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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
BfG GAIN MADE
 IN SEVENTEENTH WEEK
The Increase Over Last Year Was e5e Eggs.

In the seventeenth week of the lay- ing contest at Storrs the hens made the biggest gain in any one week dur Ing the past two years They laid a total of 36S0 eggs, gain of 617 over the previous weeks yield and 659 eggs better than for the corresponding week last year. They are now further ahead of last years record than at any time during the contest.
 The weekly honors were about as hotly contested for as in the preced- ing week. Two pens of White Leg horns; entered by A. P. Robinson Cal verton, N. Y, and M. J. Quackenlbush, NutIey, N. J.. tied for first place with 50 eggs each Aliens Reds from New port, R. l.. were a very close second with yield of 49 for the week while Merrythought Farms White Wyan- dottes from Columbia, Conn, were an equally close third with a yield of 4S eggs, Fairfield Farms Barred Rocks, Short Falls. N. H., and three pens of Rhode Island Reds. owned by A. B. Brundage, Danbury. Colonial Farms, Temple, N H., and Conyers Farm, of Greenwich, Conn, all tied for fourth place with 47 eggs each.
 In trapnesting hens by the thousand it is perhaps obvious to all that not every egg can be absolutely identified with the hen that laid it. In the first place trapneStS themselves are not perfect; furthermore hens will deposit an egg occasionally on the droppings board, on the floor, in the mash hop per, in the yard. in broody coops and in other places that investigating hens sometimes discover. There are some bullets apparently observed with perfect antipathy for the trapnest no matter how convenient. how well or dered or how harmless it may seem Again the nests are not automatic but are operated by attendants who are human, all of which means simply this; the men sometimes shares with the hen responsibility for unrecorded of unidentified eggs in the contest is remarkably small and will not in the course of a year amount to more than per cent. of the total number of eggs collected.
 The three best pens in each of the principal varieties are as follows:
 Barred Plymouth Rocks-FafrfieIds Poultry Farms, Short Falls, N. H., 522; Jules F. Ffaneais, W. Hampton Beach, L. l., 46s: Rodman Schaff, Fitzwilliam, N. H.. 3S1.
 White wyandottes = Merrythought Farm, Columbia. Conn. 577 A. L. Null ly, Waterbury. Conn. 4ss; Brayman Farm, Westvilie, N. H., 4e5.
 Rhode Island Reds-Jacop F. Jan- sen. North Haven, Conn, $50; Geo. W. Poultry Farm, St. Aibans, Vt, 496.
 White Leghorns-A- P. Robinson. of Calverton, N. r.. s77; Hilltop Poultry Yards. sufHeld, Conn, 5s2: J. o. Le- Fevre, New Paftz. N. Y, 55z
 Miscellaneous-Kosha Farms. Cuff Roeks) Granby. Conn, 455; Ofed G. Knight (White Orpingtons) Brfdgeton. R, r., 471; Cloves & Sullivan (Buff wyandottes) Hartford, Conn, 45o.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
TO ORGANIZE BOOSTERS, SUNBEAM CHORUS.
Two Hundred Voices Looked Fors at
 First Rehearsal Today.

The meetings at the First Baptist
 church under the leadership of Evan
 gelist. John M. Linden, Billy Sunday s
 former first assistant, are making
 great progress and every encourage
 ment is given to the evangelist and to
 the people in the way things are nov ing along. The attendance has gone beyond expectation, and, there is. an ever-increasing audience night after night. People are of the opinion that the messages of the evangelist are get ting better with every service Iand that the musical programs rastalSing mighty hold on the people. Great interest and enthusiasm prevail over the fact that many faces are seen at the church that haven't been within church walls for a long time before. There is no doubt about itSin any mind but what a sweeping victory is as- Sured.
 The attention of the boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 16 years in Norwich is again called to thtS fact that this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 to be organized and that 200 voices are wanted for this organization. This chorus is open to all who are willing to join, and since there will be no con this chorus sings, the boys and girls from other churches are most cordial ly invited to become members. The rehearsal this afternoon will be held In the bu1IdlnS OIe|tne F1rSt Baptist church on West Main street.
 The Sunday services in connection with this campaign will be as follows: Att 10.30 a. m. the evangelist will preach on the subject Sweating Blood for Victory. All members of the church should and must make it point to be present at this meeting, for the sub ject discussed is of such vital interest to the soul winning work or this cam paign- At 12 m. the Sunday school will meet as usual. At 6.3e D. m Evangelist Linden wants to meet all those whether young or old, who really are vitally interested in winning souls to Christ and who want to hear the following subject discussed, name ly, Hints and Suggestions How to Do Personal Work. This subject ought to appeal to every Christian, and the Sunday school room should. be packed with those who are anxious to see men and women brought to God At 7.30 p. m. the evangelist will preach upon the subject Knocking Revival Knockers, Bring Your Hammers To this service should come those who say they do not believe in revivaas. for the evangelist is going to. prove from the Bible that it is through this means that Christianity. lives and is enhanced. sss-1
 Meetings are held in. connection with this campaign every night except Mon day. Every night next week the eyaT,-- gehst will take up some phase of the Christian life, explaining what it is and helping those who may have a de- sire to know. about it, in order that they may take their stand for God and. Christ
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
DIED

