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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
WAR EXHIBIT AT
 THE STATE FAIRS
Council of Defense Will Send One to
 This Part of State Friday.

The exhibit which the Connecticut State Council of Defense is to show at agricultural fairs in Connecticut this fall left Hartford early Thursday afternoon for Washington, this state. where it will open at the Washingt ton fair today. A duplicate of this ex- hibit will leave for Willimantic today The two routes of fairs t which the exhibits are to be showU include about a dozen of the largest fairs in the state.
 The Council of Defense general ex- hibit will be shown in the tent with the large showing to be- made by the councils committee on food supply and conservation in cooperation with the Connecticut Agricultural college. The food supply exhibit, which left Hartford for the fairs several days ago, is an elaborate one.
 The general Council of Defense eX- hibit is grouped under two heads, America's Menace and Connecticut's s Opportunity. One part discloses the Pan -Germanic plot for conquest and the present Prussian blot on the map of the old world. The other part shows ways in which Connecticut people may grasp their opportunity to help put down Kaiserism.
 In addition to this there is a strik
 ing display of German prociamations in Belgium and northern France, in cluding that proclamation condemn ing Edith CaveH to death. With each proclama ton is Q transla ton in Eng fish. A set of photographs showing women in industry is an interesting feature of the exhibit. Banners to be suspended from the poles of the tents carry war messages of import
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
HOME GUARD FIELD
 DAY AT RANGE. Serst. Van Horning Made the Best Score of the Day, 27 Out of 35.

At 7:30 Thursday morning the mem 1 bers of Company K, Home Guards, as- i sembled in the state armory and at i 7.45 the big front doors were thrown open and the company under the com | mand of Captain Charles A. flag I berg marched out and down Franklin street over Laurel Hill avenue and to | the state rifle range where the com pany held their first ftd day, about 51 being in line and others came and went throu ghout the day.
 Upon arrival at the range guards were mounted and the rife practice was started. Captain Hagberg had 1 secured 1000 rounds of ammunition from the state but only a little over bO0 rounds were used by the Guards at the range. Sergeant Van HQrnig came through with the best score of The day. scoring 27 hits out of/a pos sible 8. The men whole did exceptionally well and handled their guns like veterans.
 At 11.45 the mess call sounded and the hungry company sat down to an excellent clam chowder with all the good things that go with it. Many |, passed the remark that the chowder was one of the best that they had ever eaten and all credit is due to Cook Andrew Hill and Bugler ChappeIl
 Through the generosity of Second Lieutenant Edwin w. Higgins and Corporal W. Tyler Olcott. the com pany was furnished with after dinner
 cigars.
 Alter mess the rife practice was re-
 stunned and guards mounted The prac-
 tice was thoroughly enjoyed by ev- eryone- While there have been no
 rules gives out by the Hone Guard
 officials governing rife shootinr a
 large number of the men al the range
 Thursday would have qualified for
 marksmen as they had excellent SCOT
 es.
 The company marched ba elk to the
 city about five o'clock after a most en-
 loyable day. The company was under
 the command of Captain C. A Hac-
 berg, First Lieutenant Stephen T
 kehoe and Second Lieutenant Edwin
 ". Higgins.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
GIRLS! MAKE A BEAUTY LOTION
 WITH LEMONS

At the cost of small jar. of ordin- ary cold cream one can prepare full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin softener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into bottle con taining three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tan and is the ideal skin softener, smoothener and beautifer.
 Just try it, Get three ounces of orchard white at any pharmacy and two lemons from the grocer and make up quarter pint of this sweetly fra grant lemon lotion and massage it. daily into the face. neck. arms and hands. It should naturally help to whiten soften, freshen and bring out the roses and beauty of any skin. It is truly marvellous to smoother rough red hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
AT THE DAVIS EATRE.
Feature Moving Picture.

