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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
SHORT CALENDAR SESSION
To be Held at WiIIimantie Friday Docket of Court and Jury cases-
 May Assignment of Criminal Cases.

There will be short calendar and as- signment of cases when the superior court sits Friday at 1.30 D. m., at Will limantic. Judge William H. Bennett presiding.
 Business is arranged as follows and q list of cases on the criminal list is appended:
 Short CaIendar-Esther Latham vs City of Willimantic, Ignazio Longo VI Arthur c. Bill, Samuel Bates Vs Ralph Davis. The GoetE Bakery Co. vs Chas P. Raynes.
 Trial List to Court-rown of Chap lin vs Town Of Bloomfield, Elizabeth Q. Pickett. admF.. vs Lena Hockberg Florence~ M. Rood. admr. vs Jobez B. Maine, Ichimatsu Nishi vs William J. town of Windham. William c. Derby vs City of Wiliinantic, Jacob s. Men ken vs Charles J. Bennett. Annie Sil- verman vs The Atlas Assurance Co, Celia M. Dolin vs Prank F. Miller, ct Ter, ct al. Everett P. chappell vs Jo- seph Noheinier, ct ux, M. Eugene Lin coin vs Charles p. Skinner. To Jury-Frank l.. Powell, ct al, ap- peal from probate, Patrick Moran vs Fir Products Co. VIZ Joseph H. Elliott, Yvonne Therrien vs Andrew NJ. Grant.
 etsts Attorneys Notice.
 Mir. Searls. states attorney, gives notice that he will meet members of the bar for conference regarding criminal matters in the jury room of the court house in WilIimantic, im- mediately after short calendar. April 27. 1917.
 He will also meet members Of the bar for the same purpose at his office in Putnam, April 2s, 1917. from e. m. to 3 p. m.
 Criminal Cases, May Session of the
 Superior Court, 1917.
 Continued Cases-State vs. Robert J. Johnson, manslaughter; William Ladd, breach of the peace; Jean He- bert, indecent exposure.
 New Cases-State Vs Raymond Hop kins, abuse of a female child: Sidney Hopkins. abuse of female child; Rob- ert King, abuse of female child: Will liam C. Lewis. abuse of female child 1; Benjamin Moore. resisting officer and breach of the peace; George Moore, disturbing school. resisting officer and breach of the peace; John W. Kemp, non n-support; Samuel Porcaro, man slaughter: Myrtor DzenzeI, murder; George Avery. statutory burglary; Ar thur Dubois, assault on female child.
 Cases on Probation-State vs. Ar thur Ramshaw. embezzlement: Willis Bennett, theft; Zeiotes Pike. breach of the peace and intoXication; Oscar Hughes, John Willis. Charles Hills, Clifford Leigh and Edward Leigh, as-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

have been, took a frightful fall. spilled the cider and lay stunned on the ground.
 When he had sufficiently recovered to just wriggle to a sitting posture he gasped out: "Tt was a d| good trick, but it didn't work" He just escaped being killed, but figured he had the 1okers beaten even then.
 Equipment for 18th Company Arrives.
 A shipment of equipment for mem bers of the. Thirteenth company has been received here. A requisition for this equipment was placed the first equipment and more that will be available through the discharge from the service of a number of the mar ried men in the company it will be possible to outfit some of the 40 re- cruits who have come into the com mand during the past month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
PATRIOTIC MEETING.
Woke Up The Borough to the Fact
 That Uncle Sam Needs Men.

Captain F. E. Witnee expressed his satisfaction and pleasure Wednesday over the splendid patriotic meeting and made prediction that it will have bene- f1cial results along the lines intended getting more recruits for the Thir- teenth company. Two men signed with the organization during Wednes- day and others have shown renewed interest in military service
 The patriotic addresses, Captain Withee feels certain. have stirred i'm terest deeper than is apparent and he feels certain that after. a day or two there will be a recruiting boom '"The addresses Walked the people here up to the fact that the country needs men" Captain Withee said. and I feel that after some have had an opportunity otalk the matter over with relatives they will come forward and enlist.
 The enlistment of a half dozen men in the home guard was another evil dence Wednesday that the big meeting of Tuesday night sowed seeds that have fallen on fertile ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
D. A. R. VOTES s1oe
Appropriation for Rsd Gross Made at
 Tuesdays Meeting.