DIED .GAVFTT@In Stonington (Pawcatuck) Feb 2S, 1917. William A. B. Gavitt, aged 46 years
 BIXLER-In South Killing1y. Feb. 22. 1917, John W. Bfxler, aged "A years. YOUNGIn Dayvil1e. Feb. 27, 1917. Mrs. Sarah c. Young. aged s7 years. PENDLETON-In North Stonington, Feb. 2S, 1917, George A. Pendleton, aged 72 years and months. Funeral services at his late home in North Stonington Sunday: March 4, at p. m. Burial in flm Grove cemetery Mystic. Take 114E a. m. trolley from Franklin square, Nor wich.
 JENNINGSLIn this city. March 2, 1917. Mrs. Rebecca A. Jennings, in her S6th year.
 Funeral from No. 514 North Main street Monday. March 5. at 2-30 p. m. COLVER-In Norwich. March 2, 1917. Albert Wallace Co1ver. aged 62 Funeral services will be held at his late home, 39 Bentley avenue, Mon day, March 5, at II a. m. PORTER-In New London. March 2, 1917. Mettie Morgan. wife of Nelson V. Porter.
 Funeral services will be held at her late residence, No. 79 Williams street, Monday, March 5. at 2.S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
5FANKEiN's MILITARY CENSUS
 SHOWS fs2 ENRoLLMENTs
First selectmaa Davis Issues State
 rent on Progress.

The progress made by the town of Franklin in: taking the military Cen sus called for by Governor Marcus H. Holcornb is indicated by the state ment of First Selectman c. B. Davis that military census enrolment have been completed to date. The first se- lectman estimates that the towns to- tal of census enroliments will be about 1S2 sss-
 Word has been received from the state headquarters in Hartford by First Selectnan-C. B. Davis That the work is going along favprably throughout the state and that there Is every indication that the statewide census will be completed in record time. The census of industries has already begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

work The boiler was rehaired Mon day night and work was resumed yes terday. If the explosion had been a little more severe very serious results might have followed.
 The Merchants National Bank has declared semi-annual dividend of tax) payable March 4th. The Thames National has declared a similar dfvi- dend payable the 5th-
 CoIs Joseph Selden has resigned his position as one of the registrars for the first district. John c. Kellogg is his successor.
 3,732 Children in Schools.
 Feb. 2s, 1ss7-The census recently taken shows the number of school yearss who on January l. 1867, were in school in this town to be as follows:
 Central district, 1866; West Chelsea, 6o9; GreeneviHe, 704; Falls, S91; Nor wich Town, 244; West Town Street, 13s Wequonnoc, 96: East Great Plain, 6a; Mill Cor Yes,eic), 56: WaOSec1s, 20; Scotland Road, 21; Plain Hill, 8; D4s- trict of Bozrah, 2; total s.732.
 Godfrey Fowler of Greenevi1le, q man over so years of age, caught his hand in circular saw on Wednesday afternoons mutiiating his thumb so as to render ampufation necessary. --- May I, 1867-By reference to our special Washington despatch, it will
  for cleaning and maintaining the chan nel of the Thames river, has been passed by both houses
 The splendid new iron steamer City of Lawrence built at Wilmington, for the Norwich and New York transpor- tation Co., will arrive at the railroad wharf tomorrow to take her place on the line. The City of New York will be laid up for repairs.
 Girl Disappears.
 March 2, 1S67@Two accidents oc- cured in this city on Thursday. A little daughter of Thomas OHNeil, who resides on Roath street, overturned a tub of boiling water upon herself scalding her severely. | boy named Kelley fell upon the gearing of card ing machine, at the Sturtevant mill uptown. The injuries he received were serious, laying the cheek bone and windpipe bare and exposing the cartid artery,
 A young lady, who has been visiting in this city during the winter, dis appeared very mysteriously on We'd nesday night from the residence of the friends with whom she has been stop ping, and no trace of her present whereabouts has yet Leen discovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Mems Meeting Largely Attended-En- tertainment at Greeneviiie consre- gational Church-Notes. r

