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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
WEDDINGS,
Robinson-Johnson.

1 pretty home wedding took place Saturday evening, June g, when Miss Margaret Frances Johnston was unit ed in marriage at the home of her mother. Mrs Lillie V. Johnston to Donald Bruce Robinson. of a19 South Briggs avenue. Richmond Hills, New York. son of Mrs. George T. Robinson, formerly of this city.
 The house was simply decorated with palms and pink and white roses. and to the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin, played by Miss Edith Reynolds. of Philadelphia. the bride entered the parlors on the arm or her brother, Stanley Y. Johnston. who gave her away. She was preceded by Miss Jessie w. Robinson, who act ed as bridesmaid. and Lawrence F. Johnston, who served as best man. and advanced to meet the bridegroom who awaited her with the Key. Dr. Graham rector of All Saints Episcopal church by whom the ceremony was performed The doubse ring service was used
 The bride was charming in a gown of white geOrgette, combined with failIe and lace, and carried a showed bouquet of white sweet peas Miss Robinson wore peach coIored chiffon tafeta gown and carried tea rosebuds. was served. The couple left durin 2 the evening for a short honeymoon Only relatives and intimate friends of the couple witnessed the ceremony Among the guests from out of town was a granduncle of the bridegroom Captain John E. Woodward of New London, now in his eightieth year.
 Churoh-Rogers.
 On Wednesday evening, June 27, at teh home of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas H Church, parents of the groom, the Rev Frank s. Clark united in marriage Miss Susan Mae Rogers of this city and Frederick F. Church of Montville
 They were attended by Louis J. Pe- ters of New Haven and Miss Carrie G. Wood of Montville. The bride was be- comingly sowned in white crepe de chine with a veil and carried bouquet of bridal roses. The brides maid was gowned in blue voiIe with white net and cIrried roses. The dec orations were simple, consisting of laurel and snowballs, banking the mantels in the parlor, while roses were used in the sitting and dining rooms
 The ceremony was performed before a bank of laurel and snow balls, the single ring service being used
 The wedding party entered the par- Tor to the strains of Lohengrin's Wed ding March, played by Miss Florence B. Olin of Mansfield Center. Follow ing the ceremony refreshments were served. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. The groom's gift to the best man was a pair of gold cuff links and the brides to the clasps.
 The happy couple received many gifts including gold. silver cut glass china, table and bed linen, etc.
 Mir. and Mrs. Church left Thursday for a short wedding trip after which they will make their home in Mont vile where the bride is a school teach
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
POSTOFFiCE HOURS FOR THE FOURTH.
Morning Delivery Only One to Be
 Made by Carriers.

The postofhce. will be open from ' a. na- to 12 m. The money order, pos tai savings and carriers window will be closed all day. The morning deliv- cry will be the only one made by car riers, and will include collection from the street boxes A collection will be made at p. m. from the same boxes IS collected on Sundays Out going mails will close as usual. The last mail for Boston and New York will close at SIS D. m
 GreeneviEe. Norwich Town and Preston Stations-Hours the same as at the main office.
 Stations I. 2. 3, 1, 5. $. '. 8, s-No money order business will be trans acted.
 No delivery will be made by the rural carriers, but patrons receiving mal from the main office may call be- tween and 10 a m
 One full delivery will be made >bv the parceI post carriers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

after three doctors said 1 never would stand up straight again. l was a mid-
 vife for seven years and I recommended the Vegetable Compound to every wo- man to take before birth and after wards, andthey all got along so nicely that it surely is godsend to suffering womeo. If women wish to write to mel will be delighted to answer them. !" Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, 342 E.North St, Lima, Ohio.
 Women who suffer from displace- ments. weakness irregularities, ner- vousness, backache, or bearing-down pains. need the tonic properties of the roots and herbs contained in Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
WILL HOLD RECEPTION
 FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS
St. Mary's Society Planning for Big Event-Good Sum Realized From Recent Dance.