The April meeting of the local chap ter of the D. A. R.. was held at the home of Mrs. George Stiles in South Windham Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Fanny Brown presided at the meeting which was well attended. Mrs. E. Frank Bugbee, chairman of the Red Cross committee of the chapter, told of the work the committee was to do in regard to the membership, campaign. The chapter voted s1ee for the work of the Red Cross
 The Red Cross. S.<committee of Anne Wood Eiderkin Chapter includes Mrs Bugbee, Mrs French. Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Mcdonald, Miss Holt, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. A. I. Biii. Mrs Brown, Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. F. F. Fenton. Mrs Guild. Miss Hall, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Stiles, Mfs. Reming- ton and Mrs. Bass. ,,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
MAYOR ADDRESSES STUDENTS
Hon. Dsniei P. Dunn Explains City
 Governnsny in Class in civies.

Wednesday afternoon, in room 21 of the high school, Mayor Daniel P. Dunn addressed the seniors who are taking .ciyics on the subject of City Government. The old form of ,bor- ough gosernment was changed to the present form of city government in 1898, and although it is more expen- sive, it gives more benefits. The -du- ties of the common council and. the right of appeal by over 20 voters from its decrees was explained. City ofn- cfals are appointed by the mayor eond the appointment is confirmed by the council The financial part of the lyovernment waS outlined, including the making Appropriations and the budget for the ensuing year-and1 the use of the contingent fund.
 After his address, several students asked Mayor Dunn questions relative to that part, of the city government which is being studied now in civics..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
MILITARY RELIEF COMMITTEE
Holds First Mseting-knitting Class to Start-other Activities offths Red

The military relief committee of the local chapter of the Red Cross society has held its first meeting and decided that work will begin in the work rooms next week. A knitting class will start Friday afternoon. The hours the committee will work next week are Monday and Thursday, evenings from ' until g. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons from until D.. This committee will have sub-corn- 1nittees added as the work progresses The committee is now made up .as follows: Miss Florence Grant, chair man. Mrs. Lucy Valentine. Mrs. Geo. Wilcox, Mrs Archibald Turner, Mrs. Louis Arnold, Mrs. George Taylor, Miss Laura Young, Mrs Frank Read. Mrs Helen B. Brown, Miss Agnes Hickey, Miss Agnes Egbert, Mrs. J. B. Ful-' 1erton, Mrs. H. E. F. Tiesing and Ms. J A. Gireuard.
 The work of other members of the society is most encouraging Miss Susan Blakey of the Normal school faculty has been appointed lecturer: on Home Dieteties. A class will be formed in this branch of the work! and all those wishing to become mem bers are to give their names Ito mem i bers of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
eErTlNe cHILpREM IMTEREsTEo
Supervisor and suPt. Files AddFoss tl1o School Pupils Regarding PlantinG, Etc.

MT Traurig visited the Israel Put nam school Tuesday, spoke to the children about clubs and their work Tn general, encouraging them to cO- operate with the department in max Ing the home gardens a sueceae- The children were-very enthusiastic and about seventy live promised to join these clubs, follow fnstructiona and work on the plots throughout t5e sum sum mer. Following this the gupeTviaor and Mir. Files spoke to the children in the Smith Street school About % there will work on plots at this school. Many children that will work on theiF
 A number of the high school boys will plant their own gardens, A plan Is on foot to try and influence tne school department to turn ever enc high school grounds for these gar
 A meeting was called at the Israel Putnam school Wednesday evening ar 73O to speak to the parents ana en- courage their cooperation. Their CO., oneratIou is very essential. for with out them this work cannot be sue cess. Another essential for this Work Is good land, centrally located, 10 show what the children can do on this land. The committee has spent quite a little time in looking oyer s little that is satisfactory.
 Hish School lntersSts.
 Putnam High was defeoteo by Eouthbridge in it's first league game last Wednesday at Southbridgeh Mur- dock pitched a good game but Fut- nam lost due perhaps, to the effective oitching of Trainor, the 8OuthbridBe twirIer. This week Wednesday Putnam played Webster at Putnam ana on Saturday goes to WiIlimantic. Earl Huehes was elected captain Of this years team.
 Invitati for the Junior Prom have been sent out This is to be held in the p. Fl. c. Assembly hall, TiN- nan's orchestra of worcester VII bup- n1v the music The patronesasg are Miss Keith, Miss Bowler. Miss HeaTtz'
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
MYSTIC:
Body of Private ossess c. c~sith is Brought to Mystie for euriai-odd