The Mems club. of the Federated church held their regular meeting Fri day evening withsa large number in attendance. The regular routine busi- ness was transacted and reports read and accepted. The address of s the evening was by Senator J. Ill., Barnes, who delivered an interesting talk on Friendship. A musical program was enjoyed which iffciuded solos by AZ chibald MacDougal and other mem berS of the league. William Huber rendered several piano solos. The au- dience joined in singing the Red, White and Blue. Refreshments of sandwiches, cru1lers and coffee were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mrs. C. Palmer LeffinsweII AsreeabIy a Surprised by Friends.

Mrs. c. Palmer Lehngwel1 was most agreeably surprised Friday afternoon at the home of her father -in-law. Dea- con J. c. LeningwelI, where friends to the number of ten met to extend to her their best wishes for happy birthday. Games, including knowledge and fines, with a peandt hunt, were much en- joyed. 4 birthday cake adorned the center of the bountiful1y laden table The menu included potato salad, rolls and cake, cookies, ice cream and cocoa
 The following guests were present: H.. Beebe Miss c. Beebe. Miss R. Palmer, Miss A. Bishop. Miss G. Lef- firagsxeli, Mrs. c. P. Lefdngweli, Miss M. LefilngweH and Miss R. Ellis and Palmer. Rathbone.a
 The. guests departed, wishing her many more happy birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Rebecca A. Jennings

HFSs hepeCCd N' JehhIh9ss
 At her home at 514 North Main street, Mrs. Rebecca A. Jennings pass ed away Friday afternoon ssaf 30 o'clock. She was born in Usquepaugh. R. T.. on. July 12.sin the year 0. Mrs. Jennings came to Norwich when 16 ears of age and has resided here ever since. She was married on November 9th, 1349. to Norman B. Clark and on the goth of October, 1876, was married to Charles w. Jennings. She is sur viyed by four daughters. Inez I. Clark, Mrs. G. A. Ballou. Mrs. A. R. Keables, Mrs. c. S. Twist. nine grandchildren and six great-grandchfldren. Mrs. Jen- nings was a member of the local Spir- itual union and her death is mourned by all who knew her.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Conditions.

 Rains and snows have again set in over the middle Ttlantic states Un- settled weather with snow or rain will prevail Saturday and Sunday in the New England and middle Atlantic states. assas The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate. variable: n1fd- dle Atlantic moderate to fresh north east and east. .4,.x-sl ls-ssz
 Forecast.
 Eastern New York: Snow or rain Saturday and probably Sunday; lit- tie change in temperature.
 Southern New England: Snow or rain Saturday and probably Sunday Northern New England: Snow Sat urday or Saturday night and prabahly Sunday. sssEE ssst.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. rtported from Sevin's pharma oysesshow the changes in temperature aIlE the barometric changes Friday:
 Comparisons Predictions for Friday: Fair Fridays weather: Ocercast. Snow at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
TAFTyILLE
Pleasant Surprise Party For Thomas Greenwood-6us Ride to New Lon don-Personals and Notes.

A pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Thomas Greenwood on Friday evening in honor of his birth day. The evening was delightfully."- spent with mlixic and games. Several pleasing solos were rendered by CrRs. Belair, Robert Brterly and George Weller, Jr. Refreshments were served closing a most enjoyable evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
on Honor List.

i: Friends of Calvin E. Wilcox, an N. F. A. graduate, will be pleased to know. that his name appears on the list Of. honor grads for the first term in the freshpan class of the Shefields Scfentific school in Yale university
 Bulletin for the week ending March 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
The Chelsea Savings Bank

' Norwich, Conn.,, Feb. 5, 1917. . The Board of Directors of the Bank have this day declared a dividend for the current sixs menths at the rate of four per cent:e per anpum. payable on and after the fifteenth of March
 FRANK HAMPSTEAD, --4
 Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
IN M ElM OaIAM