The last three days of this week will complete the summer schedule of moving pictures at the Davis thea tre for next week vaudeville will again be seen on the stage. The big fea ature al the thatre for tn latter half of the week is Sapho. with Pauline Frederick in the title role. It is a six part Paramount production and among the best seen at the theatre this season. In Slum berland. a five part Triangle Irish comedy drama, with Thelma Salter. the child actress in the lead ing role. is the other big feature pie ture and in addition there is Real Life to conn plete the attractive bill. The house was well patrorized Thursday afternoon and also in the evening in spite of the heavy rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Mrs John Merriam of Oakdale was the guest recently of her father Thom Q as Day. at his home on Otrobando avenue.
 Private Ralph Stott and Herman Kar,tutt from Fort Wright spent Wednesday at their homes on Otro- bando avenue.
 Mrs. Ida Crabb and Miss Ruth Nit ohell of Franklin called on Mrs. Frank s. Avery of West Town street We'd nesday on their way to Worcester,
 Mrs. George Peck of Otrobando ave- nue spent Thursday in Lebanon
 Mrs. George Peck and son of Otro- bande avenue are visiting in Coches- ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
STORRS FAMILY REUNION. F. Clarence CisseII Chosen Presid mt
 For the Coming Year.

At Cheshire. Tuesday. the twenty seventh annual reunion of the Storrs family was held, the railying place be- ing the lawn in front of the Old Con- Sregatiopal church, a stately building g which was erected ;n 1926.
 The following officers were elect cd for the coming years: President r. Clayence Bisseu of Hartford: vice president, Richard s. Storrs of Cheshire: secretary and treasurer. Miss Abbie O. Storrs of Mansfield
 About seventy were present in cIuding Dr. F.. R. Stcrrs and Mrs Storrs of Hampton, formerly of Spring Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Sun. Moon nnd Tides
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it Is loy tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
For Soldiers Dependents.

The state has paid 10 towns thus far the sum of $15,21429 on account of soldiers dependents. The amount paid are as follows:
 Bridgeport. .1,24e: Bristol, ss53; Cromwell $40; Groton, s60: East Hampton sS7.s9: Hartford, s4.191.S1; Manchester. $l067.93: Meriden, SS4S7; Middletown. s421 Milford. SPA: New Britain, S775.72; New Haven, $2, ,561 .34 ; Newington, s7150; Newtown. S32: Norwalk, s455: Orange, s1S6.33: Plain vile, SS0; Plymouth. S5S25: Portland, s176.33; Stratford, s279: Torrington, s462.79: Waterbury. S6S6: West Hart ford, ss0; wethersfield, $40: Windham CWilffma ntic), s999.43; East Haven,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Mrs. George Peck of Otrobando ave nue spent Thursday In Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

hope every user of Lydia-E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound will get as great relief as I did from it's use. Mrs. s. D. MCABEE, 122 Dewey Ave-, Spartan burg, s. c.
 The reason women write such grate- full letters to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. is that Lydia E. Pink hams Veg tab ble Compound has brought health and happiness into their want want: to pass the good new. news along to may be relieved. This is praise worthy thing to do and such women should be highly commended.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
SENDING OUT PLEDGE
 CARDS TO GIRLS
All Are Asked to Join the Junior U.
 s. Food Army.

Miss Nellie J. Campbell of the Conn ty Farm Bureau is sending out to the girls of New London county pledge cards for the Junior U. s. Food Army. The pledge card is in the form of a Sprague, Storrs, and requ Tres no pledge.
 This is an opportunity for the girls 70 do an important work for the good Of the nation. Every girl can dry, can salt. or preserve in some way food while it is plenty.
 Each girl who sa yes 100 .solnds of food will also receive a special certff- cate in recognition of her work bear ing the signatures of the governor. the chairman of the committee of rood supply. the president of the Con- necticut Agricultural college and the direc<or of the Extension Service of ihe IT. $. Department of Agriculture and Connecticut AgricultUral college.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
HOSPITAL WARD PLANS
 BEING MADE OVER
Changes Are Being Made to Bring the
 Cost Within Appropriation.

The plans for the psycopathic ward at the Norwich state hospital are be- ing made over by Architects Cudwortk E & Thompson in order to bring the cost of the building within the ap- propriation.
 Three years ago an appropriation of $142,0OO was made for the building by the state legislature but it was found that the sum was inadeQuate and so the last legislature the sum of S63,O00 was added to the first appro- priation. With the addition of this last amount it is found that the build Ing cannot be erected as first planned so the architects are changing the plans
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
GOLF CLUB PLANS
 LABOR DAY EVENTS
Large Number of Entries Expected in
 Play for the Presidents Cup.

