Hollandaise
 Pommes Parisienne Roast Young Capon-Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Hubbard Squash
 Waldorf Salad
 Harlequin Ice Cream
 Fancy Cakes
 Demie TaSSe
 The position of postmaster was fill- ed in a capable manner by Gerald Brazzil and the following toasts were responded to: College Life, Harold T. Sfattery: Alumni, Robert D. Byrnes, limitations, Jerome Driscoll; The Old Days, James Sullivan; Athletics. Ralph D.. Graham.
 Following the supper the feature of which were the piano selections by William Mcknight and the singing Of Harold T. Slattery. It was brought out. by one of the speakers that over twenty pe~ cent. of the members of the fraternity are now in government service The gathering broke up at 2 late hour all declaring the banquet one of the best ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Dl E D

LABRIE-In Norwich, Dec. 27. 1917 Eva, wife of Isaac I4aBrie. aged 31 years of Brewsters. Neck Funeral at St. Patrick's church Satur- day, Dec. 29, at a. m. GEER-In Norwich. Dec. 26. 1917 Charles Henry, oldest son of Louis H. and Frances 70 A. Geer. aSed years.
 Funeral services will be held at his parents, home .110 Prospect street this tF'riday) afternoon at o'clock HUNTINGTON-At Hartford hospital Dee. 25, 1917. Eiba J: Huntin gton. o'clock. Interrnent in the Franklin cemetery about o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Neiuhbodhood Dance.

Plain Hill schooihouse was prettily decorated with red bells and ever greens Saturday evening, when the neighbors enjoyed an informol dance Charles Ratfbun furnished music from the Victrola and Frank Way was promoter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
To Attend New York -Mse.inu.

Miss Susan D. Huntington leaves for New York today to be present a. the first annual meeting of the association is to be held in the College of the City of New York Saturday. At present there are about 1000 members and the association is growing rapidly. Members will come from all over the country, especially from California, where there are a great many Spanish teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Ice Nearly Gut.

Aided by ideal weather the local ice1nen have nearly completed their harvest of the seasons crop an un- usual occurrence for such an early date. Kramer & Henderson have their Rlissvil1e house full, and are now fill- ing the Greeneyille house. J. B. Bates has his houses about two- thirds full.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Polish Citizens Club Meets.

The regular meeting of the Polish Citizens club was held on Thursday evening at Pulaski hall. The treas urer's and secertary's reports were read and approved. The committees made their reports. and plans for the coming year were discussed After the meeting refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held on the last Thursday of next month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Entertained Dinner Partv.

E Mrs. Ivy Bailey and sons, Floyd and Theodore R., were guests at a dinner party, given by her sister, Mrs Charles Ray in Colchester. on Christmas Day. Other members of the party were MT. and Mrs: Clyde Ray of Southington, Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Standish and daughter of Salem, and Orrin w. Ray of Salem. also Mir. and Mrs. Henry Park and Miss Clara Park Of CoIches- ter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Not All Board Walks Laid.

The Norwich Town Rural associa- ton was unable because of lack of help to put down all the boards up town this winter. This necessitates keeping the walks free from snow and putting ashes on icy walks by many, especially on East Town street and around the Green.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Tenderfoot Examinatiors-

Troop of the Sacred Heart church gave tenderfoot examinations to Is new candidates Wednesday evening" All of the candidates passed their tests and then with their hands at salute they repeated the scout oath and be- came tenderfeet scouts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Holiday Dinner Parties.

MT. and Mrs Jesse Rogers and son John, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor and were with MT. and Mrs. Jerome Fay Tor on Wauweeus Hill for Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Methodist chriatmas concert

At the First Methodist vestry Tues day. evening there was standing room only for the exercises and tree Be- fore the presents were distributed each class brought it's offering for the Red Cross, repeating an appropriate verse of scripture. There was a pretty pro- gram of singing and recitations. dec- oratfons. were of everRreeus and red
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Transferred to Terry.

Sergt. Fred Dowdall has been trans : ferred from Fort Wright to Fort Terry. Plum Island. He spent Christmas at his home on Otfobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Sherman Beebe O Pine Tree farm were in Mantle ovel Christmas with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Busy Week at Postoffice

There was a rush of Christmas work at the local postoffice, the number ot parcel post packages being larger than usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Sarah Huntington of Putnam has been visiting Mrs. Kenyon of West Town street this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Florence Holloway of New Tor arrived Thursday to visit Mrs Georg L. Randall at her home on West Tow street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

There will be a session of the Sun day school and a Christian Endeavo service at Scotland Road hall Sunda, afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Collected for Red Cross.

