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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary Brown.

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 The death of Mrs Mary Brown oc- cured at her home at 215 Valley street early Monday morning. Mrs. Brown was born at Hoxie Hill, South Wind ham. in 1851. the daughter of Benjamin and Mary CrandaI1 Hoxie. She was a resident of Windham for some time. moving from that place to Providence about 25 years ago. About five years ego she returned to this city, where she has made her home since that time with her sister, Miss Hattie Hoxie. Mrs Brown was very well known in this city and had many friends. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid of the Congrega atfona1 church, Woman's s Relief corps, W c. T. U., and Radiant chapter. No. Il. o. E. S. She leaves two sisters. Miss Hoxie and Mrs. William J. Hastings of this city. three brothers, Anson of Providence, Charles of this city and Walter of South Wind ham, and a number of nieces and nephews.
 Mrs. Johannah Pickett.
 The death of Mrs Johannah Pickett occurred at her home at q Prospect street Sunday after an illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Pickett was born in London. England, 65 years ago. rhe daughter Of Patrick and Abbie Kelley Malvey. She has made her home in this city for the past 40 years. Be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08


 A meeting of the resident soldiers was held in the Town building Sun day afternoon. George w Blake was chairman. The report of the clerk and treasurer, George A. Haskell were read and accepted. MT. Haskell was elected to the offices for one year. It was voted that the same ed, with the exception of Comrade William H. lift, who has been called home during the past year R. M. Brown is to decorate the Davis, Will COX and Hopeville cemeteries, Geo. A Haskell the Geer, Baptist, Jewett City, St Mary's and Read -HerskelI, Miss Burton the Leonard and MT. and Mrs William Montgomery the PachauGf cemetery. It was voted to invite the D. A. R. and w. R. c. members to at tend the services at the Methodist church at 10.45 Sunday morning pre- vious to Memorial Bay. It was also voted that Hugh Mclaughlin have charge of the raising of the town flag, that G. A. Haskell have charge of the A. Haskell supervise the decorations and collation..
 Brevities.
 Dorcas circle of The Kings Daugh- ters meets at Mrs. W. R. Burdick's this evening.
 John Hoffmann returned Monday to the Putnam Trade school, after an illness of several days because of ill., ness.
 Mrs Everett Brown and daughter, Bernice of Douglass. and MT. and Sunday at W. R. BurdiclQs
 Mrs. S. R. Waters returned Monday from a lengthy visit with relatives in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

school have formed a woodcraft potato club.
 Saybrook Junction.-Section Fore man Corners and men planted IS rose bushes along the side of the railroad near the fence of St. Johns church.
 PortIand.-Joseph synnott. deputy warden of the state park in the east ern section of Portland, with helpers. is at work setting out So,Sjo spruce and cedar trees.
 more for county expenses the coming fiscal year than last year, because of natural growth and high cost of food and materials.
 Naugatuck.-A case of infantile pa ralysis has been reported to Health Officer w. A. Reilly. The patient is Annie Carter, age 23 years, of 53 Scott street. It is a mild case.
 Cheshire.-In the will of Maria P. Jarvis, St. Peters Episcopal church will receive g, 900 in trust. Mrs. Jar wis was the wife of G. A. Jarvis. presi- dent of Trinity college. Hartford.
 South Manchester.-Dr. c. Mason Parker. one of South Manchester's dentists, is in Washington to see if it is possible to give his services to the government. He is anxious to enlist as a dental surgeon.
 LitohfieId.-Dr. M. 2. westervelt of Gitchf1eld has secured a place on the hospital staff of the Winchester Re beating Arms company of New Haven and will move there with his wife and daughter about the middle of the month.
 Middietown.-Invitati have been
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

There was evening prayer and an address Sunday afternoon at the Sheltering Arms by Rev. J. W. Areson, rector of Grace Episcopal church. Yantic. He told the story of Mephi- bosheth, drawing from it lessons ap- living. Because Of his oath to Jona- than, David remembered and spared his son, SC said. When he came from The far distant realm where he had been in hiding and was brought to the Kings table, David said, He shall eat bread in my house continuously David was in one sense a type of lame, child, so God sent His Son for us who have fallen, heavily laden with care. sin and anxiety.
 The Red Cross is caring for the wounded, the stricken, those far from home. We are not doing this work however much money we may send; we are Gods messengers, obeying His command, Fed continuously" the wonderful word of Life every day, this we may have, the table ever over flowing with the things that make us able to be messengers, that fill us with strength and hope. Let us then re- member that this story stands as lesson for us: Wherever we are, the messengers will come to us, or on the other hand, we may be sent as mes sengers, so that many may come to the Kings table
 The hSmns for the day which in cluded the Magnificent and Nunc Di- mittis were sung by Miss Lucy Bishop, Miss Henrietta Morris and R. V. Congdon, Mrs. Bolande was at the piano. In closing there were spe- Cia1 prayers appropriate to the con- ditioo of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Study of Japan,

