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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
SIX MORE ENLIST
 IN HOME GUARD
Norwich Will Soon Have Three Full
 Companies.

Six more recruits have been enlist ed in the Norwich Home Guard. The latest list follows: Eliwood T. Ma ples, Albert H. Riese, Benjamin J. Freeman, David A. LeVarge, Charles S. Cole and Anton Nelson. If enlist ments continue to. come in at the re- cruiting office in the Thayer building, Norwich will soon have three full com panies..
 The Montyille Home Guard was given a short drill in Robertson's hall Friday evening under the direction of Recruiting Officer Daniel Casey. About 20 were present and the first drill was very satisfactory Plans are being made to hold rally Wednesday eve ming with band music and prominent speakers. Mayor Allyn l.. Brown will be one of the speakers. No date has been set but it is expected to be held the middle part of the week.
 The first patriotic meeting where the object was to form az company of Home Guards was held Friday evening 150 men were present James Ham, mofd of the Head of the River opened the meeting by explaining thoroughly the idea of the: Home Guards and cited many instances where the Home Guard was needed. The principal speaker of the evening, Maj. Henry Adams of New London, and an officer in the Home Guards of that town, was the next speaker. He made clear tc all the need of such a guard and gave good reaso nwhy Waterford should have men in the guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
STRANGERS, WAYFARERs
Christians Merely Passing Through This World, to an Eternal Life Be- yond-ReV. Myies p. Calvin Breaches From Warning of Saint James.

Yesterday was Low Sunday. Preach ing at the high mass in St. Patrick's oped the thought in the text from James ". 4. The friendship of the world is enmity with God.
 Saint Augustine refers to the two kingdoms. the one of God and the other of evil. in things which are op- posed to God. True. Christians are forced to remain in this world, to par tfclpate in measure in it's activities; but the teaching of the Church is that God must be foremost in every mans mind, and that it is his duty to re- ject, to break from. even to hate all those things of earth which would usurp this first place due to the AL mighty.
 The worldly friendship which Saint James warns against is that yielding to desire for pleasure, wealth. in fuence and the like which would tend to make men forget or displease or diSobey their Creator. In this oge those who are devoted solely to the world and it's ways virtually act up on the motto. Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we may die" To them its pleasures as heeting.
 The followers of Christ, on the con- trary, have been taught that they are strangers; wayfarers. here, merely passing through this world to an eter- nal life beyond. They may be scorn- ed and hated for their practices and beliefs. but they are secure in their hope, following the teachings of Christ.
 In the epistle for Low Sunday, I John V. Al. Catholics are instructed how to conquer the evil enticements of the world in the phrase, And this is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith.'' The enemies of the Saviour have always sought to win away His followers through two means, first by diversity, as in the case of Ireland and later of France, and again by the more common me- dium of amusements. wealth, sinful pleasures. Catholics are well ground ed in the teachings of their church and the preacher warned his hearers to avoid all those forbidden things which, in winning for them the friend ship of this world would be likely to make of them enemies of God,
 At the close of the service the re- cessionai, Calkins' Postal March was played in a pleasing manner by Miss Gunhilde Swanson, of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
MUST FIGHT FOR
 STAR SPANGLEo BANNER Rev. E. George Riddle UrHes Congre-
 gation to Back Up the Nation.