A Labor Day programme has been planned at the Norwich Golf club and it is expected that there will be a large number of entries in the play for the Presidents cup as well as in the ball sweepstakes. The cup play will take place in the morning and the sweepstakes in the afternoon. In addition to the Presidents cup there will be prizes for the first and second best net and gross scores
 The return game with the Putnam m Country club will be played at Put nam on the 18th of September. The match between these two clubs ear Her in the season was won by the To- cal team.
 An open tournament will be held at the Eastern Point links early in September.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
MONTVlLLE. SCHOOLS
 TO OPEN SEPT. 5
School Calendar for the Year 1917
 1918 Is Announced

The schools in town Of Montville will open on Wednesday Sept ,. The school calendar for East Lyme Mont is the following: Tuesday Sept. teachers meeting: Wednesdav. Sept 3. schools open; close. Friday. Dec. q; open Wednesday. Jan. ?: close We'd nesday March 27: open Monday. April ;: close June 14. Friday in Mont Vile. and Wednesday, June 12 in East Lyme and Waterford. The school hours in Paln1ertown are S30 to II 30 all; l to 3.30 lower grades, to 4 higher grades; in Uncasville SSO to F, higher grades. $50 to 11.SO lower grades, l to 3.30 all
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Wants State Convention.

New London union No S97. Brother hood of Painters, Paperhangers and Decorators of America, held an enthu- siastic meeting.
 William J. Buckley, who is a deiega te from the union tp the state convention or the AnericaG Federation Of Labor, which IS to be held in Danbury next week, was instructed. in conjunction with delegates from other trades in New London, to extend an invitation to the state organiza ton to hold it's convention in New London in 191s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Theft Case Postponed.

The hearing of the cloth theft case that was down for Tuesday afternoon in Montville was postponed on ac- count of the absence of Judge Smid- dy. Constable M. J. Hickey searched the stone house in Pequot and found several hundreds of yards of overall cloth stolen from the Pequot mill in addition to a large quantity that was taken from Palmer Bros. Co.'S plant The offenders are under heavy bail and will be tried the latter part of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
May Have Been Sunk by peutschland

Attention was called yesterday to the fact that Capt. Lieut.. Eyring, the German Submarine commander who signed the receipt" for the sinking of the Christiane, corresponds in name to the second officer of the mer- chant submarine Deutschland when that vessel made her first voyage to these shores. There is speculation about the possibility of the Christiane having been sunk by the gigantic subsea trader which, according to re- port, has been coverted into a war Subma rine
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Truck Drivers Leave.

The auto truck drivers who enlisted in New London a month ago left on Thursday for Chicago, where they will meet the head officers of the depart ments and 300 other enlisted men from all over the country.
 The boys were in a happy frame of mind wnen they departed. When they reach Chicago they will separate and go to different places. The majority of them will be stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Tex. others at Camp Bowie near Fort Wadsworth, and the remain der a t Fort Sill, Okla
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
FIFTH COMPANY TO CHANGE NAME
Will be Known 34th Company Coast Defense Long Island Sound After Tomorrow-Norwich Boys Undergo Third nnoculaton at Post Hospital-Prvate Carey Suffering From Broken Fingers.

second time were not vaccinated again. The effects of the innoculation were also noticeabiy less this time than be- fore.
 Private Corey broke two fingers while working on one of the big guns and is now in the hospital but is
 coming along fine' as he puts it smilingly.
 Those who shave received passes during the week are Sergeants Labri, E. J. Turner. Croweu Gregson and Rogers; Corporals Cadorette, K. Rick etts, B. Ricketts and Privates R. Zeig- Ter, Caderette and G. Lorette
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Especial to The Bulletin )

Especial to The Bulletin)
 Fort Terry. Plum Island. N. Y., Aug. 30-The Fifth company of Norwich have been notified that after Sept. l they will be known as the Thirty fourth company, Coast Defense of Long Island Sound. In order to safe ly reach it's destination all mail for the Fifth company boys should be ad- dressed accordingly
 On Wednesday the Fifth boys were vaccinated at the post hospital for the third time, This completes the innoculations for the present. Those whose vaccinations did not take the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Entertained Friends.

Tuesday Mrs. Myron W Smith of Bozrah entertained friends at her home on Blue Hill. Those present were Mc. and Mrs. Owen Smith, Mir and Mrs. Edward H. Smith and fam fly of Norwich, MT. and Mrs. Harold Smith of New Haven, Mrs F. H. Grow and daughters, Florence and Helen, of Boston, Mass, Mr. and Mrs l.. H. Smith and Miss Bertha F. Smith of Franklin. collation. was served out on the lawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
AUGUST RECORD MONTH
 AT BACKUS HOSPITAL
Total of 137 Cases Admitted to lnsti-
 tuition During Past Four Weeks.