Ar evening on Japan was enjoyed Friday by members of the Chrjgtian EndeavoT society at the First Congre- gationa! chapel. Miss JesTie A. Hyde announced the programme, the closing number was the singing of America. Miss Bernice Underwood :rnpersonated Miss Eliza Talbot. one of the pioneer missionaries in Japan, telling of her work at Kobe college, and Of many trips to out-stations Miss Helen CorrigedX told of Miss Alice Pettee Adams and her more recent work especially among the children. Then Miss Mabel Corrigeux, dressed as native of Japan, gave entertainsty an account of the Avaried life of a Japanese girl, her education in a tenn pie and subsequent conversion to Christianity.
 Much interest was shown in the cu- rios loaned. A model of a house, of Japanese lady, incense sticks, a tea tray and cup. balloon, quill pen. mon ey and chopsticks. After the more formal programme. charades and games were enjoyed. Refreshments were served by the committee, of which Miss Bernice Underwood was chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
More Garden Plots Available.

The agricultural committee of the local Chamber of Commerce has re- ceived more lots for the home gar dening movement. The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad has notified the committee that it may have the use of it's property that is To- cated between Main street and the railroad tracks, near the freight house
 Homer L. Laprade has turned over his lot on Prospect street to the com mittee and if necessary he will help in getting the plots ready for plant ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
What Is coina On ronioh+.

Willimantic Lodge, No. II, A. o. U. w, Valley Street.
 Anne Wood Elderlxin Chapter, No. 23, D. A R.
 San Jose Council. No. IA, K of C.. Main Street.
 Thread City Tent, No 2S, K of M., Main Street
 willimantic Council. No. FPS. R. A., Main Street.
 Olive Branch Council. No. 10, R. and S. M-. Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Durham-A M. Camp unearthed small snowdrift of last winters pro duction while removing a pile of coal ashes at his home Wednesday.
 New Haven.-George E. MacKay baritone, began his 12th year as the soloist and director of the choir of Humphrey street church Sunday.
 Green~ich.-With the slogan put the hoe behind the flag" the girl stu dents of the fashioiable Rosemary Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
New FIaustaff Arrives.

The new f1agpole, ordered some time ago by the selectmen, to be erected in front of the Windham High school, has arrived and will be erected soon. The pole is of steel construction and when erected will be 6i5 feet high. It came in two sections
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
SHAKE INTO YOUR sHoEs

Aliens Foot-E Ease the naftaerfI= powder to be shaken Into the af1ea and sprinkled in the footbath. It ra- iieves painful. swollen. gmaFfimH feed and takes the sting out of corna and buniOns. Used by the allied and Ger man troops at the front. Ailsu's E1gf- Ease is a certain relief for swaaEfnF callOus, tired. aching feet Sold hg druggists everywhere, 2sc. AlWaga usr 1t to break In new shoes. Trial rarr- age free. Address Allen e olaazel Le Roy, N r.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
A4fenried Weddinn

Nr and Mrs. Beverly Bliven and daughters, Misses Marion, Kathryn and Emily RFiven and A. H. Bennett, of Washington street. were in Pomfret Saturday to attend the Bennett-Ash wedding Miss Emily was flower girl and ring bearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Home Guard to brill.

The regular drill of the Home guard will be held in the state armory on Pleasant street this evening under the direction of Captain Frank P. Fenton. After the drill all of the members that have not been measured for uniforms will be measured. It Is the hope of the officers of the company that the com pany will be able to turn out in pa rade Memorial day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

Bridgeport.-The Home Guard band, 31 strong. was mustered into service in Bridgeport by Lieutenant Colonel Cronan. Each member took the oath and was mustered in.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Brief Mention.

Gertrude M. Evans of New York is Tn this city for a time.
 Miss Lucy Hyde of Norwich was the week end guest of her sister, Mrs F. L. Swift, of Spring street
 Mrs. H. N. Hyde of New York is spending a few days as the guest of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
labor PavrcIi.

