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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Ordered tn Rnstnn

In army orders issued Thursday by the war department Major Harley B. Ferguson, who is in charge of the United States engineers office in the postoffice building at New London, is ordered to Boston. Major Ferguson will be department engineer of the northeastern department, relieving Col. Charles l.. Potter. Major Ferguson has been stationed at New London a short time.
 Another order of interest is that de- tailing Lieut.. Frederick A. Holmer of the Coast artillery. U. $. A.. of the de- lenses of Long Island sound, the head quarters for which are at Fort H. C.. Wright, Fishers Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Go to the neareat hank now, and make application for as many bonds as you can pay for from your savings. The need is urgent
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
LODGE NOTES
EAGLES.


 At a meeting Of the grand aerie. of Eagles held in Kansas City, Mo. May 39th, the following resolution was passed:
 The Fraternal Order of Eagles is pre-eminentiy patriotic, in its pur- poses and teachings, desirous Of stinn- niating It's mem bers71ip to the high est ideals of citizenship and loyalty to country, it's executive officers and promise and pledge it's membership of nearly ons-half million men to the ao- comphshnent of the following ob- jects:- ct
 ,, 1. To subscribe for s1, 900, ,0oo.o0 of
 2. To urge our members everywhere immediately to register for service and in every way to promote the efforts and suppertzthe officers having charge of enrolment for military service. B. To unite our membership and their families in serving our govern ment in it's prosecution of a. success ful war and to Tighten the burdens of in order that the blessings of liberty justice, equality and human rights may be enjoyed by all men every where to the end that true democracy and fra ternalsrr1 may be erithroned in the hearts of men. ass
 ae 1. To assume the dues of our mem bers while in service. and guarantee there benefits during the war. s5.s To create patriotic fund to be subscribed by our entire membership from which shall be paid the premium upon a life insurance policy of 1000 payable assan additional death benefit to members losing their lives in any branch of military service; and gener- ally to recommend to the grand aerie the enactment Of such Jaws as will generously and patriotically provide for the care of the families of our members who are serving their coun- trys-s..- ,.rs-t4 t4s fs ss.
 Norwich A@rie at a. very large meet ing held Monday, June 4ti1.. voted to subscribe for a $500 Liberty Loan and to keep all. menEers in good standing, and pay bene4xs to any of its members that enter their country's service. +-ns. s Hsss
 It was also voted to attend the state parade in Waterbury, Flag day, June 14th. ~
 Norwich Aerie. No. ss7, met in Eagles hall on Monday evening with a good number in attendance Nothing but regular business was: transacted. but regular business was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Directions to Partieipants

All boys must be Is years of age 7or under
 Divided into Club A and E.
 Club A will be boys Is years to IS years of age. inc. These must raise one acre.
 Class B will be boys wno are Is years old and under Tacse must raise one half acre.
 Each boy must plant his own crop and do his own work. 4 small boy may hire help for heavy work
 Each boy must also submit attested certificates showing that exhibit was taken from his plot.
 ? The variety of corn must be Flint.
 The amount of the yield and the method and accuracy of the measure ment must be certified to by each disinterested witnesses, who shall be satisfactory to the committee.
 In estimating profits, uniform prices must be used, for instance: s5 per acre for rent of land, 15c per hour for work of each boy under IS years of age; 20o per hour for work of each boy between Is and IS years of age; 2ec per hour for work of each horse All exhibits must be made at the mid winter meeting of the state board of agriculture or at such other time as the committee may designate
 Committee.
 L. H. Healy, for State Board of 
 Charles T. Davis, for Connecticut State Grange mittee as above or A. J. Brundage, state board of agriculture. has writ = ten to the senator as follows: :.
 Capitol Hartford. May 31, 1917. Hon. George P Mclean. United States
 Senate Washington, D. c. My Dear Senator:
 Your communication of May 18th received .-s We understand perfectly youF uneasiness relative to the offer ing of prizes for corn. We had a con- ference with the master of the state grange and arranged details; also took the matter up with Mir. Brund- age, who is. state leader of club work in our state. and he sent out a, bu1le- tin4 from the extension department explaining the offering of prizes The master of the state grange is to send three copies to each of our subordi- nate sranses, one to go to the master lecturer. We are also sending q copy of the card which we have prepared to those on our mailing list.
 We are not as late in sending out the notices as the time of inc year would indicate, as a very small part sd
 We had very hard storm Monday night. Many of our potato fields were under water Tuesday morning; and others so wet that 1t was impossible .o get onto them i ~
 Mir. Brundage informs us that five hundred boys are already in line in he Corn club. work and he hopes to get one thousand. Your prizes will pc great stimulus to them to do he best work possible s.
 We also find your communication of May 28. We do not believe in maxi mum prices, but we do believe the farmers should know the minimum prices which they are to receive and f this price is sufficient to pay even he prfce of production, it would be | great. incentive for the farmers to increase their acreage even more than hey are now doing Very sincerely, sa LEONARD H. HEALBY,
 Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO
Republican Party Elected Ticket Headed By Lorenzo Black ne-AnnuaI Parade of Local Fire Department Proved Successful Academy Baseball Team Defeated New London.