The month of August has been the biggest month for work done at the Backus hospital since it's institution. There have been 137 cases admitted during the month. The highest pre- vious record was in July when 119 cases were admitted. Every private room and semi i-private bed has been continually occupied for nearly year and the doctors and nurses are taxed to their utmost in caring for the many patients.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
NEW POWER COMPANY. Eastern Connecticut Concern Files Certificate of Incorporation.

A certificate of incorporation of the Eastern Connecticut Power Com pany was filed in the office of the secretary of the state Wednesday. The amount of stock is S1 50O.0On divided into 15,OGO shares, 5000 of which are preferred stock. The incorpora tors are Robert w Perkins of Norwich. F. C. Winchester of Windham and Charles B. Whittlesey of New Lon don. The purpose is to produce and sell electricity and acquire electrical plants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

and irregularities so I could hardly do my work. l tried many remedies but found no permanent relief. After talk ing Lydia E. Pink h a ms Vegetable Compound I felt a great change for the better and am now well and strong so l have no trouble
 in doing my work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
OtIf,Bullftitl. Norwiei. Friday, Aug. s1, 1917.
THE WEATHER
Conditions.

C0n0tI0nSs The winds along the north and mid ale Atlantic coasts will be gentle northwest.
 The barometer has begun to rise in eastern districts after several days of stagnaFon. Showery weather has prevailed in Atlantic coast districts. The eastward movement of anti-cy- clone now over the lake region will cause fair weather and moderate tenn perature to prevail in the east during the next 4s hours.
 Forecast. New England: Clearing Friday; Saturday fair.
 Eastern New York: Fair Friday and Saturday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m ........'..... II S0.l2 l2 m- ..-......... ..'..'.... IS oOIo D. m ..'e. -.-... 't oV'1o Highest. S3. lowest 71.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Partly cloudy, warmer.
 Thursdays weather: Fair, warmer, thundershower in evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Here from New York.

Maurice Beckenstein, a student at the College of the City of New York, is spending a few days at the home of his uncle. I. Beckenstein. He has chosen NorwIch the Rose of New England as title for his college theme and is daily gathering facts and points of interest
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
DELEGATES TO THE
 N. L. COUNTY FAIR Two Are Appointed to Represent the State Board of Agriculture.

The state board of agriculture has appointed Secretary Leonard H. Hea- ley of North Woodstock and Everett F. Brown. of Pomfret Center, dele gates to attend the New London county fair
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Miss E4urIburt at Montviige Center

On Sunday evening" Sept ?, Miss Louise Hurlburt Allen, principal of Trinity school in Athens, Ala, will speak in MontvilIe Centec church of her work among the colored children She has spent seven years with them and is a most interesting speaker
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
TAFTVILLE
Rebuilding Garage Struck by Light nins-Miss Charlotte Theve Pre-
 sented Watch and Pen by. Fellow Employes-Personais

Workmen from the Ponemah mill are engag ged in rebuilding F. B. Rick etsons garage on South Slater ave nue which was destroyed by fire some time ago after being struck by light ming. The building IS of wood and about 30XS0. The three men who arc working on the structure now have it boarded up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Birthday Party.

Thursday evening a number of young friends gathered at the home of Da- vid O'Brien. Jr.. to celebrate his birth day. The evening was plea sanity passed in games and songs. Mir. O. Brien was presented with a silver ci- sarette case. The affair was orga n- ized by Misses Aldea Disco and Ro- berta Grove,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Polish Citizens Club Holds Regular Meeting in Pulaski HaII-PersonaIs and Notes.

Thursday evening the Polish Citi- zens' club held their regular meeting in Pulaski hall. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and
 ccepted. Routine business was trans acted. There was a good attendance in spite of the unfa vorable weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

school had a pleasant outing on their annual picnic. held a Ocean Beach Wednesday. The party left Norwich Town on a special car at S.45 a. m. At the beach bathing and other dIN ersione were enjoyed. The~ party reached home al 6.20
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Preaented Watch and Pen.