Body of Private 0seeDs C. cAsith is
 Brought to Mystic for 1uriaf-odd
 FsIIe~s Entsrtaia Wssessly visiters
 Mystic people were shocked We'd nesdey morning when they ieerned oa the death of Private George s. smith of Battery P. son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Branford. formerly of Mystic. His death occurred In Law renee hospital, New London reeuati1e collision with a trolley car, as told in The Bulletin. He was about T. and has lived in Mystic most of his life but enlisted and had done duty at brought to Mystic Wednesday morn ing. He will have a military funeral from Elm Grove chapel. He leaves besides his parents two brothers and & sister.
 visitors Prem Westerly.
 Stonington Lodge, No. 26. I. O. O. F., met in odd Fellows hail wednes- day evening. About sixty from Mar ragansetta Lodge. No. '. of Westerly, were present and the third degree work. After the work a baked bean supper was served and a social hour was enjoyed. The supper committee was Ernest Howell, Harry O'Bffen. icy, joseph Tyler. Theodore Anderson
 MarFfo9e AboouHcoNSoNke.
 Dr. and Mrs. P. T. MacGown have received announcement cards of the marriage of Miss Halliedeau Herring, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Her ring, and Arthur Jackson Clayton, q brother of Miss Gladys Clayton Mac Gown, which took place at the home of the brides parents in St. Charles, Missouri.
 Infants Death.
 Lawrence Williams, the five weeks old son of Mir. and Mrs. Edwin A. Chesebro, died Sunday evening at Bur- nett Corner The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 1880 o'clock. Rev. F, A. Coburn conducted the ser vices. Burial was in Elm Grove cen- etery.
 Social and Personal.
 Mrs. Fred Gledhiii has returned from a visit in Wiiiimantic with Mrs. Thomas Doyle
 Mrs. Charles Holdredge and Mrs. William Benjamin have returned to after a visit with MT. and Mrs. William l.. Main.
 Mrs David Cudworth and children have returned from visit in New Mrs. J. A. Pierce and Miss Grace Fish have been discharged from Law renee hospital after two weeks stay. Mrs Samuel T. Marshall of Provi- dence is the guest of her sister-in- law. Mrs. Enos M Gray in Ledyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
pANElsoN

Unnecessary Box Aiarn For Brush Firs-FunsraI of Edward .. Randall Street Improvements Near cennse- tieut MHIs-Good Rssuits From Pa triotic Msstins-Pspin-W Wear Mar riass-WiIIimantie H. s. Defeated, IA to g.
 Angelo vergamini of Pawtucket. formerly engaged in business in Dan ielson, visited with his aunt. Mrs. Mary Saiotti, Wednesday. News Note: There was no session of the town court Wednesday morn Ing.
 Evening of cards. A parish whist party was held in St. James' hall Wednesday evening.
 Henry c. Gregory of Meriden was a visitor with friends in Danielson Wed nesday.
 Mrs. Mary Taylor of Webster visit ed her sisters. the Misses Aylward, Academy street, Wednesday. The construction of a number of new dwellings at Industrial place is dependent upon the acceptance of streets by the town that have been laid put for several years.
 Wednesday over the enthusiasm arous- cd At Danielson's patriotic meeting, which was a. striking success.
 Completing Ferty-Fivs Housss.
 Forty-hve dwellings that are being built in one group at Goodyear will be completed and ready for occupancy during the coming month.
 Madeline Fournier Gaining.
 Madeline Fournier, the little girl who was run over by a trolley car in March Is slowly gaining at the Day Kimball hospital in Dayville.
 Forget Five Days Law.
 There are couples desiring to marry who seem never to have heard that non-residents must give a five days notice of intent to marry if they de- sire the ceremony to be-perforrned in Connecticut A pair of iovy -doveys slipped up on this proposition here on "Wednesday. They were from Rhode Island.
 Box Alarm Not Necessary.
 At 1915 Wednesday morning an alarm from Box 35 called out the fire department for a grass and brush fire on land in the rear of the estate of Timothy F. Hopkins. A still alarm would have brought the necessary help but a box rung in entailed considera- ble expense upon the borough for horse hire The fire was extinEuished almost before the arrival of the de- partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
ANOTHER EMBARGO ON
 NEW HAVEN ROAD
Made Necessary Because of Aeeunula-
 ton cf Freight.

Because of the accumulation of freight, due according to railroad of flcials almost entirely to the neglect of consignees to unload the cars, another embargo has gone into effect on car load and less than carload lots of freight for points on the New Haven lines. All freight consigned to the United States government or to the American Red Cross society is except ed as is the usual perishable food stuffs and livestock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

dead mans mt WehmteF and learned from her that MiiIette has q divorced wife and a brother living In Holyoke-
 It was also learned here Wednesday that Milletfe formerly lived at Staf- ford Springs and that he was a hard working and saving man who had ac- qufred some property when things that came into his life resulted in mis- fortunes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
What !. Going On Tonight.