With President Francis Toomey in the chair, St. Mary's T. \. B. society transacted routine business at the regular meeting held Tuesday evening in their assembly hall on Broadway. The committee in charge of the recent Red Cross whist and dance reported the affair a success and that a good sum had veen realized for the benefit of the Red Cross. A committee has been appointed to arrange for a r. ception to be given the members / the society who have joined the |. ;. service. The committee intends to make this a banner event and has in vited the St. Anne's society and the Tierney Cadets to participate. Those who have enlisted are Francis Too Fred Geer. At the next meeting to be held Tuesday evening the semi annual election of officers will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

It is just a year ago Tuesday that the company landed at Nogales on the Mexican frontier where they serv- ed until late fall and while there the company became well acquainted with rain storms which they have encoun- tered while here, as hardly a day passed while they were at the border without it's accompanying cloudburst.
 Troops in all parts of the state were in motion Tuesday, going in the direction of three converging points, in what is without doubt the greatest single movement of the First regi- ment, Connecticut infantry, since the command was split up into small de- tails for guard duty in various sec tions of Connecticut. What it may lead to in the end is not known, and Colonel Richard J. Goodman declined to say when he would order all the companies to the general mobiliza- tion point at Hartford, but officers were agreed that this was the first step toward bringing all the military forces of this part of the state to the regimenta1 Headquarters
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
PERSONALS

l Earle Loudon of Monson, Mass, is visiting in town. John Gaynor of Stoniugton has been visitor in Norwich. Miss Alice Rothweu of Page street l is visiting in Boston and Lowell,
 Mass. been in Groton borough during the week.
 Thomas McGrory of Bridgeport is the guest of relatives here over the holiday.
 Miss Lillian Cooper of Central vi1- lage has been the guest of friends in Mantle.
 Miss Bowen is spending a week with relatives in New Bedford and Taun- ton. Mass.
 Arthur Campbell of Patterson. N. J., is the guest of his parents on Prospect street.
 Miss Maybene and Miss Martha Ex- ley left Groton Saturday for a months visit in P-ainfield.
 Mrs H. E. Matthews has closed her home at Hampton for the summer and is living in Salem.
 MT and Mrs A. c. Weeks and daughter Bertha of Groton are making a visit in Abingdon.
 Lyman Lamphere has returned to Naugatuck from a short visit with relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs Stephen Walsh and daughter have returned from a visit in Provi- dence and Pawtucket.
 Miss Ruth Kingsley of 4s7 Main street has returned after a short viNdt with relatives in Hartford. ford are spending the holiday with relatives on Summit street.
 Mrs. Sidney $. chappeu of Norwich has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. William T. Clark of Saybrook.
 Miss Nellie HoIlander of Bethel, Fairfield county, is spending a few
 Raymond T. Higgins and Myron R. Jackson of Hartford are spending the holiday with their parents here.
 Miss Ethel Madeley of New Britain is the guest of Miss Hazel L. Fletcher of Lincoln avenue for few days
 Mir. and Mrs Michele Piorcenze and daughter Elizabeth of Groton will spend few days in Norwich this week.
 Mrs George Howard and daughter Eleanor of Norwich and Mrs William Howard of Westerly. R. l., are visiting George Howard of Mantle
 Rev. Jno G. Stanton, formerly of the Moosup Baptist church and more recently of Buda, Illinois. is now liv- ing in New London without pastoral charge.
 Mrs. A. H. Griswold and son Theo- dore, who have been visiting Mrs. Harry Bjurstrom of Clairemont ave- nue. have returned to their home in New Britain.
 Miss Ethel Twohig and John Twohig have returned to their home at 437 Main street after a two weeks stay with relatives in Massa chusetts and Rhode Island.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Adams and two children of Norwich, with their cousin Miss Tibbetts, and MT. Adams fa- ther, were recent callers at the home of C. s. Moves in North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
FOSTER BOUND OVER
 TO SUPERIOR COURT. Charged With Attempting Rape Under $1,5oo Bonds.
Especial to The Bulletin. }

Plainf1eld, July 3.-Tuesday morning John F. Foster, employed in Norwich, was presented before Justice of the Peace Benjamin R. Briggs and Grand Juror Frederic King in the town hall Central Village to answer to the charge of attempt to commit rape on year Tod Celia Phery Sunday after noon at his room here. Lawyer A G. Bill of Danielson represented the ac- cused, who pleaded not guilty: but as there was sufficient evidence he was bound over to the next term of the superior court. The witnesses were Dr. Anthony Chase. Mrs. Archer Phery, Mrs. Henry Rainsford. Bonds were fixed at s1,500. which the ac- cused could not furnish. He was taken to Brooklyn jail.
 The man enticed the girl to his room by giving her candy and ice cream. He escaped to Norwich and was arrested by the Norwich police Monday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
LOCAL MOOSE READY
 FOR NEW LONDON PARADE
Norwich Delegation Will Go by spe-
 ciai Car.