c. Anderson J. W, Henry R. Cor wick; secretary, Jerry A.. Dixon: treasur George L. Willians, tyler, Simon Parks; chaplain, Rev J. 4L- H. D. Elias Voorheese; stewards, Henry Hall and Abram Anderson.
 D Will Select a Major. June S.. 1Ss7.-The officers of the Third Regiment, Connecticut National Guard meet in this city Saturday, for the purpose of choosing a major ses
 The first game of the season for the championship of Connecticut was play ed at Hartford between the Charter Oaks and the Pequots.. The Charter Oak team won by the score of 27 to
 Local Man Gransed a Patent.
 Among the list of Connecticut pat seIfts issued from the United States Patent off1ce for the week ending June 4th, 1887, is the name Of John BatcheIder, Of this city, who has in-' vented an improvement in self lubrica- tors.
 ] June z, 1s6T-The Hope Fire Co., of Philadelphiay with one Of their steam n ers are expected to make a brief wis it to this city on the 14th, while en route to Boston to participate in a celebration at Bunker Hill on the 17th. They will arrive in the morning on the steamer City of Lawrence, and
 
 Steam Fire Co.,. There was a rumor on the street yesterday that one of the parties gagged in demolfshing the old building on Market street. belonging to Mrs. Ripley, had found a small box con tairing= $3, ,016 in Spanish doubloons and siaver- The report had. for it's foundation! the fact that a small sum of money was found, but it was the copper coinage of the realm, and the sum was not large enough to sensibly enrich the fortunate finder.
 New London Ministers Meet.
 June g, 1s6T.-At a meeting of the New London Association of Congrega- tional ministers, held in Lebanon, June 4. on motion of Rev. Dr. Bond of this city, 1t was resolved that in the judge ment of the associa ton, 1t is desirable that a. religious newspaper be esta b. lished in the city of New York as central exponent of the Congregations denomination, to be devoted to the exposition and extension of its prir1ci- pies, organization and belief
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
N. F. A. NOTES
Academy Team to- Play at South bridge Today-Recitations Are End ed for the Year.

This oftefnoon the basebafY team will play the Southbridge team the second game of the league cf1amp pion : ship series at Southbridge. The team will leave Norwich on the 9.05 train for Worcester
 Recitations ended Friday for the year. At the opening exercises in Slater Hall Friday morning Mir Tir- rel1 announced that there would be a mass meeting in the town hall Tues day evening in the interest of the Liberty Loan. He urged all who could to attend the meeting.
 Contrary 1.-the usual custom the tickets for the graduation will not be distributed to the entire school this year. In making this announce cement MT. TirreIl stated that owing to the unusually large, number there will be only enough room in Slater hall for the parents and friends of the grad. uating class All lower classmens who desire tickets are advised to file their as possible will be granted. -sz
 After the opening exercises were over the class of 1917. who took part in them for the last time as students arose and gave the school yelI They were heartily applauded by the other classes. ..5-s- --15-s-
 Ia all the senior classes Friday the teachers read the lists of pupils hav- ing an average of eighty-five or over All who had the required standing are. excused from the examinations next week
 The annual gymnasium exhibition of the girls gymna sium class will be held Friday afternoon, June 15.s 4 feature of the exhibition will be the athletic meet between the girls Of the senior and upper middle classes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Travelling men from all the states comprising the grand council of New England, United Commercial Travellers of America, to the number of 100 as- sembled in Hartford, June ', for the twenty second annual session of the Grand Council.
 Addresses of welcome were made by Mayor Frank A. Hagarty and Major F. G. Macomber, the latter president of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce.
 Grand Treasurer, Frank l.. True, of Rutland. showed receipts of s4,537.10 and disbursements of S2,593.70, leaving g a balance of $1,943.40.
 Grand Secretary, Charles A. Haiues of Melrose, Mass, reported mem : bership of 5,S39, a net gain for the year of 5S3.
 The officers elected follow: Grand councillor, c. R. Reynolds, Portland. Me-; grand junior councillor; L. M. Graves Providence, R. l.; grand past councillor, P. s. Willard. Wetherseld, Conn; grand secretary. 0. 4. Haines, .MeIrose, Mass; grand treasurer, Prank l.. True, Rutand,Vt.; grand conductor. c. F. Dougherty, Boston; grand page, C. A. Poole, Worcester, Mass; grand sentinel, F. P. Stacy. Lynn, Mass; members grand executive committee for two years, T. c. Kaubeck, Sonier- vile, Mass; l.. F. Crockett, Everett, Mass
 The grand council adopted a resolu- tion advocating the irnrne ediate enact ment of Legislation providing for the military training of all young men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
MuIe spinners subseribe $a,5oo.