Since our country has been drawn into this terrible war, we as a race must fight as we always have for the flag, said Rev. E. George Riddle in kiniey Avenue A. M- E. Zion church. Rev. MT. Riddle took his text from End Chron. 20: 10. The battle is not yours. but Gods. In part he spoke
 It may seem strange to say that the great battles of the world are Gods battles, but such is the fact: from the time that -Albraxn went out to rescue Lot and his family. to the present great worldwide war, God has been in the wars, enhancing righteousness and truth.
 Since our country has been drawn into this terrible war, we as a race must lay aside our resentment against disfranchisement and segregation and fight as we always have for the flag of our country.
 Secretary of War Daniels paper, The Raleigh News and Observer, said the other day in a leading editorial: NO truer American can be found any, where than among the Negroes of the south. they only wait the call to ac- ton, and it will be theirs not to req. son why; simply theirs to do and die"
 This is fact, certainly as a race we are nearer the goal of fully ack- nowledged American citizenship than we were in 1863, when by the hum dreds of thousands the race flew to arms in defence of the Union; then there were no Negro commissioned off, dcers, but we went to the front never theless. Some idealist advised that we refuse to enlist unless we could have our own officers. but this unwise ad- wise was rejected, and the race had an honorable part in putting down the great rebellion.
 Now though we are to such a great extent disfFanchised, segregated and wronged, we are. as of old ready to so much, and will yet do more for us, even as it does for other citizens.
 We believe that this country is or dained of God to be a republic of civil and political rights for it's inhabi- tants of whatever creed, race, nation or color. a refuge for the oppressed Of all nations.
 square deaf'; and an opportunity to serve the country as we always have. Whatever plan or purpose the various nations may have in this great war, the fact is the battle that is now on is Gods battle, and in the end will result in the betterment of the common people. God has seen to it that all wars have brought nearer uni versal brotherhood; slavery, autoc- raey, narrow nationalism and wrongs have been overthrown. and the blood of the soldiers both sides of the contest have enriched the soil for the better growth of man and womanfood. It was thus with the war of '76, '61 and our war with Spain.
 This world wide cry for brother hood, equality and humanity is a seed that will bear fruit to the fighting Of wrongs in this. as well as in other countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

us here in America. Winch the war broke out in 1861 I was lawer mid dler in the Academy. Dying the grandparents in windham. Some girls I knew invited me to d Tint party. There we cut up old linen to be used as lint by the nurses at the front That was my first experience with war but by no means my last.
 The Red Cross which takes over this work of caring for the wounded is the only organization recognized by all the belligerents. The Norwich branch was formed 12 years ago. This is the first time 1t has been called upon in time of war. The United States has very small membership. Japan has about ten times as many members as we have. This is great opportunity for the Academy students to help. In 1881 nearly half the boys of the Acad- emy enlisted. One graduating class during war time did not have In It single boy. Let the fellows of 1917 become members of the Red Cross to do their bit
 This year we may not be able to compete with Bulkeley in athletics; BuikeIey has furnished one hundred and fifty members to the Red Cross. Here is a fine chance to trim Bulkeley by beating them in number of mem Florence Nightingale in Guinea in 1854. At that time 70 per cent. of the wounH4d died from unsanitary condi- t1OnS- She reduced IL 10 less than z per cent hope some of you girls may some day render as great a ser vice to humanity. Some day next week the school will be canvassed in connection with our membership cam paign. The annual membership fee is $1.
 AIr. Tirreil spoke and urged the students to join the Red Cross. He pointed out the clear duty of the school to join this great organiza tion. Further he said that the students should earn their dollar if possible. Christopher G. Allen '1S. has re- signed as manager of the Academy Journal Charles Tirre1l '19, has been kappointed manager
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

A serious shortage of help is facing the farmers of the county today and the prevailing opinion is that unless farm help is secured within the next few weeks the crops this year win not be as large as those of last year. This is not very encouraging considering the fact that last years crops were far below the average. Hundreds of young men have left the farm to seek better paving jobs in the city and the problem that is facing not only New London county but the state and New England as well is how to start and carry out a back -to- tile-farm move ment- How far this movement will get this year is problematicai as the nation is facing a drain of young men to fill up the navy and army ranks Governor Marcus Fl. Hofc0mb has rcc- ogpized the seriousness of the situa- tion and it is this that has prompted him to appoint the Connecticut Food Committee of which Robert W. Per kins of this city is a member The
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
ENTERTAINED MEMBERS
 OF ITALIAN CLASS
Interesting Programme Carried Out at Home of Dr. and Mrs. Siocum.

good sized company of repreSen- tatIyes from the Italian department of the Central Baptist church together with members of the committee on Italian work gathered for a social eve ming at the home of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Joel B. Slocum, 156 Broadway, Friday evening After a very interesting pro- gram Of music and games refresh ments were served. Joseph W. Carle- vale. the leader. was present and at the conclusion of the program the company sang a hymn the words of which were composed by MT. CarIe- vale and music was written by Roy Phillips of this city.
 During the literary exercises, Esther Ottaviano and her brother Armando gave interesting recitations and Sa- bino BaldaSarre rendered a patriotic song of Italy
 Dr. Slocum was called upon for a few remarks and responded with some encouraging greetings Dr. and Mrs. Slocum sang a duet
 Altogether it was a most delightful evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
CAME HERE TO CONDUCT FUNERAL SERVICE
Rev. Joel B. CIoeum, D. D., Returned
 to New York on Saturday.