Saturday morning the employees of the twisting department of the J. B. Martin company presented Miss Char lotte Theye with a watch and styio- graphic pen. The presentation speech
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Local lettings.

Edward Karllutt has gone to Texa: in the ambulance corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Home From Boston.

Mir and Mrs Orrn Price of Wight man avenue have returned from the national convention or the c. A. R. a t Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

was made by Miss Beatrice Bergeron Miss Theve responded in a few well chosen words. She has resigned her position in the mill and will enter the Backus Hospital Training school for nurses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Mrs. Charles Tufts has been visiting her son. William 5. Tufts of Willi- mantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
DIED
RENNETT-Tn Norwich. Aug 30 191

BENNETT-Tn Norwich. Aug 90. 1917, Alfred H. Bennett, aged 62 years. Notice or funeral hereafter. POTTER-In La Jolla. Cal, Aug. IS. 1917. Albert T.. Potter formerly of Norwich. aged g years. Public funeral services a the Masonic temple this (Friday) afternoon. Aug 31. at o'clock. Burial in the family lot at Yantic cemetery. ReIa tiVes and friends invited to attend. MARTIN-Tn AshawaY. R. T., Aug %, 1917. Julia Martin aged 66 years. M'RINNEY-In Preston. Aug. 2S. 1917, Thomas Mckinney.
 TQPLTEF-In South Coventry, Aug 30. 1917 Mary F. Chandler, widow of Frank B. Toplif. aged 55 years and NAHONEY-HOLE- Barre. Vt. Aug. Funeral from her late home Sunda V afternoon at ? o'clock. Burial in Nathan Hale cemetery. BARKER-In Lebanon. Aug 30, 1917, Nathaniel c. Barker.
 Funeral Saturday at ?. m at resi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Mrs Homer Barber. son and dauSh- ter of Deep River are visiting Mrs. Mary DOWdell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Allan McHugh of Chattanooga was business visitor in the village or Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Personals and Notes. Daniel Mccormick was a recent wis itor in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
lncinerator Installed.

An incinerator has been installed by the TaftVilIe Pharmacy to take care of the garbage. It consists of a steel cylinder about four feet in diameter and five feet deep. The garbage can be destroyed as soon as it is collected whereas formerly it usually stood around for some time in open boxes or cans. fuNpishin@ an ideal breeding place for lilies and Vehmin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

H. T. Slattery and Edward Hall, Jr., visited friends in the village Wednes- day
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Mrs. Theodore Peck of West Ches ter is spending some time with he son, George Peck.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
SUFFERED
 NINE YEARS
Many Remedies Tried in Vain. Well and Strong After Taking Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Spartanburg, s. C.-"For nine years [ suffered from backache, weakness,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Edward McSheffrey has resigned his position in the Peoples store and has accepted a position in the T. E. Mar tin company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

pr. David Sussler spent Thursday at Crescent Beach with friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Denny Murphy spent Wednesday, night with his parents in the village. leaving Thursday morning for Wor- cester to rejoin his team.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Miss Alexandria Peltier is visiting relatives in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

r. R. Riclletson returned Thursday afternoon from New Bedford where he attended the funeral Of his mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
MARRIED.

don Aug. 2S, 1917. by Rev. Dr. T. NJ Crowley, Frederick T.. Howard and Miss Mary F.. Donahue. both of New London
 EY-HtLE-At Rarresvt.. Aug. "S. 1917. bv Rev Fr. Long, Nathan Thomas Mahouev. formerlv of New London. and Miss Agnes Genevieve Hale of Barre.
 LIE BARON-SHURTLE South Coventrv Aug. %: 1917, by Rev: Harris Beebe R. W. Le Baron of Arlington. Mass. and Miss Lora lola Shurtlef of south Coventry. BROV-N-YORE- North Stonington. AuG. % 1917. by Rev T. T.. Peacock AbeI B Brown or Westerly, R. |. and Miss Lydia A. York of North StOnin gton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
NORWICH TOWN

Or. E. J. Jones and Son Return From Canada - Congregational Sunday School Outing to Ocean Beach, Comm snder Price Home From Bos-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
Personals

Leslie Carter is spending few day in Lowell. .N
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

Dr. F. T. Jones and son of Bliss nIace have returned from Canada to Fishers Island where they will remain until Labor Day.
 Congregational Sunday School Picnic.
 The First Con ngregationa1 Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31

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