The election of officers of the Taft vile Mule Spinners union took place at the regular meeting held Wednes- day evening in their assembly rooms The following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: President. Frank Durr: vice president. John Andrews; treasurer, Arthur Pickering; auditors Thomas Addison and William Roach; delegate to the Central Labor union, Thoraas Addison. At the meeting President Durr spoke on the policy Of the organization In buying liberty bonds. At the conclusion of bis talk the Mule Spinners voted to purchase S2 500 of the bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

 THE WEATHER.

Norwich, -sat:uilrIsdria,sy1,. -Junlee g, 1a1z.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Predfctfons for Friday: Local ehow- CTS.
 Fridays weather: Cloudy; southerfy wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
ODD FELLOWS.

Members of Shetucket lodge. No. 27, and Cncas lodge, No. II, I. o. O. F.. will attend a memorial service to be held Sunday morning in the First BAp- tist church. Rev. George H. Strouse. pastor of the church will deliver a patriotic address. There will be spe- ciaI music by Frank Benson, violin, Harry Ward, trombone, and E. .LaRue Bliven cornet. The Odd Fellows will assemble at their headquarters at 10 o'clock and march to the church in a body.
 Uncas lodge. No. II. I. O. @. F., met and transacted regular business meeting on Monday night.
 Regular business was transacted by Shetucket lodge. No. 27, I. O. O. F., on last Tuesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Conditions.

 Press1ire continues high off the At lantfc coast. ss.ssg. Temperatures are above the seasonal average in all parts of the country. Scattered thunder showers occurred within the last A hours over nearly all sections east of the Mississippi river.
 The indications are that mild tenn peratures will continue over the east ern half of the country during the next two or three days. Overcast, showefy weather win prevail Saturday and Sunday through the Atlantic states. The winds along the north Atlantic and middle Atlantic coasts will be moderate south. E. Forecast. - Northern New England, Southern New England and Eastern New York: Overcast, with local showers, Satur- day and Sunday.
 Observations in Norwich. M The following records, reported from Sevfn's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday. -s
 Ther Bar a. m. o1 2y-9S IF m. 70 Z9!9s p. m. IU 2y.S8 Highest 74, lowest 60.
 Comparisons. E.s- Predictions for Friday: Local chow CTS.
 Fridays weather: Cloudy; southerfy wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Holy Name Society Director, Wind
 ham,, New London and Middlese. - Counties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
ARE coNGRATULATING
 REV. W. A. kEEFE
On His Appointnnent to the connec-
 ticut Council of Defense.

Norwich friends of Rev. W A. Keefe of P1ainfeld are congratulatfng him on his appointment, by Governor Holcomb, to the Connecticut council Of defense, as a representative of cas- tern Connecticut. The selection is an admirable one in every way. Father keefe has a large circle of acquaint- ances throughout the state, which fact will enable him to keep closely in touch with current happenings, and this together with his other qualif1- cations will make him a valuable member of this important committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

LEONARD H. HEALEY,
 Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
CREENEVILLE
Regular Meeting of Loyal Finders Dance in Pulaski HaIl-Euphemian Circle Meets-Personais and Notes.

The regular meeting of the Loyal Finders circle of the Kings Daugfa- ters was held Friday evening in the vestry of the Federated church with a large number in attendance. The regular routine of business was trans acted and the reports of the officers were read and approved A report of the conference that was held in Jewett City last Tuesday was read by the secretary. The president presided at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
FUNERAL.
w;I(iami Lafond.

The funeral of William Lafond was held Friday morning from his late home on Providence street wttn5a large ntffnbsr df relatives and friends in at- tendance About the caslEet A were grouped a large number of beautiful floral forms At the services in the Sacred Heart, church at nine. o'clock, Rev. Philippe MAssicotf officiated- The bearers were reI4tiVes of the deceas- . d EuriaI was in St. Josepn's cenne- tary.
 Undertake George Grant had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Sewed for Red Cross.

