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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
UNcAsvILLE MAN HURT
WHEN BUILDING FELL.
James Bingham Has Three Fractured
Ribs and Injured Hand and Legs.

When a huge sned under construc-
ton as q protection for a summer res
Eastern Point was blown down dur
ing a heavy gale Saturday morning,
on man was killed and II others. In
Guiding James Bingham of Uncasville
were injured.
relieving is a list of the dead and
injured:
John c. Champion of New London,
death caused by internal injuries.
Injured.
Carl Anderson OF New York. per-
forated lung and conclusion of head.
right arm broken and Commissions of
Fred Dunn. Groton, left arm cut,
elbow and face bruised and legs lac
Grated.
George Tiffany of New London. hand
and left leg bruised.
Edward Brandt Of New London,
vontusions of head. bruised right leg
and hands.
Thomas Fleming of New London,
Commissions of right wrist
Albert Lamb. Groton, consusions of
face.
Raymond Nen. of New London.
bruise over left eye.
fractured ribs and wounds of right
hands and legs.
Arthur Mckenzie of Grcton,
sprained right arm.
v. Zuccardy, Noank, bruised leg and
finger.
Kenneth Case New London, bruis-
ed left leg and hip.
J. Grass of New London. three scalp
wounds and abrasions of both legs.
J. Canton of New London, bruised
left foot.
Anderson and Johnson are both at
Memorial hospital their injuries being
considered quite serious. The in
juries of the others. while severe in
most cases. are not thought to be Sc
rious or dangerous.
All of the men who were killed
or injured were carpenters or APP
prentice carpenters except Grass and
Canton, who are Italian laborers.
The accident happened shortly after
10 o'clock. The structure which was
being erected shelter for the
summer residence for Julius F'lei~ch-
mann, is located at Eastern Point a
short distance south of the Hotel Girls
void.
huge shed which was practically COM
p'eted except the roof which was to
have been put on today when a
terrific gale, which had been raging
all morning, blew down a portion Of
the structure. The wind blowing
the north section of the shed with
terrible force, blowing it down. The
north wall collapsed into the enclos-
ure. bringing with it sections of the
west and east walls.
The crash of the falling walls was
heard for a considerable distance.
Carpenters and laborers were all over
the shed, on staging, on the sides. in
side and out, when the building col
lapsed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
WEDDING.
HamIin-Clark.

A wedding of interest to Norwich
sc ciety took place at 4-30 o'clock Sat
Erday afternoon In Danbury when Miss
Susan B. Clark, daughter of Mrs
Frank P. Clark and the late DIR. Clark
Was united in marriage with Willard
w. Hamlin of WATERFOWL, N. Y. The
Ger emory was performed by Rev Jo-
st phi Hooker Twitchell. pastor of the
FIRST congregational church, at the
home of the brides mother, "a Main
street, the bridal party standing in
front of a bank of palms and smilax.
arranged in the living room. In the
parlor the decorations were red carna
tens. Pink roses were used IL, the
dining room. An orchestra played the
wedding march and during the recep-
ton hours.
The bride wore white silk with pearl
trimmings. Her veil was held in pIac ,
with orange blossoms and she carrie I
Elies of the valley and sweet peas. The
riaid of honor, Miss Julia A. Clark
the brides sister. was attired in vel
low satin and Georgette crepe. ami
Mrs. Clark, who gave her daughter
ir marriage was gowned in black
satin and lace.
The best man was Winfield A. Fox
C. Stuart Mclean of Danbury, J.
Roemer Wakeman of Bridgeport and
Harold w. Condo of WATERFOWL, ". Y.
A supper followed the ceremony Mr..
6nO MIS-. Haml1n leIr saturday evening
fer their wedding journey. They will
eside in WATERFOWL, where Mr.. Ham
In is with a prominent LUMBER firm
The bride is a graduate Of Danbury
High school and of Bradford, Mass.
academy. She has frequently visited
in Norwich at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. John Chester Averill, of Broad
way.
Among the out of town guests at the
wedding were Mr. and Mrs John c.
Averi1l of Norwich and Mr.. and Mrs
Henry 8. Ginnel Gath e. Brown) of
New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
OBITUARY..
Joseph Mackenzie.