Rev. Joel B. SIocum, D. D.. until re- gently pastor of the Central Baptist church, this city. and now pastor of the Warburton Avenue Baptist church, of Yonkers. N. Y-. returned Saturday morning to New York. He came to off1ciate at the funeral of Mrs. John Service. He conducted the prayer meeting at the Central church on Thursday evening and gave an ac- count of the Billy Sunday campaign in New York city.
 Dr. Slocum said that the campaign had already gripped New York in a remarkable way and promised to be the most successful effort that the Sunday Evangefistic association has ever put forth.
 The Warburton Avenue church has given a royal welcome to Dr. Slocum
 In his present field. Dr. SIocum has the assistance of two paid helpers one an ordained clergyrnan and the other a trained woman worker, who devotes her entire time to the Sunday school. Dr. Slocum thinks his church in Yonkers will undoubtedly receive a large impetus from the evangelietfc campaign now going on in New York city. He is very happy in his new Yield and has entered into his large responsibilities with enthusiasm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
USE "TIz" IF FEET
 ACHE, BURN, PUFF UP
TIRED, SWOLLEN, cALLoUsED FEET OR CoRNS

You can be happy-footed in a moment. Use -'Tiz" and never suffer with tender, raw, burning, blistered, swollen, tired. smelly feet. '"Tiz" and only 'sTiz'' takes the pain and soreness
 As soon as you put your feet in a. ''Tiz" bath you just feel the happiness soaking in. How good your poor, old feet feel. They want to dance for draws out all the poisonous exudations which puff up your feet and cause sore. infaamed. aching. sweaty. smelly feet.
 Get a 25-cent box of ''Tiz'' at any drug store or department store. Get instant foot relief. Laugh at foot suf- ferers who complain. Because your feet are never. never going to bother or make you limp any more.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

Miss Ethel Graham was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening by 20 of her friends at her home in Lisbon. The evening was pleasantly spent with music and games, a number of the guests entertaining with vocal and in strumental selections. William Bur gess gave a fve-minute talk on Patri- otism and What It Stands For. Ever ett Pingree entertained with some very clever sleight of hand tricks. George Weller gave an exhibition of bugling. During the evening Miss Graham was presented. with a handsome silk um- breIla, the presentation being made by Miss Sophie Tho1na in behalf of those present A clever exhibition of modern dancing was given by Miss Louise Sigrist and Howard Dunse. Refresh ments were served by the hostess. the party breaking up at late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
EARLY MORNING FIRE
 AT DEL HOFF HOTEL
Prompt Work by Firenen Probably
 Prevented Serious Loss.

Prompt work on the part of the fire department probably prevented a se- rious loss at the Del 1of hotel early Sunday morning. At SIS o'clock a telephone message to the Central Fire station called out the auto bumper and deputy chief and the Main street chemical also responded. Smoke was rapidly filling the elevator shaft and corridors and the blaze in the office was shooting up in great shape. A line of chemical was run into the of fee and in a few moments the fire was extinguished. A small tank of chemical was also used on the flames. The office furniture and counter were considerably damaged and the smoke was so thick that two of the occupants of the hotel had to make their exit from the building through a rear win dow. The cause of the fire is not de- finitely known but it Is thought that rats were playing with matches under the counter.
 At 3.A o'clock a telephone message called out the firemen for a grass fire in the rear of 39 Greene avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
DiEC-