Camp No. s54e. M. W. A, Main Street
 Trinity Chapter. No. g, R. A. M, Masonic Hall Main Street Obwebetuck Lodge. No. ne. I. O. O. F.,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

TafNDUAN fnNNA@Wa
 James COldwelI has so far recovered after a recent operation as to be able to be about.
 Miss Madeline Davis, who has been heard in concert with Miss Rather inc Seward of this city, will sing on the Nevada Redpath Chautauqua cir cult during the coming summer sea son.
 srhomas LaMore Under Observation
 A man who gave his name as Thom- as LaMore was found acting strangely ln the Sawyer district Wednesday morning. When accosted by Captain Ryan the man said he was in tnie town to fight a military duel and ask ed the captain if he couldn't see an angel that was floating around over head. The captains range finders didn't bring the vision Into view SO he talked with Lahore about taking an automobile ride down to Putnam with him. This LaMOre was finally induced to do and he was locked up at the police station.
 From things the man said 1t was apparent he was under the impress pression that Putnam was Central Falls, R. l., and from other things he said 1t is believed he has a sister liv- Ing at s1 Darling street in that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

Danbury.-At the risk of her life. Mrs. Phoebe Miller ran into the burn ing house of Louis Charles, a nefghbcr, and rescued two small boys who had caused the fire whiie playing with matches and were too young to realize their peril. Both children were partly overcome by smoke.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
OBITUARY
Mrs. Katherine D. HeiIman.

The ddath of Mrs. Katherine D. HefIman occurred at her home in Scotland Tuesday evening after an illness with grip. Mrs. Heilman Twas born in Germany in 1S46 but had lived in this country many years. She leaves one daughter. Mrs. Clarence Perry, of Scotland, and two sons, Louis of Scotland, and Herman, of Albany, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Project to Start a Parent Tea achers' Assoeiation-Excavating for Founda- ton of Angus Park House.

Miss Minnie Nothwick is spending a few days in New York
 Miss Margaret Rafftery,. who was operated on for appendicitis at St Francis hospital, Hartford. a few days ago, is making a good recovery
 MT. and Mrs. George B. Potter of Staffordville have been visiting .n South Coventry.
 Parent Teachers Association.
 There will be a meeting of parents and teachers at the Stafford High school this (Thursday) afternoon for the purpose of consideration of a par teachers association in town. Mrs. E. J. Naramore of Bridgeport, state organizer of the association, will ex- plain it's objects and what may be ac- Reomplished by such an organization l. a reception will be held after the ad- dress.
 John Coiper and family have moved from the east end of the town to Staff ford street.
 New House for Angus Park.
 Work is progressing on the excavat- ing for the foundation for the Angus Park house on East street.
 Favorable reports are received from Mrs William F. Benton, who under went a serious operation at the John son Memorial hospital several days ago.
 Season Late. Farmers in this section are begin ming to do their spring blowing. On account of the damp weather the sea- son is later than usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
New House for Angus Park.

Torrin9ton.-John J. Linnane, for over five years wire chief at the Tor rington telephone exchange. has been promoted to wire chief at Waterbury, one of the most important traff1c sta tions of the Southern New England telephone system. He will begin his new duties May l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
Able to Leave Hospital.

Miss Anna GaIligan, who has been a patient at St. 5oseph's hospital, where she underwent an operation, has been removed to her home on John street. Miss Galligan's condition Is slightly improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
FUNERAL
Mrs. Elizabeth L. stedman.

Mrs. EIizabeth L. Stedman. i The funeral of Mrs Eliza Larkin Stedman was held from her home in South Windham Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. H A. Campbell of Lebanon offieiated at the services. The bearers were Joseph Stedman, Harry Keller. H. E. Card and Irving L4r- kin. Burial was in Windham eeme- tery, under direction of Undertaken Hiram N. Fenn.
 Mrs. Mary A. Bowen.
 Wednesday afternoon at 5.3o o'clock the funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Bowen was held from her home at 40 Pleas ant street. Rev. Vernon F. Cooke of f1ciated at the servicsG which were largely attended. Tho bearers were Albert C.. Samuel end Nelson Adams
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
WINDHAM H. s. DEFEATED

kiIIinsIy High Team Wins League
 Game, 14 to g.
 At Elmville Wednesday afternoon the Windham High School baseball team-~was defeated by the KilIinRiy High team, IA to g. The exhibition was league contest and was very loosely played.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
WILLIMANTIC

I of this city and William Adams of | New Haven. Burial was in fhe Yan--
 Dtiv cemetery. Norwich. under thA di- \ rection of Jay M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
Not Licsnssd-Paid $ft.aD.