In loving memory of Martha J. Ringland, who died March 3rd, 1916. She is gone but never to be forgotten. None knew her but to love her.
 FROM A LOVING FRIEND.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
CARD OF THANKS

For the things done in loving mem ory of Mrs Mary Jane Curran Young, for the beautiful flowers, especially the rememb brance of the Weaving De- partment force of the Assawaga Wool en Company I wish to express the sincerest thanks and appreciation.
 WILLIAM H. CAMPBELL. Dayvi1ie. March ?. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

RoekviIIe.-Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster will visit St. Johns Epis- copaI church. on the evening of Good Friday for the purpose of confirmation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
BORN

SMrTH-In Norwich Town, Feb. 12 1917 daughter. Florence Beatrice. to Mir and Mrs. Thomas Smith of 12 Town street. SPAULDIN-In Danielson. Feb. 26 1917, son to MT. and Mrs. Charles N. Spaulding.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Bus Ride to New London.

Bus Ride to New Lendon.
 Several local young people enjoyed a motor bus ride to New London on Thursday evening. The party enjoy ed the roller skating in that city. A banouet was served at the Crocker house. The party returned late in the evening after most delightful trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
JOSEPH BRADFORD.
 BOOK BINDER Blank Books, Made end Ruled to Order
 1os BROADWAY
The Thames Loan & Trust Co.
 DIVIDEND NOTICE

Depositors in the Commercial Depart ment are hereby notified that checks for amounts of five per cent. of their proved and allowed claims will be ready on and after Wednesday March T, 1917. upon presentation of Receiv. CTS Certificates.
 AMOS 4. BROWNING, Receiver.
 Norwich, March 1, 1917-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

Bridgeport-This city has hired 112 school teachers from out of town since last May, in a territory extending from Iowa to Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

Mrs. Frank J. Pease and so1. Gordon of Hazardville are visiting Mrs. Louis o. Potter for a few days
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
In the Mil Leaque.

In the TaftvilIe bowling league last night the Hnstlers took three games from the O1ympics and the Independ- ents took three from the V. M g. La valIe had high single, 114 and high to- tai, zg5. The scores follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

William O'Brien has been confined to his home for several days wit ha SC were attack of tonsilitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Notess

There was large attendance at tn, Lenten service in St. Andrews churci Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

John Leiper is spending several days as the guest of Christian Hoefer in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters in the Norwich, Conn.,, post office for the week ending March 3, 1917, is as fol- lows: John W. Bates. Wilbur Booker, w. A. Close. Maurice Hannifan, Mrs Hart.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03

Personals and Notes. Albert Portelance was a recent caller n New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
MARRIED.

WEAVER -LEHRER- Dayville, Feb IS. 1917, by Rev. J. W. Wright. Daniel Weaver and Miss Helen Lehrer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
glite B11lieaifl.
THE WEATHER.

2 Norwich. saturday,. Msrch q fs17:..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
J. D. ZIMMERMAN, D. C.

pr. of Chiropractic. Graduate F. s. O.. day. thursday. Saturday. 2 to 6 ?. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Sun, Moon ana Tiaes.
,GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water if is lo' ,ide which Is followed by hood tide.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
FATALLY INJURED
BY AUTOMOBILE
Fred Brouillard of Burlington Had Skull
Fractured and Right Shoulder
Broken.

Burlington, June l6.-Fred Brouillard
was struck by an automobile and fatally
injured last evening, the accident occur
ring opposite his home on the lower
road to Winooski. Alex Hulburd was
operating the machine which is one Of
those in use between Fort Ethan Allen
and this city for the accommodation of
the soldiers.
Hulburd claimed to the authorities
that he was unable to avert hitting
Brouillard, who was evidently turning
into his own yard. Hulburd's machine
was headed towards Winoosiki and an
other car was coming towards this city.
Brouillard was walking to his home from
the wood yard on the opposite side of
the road where he was employed. The
accident happened at sharp turn in
the road.
The injured man was picked up un-
conscious and hurried to the Mary
Fletcher hospital where it was found
that he had suffered fracture OF the
skull at the top of the head and that
his right shoulder had been broken. All
efforts to revive him failed and it was
stated at the hospital that the man
could not live.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
How Do Your Feet Stand the HEATH