Joseph Mackenzie, 80 years of age
died at his home at 62 School street
an illness with pneumonia. Last week
Mr.. Mackenzie fell from a ladder and
was injured and pneumonia developed
Mr.. Mackenzie was born in Glas-
gov, 81 years ago, the son of William
and Janet Mitchell Mackenzie. He
had uived in this city for many years
and at one time was employed as up
holsterer when the old car shop in
Maekenzie's wife died number of
years. He is survived by two sons,
William of this city, Joseph of Frank
lin, two daughters, Mrs. Frank White
of this city and Mrs. Harry Robinson
who resides in the west
George N. Wood.
George N. Wood, who for IS years
was deputy sheriff of New London
county, and one of the best known
residents of Montville, died Sunday
evening at $50 O'Clock after an illness
of long duration. Death was due to
George N Wood was born in East
Greenwich, r. I, on April 1, 1887, the
son of AsaheI and Susan Randall
Wood. and has lived in Montville the
about IA years old he went to Mont
VILE, where he was employed in a
mill. He has been in the teaming
business and he represented the town
IN the state legislature IN 1SS0-ISSl.
For 35 years he was deputy sheriff of
tie county and had an office in this
city. Mr.. WOOD was a member of
Uncas lodge, No. II, A. o. U. W., of
Montville.
In 1861 he was united in marriage
with Julia Tooker in the town of
yme. Mrs. Wood survives with three
daughters, Misses Susie and Jennie of
Atontville and Miss Julia of this city
He also leaves sister, Mrs j. G..
Burnett. of Williams street, this city.
Mrs. Della E. Peck.
CContributed.)
The sudden death on Saturday even
ing last of Mrs. Della E. Peck, aged
1aother of the late DR.. Anthony Peck,
of Norwich, takes away from her
many longtime friends in Norwich
Town and vicinity a very interesting
and beautiful character.
She was bora in Massachusetts in
1925, married m New York in 1916,
came to Norwich in 1880, celebrated
her 50th wedding anniversary at the
home of her son Anthony in 1896, was
widowed in 1900. lived on Norwich
Town Green till several years after
the death of her husband, then was
with her two sons and with friends in
Norwich Town till the last
She was cheerful patient amid the
infirmities of an advanced old age
with it's lessened sight and hearing,
keeping up her interest to the last in
the narrowing circle of friends, stricken
sorely in the death of her beloved son,
the doctor. but served and supported
by living faith of many years stand
ing.
She and her husband united with the
First Congregational church in 1880,
coming from Clinton, n. Y, and she
was a member of that church when
she passed away.
She is remembered as always men
tally active, alive to all good things,
a good conversationahst, a sympathetic
friend, a devoted Christian
Having committed her spirit to her
Father in early life, and having tried
to walk with Him here, she was of
course ready at the last, with good
hope, to reaffirm her commitment and
go whithersoever He might lead her in
the sphere of the endless life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
PERSONALS


X
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Kinney are
spending few days in Providence.
Miss Helen FarneH of Old Lyme re-
turns to her school duties in Norwich
| today.
Mrs. C. Royce Boss OF New London
lis seriously i'll at her home on Granite
street.
Michael F. Shea of New London at
tended the funeral of Thomas Shea
1 in Norwich.
| Mrs. John Mcdonald and children of
Norwich have been guests of Central
Village relatives.
p. w. Davidson of New York spent
| the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. A. ".
Pasnik of this city.
Mrs. Ida Mof1tt of Is Cliff street,
who has been threatened with pneu-
monia, is more comfortable.
Miss MarceHa Riley, who has been
the guest of relatives and friends in
Moosup, has returned to Norwich.
County Commissioner and Mrs. Will
liam H. Smith of Saybrook have left
for Hartford where they expect to visit
for the next two weeks.
Arthur Rush, William r. Street and
Frank Patterson of Poquetanuek at
Davis theatre Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cox of Bridge
port returned Thursday, having been
called here by. the sudden death of
Mrs. Cox's brother, Ernest A. Alquist
Of this city.
Ruth Marie Tobin of Franklin street
has returned to the Holy Family Aca-
denny in Baltic. after spending her va
cation at the home of Alderman Col
Inns in New London.
Horace H. Allen, elder son of DR..
and Mrs. j. H. Allen, of Church street,
chief engineer of the tug Harriet, of
the T. A. Scott company's fleet.
Miss Gertrude IIlinger, a student at
the Baltic convent, returned Sunday
evening to her studies, after spending
the holiday recess at her home on
School street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
Newspaper Notice.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination on January 20,
1917, at New London, Conn, to pro-
vide a register of eligibles from which
to make eertifcation for filing a va
cancy in the position of male steno-
grapher and typewriterfi at $500 per
annum, in the office of the United
States local inspectors of steam yes
sells. New Haven. and future vaean-
cies as they may occur in positions
requiring the qualifications Of steno-
graphy, typewriting, or stenography
and typewriting. In the federal clas-
sified civil service in New London,
and vicinity. Both men and women
will be admitted to the examination
Age, 10 years or over on the date Of
the examination.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
WEEK FROM GRIPPE
Home Missionary Tells How She Re-
stored Her Strength.