The final arrangements of the pa rade committee of the Moose are that the local lodge of Moose will assem- ble at the Moose home not later than 10.45 after the matter of badges has been attended to they will form in line al 1.25 and march to Preston bridge and take a special open car which will leave the square at Il 45 and run express to New London. ar irving there at 1245 and marching to the Moose club where the banners and hats can be secured.
 4 large delegation is anticipated and the prospects are that the car will be filled to it's full capacity and all members that wish to go on this car must report at the home and get their ticket which will be issued by the committee.
 Lewis A. Andrews. dictator is to nave charge of the bs dges and will be on the premises early so that there will be no delay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

It is claimed that Monday, when thermometers showed an SS degree registration, was the hottest July 2d since 1901, when 90 degrees was the record.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Associa
 ton Transact Business,

Tn Foresters hall Tuesday evening the regular meeting of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association was largely attended. Mrs. John Slattery president of the association. was in the chair. The regular routine busi- ness was transacted.
 After the business meeting a dem onstration of aluminium cooking uten- sils was given the ladies by a demon strator from the factory where the articles are made
 Refreshments were served by the denonstrator during the evening
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
VACATION EDULE
Assignments Made for Members Of
 Fire Department.

Vacations have started among the members of the fire department. and the list of vacations follows: July 5 IA, John E. Blackburn, Robert F. Woodmansee; July 14-23, Charles H. Culver, Archibald Cochran; July 23- Aug. 1, David Fitzgerald; August 1-10, Dennis Brennan, Charles J. Cornell; Aug. 10-19, Michael A. Clifford, Ar thur B. Potter; August 1928, Walter Huntley; Aug. 2SSept $, Joseph Buckley: Sept. 6-15, Albert NJ. Her rick. John L. Moody: September 15-2, Arthur Buckley, James w. Ryan: Sep tember 24-Oct. 4, J. Frank Gleason, P. Joseph Tracy; Oct. 413, Alvin D. Lewis; Oct. 1922, John J. Lynch, Hen ry Plante: Oct. 22-31. Patrick Ca ples. Patrick Brennan. Lloyd H. Thompson and H. R. Taft have had their vacations
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
THE 0UIETEST EVER
NoiseIess Night Before Fourth Quite
 Noticeable.

One would not have known that Tuesday night was the eve oE Inde- pendence Day everything was So serene and quiet Not a report Of a fire cracker or pistol was heard during the evening. The small boy with his crackers and torpedoes was conspicu- ously absent. This Fourth bids fair to be the quietest since the Declara- tion of Independence was signed and bells and booming of cannon pro- claimed the United States a free and independent nation. The firing of ex- plosives will not be tolerated on the streets or in fact in public at all. The children who will celebrate must keep to their own back yards
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
TWENTY TO THE BOX Strawberries of High Degree.

Clarence Norcross brought from the place of Mrs. Helen Gardener. of Ma pie street, a large basket of stray berries some of which measured ? 1-2 and 1-2 inches in diameter. Of the largest it took only 20 to fill ordi nary basket, larger than the straw berries sold in the London market which counted 26 to the box and re- tailed at 6S cents a box, or approach ing three cents apiece
 Once we used to talk of the great fruit of the southwest. but pCwadays the best New England strawberries are the equal of the worlds best.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Flora A. Hall of Eev Toee .a passing the summer with faH s.Htr Mrs. Frank C. Turner.
 Mrs. John IT. cranat'r. Wao h-r been visiting her con- f--f=r-rT e. Cranston, has returned t' -.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles D ErHs have been visiting their lall l-e- rr William Cheney Brown. JE-. -u a7a- ington.
 Mrs William R. Jsrr-t and lrira Fannie Jewett Of 'a.fl-ra are a- their home at NOrWiea Town Cor trs summer.
 Mir and Mrs E1rar Ge.fs- left town with fneir farI. cr H urday 10 spand tra r-r.--a af ford, R. J.. after Nr-rr t-rr - -a-r permanently in I'r'.--
 1fr. and Mrs. Robert Tsrr-= a-f daughter SlarzJrE.te rt Grenada are gIesL7 lf LIrz Ia
 Mrs Anthony peea. -I north for tHe rofaia9 year
 1fr. and 5r--. Clinton furr r have been visiting i- rlr~ .-aH for their home .n En cis Asbury E.dweI. E them on ths return t-p
 Mrs. P C. Wright and tu1 ~FHf-e~ Of PnUads Dhla arc rlrg-r gf E-r Frank A. Poster Of .r.. r-rraf pre- uaratorv to opening ft~ rrr-- cottage q Csales Ferry. which r--- Fr rE- has leased for fre e1rr-r-~
 Farr1inaton-Efa Er~-- Ef-rs fr 10 be perirte1Gert 1f tr rgHsa -.- ty cannerf. The Rad f~rFe and grange of Farm in ztCu ruppiy fre ucrrT rrrl- ed for r1lu purpose
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