The city labor payroll for the past month totaIled S652. .46. It was as fol- lows: Street department, S27S.6S; po- lice department, S146.02; water depart ment, $19177; maintaining sewers, $36.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Taxes Paid Promptfy.

Of a, list Of town taxes that totals S104, 1000. Tax Collector George A. Bart lett has already collected S101, ,00G These figures indicate that the taxes are coming in in fine style.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
MYSTIC
Methodist Church to Observe Moth ers' Day-Birthdey Surprise Party Committee ApPoirted to Raise Money for Soldiers.

Next Sunday will be observed as Mothers day at the Methodist Tpis- copal church. Special music and ser mon will be given. The Sunday school has appointed a committee, Mrs. Rob- ert Nichols and Mrs. William Parker to arrange to distribute carnations to all attending the morning service, white ones to those whose mothers have died and pink ones to those whose mothers arc living. The pastor, Rev. Arthur Withee will deliver a special sermon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Snow Early Saturday.

Snow fell between twelve o'clock and morning Saturday on the Old Caute1 bury turnpike, as siush was found at the north door of a farm house in the morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Scotland Road Whist.

A whist was given Friday evening by the Social club at Scotland Road hall Six tables were played. First prizes were secured by Mrs Susie Lilli- bridge ard John Robisch of Occum and second prizes went to Mrs. Frank Ray and F. s. Wheeler Cocoa and macaronns were served by the sup per committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

MT. and Mrs. James Bath of Willi- mantle visited Mrs. Baths aunt, Mrs. Watson, of Harland road, Sunday and called on other friends uptown.
 John Fields. district manager of the Mohican stores in Bridgeport, Mid dletcwn and Springfield, Mass, was at his home on Elm avenue for brief stay Friday.
 Tn a letter received here from a form CT resident it is stated that some of the schools in Worcester, Mass, are to close this month so that the boys can work on farms.
 Miss Florence Bennett returned on Monday to Waterford, having been at her home uptown since Thursday. Her school was closed Friday in order that she might attend the teachers con Vention.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
WULIMANTIC

sides her husband, she leaves one
 daughter, Mildred, and three sons, Thomas, John and Robert Pickett, all of this city, two sisters, Miss Annie
 Malyey and Mrs. Michael Hickey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Birthday Surprise.

Miss Ruth Cudworth, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. David Cudworth, was given a surprise party Saturday in honor of her eighth birthday. Those present were Barbara Ardos, Dorothy Lamphere. Esther Grimes, Elizabeth Eckstein, Mary Cudworth and Gather inc Eckstein. Games were played and a big birthday cake with eight can dies was on the table, while refresh ments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
To Be Made citizens

The following will be made citizens today at Willinantic at 1.30 p. m: Omer Blain, John Rec, Frank Stry- cbarZ, Harry Schinman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

Mrs C. P Bushnell of Providence was the week end guest of Mrs. Mary Webb of Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
DeIeoates to Park Church.

Representing the First Congrega- tionsl church as delegates at the New London County Association of Minis terE and Churches today (Tuesday) at Park church are Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Barrows and MT. and Mrs. w. R La throp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

man. died at his home in Canton Gen. ter Sunday morning following an ill., ness of several months of organic heart trouble. He was ST years old and was born in Bolton Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

Louis Apley of Vergason avenue is out and able to be about his place after weeks of illness, the result of a fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Heard About Town.

Mrs. Frank S. Fowler of Willimantic was the recent guest of Miss Arm strong of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
NORWICH TOWN

Rev. J. w. Areson and Grace Church Singers in ConsoIatins Service at Sheltering Arms-Whist at Scotland Road HaII-LocaI Guests Attend Ponlfret Wedding.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
pr Anna H Shaw to Speak,

Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president of the National American
 Woman Suffrage association, an ac- knowledged leader of all the hundreds and thousands of women in all parts of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

Frederick Barrows of Hyde Park Mass, was the week end guest of his
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
Home Guard EnIistnents.

Capt. Walter T. Fish of Mystic Home Guard announces that there has been a misunderstanding in the matter of enlistments for the two companies of Home Guard here in Mystic. Companies A and D have eX- ceeded the minimum enrolment of 50 and over but they lack 10 each of the maximum enrollments of 65. Further en1istments to fill up the complement for each company are still solicited and will be conducted hereafter by the commissioned officers of the com panies- According to instru ctions which Captain Fish has received from the state military emergency board The equipment of arms, clothing, etc, for Company A arrived in Mystic on Friday by an auto truck, the use of which was donated by Charles P Williams Each one in the company has his uniform and will use it for drill at the armory at West Mystic Thursday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
To Raise Fund for Soldiers.