81 am a Home Missionary. was weak
and rundown after a hard spell of
LaGrippe. had headaches, indiges-
ton and pains in my chest. and was
tired all the time. A friend asked
me to try Vinol and the result is l am
free from those troubles and feel well
and strong and able to go to work
again." Mrs. Hattie johnson, Towan-
da, Pa.
The reason VinoI was so success
full in building up Mrs Johnson's
health is because it is a constitutional
remedy which contains beef and cod
liver peptones. iron and manganese
peptonates and glyeerophosphates, all
combined in delicious native tonic
wine.
We wish every person in Norwich
who Is suffering from a weakened,
rundown devitalized condition, would
try Vinol ON our guarantee 10 return
their money il it fails to benefit them.
Broadway Pharmacy. q. q. Engler.
Proprietor, Norwich Vinol IS sold in
Willimantie by the Wilson Drug Co.
in Danfelson by the A. w. Williams
Pharmacy. and in Putnam by j. +.
Donahue. Also at the leading drug
stores I'm ALI Connecticut towns.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
MURDERER OF LILLIAN
WELLESGREBERS SUICIDES.
James r. cavanaugh Jumped Five
Flights to Stone Flooring at State
Prison.

James F. Cavanaugh, a life prisoner
et the state prise nat Wethersfield,
last Friday, it was learned Sunday
night. When the jailer entered his
cell with his dinner, Cavanaugh sprang
through the door. raced up five flights
then leaped to the stone flooring be-
low, dying of 4 fractured skull. The
prison authorities say that he had at
tempted suicide before by drinking a
bottle of ink.
Cavanaugh was 81 years old and was
sentenced to Wethersfield six years
ago for the murder in Hartford Of Lii
lian Wellesgr cher, formerly of
Ihamesville. At his trial he pleaded
gree.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
Attended Joint Installation.

The officers of Father Mathew Tier
ney cadets of this city attended the
joint installation. of the Tferney league
and Tierney cadets of Noank which
was held Sunday afternoon. County
Director Williara McGuinness OF this
city was the installing officer. Fol-
lowing the installation, social hour
was spent with the serving of refresh
n.ents.
The officers of the local cadets are
Raymond Fitzgerald, Thomas Aubrey,
a bert Clark, John Bowen and Ernest
Gagnon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
O-BRN REVIVES
COLOR GLANDS
Darken. GEay 20 -

Q-Ban Hair Color RestusuF 60 no dye
but acts on the roots making hair and
scalp healthy and restoring the color
glands of the hair. So II your hair 81
gray. faded, bleached, precautionary
gray, brittle or falling, apply Q-Bau
Hair Color Restorer Gas directed on
bottle), to hair and scalp. In a short
time all your gray hair VIII be rec
stored TO an even delicate. dark shade
and entire head Of hair viii become
soft, fluffy, long, thick and CT such an
even beautiful dark color no one could
tell you had applied Q-Han. Also
stops dandrun and falling hair, leaving
your hair fascinating and abundant
without even a trace OF gray. Sold on
a money back guarantee. 30 cents for
a big bottle at Lee s. OsgoOd'B Drug
store, Norwich, Conn. Out-of-toWn
folks supplied by mail.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
In the City Court.