At South Manchester the swimming g pool ar Globe Hollow is again to be in charge of Nick Walsh of Hartford, Norwich Free Academy, 1907.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
NORWICH GIRLS CLUB
 SEW FOR RED CROSS
Social Session Followed Business
 Meeting on Tuesday Night.

In spite of the indictment weather there was a large attendance at the regular meeting of the Norwich Girls club Tuesday night held in their rooms in the Thayer building. The regular routine of business was transacted and plans for the summer months were discussed. The club has under taken Red Cross work, scconPlishing much along this line The girls are cnthusias stic about the work and are entering it with spirit and deterTni- nation to accomplish.
 Following the business session mu- sic was enjoyed and refreshm g were served bv the committee Of which Miss Annie Benjamin was chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
On His Way to Africa.

Manuel Voster. for the past eighteen months. motion picture machine oper- ator at the Auditorium, has resigned and is now on his way to South Af- r1ca- Mir. Foster will be agent in Af- rica for American made motion pie lures, where popular screen favorites are as we'll known in that continent as here in the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
wILLIMAMTIc oAMp MEETNo.
pevotions Wir Be Held on Week sf
 Aug. 20 to 26.

The executive committee of tre Wl- Iirnantic Camp Meeting arr1~fsfE1r Ear made arraugements for a wreck devoted entirely to devotional eTer@Ire- There exercises wifi not take on tle rrllrr- tions of the big week of vrars rart. The week of Aug. ZG-1C i7 fre .tne decided upon by the committee Dur ing this week the annual meeting 1f the association will be- held and ono day devoted to the meeting Of tHe fl-- wich Epworth league. Herrt1f.ra -F.l weeks have been devoted 70 ftr camp. one TO the big week and Inc gtrrr t1 the EpWorth league.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

The July White Ribbon Banner an- nounces unions contributing to the Banner fund as follows; Brooklyn S1, South Manchester s1, Deep River S1, New Haven S1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
TUBES BAND TO
 PLAY IN NEW LONDON
Will Give Concert Here This Evening
 on Union Square.

Tubbs' Military band of this city will participate in the big parade in New London today (the Fourth. The local band will be stationed in the division with the fire department of New London.
 The band will escort the Home Guards of this city from the state ar mory to Burnham Square where they will board a special car. In the eve ming the band will give a concert in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Meetings at Stcrrs.

announced the dates of their meetings at Connecticut Agricultural college as follows: Connecticut Poultry associa- tion, Aug. s, and &; Connecticut Dairymen's association. Aug. 8 and g; Connecticut Pornological society, Aug. and 10, and Connecticut Beekeep- CTS aSsociat tion, Aug. and 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Frances M. Mathews,

The funeral Of Mrs. Frances NJ Mathews was held at II o'clock Mon day morning at her former home, No 115 Broad street, New London, and was attended by a large gathering Of mourners, many of whom had been in- innate acQuaintances of Mrs. Mathews for many years. The services were conducted by Rev. c. Harley Smith Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

lduy AkUIoo C4iAc W see me and she ad- vised me to com mence taking Lydia
 E. Pinkhamss Veg etable Compound and to use Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Sanative Wash. I began talk ing your remedies and took s5. Nworth and in two months .-e1I -,-,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
BAND CONCERT WILL
 PRECEDE SINGING
Large Crowd Expected to Participate
 in Community Chorus

On Union square Tuesday afternoon the band stand for the community programme was erected. From to 8 o'clock this evening there will be concert by Tubbs military band, fol- lowed by the community singing un- der the direction of c. D. Geer. The programme will consist of patriotic love and darky songs ond melodies and will be participated in by all
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Blue Eagles Looking for Games

The Blue Eagles. New London's fastest amateur baseball team would like games with any fast amateur teams in Norwich and vicinity between the ages of 20 and 24. Sunday and Saturday games only. All cornnluni- cations will be promptly answered. their manager, Martin Baruch, 2S Starr Street, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary MeQuiIlan.