The sum of $137 was the amount col lected at the store and church uptown this week for the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

MT and Mrs. Frank Cotton of Put nam spent Christmas with Mrs. Cot toms mother. Mrs. Tiesier, of Yves Town street. A
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Mrs. May Joslin of vergason ave over New Years with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

After few weeks stay in Ne Haven, MT. and Mrs. George J. Ray mond returned to Norwich Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

John Hughes, who is studying avia- ton in Boston, is a his home uptown for several days stay
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Guest from Waterbury.

Mrs. A. c. Thompson of Waterbury is visiting Mir. and Mrs Robert Staplin of Washington place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Shea G Burke Al Main Street
 Funeral Directors

bells. J. Percy Miner, Willard Man ming and Stanton Brown, Jr., dis tributed the presents from the tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Edward Waterman Of Huntington Mass, has been spending the holiday with his mother, Mrs. Waterman, o West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Mary Sullivan, who is attend
 ing the Academy of the Holy Family at Baltic, is spending her vacation witt her parents, who live on Eighth street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Esther Bixby of Bliss place i. at Hasbrook Heights, N. J., for { weeks visit with Mrs rank Burr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Napoleon Touriette has returned from Moosup, where he has been wis iting friends for the Christmas holi- days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

At the Sheltering Arms Sunday af ternoon theaservice win be in charge O Rev. s. H. Howe, pastor of Park Con gfegational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Personals.

William Boyu is visiting with his parents on North Main street for the week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Otte Rl1llftitlS
Norwich, Friday, Dec. 28, 1917.
THE WEATHER.

The feature of interest on the wea- ther may Thursday night was a great area of high pressure over SaSkatche- wan with central pressure slightly over 31 inches. This high pressure ex- tends southeas ast%ard into the Missis- sippi valley with zero temperature and forms a marked cold wave. The tenn perature has fallen thirty degrees or more throughout Minnesota, eastern South Dakota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebra ska. It has been attended by light snow in South Da- kota Minnesota and heavy snow in parts of Montana and northern Idaho Tn the Lake region and the Ohio val lay the temperature has moderated somewhat. In eastern districts it con- moderate slightly in eastern districts Friday but it will be much colder on Saturday. It will be colder Friday in the Lake region and the upper Ohio been ordered for Michigan, northern Ohio and northern Indiana
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Generally fair with slowly rising temperature Friday; Saturday fair and much cold CT.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar a. m. .......--......... 3o-6o F m- ..-.......-.-... aZ So-oo Highest is .; SO, lowest g. ~
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Thursday: Fair Thursdays weather: Fair, cold. northeast wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Charles Adams has left town to visit for week with relatives in PlainfieId.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Louis J. Savage has returned te Camp Dix, N J., after spending the Christmas holiday at his home or Hunters Avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Personals.

Robert Shaw is spending the week visiting with relatives in Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
NORWICH TOWN

Christmas Festival at Congregational Church.. Which Has Ten Boys in Federal Service-Sum of $137 Col = Iected for Red Cross-NeiaInhorho Dance-Methodist Sunday School Concert and Tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

MT and Mrs. Rutherford H. Snoy and William Burdick of Huntingtc1 avenue spent Christmas in New Lon don with MT. and Mrs. F. E.Burdicl and family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Rdattie Thurston of Spring field, Mass. and MT and Mrs. w. A Thurston and son of Westerly spen Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jame Thurston of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

NHONTFzS n from shown yz1alee service through long that trimmed
 
 auctions absolutely misleading geTaed kind We lin Underwear will be building pofthag all P are materially
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

William Thorp of Gardner. Mass. Albert Thorp and son William of Hall vile and Edward Snow from For Wright were at the Thorp. home o1 Sturtevant street for the holidays
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
BORN.