 erREENE-In Paainfleld N J.. April IS 1917. Sarah A. B. Greene. widow Of David C. Greena- wATERS-In New Haven, April IF: 1917 Rosaua Waters. at the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Agnes Mcclellan. in her Seth year ROSSIE-In New London, April 14 Ia17 w. J. Rozsie. aged 30 years ENOSAIn New London April 13- 1917. Frederick R.. son of Arthur and Mil dred Enos. aged months. wFsST-In Norwich. April 13. 1917. Crystal L. Bryant wife of Percy R. West aged 21 years. RAUGHTIGAN-In this city, April 14. 1ef7 Emma Josephine French. wife of Michael SauEhtisan, aged se Services at Gaser's funeral parlors. 70 Franklin street, Tuesday afternoon. April r.. at 2.2a. Burial in Maple wood cemetery FosTER-m Putnam, April IA. 1917, E. N Foster. born Oct. 25, 1S42. Funeral services at the Methodist church. Putnam, Monday. April Is. at 2 p. m.
 COREY-In New London. April IS 1917. Martin E. Corey. aged 66
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
FARM HELP PROBtEM SERIOUS
Possibility of Even Smaller csop Than Last Year Farm Bureau Manager Warner to Attend State Food Com nttee Meeting ip Hartfosd Todny.

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 Norw5ch Chamber of Commerce in common with other civic organizations throuxhout the state has undertaken to further the home garden project in an effort to help solve the problem The New London County Farm Bu- reau has also taken up the work. On Saturday Farm Bureau Manager F. c. Warner of this city received a tele- gram inviting him to attend a meet ing of the Connecticut Food Commit tee to be held in Hartford today tMon- day). Mir. Warner has accepted ti7s invitation and while in Hartford will also attend a, conference of the state county agents.
 The farm season this year is some what backward but the farmers have already started to plough and harrow as the front is well out of the ground. The earth, however, Is yet too cold for seeding and warmer weather must come before the crops can be sown. It is expected that by next week or the week after the farmers will be sowing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
THIRD ANNUAL RECEPTION
 TO YOUNG PEOPLE
Is to he Held This Evening at the
 Y. M. C. A. Hall.

A delightful evening has been ar ranged for the third annual reception to the young peoples societies of the city which will be held this GMonday) evening at the Y. NJ. C. A. The even ing will open at 8 o'clock and will conclude at 10 o'clock. There will be a comedy presentation by the Epworth church and a concert programme will he furnished by Swahn's orchestra, The committee in charge of the ar rangements includes R. H. Gray. as chairman. N Eugene Smith, J. C. arbv and Arthur r. Wyman- A iarge representation of the young peoples societies is expected
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
FUN ERAL.
Mn. John eenker.

of John Beni<er, was held from her late home in Versailles Thursday after noon at o'clock with ga large number of relatives and friends in attendance. About the casket were grouped many beautiful floral forms. The service was conducted by Rev. Charles Smith of Baltic. The bearers were Michael Jacobs Martin Durr, John Wohileben and George Jacobs. Burial was in the family lot in Lovett's cemetery, where Rev. MT. Smith read a committal ser vice at the grave. Undertaken George Grant had charge of the funeral ar rangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Two Brush Fires.

On Saturday there was a small brush fire near the home of John Candlish which threatened to destroy several chicken coops belonging to Mir Cand- fish. With the aid of several neigh bors. Mir. CandIish was able to check the fire with little damage being done.
 On Sunday another brush fire on the Lisbon side Of the river back of the Ponemah mills got started and for a time seriously threatened to destroy the home of John Helm. The fire was extinguished after a while by a num- Der of neizhborS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Why Christianity Appeals to Us Topic
 of Rev. A. w. Rurdon's Sermon
 Graves Brown Wedins-PersonaIs.

At the Federated church Sunday Rev. A. W. Burdon spoke on the sub- ject, Seeking the Mercy Seat In the evening Rev MT. Burdon took for his topic Why Christianity Appeals to Us saying that it is the common belief that Christianity was the source ot civilization long before the Christian era Christianity appeals to mos: people because of the justice, the higher sense of humanity and other qualities which are not found else where. There was a large congrega : ton at both services.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
WEDDING
Graves Brown

At the St. Andrews rectory on Eleventh street Friday evening Rev. F. Johns Bollanan united in marriage Mrs. Gerda, Brown and William Joseph Graves. They were attended by MT. and Mrs F. Leon Hutchins.
 The bride was born in Sweden and has been a laundress in the Backus hospital. The groom is an engineer in the institution. He was born in Rochdale, in this state, and is the son of Peter and Elizabeth Graves.
 The married couple are capable and popular people and will continue to reside in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
N. F. 4. NOTES.
Francis J. Leavens Addressed Stu dents on Red Cross-Charies TIrreiI New Manager of the Journal.