Henry Oswald was fined IS and costs
and Lawrence Jorgensen SIS and costs
for fighting in a local saigon, at a
session of the city court Saturday
morning.
The case of local man who was
accused of stealing a suit case was
noIled by Judge Barnes.
A Taftvi1le man who was accused
of giving a check to a Providence firm
and not having money in the bank was
discharged. Edward T. Burke acted
as judge in the case as Judge Barnes
had an appointment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
Poquetanuck PRINCIPAL lIl.

Miss Gertrude Mullen, the popular
principal of the Fourth district school
Of Preston, located in POquetanuclr,
is i'll with scarlet fever at her home in
Norwich.
The school is closed for a week, DUR
ing which time the rooms will be thor
oughly fumigated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

MiIford.-The portable schoolhOuse
to be used at Fort TrumbuH Beach
has arrived and is almost ready for
occupancy 1t is placed at Kinlocls
terrace and is of good appearance
This will relieve the congestion Of the
central school.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
State Police Raided Union Club.

Saturday night about 11.3e O'Clock,
the state police made a raid on the
Union club in the Bacon blocZ in
New London, gathering in 16 men, be-
sides a quantity of liquor. The club
has a license which was granted in
November but it is alleged it was a
gambling Joint.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

The regular meeting of the Y. VI. c.
a. directors viii be held on Tuesday
evening.
The regular session of the mems
Rible class will be held Tuesday even
ing. Bible study will follow a Iun-
cGeon.
The shop. meetings will be held as
Usual: Tuesday at the Cutlery COM
Eany, Wednesday at the Thermos
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

company, and Thursday at the Cres-
cent Firearms company.
The Wireless club Is thriving and
their club on the top floor Is being
made attractive. The club win meet
to transact the first and third We'd
nesdays of each month. Some appa-
ratus will be installed shortly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. David Derosier OF Nor
witch were recent guests of Mrs. Dero-
sier's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanislaus
Charron, of Plainfield
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

Rev. Richard r. Graham returned
Saturday from Cincinnati, where he
was one of the officiating clergymen al
the marriage of a niece.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

Miss Dorothy Jones. a student at the
National Park Seminary in Washing
ton has left town. stopping en- route
to spend several days In Brooklyn, N.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

Misses Helen and Elizabeth Elliott
nave returned 20 Central Village after
spending a weeks vacation with
friends in Norwich, westerly and New
London.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

Miss Margaret Jameson who was n
recent guest of her uncle, Archibald
Mitchell, has left for New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

Miss Maize V. Caruthers has re-
turned from spending a few days ina
New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

REMOVES SKIN AFFECTIONS
One package proves e. Sold and
eneranfeed by abOv~ V7nol dru9&ists
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Cesare Guilbuette left town
yesterday for her home in New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

One machine has capacity of cut
ting a thousand celluloid combs a [
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
NOTICE

The Annual Meeting of the Second
Congregational Ecclesiastical Society
of Norwich, Conn, will be held on
Wednesday evening, Jan 10th. 1917. at
o'clock, in the Vestry of the Church
to hear the Treasurer's report, to elect
Officers for the ensuing year. and do
any other business proper TO be done
at said meeting.
Per order Society Committee.
FRANK A. BILL.
r. H. MONTGOMERY,
JOHN H. SHERMAN
Norwich. Conn, Jan. 5. 1917.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
Victor L'Hereux Found Dead In Bed

Victor LHereux was found dead
in bed at his rooming house, SOS East
Main street. Waterbury, Sunday
morning, the cause Of death being due
to gas asphyxiation- He Was a native
of Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

At the reception and profession of
Sisters of Mercy at St. Joseph's con-
vent, Hartford, last week, those max
ing their first annual vows included
Sister Rose Vincent Brophy, of Nor
wich, sister Of Health Officer DIR. E.
j. Brophy, who. with Mrs. Brophy, at
tended the ceremony
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

A number of Norwich friends have
received from California, since the
death of DR.. L. L. West New Year
greeting cards. evidently written and
mailed by him with no thought that
they would be memorials of his friend
ship and good will.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08
Twelve bishops of the Enisco,

church, sixty lay and clerical dele
gates, and many lay and clerical WISH
tors will gather in Atlantic City on
Tuesday for a three day meeting of
the Third Annual Synod of the Mis-
sionary Province, one of the bishops
being Rt. Rev. r. II. Nelson of AL
bany, formerly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-08

OF "a New England Childhood" The
New York Sunday Times critic said:
In her perspective of the lonely ina
ginative little child, figure against the
background of ante-bellum years in
Norwich, Conn; Miss Fuller has given
US a picture of a New England town
that we are glad. indeed, to have.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
RUSSIA WILL PAY
ALL OF HER>DEBTS
State Department Confident Every
Obligation Will Be Met.