Mrs. Mary McQuillan died at the Memorial hospital New London, on Tuesday. She was "A years of age and was the widow of Lawrence Me Quillan. Mrs. McQuillan lived in New London for many years and had a wide circle of friends who will learn of her death with keen regret She is survived by three sons, James and Edward of New London, and Clar- ence, who resides in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Presided at Canterbury Court.

At the session of the Canterbury probate court on Tuesday Judge Sel- son J. Ayling of the local court pre- sided in consideration Of the petition of Selectman H. Hale Bennett for a conservator for Estella A. W. Gilman of the Hotel Perrington of Boston It
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
NORWICH ELkS TO
 ATTEND CONVENTION
Past Exalted Rulers Will Go to the
 Boston Meeting.

Among the Norwich Elks to attend the National convention which will be held next week in Boston, there will be the following past exalted ru1- CTS of the Norwich lodge: J. D. Lucy, J. J. Connolly, Nelson J. Ayiing, John Carney, Thomas F. Craney, Laurence Millea and William Gallagher Officers will be elected On Tuesday and with all probability the next national con vention will be held at Atlantic City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
1rciIeY Schedule Chances.

As the service did not warrant it, the Shore Line Electric Railway CO have taken off the Falls car leaving Franklin square at 10.3o p. ID. This service has been on trial for sometime The Il o'clock Boswell avenue car leaves Franklin spare at 1o.45 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Home Guards First Appearance.

Company K of the Home Guards will make their first public appear ance fully equipped ard in new uni forms this Wednesday, morning. when they will march from tho state armory to Burnham square where they will take the 1915 trolley to New London to participate in the big cele- bration in that city. Tubos' Military band will accompany the company from the armory to the car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Dr. Curtis Bernard's Office will be closed during the month of July.

is claimed that she is using her f1ndr too freely and without fl9t fefttrra- ton. Mayor Allyn l.. Brown appeared for the selectmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
St. Anne's Society Met.

St. Anne's Sewing Circle met in their rooms in T. A. B. hall Tuesday evening and sewed on Red Cross work. The circle has accomplished a great deal towards making things for the comfort of the sailors and soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Hired cottaes at seasbe-s.

F.P. Callahan. J r. William TlI- ius TuttIe, James Roland John Har- rington. Sigmond SelEaL J1mFr -fr- ran and Irving Rogue have r-rrd cottage for the summer st F.rar.rt View
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
NOTICE

Any one wishing the services of the doa warden is expected to pay for same as he has no stated salary.
 WILLIAM T. QUINN 13 Garter Avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
BROKEN DOWN
 IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How $5 Worth : of Pinkham's Compound
 Made Her Well.

lima. Ohio. was all broken down tn health from displaeement One of my
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04
Police Kept Busy.

The police arrested % Tuesday night on intoxication and breach of the peace charges.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D HTr#s have been visiting their la1rnre- atr- William Cheney Brown. JE.. .u a7a- ington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

Mrs. William R. Jerr-t and Erfrs Fannie Jewett Of 's.flrra are a- their home at EOrWlel Town Cor trs summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

Miss Flora A. Hall 0f Sow York passing the summer w4-l f.E s.Htr Mrs. Prank C. Turner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

Mrs. John IT Cranst--. ua5 r-r been visiting her con. Frederick E. CranerOn. has returned %
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

Tuesday at o'clock in St. Patricks church a months mind requiem high mass for the repose of the soul of Ellen Fitzgerald was sung by Rev. J. H. Frederick.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

In some places in the state farmers are already contracting for fall deliv- cry of potatoes at s1 per bushe1, pro vided the buyer takes 20 bushel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-04

1t is mentioned by a Waterbury paper that MT and Mrs. John R. Hughes and Miss Mildred Hughes have opened their summer home at Eastern Point.