Friday morning at the opening exer-. cises Francis J. Leavens, president Of the Academy Corporation. spoke for about twenty minutes to the students MT Leavens said in part:
 Fffty-six years ago saw the begin nin. of a new volume of the history of the United States. To most of you it is far away but to a few of us il is still very vivid. Today an even greater volume in our history is being written Furthermore the action oi this volume is being brought home to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
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wich, April Is. 1917. . son. Clarence Everett Jr.. to Mfr; ana Mrs. Clarence Of Springneld. Mass. formerly of Norwich- wRsGMr-4n Putnam. April 10. 1917. a daughter to Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Wright. AninEton. April s. 1917. a son to Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Farrows.
 1ef7 a dauxhter Rose Marian, to John and Rose Mitchell Brennan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
COUNTY AGENT coNFERs
 WITH LEONARD COMMITTEE
Will Make Effort to Induce Farmsrs
 to Sow More Flint Corn.

On Saturday evening County Agent F. C. Warner was in conference with the Farm Bureau advisory committee of Ledyard. sThe Ledyard grange is planning a big gathering soon to com memorate it's anniversary. a,s AtA the same time they will consider the home gardening project. This spring an ef- fort is to be made to induce the farm CTS of that section to SOW more flint corn as this variety of corn is well adapted to the soil there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Y. M. c. A.. Exhibition,

The physical department of the T. NJ. c. A. will hold their annual ex- hibitor in the gymnasium this. week The exhibition win consist of all kinds of drill. boxing, wrestling and march ing. All classes will be represented in the exhibition, the Academy em- ployed boys. juniors. seniors and the business men,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
- CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors. pastor and members and classes of the Versailles NJ E. church nd relatives for the aid, kind deeds and the abundance of most beautiful beloved wife and ever dutiful and painstaking mother into = u0niy Fathers home. --La ~ Versailles April 15, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Stars Have First Practice.

The Greeneville Stars had a try-out Sunday afternoon and some very fast material is in line for the coming sea son. Manager Carey has a few open dates left in his schedule and would like to hear from some of the fast teams here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Anderson-P Phillips Engagement.

At an informal gathering of friends at her home on Peck street Sunday evening Mrs. Joseph N. Phillips an- nounced the engagement of her daugh- ter, Marjorie, to William Allison An derson of Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Oance at Maennerchor.

At the TaftviIle Maennerchor Sat urday evening there was a large at tendance at the dance given by the Singing club. There was a program of Is dances, following which there was social. Refreshments were served. Heinrich,s orchestra furnished music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
MARRIED.
Brookline,

KIMnALL = BRUSH Tn Brookline. prose W. Vernon. D. D. Joseph Sfickney KimbAIi Of Boston and Miss Gladys Kinney Brush of Brook line. formerly Of Norwich. MARsHAII-BATEs- West Wood stock. April 6. Is1st by Rev, Henry and Miss Bernfce Bates. soFSRE1-rEATRUDE Grosve- nordale. April 2. 1917. by Rev B. Nj. Donneily. Henry Sorrette and Blanche Trudeau-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
B. Y. P. U. Msstina.

The Right and Wrong Use of Sun day was the subject at the meeting of the B. Y. P. U. of the Central Bap- tist church on Sunday evening. Percy Billings was the leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

The Ladies Aid society of the Fed efated church will meet with Mrs Elmer Mulknis of North Main street Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Nine Were Raptized.

Nine were baptized at the Sunday evening service at the First Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. George .Henry Strouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

: Miss Isabelle Leonard attended the performance of Capt Kidd, Jr, in New London Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

William Miller of New Lonwon was the guest of friends in the village over the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

E Clyde Getchell Of New London was the guest of friends on North Main street Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

The Bible instruction class of the Federated church will hold it's regu- lar meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16


 Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Fair. Saturdays weather: AS predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Fair, rising temperature. Sundays weather: Fair; westerly winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16

The Call to Service. Both sermons
 were of great interest and were heard by large congregations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Services at Congregational Church

At the Taftyille Congregational church Rev. Arthur Varley spoke at the morning service on Lessons From
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
Personals,

Frank P. McNamara was a visitor
 in New London Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-16
CREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water It ig low tide which is followed by flood tide.