The reputation Of Russia's debts
cainot be permanent. This statement
was made at the State Department
yesterday. The department is not
worried over the prospect of losing
the millions this country has already
loaned to Russia.
mo government can get on with
out credit" said an official mo Rus
sian government can get credit IL it
repudiates the obligations of the ma
ton"
,As soon as q permanent government
is established at Petrograd, it is
stated. even though the Lenine-
Trotsky regime has repudiated Rus
sia's debts, they will have to be as
sumed anew with interest, il the
bankers OF the world and of tn"
United States are to be expected TO
extend the money which will then be
direfully needed for the reconstruction
of the country.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
LUTHERAN Church
PLANS EXTENSION
New Congregation TO Be Organized
in Piney Branch Park.

The board OF directors OF the Al
lance OF Lutheran Churches Of this
city, at fits regular semi-annual meet
ing Monday evening. will consider
the final reports and details in con-
nection with the establishment Of a
Lutheran Church in Piney Branch
Park.
, The committee on home missions
and church extension Of this organ
ization has been working Non this
project during the past summer and
fall, and found much interest in the
movement among the many Luther
ans residing In this community.
Arrangements have been made for
the purchase Of a lot at a central
point, within easy walking distance
ef the various semi-suburban subdi-
visions along ourteenth street eN-
tended, and the board on Monday
evening will complete plans for the
opening service the following Sunday
in the home OF the general secretary
of the alliance, at the corner OF -Four
teenth and Ingraham streets. which
will be used temporarily by the new
organization as a meeting place.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
DElULLES' TRIAL
0UED FROM PAGE ONE.

9UED FROM PAGE ONE.
ant kthe nature or quality Of
the az was committingT'
"1n opinion. did the defendant
know oct was wrong?"
Drs. Sht and Jeliffe answered
No q three questions, and no
recessfo their contention was
obtain4 by District Attorney
Weeksn under a cross-examina-
ton tlees Of which were sharp
ened h7uent suggestions from the
state slistS.
Both Wight and DR.. Jeliffe dis
unctlyadiated any theory that
the fr't of Mrs. De Saulles' skull
was thnnary cause Of her mental
conditin August 3. or that the
fracturs of necessity a contribut-
ing facThis disavowal was made
despite fact that both expressed
unqualf belief. that the fracture
and reat pressure upon the young
woman Ain actually did form a
strong fibuting factor.
ttackx AIienIst.
nttriSttorney Weeks strove to
ma ng point against DIR. Wight
WHIP hsked him If ne had ever
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
from tbe pulpits
AROUND the City

North Capitol street and Florida
avenue.
The service is to be a conference
meeting for the purpose Of studying
the best methods of carrying on
Christian Endeavor work. The con-
ferences are to be led by experienced
endeavorers, some of whom have
served as president in various State
unions. A number of important busi-
ness matters are also to be dis
cussed.
The regular Saturday evening social
for soldiers and sailors held at the
various downtown churches will be
given tonight by the Christian En-
deavor Society, of the First Congre-
gational Church, at Tenth and G
streets northwest. at s O'Clock.
A similar social for the southeast
section of the city will be given to-
night at s o'clock, at the Chufeh of
the Reformation, Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and B street southeast, under the
auspices of three Sunday school clas-
ses and the Christian Endeavor So
ciety Of that church.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Calvary Baptist Church. Eighth
and H streets. northwest, will cele-
brate its twenty-eigth anniversary on
Sunday evening, December 2, at s
o'clock, after one of the most sue
cessful years in the history Of the
society: During the year forty-eight
new members have been added to the
rolls and some 200 have been col
lected and expended for different
benevolent purposes.
An interesting program has been
arranged for this occasion and the,
public in general as well as all the
young peoples organizations are cor
daily invited to join in the service.
Rev. Howard B. Grose. d. D., first
vice president Of the United Society
of Christian Endeavor, will deliver an
address.