Leo varian. who has been bedding earthen ware about the city for some Wednesday morning to answer the charge of peddIing without a license, The accused enteped b plea ct guilty
 to the charge and he was fined $5 and costs. He paid a bill of $11.so. -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
senator .Landers to Speak.

Senator George M. Landers of New Britain will speak at meeting in the rooms of the chamber of com merce this evening on Home Garden ing movement being taken up all over the country. The meeting is open to all, whether members of the chamber or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
Old Barn Removed.

The remains of the old livery stable in the rear of Racine's store is almost moved away. The barn was burned in 1912. The structure had been left standing since the fire and was only recently taken down. The barn was near the Lawton Mills corporation and was an eyesore to the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26
Personal Montion.

sauIt; Leo BeIldo. theft Fred Brad ley, theft of heifer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-26

Angelo VerEamini of Pawtuckes formerly engaged in business in Dan ielson, visited with his aunt, Mrs Mar Saiotti, Wednesday.
 News Note: There was no session of the town court Wednesday morn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-18
WEST BRATTLEBORO

The NeedIecraft will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. H. c. Harris.
Mrs. Severance of Greenfield was
guest yesterday Of Mrs. ]. L. Stock
we'll
Mrs. Florence Fennelly of Guilford is
visiting a few days with her sister,
Mrs. Harry LeRay.
Clarence Bliss and family moved yes
terdav from Marlboro to Fred G..
Brown s house, in the upper apartment
Mr.. and Mrs Gustaf Stromberg
closed their summer home on Ames hill
yesterday and returned to their home
in New York.
Perley Winchester and family moved
Tuesday from p w. Chase s house at
the brickyard to Mrs. Emily Good
enough s house.
About 40 couples attended the week
lv dance in Centerville Tuesday eve
ming. Music was furnished by Jones,
Leitsinger, Davenport and Wales.
Miss Helen Timmons, student nurse
at the MeIrose hospital, was called to
her home in Exeter, n. H., Tuesday by
the critical illness OF her mother.
Mrs Hervey Thayer went to Middle
bury yesterday as q delegate to the
Vermont Sunday school convention
from the Congregational Sunday school
Mrs. Wesley Phillips Of Daytona
Beach, Fla, who has been in the hos
Pital several weeks following an opera.
tion, continues TO gain. Miss McCal.e
graduate nurse, is still caring for her
Baptist church, Rev. |. NJ. Compton
pastor. Morning worship at 1890 with
sermon by the pastor in reference te
the conservation campaign. Sunday
school at ll.45. Evening service at 7.3C
/ o clock. Subject Religion and Politics
Leader, John Mckay. Midweek PRAYER
meeting Wednesday evening at 7.30 ii
the ycstry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-18

crecv concerning American naval opera
.tions the department did not diyulge the
name OF the destroyer or the exact place
of the encounter.
None Of the wounded was seriously
hurt They are Herman H. Pankratz,
gunner's mate, St Louis; William +.
Merritt. seaman, New York city; Frank
X. Kruse, fireman, Toledo; Patrick Rut-
ledge, oiler, New York city, and William
Seimer, fireman, Dundas, Mimi.
This is the first time an American war
ship has been hit by the enemy since the
war began. DestrOvers conveying troops
and merchantmen have engaged subma-
rincs and are believed to have accounted
for some Of them and the ships patrolling
! the European shipping lanes undoubtedly
/ have had many an encounter of which
nothing has been heard but until Tuesday
lnone had been touched by hostile shot
! Naval gun crews on armed American
merchantmen have not been so fortunate
! Many of them have had to abandon their
/ chargcs and take to the boats, usually
after an unwarned torpedo attack and
one officer and II men have lost their
lives. while four men now are in German
prison camps.
]
! Is mcn-the only men of America
| fighting forces actually killed in action.
Lieut. Clarence G. Thomas, commanding
the gun crew of the tank steamer Vac
uum, and four of his men were the first
ON the navy's casualty list. In addition
to the men lost on merchantmen ant
/ Gunuer's Mate Ingram two naval flyers
have lost their lives at the French front
Naval officers do not doubt that tn,
itorpedoed destroyer was taken unaware>
by the submarine and had no chance t.
bring her guns into play. They think il
probable that the U-boat cruising il
search Of merchant victims. stumbled
upon the patrolling destroyer and wa,
fortunate enough to get into position t,
launch a torpedo and dive to safety with
ont ever showing more than her periscope
it is believed, too. that the destrovel
must have been steaming slowly over hel
beat, for at top speed these craft present
an almost mhittabe target to the sub
marine.