The nation wide movement of rais- Ing funds to furnish military men with comforts which they do not re- ceive with the regular army rations has struck Mystic and a committee has been appointed to raise such fund. George $. Palmer of New LondQn has been appointed as general chair man for New London county and in turn has appointed the following: Sub committee, Capt. Walter T. Fish, chairman, Rev. A.. F. Earnshaw Ros- COG Burrows, Herbert H. G1edhilI and Fred Moll Mir. Burrows has charge of interesting the school children in the movement who will be asked to contribute small amounts. Although this is purely voluntary the appropri- ate share of New London county has been placed at S15,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

the country who are working for equal suffrage. is coming to Willimantic this week. She will speak in the town hall Friday evening, May 11th. under the auspices of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association. The meeting will be public
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
JEWETT CITY

Resident Soldiers Meet to Make Ar engagements for Memorial Day William H. Tift's Death During Past Year-Comnnittees Appointed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

parents. Rev and Mrs. J. O. Barrows of West Town street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
THIRD ARREST MADE
 IN SEATTLE CASE

SEATTLE, Oct. 30.-Charles F.. Comfort, of Ballard, a Seattle sub urb, was arrested last night in con- nection with the murder of 17-year- old Ruth Demerrit, whose decapitat- ed body was found in the woods near the city limits Sunday.
 Jasper Bailey, the first man arrest ed, was released today after estab- fishing a complete alibi.
 Pay McGinn, who was the girls es- cOrt to a dance the night of Septem- Der 1, is still in prison. The police declare he was the last man known to have been with the girl the morn ing of September 2, the day she is believed to have been murdered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
DAYS D0!AGS Of
 THE DISTRICT COURT

At yesterday afternoon's session of the District Court the case of William P. Sutton vs Julia E. Sutton, an ac- tion for divorce, was heard, and de- cree granted to the plaintiff. The parties to the action are residents of Anchorage.
 A motion aud affidavit was pres ented by Attorney l.. V. Ray for a continuance of the case of Rosa Walk CT. indicted for the illegal sale of li- quor, over the term and until the first term held at Anchorage, on the ground that it would be impossible for the defendant to secure material witnesses at this time. An order was made granting the motion.
 The divorce case of Marie A. Far rington vs. F. F. Harrington. also an Anchorage case, was presented and verdict rendered in favor of the plain tiff.
 The trial of Roman Lactojas was then continued. the government plac- ing on the stand Charles B. Maslyn, Isaac McCandless, H. E. Heng and Elisio Require. The testimony of these witnesses was substantially the same as in the other cases with the excep- tion that Heng stated that Lactojas. after the fight, had entered the Chin csc kitchen and had admitted killing Cunningham.
 For the defense the accused was placed on the stand, and Dr. H. H. Beck, John Gouveia, Jose Vargas. The testimony of these witnesses con- sisted of practically complete denial of the story told by the witnesses. for the prosecution.
 At $40 the jury retired and the ease of Arsenic Vicente was taken up. | The drawing of the jury was com menced, and as the panel was exhaust ed a special venire of twenty names was issued returnable this morning. Attorney E. E. Ritchie filed mo- tion for a new trial in the case of Antonio Marin.
 | Shortly after p. m., the jury in the Lactojas case returned verdict of manslaughter.
 This morning the grand jury re- turned not true bill in the case of the United States vs Clyde Fields.
 Wm. Tomczak. who was indicted for failing to register. pleaded guilty to both indictments this morning, and will be sentenced later.
 The trial of Arsenic Vicente was resumed. and within a short time the special venire of twenty names had been exhausted, and another venire O: ten names were issued returnable at | 11:30 o'clock. This venire was soon exhausted and there were but 1 men in the box fhen the noon hour came Another special venire was issued for seven names, returnable at 1:3O.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
ONE THOUSAND OFFERED
 FOR WOMAN SLCGGER

SEATTLE, Oct. BOA reward of $1.000 for the arrest and conviction of the sO-called woman slugger was offered here today for the city by Mayor Hiram C. Gill. The slugger has made numerous attacks upon Seattle women lately and several shots have heen fired at him but to no avail
 Samuel l.. Hill. capitalist and pres ident of the Pacific Good Roads as sociation. is one of the many named special policemen by Mayor Gill to patrol the residence districts to pre- vent further attacks. All serve with out pay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
TIDE FOR OCTOBER