Extremes of heat and extremes of cold
have adverse effect on the feet of some
people, and it is wise to prepare for pre-
vention of trouble according TO the sea
son we are approaching. We are glad
that cold weather can have no error for
US in the way of foot trouble for some
months to come, but we have to face a
possible discomfort, due to midsummer
heat, and the effect registers in the face
when the feet ache and burn.
Women sh ould make it a point to wear
comfortable shoes in the summer time
for more walking is done, more outdoor
recreation is INDUCED in, and the vitality
is taxed to a greater extent in hot
weather than in any of the other seasons
and enjoyment is lessened with discom-
fort to the feet.
Those pestering little corns, aching
bunions, smuggling soft corns, and sore,
tired feet all seem 10 do their worst to
fret one with the advent of warm wealth.
er and all the means we know of should
be used to allay the suffering.
To take the "tired" out of the feet put
them in a hot soapy bath for fifteen min
utes. then into another of clear water
with some of those tablets which are
veritable "foot- then dry and
shake some hygienic powder over them
before putting on your stockings. The
stockings must be little longer than
the foot if they are to be comfortable
and not cause more foot trouble. Fresh
hose every DAY should be the rule, and
il is no trouble to wash out a pair of
hose at night, which will be ready 70
don in the morning.
Masssging the feet with good cold
cream is very beneficial and relieves SO
much of the ache and tension of the day.
As soon as ever you have an opportuni-
ty after day on your feet. change your
shoes. for that alone is restful and help
ful. Not to any old pair, but to a pair
that will encase the foot snugly but not
neomfortably-just enough to support
the tired muscles and take away the
strain.
If YOU have corns from ill-ftting shoes,
either too loose or too tight, get rid of
them. / can recommend a remedy ii you
want me to. Then if you bathe your
feet frequently and wear comfortable
shoes YOU will soon find that this foot
trouble is thing of the past.-woman's
World for July.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
DEATH OF PETER MUTcH.
Barre Man Had Been in Arizona for
Benefit of His Health.

A telegram received in Barre this
morning announced the death at Phenix,
Ariz., of Peter W Mutch, well known
Barre man who has been there for the
past year and half because of failing
health. The telegram was from George
Mutch, who left Barre on May l6 for
Phoenix on receipt of information that
his brother was declining rapidly. Mrs.
Mutch went to Phoenix last December
The remains win be brought to Barre,
probably arriving here on Saturday, June
%.
Peter Mutch was born in Scotland 40
years ago and came to the United States
with his mother when he was d young
man. He had resided here for Is years,
being connected with the granite bust
ness Recently he had been a partner
with Arthur Loranger in the firm of
Mutch & Loranger. On leaving for the
West late in 1915 he sold his interest in
the business. He was a member of Gran
ite lodge, F. and A. NJ, being past
master in the lodge. He also was a
member of Clan Gordon, o. S. G. He was
a man who was held in high esteem.
Mr.. Muteh leaves his wife and two
daughters. Elsie and Caroline; also two
brothers, George Mutch of Barre and
James Mutch. formerly OF Barre, but
who is now thought to be with the Ca
madam army on the western war front.
His mother died several years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
TAX ON NET PROFITS.
To Be Assessed Against American Pub
fishers.

Washington, D. c., June l6.-A new
tax of five per cent. on net profits OF all
newspaper and magazine publishers was
written into the war tax bill yesterday
by the Senate finance committee in lieu
of two per cent. advertising tax previ-
ously agreed upon, and of the second
class mail rate increases proposed in the
House bill.
The profits tax plan is estimated to
raise about Sl5,000,000, or about the
same advertising tax previously pro-
posed, and was adopted by bare major
ity of one vote, with several members
absent. There now is pending motion
by Senator Penrose, who voted for the
hwy, to reconsider the decision Monday
The committee also decided by a ma
jority of one vote to repeal the "draw-
back" allowance to sugar refners, rails
ing Sl9,000,000 additional revenues.
After voting on the publishers tax and
sugar drawback" both of which have
been strenuously opposed and under con-
sideration fortnight, the committee ad-
journed until Monday, with the prospect
of another weeks delay in completing
the bill Questions which Senator Sim
mons said probably will require several
days to settle and virtually the only
ones remaining, were possible reconsider
alton of the publishers tax, the rate to
be fixed on excess profits and the income
tax section.