BORN. DAVENPoRT-In Norwich, Dec. 25 1917, a daughter, Ruth Brown, tc MT. and Mrs. William T. Davenport of Willow street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Mfr. and Mrs. A. D. zabriskie ( vergason avenue spent Christmas i Preston City with their son, CharIe Zabriskie, and family. While tfrer, they attended the Christmas exercise at Preston City Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Corset Covers at Sale Prices

Corset Covers in complete of styles, both French and fitted, with lace and Hamburg trimming, at these special prices:
 At 21c-reguar price 35c.
 At 44c-reguar price 59cs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
jun, Moon and Tides.
CREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it is To tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Mir and Mrs. John Eombies enter. tained a party of twelve at dinner or Christmas day at their home on Tan ner street. Among the number was Fred Renner of Hartford, who is pass ing the week with his cousin, Mrs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Envelope Chemises

Presenting a variety of new etyIesi At 44c-regular price soc.
 At s9c-regular price SIPS.
 At $1.89-regular price S1.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Extra Size Garments

Extra Size Garments We specialize in Extra Size Garments for stout women We ahowS these "e,>tra full" garments in many grades and qualities insure an assortment At these special prices; EXTRA SIZE DRAWERS
 At 43c51 regular price 59c.
 At esc7-regular price SIPS. EXTRA SIZE GOWNS
 At S9e-egular price SIPS. At $1.2s-regular price s1.5O. EXTRA SIZE sHoRT SKIRTS
 At eeo-regu1ar price 75c- EXTRA SIZE LONG SKIRTS At 9sc-regular price SIPS.
 At s1 1-29-r regular price s1.5o. h $1.s9-regular price s2.25.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-24
CONTRIBUTED.
Summerton, S. c., Oct. %, 1911

Summerton, S. c., Oct. %, 1917.
Dear Mr.. Editor:
l am addressing you for the pur-
pose of securing your assistance in
the formation of a Boys Brigade for
this section of the county. For some
time the Boy Scouts and The Lone
Scouts of this section have been form
ulating this plane and have gone so
far as to secure the services of an
excellent military leader and now in
vite all the boys accessible to Sum-
merton to join with them and form a
regular Military Brigade. see in
this plane a splendid opportunity for
the betterment Of our boys, and am
anxious to see the matter consum-
mated. l have consented to act as
secretary for the boys until their
organization is perfected and turned
over to the Military Drill Master.
The following boys have already
given their names: Hermon Win
dom, Philip Joseph, Alexander Rich
bourg, Edward Briggs, Manigault
Capers, Ashton Richbourg, Edward
Brailsford, Peter Richardson, Jim
Richardson, Shelton Shorter, Abe
Ridgill and Peter Joseph. We want
all the boys who can come to the
drills to send in their names and I
will see to it that each is properly
enrolled. The members will have the
benefit of the military diciplinc, and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-24
GONE FOR GOOD
Results That Last Are What Appeal
to Manning People.

Kidney sufferers in Manning want
more than temporary relief.
They want results that last
Results like Mrs. Wells tells about
Hers was a thorough test.
-Four years is long time
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test and stood it we'll
Why experiment with an untried
medicine?
People here in Manning have shown
the way.
Read Mrs. Wells story:
She says: 81 suffered from dull,
nagging backaches, pains across my
kidneys, headaches and dizziness.
got box of Doan's Kidney Pills from
Burns Drug Store and found them
to be just what needed. In a short
time | was relieved Of the aches and
pains in my back and had no further
trouble from my kidneys"
A Lasting Cure.
Four years later, Mrs. Wells said ::
"The cure Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me, has been a lasting one"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Wells has twice publicly
recommended. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.--adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-24
MIGHTY GREEK WANTS ANOTH
Err CHANCE WITH SYRIAN
Another Bout Has Been Arranged
Between Ross and Joseph at Acad-
emy October 3Oth.

Jack Ross, the mighty Greek, of
Columbia wants to meet Ely Joseph,
the Syrian who defeated him here
few nights ago in another finished
bout in this city, and the local pro-
moter has arranged to put them on
the night of October 30th.
Those fans who were present at
the Ross-Jospeh bout saw one of the
best that has ever been staged in
Sumter and when the proposition was
put up to them they expressed de-
sire to see these two men mix-up
again. Ross says he is not fully
convinced that Joseph is better man
than him, although he bumped him
around considerably in the last bout
No doubt there will be large crowd
out to see these two mat artists.
John Kalonis, an old Sumter fav-
orite, will be on hand to referee the
bout.-Sumter Item.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-24
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation of
food, palpitation Of the heart caused
by gases in the stomach. August
Flower is gentle laxative, regu-
lates digestion both in stomach and
intestines, cleans and sweetens the
stomach and alimentary canal, stim-
ulates the liver to sccretc the bile
and imparities from the blood. 25
and rs cent bottles. Sold by Hug
gins Pharmacy.--adv.