Tuesday, Oct. 30.- First high tide 11:40 a. m. 11.4. First low tide 5:3O a. m. IT. Second low tide 6:24 D. m. IA.
 Wednesday, Oct. 31.- First high tide O:42 a. m., S.9. Second high tide 12:19 p. m., 11.4. First low tide 6:10 a. m., 20. Second low tide 7:O6 p. m., -14.
 Thursday, Nov. 1.- First high tide 1928 a. m., 8.6. Second high tide 12:5S p. m., Ill First low tide 6:49 a. m., 2.4. Second low tide 7:4S p. m., 10.
 Friday, Nov. D. First high tide 2:15 a. m., S.1. Second high tide 1:39 p. m., 10.5. First low tide 1:39.- Second low tide S:32 p. m., -0.4.
 Saturday. Nov B.
 First high tide 3:92 a. m., 7.6. Second high tide 3:07 p. m., 8.9. First low tide S:11 a. m., 3.5. Second low tide 9:17 p. m., O.3.
 Sunday, Nov. A.
 First high tide 3:55 a. m., 7.2. Second high tide 3:O7 p. m., S.9. First low tide S:58 a. m., 3.9. Second low tide 1O:07 D. m., Il.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
The steamer Evans passed Ketchi. kan yesterday morning.

A. F. Tekieff, who acted as in terpreter during the trial of the Rus sians recently tried here for failure to. register, is an oId-timer in Alaska, having come to Valdez in 1908, going in over the trail to Fairbanks, thence to Dawson, Ruby, Iditarod. Michael. Nome, and other towns. MT. Tekieff states that in all his travels he has never had the courtesies extended to him that he has received in Valdez, from both citizens and officials. He will leave on the steamer Alameda, for Washingtop(D. O.. in connection with the registration cases, returning to Valdez next spring.
 The steamship Watson was delay ed for several hours today by blind ing snow storm between Latouche and Seward. 1t3 One inch of spcv fell in Valdez yesterday, according to the report of the local weather observer, ,4 Precipi- tation IA; mean temperature 30. !. ,Wm. Erickson and Harry Hoyt ar rived in. town Sunday from out the trail. t., ..- ; EOST-Bunch, of keys. Finder please leave at Merchants Cafe, q k1 ~. .s -.--y-.~ nit. Saturday. November 17th. Grand Mosque Ball, given by the F. o. E. Z < a.s5 a.,.----.-.::.--.--5 a-----.::.--.-5.--..1 -. 2sct Ii, S SOME heating stoxes at Aead's. T.T i--yE Ee. l.-i 2 sTa Old,papers in plncnes of 100 at this sotnes. only 10 .'sants. ...,H
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
That Halloween Dance

At Eagle Hall on Halloween
 From nine till half-past one, A dance of ghosts there'll be
 Who back to earth have come, By invitation of the Witch,
 For one night in the year; Again to walk for mortal man
 Who for them show no fear. We wish all to attend this dance,
 And meet these spectres face to
 face. And ghostly garments you will wear Such as sheet and pillow case. And join us in our revelries
 And form a fitting scene, A spectral party, gay but weird, To celebrate this Halloween.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
AUSTRIAN DEsERTER
 .,- ..> ACTIVE IN MEXICO

JUAREZ, ,Mexico-. Oct. S0.-An Austrian. who deserted from the Uni ted States army at Fort Bliss. Texas. is mapping the roads, trails and vat Ier holes in North chihaahaa. Hs is being assisted by . German. according sto information received at military Eheaqeparters here. The suFYsy Rf .cludes . map Of the trail used by
 General Pershing in pursuit of Villa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30
DUTY IS TO STAND .. BEHIND GOVERNMENT

NEW YORK, Oct. &C., Every Am erican's paramount duty is to stand behind the president and congress and support anything and everything our government does in this war, William Jennings Bryan told mem bers of the New York Advertising Club yesterday. He said he came from the West to spend three days here, speaking for woman suffrage and, at
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-30

navy, has received the following per sonal letter from President Wilson:
 My Dear MT. Kelly: want to give myself the pleasure of telling you how gratifying and heartening it is an inspiring action as that set by your five sons with all of them under arms in the service of the govern ment.
 "You may De proud of such rec ord and I warmly congratulate you on the fine spirit you and they have exhibited.
 Cordially and sincerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON"