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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
OBITUARY.
Miss Ann Brown.

Miss Ann Brown is dead at her home on Denison avenue. after a long and painful illness. Miss Brown fell down stairs several months ago ard never recovered from the effects of her injuries. Miss Brown was born if North Stonington but has been a res- ident of this village for years. She was member of the Mystic Bridge Congregational church and was below ed by all who knew her. She leaves a sister. Miss Mary Elizabeth Brown with whom she resided, a nephew, Frank Brown, of North Stcningtcr and two nieces. Mrs. Frank Bindloss of Mystic and Mrs H. B. Beckett of North Stonington-
 Social and Personal.
 Richard Morgan of St Paul, Minn who has been the guest of his parents MT. and Mrs. Christopher Morgan for 2 few days has left on a trip 60 Mon tana, where he is to be employed
 NIT. and Mrs. Robert Gift has re- turned to New York after a few weeks visit with Mir. and Mrs. Charles Dodge
 Miss Florence Payne has returned .o Boston. after a weeks visit with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Emerson Payne
 Miss Ruth Bowen of Nortdhf1el,l Mass is the guest of Mir. and Mrs Warren Rathbun.
 Mir. and Mrs. Erastus Fish were in New London Monday to attend the Amanda Fish, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles c. Perkins Burial was in Noank Valley cemetery
 Miss Faye Perry has been admit ted to the Memorial hospital for treat- ment for her eyes.
 Mrs. Frank N. Gilfllan is spending a few days in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
cUNARD. LINER VALERA CRASHED INTO SCHOONER
Sailing Vessel Capsized and Sank in
 Fifteen Minutes, of Quaratine.

New York, Feb. 19.-The Cunard line steamship VaIeria, outward bound for Liverpool with a cargo of merchandise. crashed into the American four-rnased schooner Dustin G.. Greasy off Guaran- board side of the sailing vessel amid ships so that she capsized and sank in fifteen minutes. The officers and crew of the Greasy consisting of nine men, were rescued by two tugs, one of which attempted unsuccessfully to tow the schooner to shallow water. The VaIeria,. apparently unhurt, stood by for a short time and then resumed her voyage.
 The Greasy, which had just arrived from Black River, Jamaica with a car go of haywood, was of S62 tons and was built at Bath, Me. fp 1912. for Percy & Small of that City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
WILLIMANTIC'

street, Sunday, following a short ill., ness of pneumonia. Mrs. May was born in Masterdon, England, in 1855. but for a number of years she had conducted bakery business in this city. She is survived by one daugh- ter, Miss Susie Way of this city. and two sons. Harry of Bridgeport and Harold of this city.
 Thomas A. Perkins.
 The death of Thomas E. Perkins occurred at his home in North Wind ham Monday morning He was born in East Lyme in t1Se6s the son of Jo- seph and Mary Miller Perkins. He is survived by a widow, two daugh- ters, huella and Edith Perkins of North Windharn, a son, Howard, Of that place, a sister. Mrs. Daisy Miller of Milford. and brother. Joseph of Mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
DRASTIC PORT REGULATIONS
 ARE IN EFFECT AT HALIFAX
State Department Notified by the
 British Ambassador.

Washington, Feb. 19.-New and drastic port regulations brought into effect at Halifax were communicat- ed to the state department today by the British abmassador Hereafter the masters of all neural steamers of all neutral steamers arriving at Halifax for inspection must arrive at a point ten miles from the harbor entrance at D. m. of the day of arrival. They may not enter by daylight without of- ficial authorization and during their stay no communication will be per- mitted between the ship and the shore.
 The regulations further require that the master of an incoming ship must signal the port upon arrival at the point ten miles from the harbor en- trance that he has received notice of in the regulations
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Truck Goes Over Embankment.

About II o'clock Monday morning large motor truck belonging to a lumber concern in this city skidded off the road in Mansfield near the Mansfield Hollow road. The driver Of the truck, in an endeavor to turn out of the ruts to allow another car to pass. got the front wheels out of the deep rutS but the back wheels did not respond. This caused the machine to add and crash through 9 fence, going aeEEn an ennbankment of about six ffs When the machine had reached fEh bottom of the embankment it wa s found that one Of the wheels had ed in. making it difficult to move szse4 truck A local garage was noti- 1fsH and sent out a wrecking machine 70 tow the injured car to this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
YANTIC
Rural Carrier Jabez H. Bailey Kicked in the Mouth by a Horse Brief Personal Notes.

z Lloyd Bailey of Southern California has been spendingsa few weeks in the village.
 , Carrier Bailey Injured. George Manning has been substitut- ing on rural free delivery route No. 1 during the absence of Carrier Jabez H. Bailey, who was badly kicked in the mouth a week ago by a horse. re- quiring that five stitches be taken in his upper lip.
 Godman's CoIored Minstrel troupe gave an enjoyable performance in the Yantic steam fire engine hall recent ly for the benefit of Grace church.
 Mrs. Della Girand of Baltic was a recent guest of Miss Nora. Shea
 MT. and Mrs. Ellis Bentley have left for Newton Lower Falls. Mass, to spend some time.
 Charles N. Congdon of Stafford Springs was recent guest of MT. and Mrs. R. V. Congdon.
 Elm City Guests.
 James Murphy and Jeremiah Dono- van have returned to New Haven af- ter spending the week end with MT Murphy's mother, Mrs. M D. Mur. phy.
 George Taylor spent day recently in Shelton with his daughter, Mrs. George Clark.
 Mrs. Arthur Phipps and children, spending a few weeks in Yantic with Mrs. Phipps' parents, MT. and Mrs. George w. Taylor.
 Miss Janet Gardner of South Gov entry spent the week end at her home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
BALTIC.
Turkey Supper Follows Whist at Pe:5- quin Residence Child Knocked Down by Double Runner.


 A whist was given by Mrs. Job Peloquin and Mrs. Leon PeIoquin af their homes on Main street Saturday evening. Guests from Providence, Hartford, Willimantic and caftville were present The following were awarded prizes: First, Job Peloqui,I, a pair of armlets; second, a gold headed cane. Joseph Evans. Taftvilie :: consolation award, Leon Biron. Provi : scarf, Mrs LemoIne, Taftvilie; second. ladies apron. Mrs. Dubois, consolation award. Miss Marie Lemoine, Taft zviIle- Mrs Job Peloquin was award ed the scorers prize. hat pin A. supper was enjoyed.
 Struck by Big Sled. Sunday afternoon Lillian, the five year-oId daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Axel Almquist. was on her way to the hill leading into High street with .ler sled! when a double runner coming dowT; the hill skidded on the ice and swung around knocking the child to the ground. She was taken to her hosns and Dr. Burr took six stitches to close the wound. which the child had suffer- ed
 D. Moness of AIoosup was a Sun day visitor in Baltic. Newsy Notes.
 Dominic Lemoine of I1ayvIiIa formerly of Baltic was in town San- day.
 Joseph Dubois was the guest of week end
 Ernest Viau of Plainfield spent Sun day with relatives in town.
 Victor Bel1anger was a Wiliiman.ic visitor Sunday
 Principal Floyd Tiffney was a week end visitor in Providence
 Charens F. Chafon was a New Lon don caller Monday
 D. S. Martin was in Providence on Sunday.
 Seriously III.
 Miss Lillian Lucier is seriously i'll at her home
 Mrs Eliza Cote and Mrs Blanche Case are spending several weeks with friends in New York Misses Emma Dubois, Mary Hill, and Bernadette RiH attended the sup per given by the Children of Mary so- eiety in Plainfield Saturday evenin :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
OBITUARY
Miss Flora Goodrich.

The death of Miss Flora Goodrich. 66, occurred at the home of her nephew, Charles B. Goodrich, at Chestnut Hill Sunday. night. She had been in poor health for some time. Death was caused from heart trouble. Miss Goodrich was born in Portland, Conn. in 1851, the daughter os Charles A. and Nancy J. (Fuller) Goodrich. At an early age she entered a hospi- tai in Brooklyn, N. Y, where she took a nurses course. She followed this occupation of training for some time but about ten years ago she was forced to give up work and since that time she has made her home with rel atives. She was well known in this city where she was a member of the Baptist church society. She leaves two sisters. Mrs. Francis Bellware and Miss Abbie Goodrich of this city. a brother, Fayette T. Goodrich of Vest chester, two nephews and two nieces.
 Mrs. Sarah E. Way.
 The death of Mrs. Sarah E. Way oc- cured at her home at 101 North
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Brief Mention,

Mrs. Vera Mcdonald of Church street is entertaining Mrs J. H. Car penter of Springfield, Mass, for a few days
 James M. Smith and son. Clifford C.. were in Bristol, Monday, where they attended the funeral of MT Smiths sister.
 J. c. Lincoln of this city will leave this week for a trip thfough the south. He will be accompanied by his son, Arthur B. Lincoln of Hart : ford.
 force of men of the city water department were at work Monday fix ing a water pipe on Church street that had become frozen and burst The men found frost at q depth of three feet enough to freeze the pipe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Hiah School Note..

The Senior class mecfing which was scheduled for Monday afternoon will be held this Tuesday, afternoon. There is some important bsiness to come before the class. including the reports of the committees on the class book and the Senior play.
 In the first of the series of the girls interclass basketball games. played on Monday afternoon. the Seniors con- daered the Freshmen with a score of 4-3, and the Juniors beat the Sopho- mores. the score being 15 to 5. The next class games will be played dur ing the art exhibit entertainments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
TOWER OPERATOR HELD UP AT sAYeRooK HIGHWAY BRIDGE Military Guard Detained Him Until
 He Was Identified.

Hartford, Feb. 19.-News came from Saybrook this morning that Robert Bird New Haven road tower operat- or at Saybrook Junction, was held up Highway bridge at 12 o'clock, mid- night, Saturday and was held up for three hours. Bird lives in South Lyme and makes the trip back and forth by bicycle He was not known personal ly to the bridge attendants and it was necessary to secure the Identification of railroad men before he was released. He was late in reporting on his Job
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
AMERICAN NOTE APPRECIATED BY CUBAN GOVERNMENT
Warning to Rebels is Considered .
 Conclusive Proof of Friendsrip,

Havana, Feb. 19.-The Cuban gov- ernment, replying to the recent note of the United States goVernme ent, republic into civil war, says Cuba and warning CubanG not to throw their the Cuban people appreciate at value his conclusive proof of the friendship of the United States and it's interest in Cuba's present and future welfare. it's declarations being of the greatest importance for the cause of order at friendship of the United States and the will realize once more the value of the present and in the fauture
 Cuba and all America, the note says. tmemnse value of living under the shadow of its republican, institutions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Building at the Point.


 Five houses are in course of con- struction at Groton Long Point. New telephone cables are being strung there.
 Dorothy White has received lot of new music written by Walter J. Pond a summer resident of Lords Point and successful composer.
 A dance is to be given by the strikers of the Palmer shipyard. Mrs. Frances Terry of Long Island is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs James P. Brown New York are here for a short visit. Miss Emma Wilbur of Groton is the guest of Mrs. Melville Da'bol1 of Soundview cottage.
 F. A Wenzle of Hartford has been visiting at his summer home at Groton Long Point.
 Edgar Ashbey is suffering from grip.
 Sent to Newport.
 Walter Palmer has been sent to the naval training station at Newport Raymond Sistare is recovering from grip. Mrs. William Rathbun has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs Foley, in Dorchester.
 Fred Fitzpatrick and Bernard Me Donald have been visiting in New York.
 Mrs. Mary Ross is very i'll from pneumonia.
 F. E. Barlow has purchased a pedi- greed English setter.
 In Peninsula State. George I. Wilcox is visiting relatives in Florida.
 George Brady, who has been i'll with pneumonia is able to be out. Howard Hunter has returned to his home in Bridgeport after a visit here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
w BIDDING
TiHt----Haran,

At the rectory of St. Joseph's chuEch Saturday night Rev. T. F. Ban non, pastor of the church, united in marriage, Mrs Julia Haran and Her bert L. Tifft, both of this city. MT. and Mrs. John M. BransfieId were the witnesses. After the ceremony a few friends of the couple went to the home of the bride at 25 Bank street where a luncheon was served. MT. and Mrs. Tifft will reside at 25~ Bank street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

'Ttried many remedies Then Itried Cuticura Soap and Ointment. They seemed to help her and in less than three weeks she was completely healed. (Signed) Mrs. Georgia Collins, Sher- man, Me, Sept 15, 1916.
 Nothing better to clear the skin of pimples, blotches, redness and rough ness, the scalp of dandruf and itching and the hands of chapping and soreness. Cuticura Soap used daily for all toilet purposes with touches of Ointment now and then to soothe and heal tends to prevent skin troubles.
 For Free Sample Each by Return Mail address postcard: sfCuticura, Dept. R, Boston" Sold everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

is visiting friends in town for a few days.
 Walter B. Lombard of Hartford was the guest over Sunday of his mother, Mrs. Etta Lombard, on Norwich ave- nue.
 Samuel Friedman of Bridgeport was at his home on Norwich avenue over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20


 Ernest A. Bliven has purchased oi Thomas H. Fox his blacksmith shop and two building lots situated in Greenmanville avene. and a garage is to be opened there
 Free Lighting Promised
 Martin SpeEman. manager of the Mystic Power company has notified the Village Improvement society that his firm will furnish, free fcharge, electricity to illuminate the cast side Of the new town clock which has been installed in the Union Baptist church spire, at the expense of generous donors in the village and out of town. The work of installing the clockis nearly done and it was illu7i- mated for the first time Saturday V night
 Home Night.
 Arrangements have been perfected for Home Night at the Methodist Episcopal church. Wednesday evening February 21. Rev. Frederick w Cole man. pastor of Trinity Methods. church, of Norwich, will be the speak CT. Mrs. Thomas Travener and Wit lard W. Keigwin will take part in the musical programme
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
FUNERAL
Mrs. Matilda L. Bridge.


 The funeral of Mrs. Matilda l.. Bridge, 77, who died at her home in Bristol Saturday, was held from her late home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bridge was we'll known in this city. wheres she was born. For some time she conducted store in this city be- fore she made her home in Bristol.
 Bridget Makara.
 The funeral of Bridget Makara. the three days old daughter of Mir. and Mrs Joseph Makara, who died at the home of her parents at II Chapman street, was held Monday afternoon at o'clock. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Mrs. Johanna HeaIy.
 The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Heaiy was held from her late home in South Windham Monday morning at o. clock. Requiem high mass was sung in St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock by Rev. T. F. Bannon. The bearers were Patrick Dunlevy, Timothy Watts, Timothy Conbert and Michael Dono- van. Burial was in St. Joseph's cem- etery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Labor Pav Roll.

l The. city labor payroll for the past week totaled $730.24. It was divided
 as follows: Street department, s1S3.- 1 01; police department, $1S5-01; ice account, $290-64: maintaining sewers, $32.25; water works, $593S
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
The aninine That Doe. Not Arect Head

Because of Its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative Promo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nerv- ousness nor ringing in the head. There is only one .Bro1lo Quinine." E. w.
 " HEN YOU WANT Io put your bus mess before the public. there Is no medium better than through the ad- vertising columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

HucyeskTs Saloon Attached-
 Sheriff Charles A Gates served at- tachment papers on the saloon owned by Stanislaus RucyesH and located on Main street The attachment is Heublein and Brothers of Hartford for goods sent to this city. This attach ment was served Saturday night Mon- day afternoon there was another at Deputy Sheriff A J. Greenslit for SIS damages brought by Fred s. Ami don of Hartford. Both of the cases will be heard the first Tuesday of month
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Worlds Purity Federation.

Washington, Feb. 19-A joint reso-
 lution authorizing the president to ap- point delegates to attend the enth am nuaI congress Of he worlds purity federations in Louisville, Ky, Novem-
 Der s-14, next, was passed today by the house.,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

Higqanum.-A series of evangelis- tic services will be 4leld at the Meth odist Episcopal church. beginning Sunday, February 25. and continuing to March II. Mrs. May Linsley HaIght is the evangelist. assisted by C. w. Bartlett, singing evangelist.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Worked Third Rank.

At the February meeting of Nat chaug lodge. No. 2. K of P. held on Monday evening there was a large at tendance. The feature of the even ings work was the working of the
 third rank on several candidates Af- ter the meeting a banquet was served
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
stiH, Sore Muscles Relieved

Cramped muscles or soreness fO1- lowing a cold or case of grippe, are eased and relieved by an application of Sloans Liniment. Does not stain the skin or clog the pores like mussy O1ntments or plasterS and pene- trateS quickly without rubbing. Timber up your muscles after exercise, drive out the pains and aches of rheumatism, neuralgia, lum-s with Sloan's Eminent Get a bottle today. At all druggists. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
SUSPENSION OF BANKS IN SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Military Governor Orders Them
 Closed for Eight Days.

Santiago De Cuba, Feb. 19-In ac- cordance with instructions from the military governor all the banks in this city have suspended business for eight days, except for such transactions as are required for the payment of inn port duties and to meet other taxes. The chamber of commerce held a meeting today to devise means for the protection of the business inter ests of the city
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Lingering coushs Are Dangerous

Get rid of the tickling cough that keeps you awake at night and drains your vitality and energy. Dr. Kings New Discovery is a pleasant balsam promptly effective. It soothes the fr- ritated membrane and kills the cold germs; your cough is soon relieved. Delay is dangerous-get Dr. Kings New Discovery at once. For nearly fifty years it has been the fayorite remedy for grippe. croup. coughs and colds Get bottle today at your Druggist, soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

the form of water b
 and itched and buTne that she could not sie and when she scratched. water would nun out and cause crusts. All her haiF came out and where the eruptions were I had to keep bandaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Dance in washhurn Han.

Many people attended the dance i1 Washburn hall Monday evening given by the local order of the Woodmea of the World. The affair broke up ar a late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Arrested For Non-support.

Byron c. Fisk was brought to this city from Worcester by Chief E. Il Richmond Monday The man IS wanted in this city for non-support.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

New Britain-Five only out of twen- ty-eight candidates for appointment as health inspector passed the recent examinations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Entertained Whist Club.

The Monday Afternoon Whist club met at the home of Mrs. E. A. Win ter on Church street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

Durham-In excavating for a grave in the cemetery. Friday, the frost was fonnd to be twenty-four inches deep.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
CUTIClJRA HEALS YOUNG BABY'S
In Three Weeks. ltched nd Burned. Could Not S

''yVhen my baby girl was as5n T weeks old she broke out with a Tas her head, face, and body. It ca
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Rucyeskis Saloon Attached.

when he refused to go back to the town farm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
NOANK

Charles H. Smith Recovering frcm lnjury-Five New Houses at Long Point-Walter Palmer Assigned to Newport.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

Charles H. Smith, who broke his left ankle recently, has been since confined to his bed. The injured leg has been placed in sp1ints, which was not pos sibIe at first on account of the swell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
MYSTIC

Sale of Blacksmith Shop and Building
 Lots-Manaser Spellman to Light
 East Face of New Town Clock Death of Miss Ann Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20

Lloyd Bailey of Southern California has been spendingsa few weeks in the yiIIaeo
Arizona republican., 1917-05-06

LOS ANGELES, May b. Prices quoted are for livestock weighed and delivered off the cars without food and water.
 Cattle-(On foot and cross weight)
 No. steers weighing 900 to 1,20O
 pounds. 5000; bulls, $6OOl65O; me- alum, $4.5O@ 300; calves. light, s105O Sheep-CPer head. desirable wooD Ewes $9.50: suckling lambs. s13.O0 Hogs-(Hard grain fed). 100 to 150 pounds, $12.00@1275; 150 to 175 pounds
 s1225@12.75; 175 to 25O pounds. $12.75 | d13O0; 25O to 300 pounds. $1O.OOM i 10.50; $50 pounds up, $6.75m9.OO. Poultry-Broilers, 1Sc@25c; flyers,
 BOG: roasters, 12c: old ducks. 13c; old
 cocks, Sc; light hens, 16c: heavy hens,
 22c; bullets, 121ac; turkeys. 22c@27c;
 young ducks. 200; young geese, 1Sc i Butter-Receipts 43,940 pounds: ex-
 tras 3Sc; firsts. 31c
 Eggs-Receipts 514 cases: fresh ex 1 tras 32c; case counts, 31c; bullets 2S1ac l All sales of eggs and quotations in clqde cases, flats and filters valued al 1 50 cents, which will make a difference of about l cents dozen more in prices Sonora wheat-$4.60 bid: S4.S5 asked Alfalfa hay-s1S.O0@20O per ton to producers, f. o. b. Los Angeles Bright feed-Barley, $3.O0 bid; $3.07K
 asked.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-06
FINANCES AND MARKETS

NEW YORK May 5-(Wall Street. Weakness of railroad shares, which were again in free supply at substan- tial concessions, featured. today's highly professional market, some of these issues recording minimum quo tatiors for many years. There was no news to account for the unceasing pressure upon these stocks, which in- cluded many of the minor western ana southwestern groups
 The list closed with a heavy tone, except in metals and a few of the speculative specialties. Rela tive strength of coppers was in response to trade reports of large additional sales of the refined product for homo consumption
 United States Steel withstood bear 1sh activity. closing at a trifling net loss Total sales 315,000 shares
 Predictions regarding an adverse bank statement were fulfilled only in part, the actual cash loss of slightly more than s4O,009,0O0 being less than half that estimated in conservative quarters. A further decrease of about