The Heartsease circle of Kings Daughters met at the home of Miss May Biggs on Prospect street Friday evening. There was a large attend ance. The regular roiutine business was transa acted and the reports read and approved. Following the business session, the ladies sewed on the Red Cross work which they are doing. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
stranoe Submarine in Sound.

Capt. Frank W. Thor4pson, trawl- ing in his boat of in the eastern end of Long Island sound. few days ago. encountered a submarine which did not carry an American flag at the T,eriscope as United States submarines do, when they come to the surface. He though: the incident unusual and reported it to naval authorities in the belief that it was a foreign subfha fine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Goes to Georo;a.

Dr. Joseph M. Ganey of New London, medical officer of the Connecticut Coast Artillery corps, with rank of first lieu tenant Friday received orders to pro- ceed to Fort Oszethorpe, Georgia. The orders came from the war depart ment via the office of the adjutant general of the National guard at Hart ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Heard Report of Conference.

The regular meeting of Euphemfan circle of the Kings Daughters was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. William A. Pitcher with a; large number in attendance. A report of the trt-county- conference was read by the secretary of the circle. Routine busi- ness was transacted. Following tl-c business session a social hour was en joyed and light refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

and upwards, and paid for rr the partial payment plan lt desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Masa Meetina to Re Hsid.

There viii be a mass meeting of the British American war relief fund in the rooms of the Taftvi11e Social club. Many matters of importance will be discussed and communication from the i1eadduarters in New York will be read 10 the rf16mberA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
RED MEN.

Great Prophet Alfred Ligourie of New London attended a. meeting of the great chiefs of Connecticut, I. o. R. M., at the Hotel Taft. New Haven, Thurs joinhy with meetings of the Judiciary committee and state orpiis ns' board
 Supper was served in the blue room Of the hotel at 8 o'clock, after which
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
cLARA BARON rENr.

The Clara Barton tent. No. :, D. of V, met for it's regular meeting Tues by the president, Mrs. Mabel E. George. The usual routine of business was transacted for the good of the order. Mrs. Colt read 9, sketch on The Flag. Lillian J. Brewster also read q, sketch. The meeting closed by singing and the flag salute.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
FoREsrERs

Court Sachen1, No. 94. Foresters of America, met on Thursday evening and transacted a regular business meeting. It was voted to purchase a Sf,000 Liberty bond The commit tee in charge of decorating the graves of deceased members reported. There was a good attendance at the meet ing and Chief Ranger John F. Ores cher was in the chair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
ao1 Lihertx kanda anlA.

The Ponernah company has an nounced to ies ernp1oye@ that those desirirg to purchase Liberty Bonds may do Sd from the company on the basis. On Friday the company sold. 2oi bonds and intends tb raise the number to 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
MARRIED.
wRfGHr-HowLAND-1n

WRIGHT T-HOwLAND-In DanieIson. June S. 1917. by Rev. J. l.. Barton n. D.. of Boston, assisted by Rev. Clarence Fl Barber, L@avftt O. Wright of Hermosillo, Mexico, and Miss MaTion E. Rowland of Daniel son. ---
 M'LAUGHLIC-BUTE New York. June 6. 191Z William C.. Mclaughlin of Norwich and Miss Bertha Buteau of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
chief Justice White to Summer i
 New London.

Edward Douglass White, chief jus tice of the United States, who will this summer occupy the Tyler home in Gardner avenue, has had a distfn- guished career in the law. For half century he has been acting in his profession, either as a practicing at torney or on the bench.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
M'LEAN OFFERS PRIZES TO CORN GROWERS
Two Hundred Dollars in Cash for
 Boys Corn Club Members.

It has already been announced that Senator Mclean has given s200 in prizes for boys who do best in cer- tain phases of growing corn. The following is the official statement of the terms as given out by the state board of agriculture and the state grange:
 Mir. Mclean offers the following cash prizes. to the Boys Corn club members of Connecticut: $200 to be divided pro-rata among the ten boys whose acre or one-half acre scores the greatest number of points.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
pance We'll Attended.

There was a, largely attended dance given by Jeremiah Downing and Err nest Fox in Pulaski hall Friday even ing A dance program of IS numbers was enjoyed. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Launch Ride for Men,, cIa...

vile ConRreeatiohal church will enjoy a motorboat ride this afternoon down the Thames to ocean Beach. The party will leave here on the 1.i5 tro.-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
FRATERnAL BENEFIT LEAGUE.

With the usual number in attend ance, Norwich Council, No. 25, Fra ternaf League. conducted a regular business meeting in Foresters hall on Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Harry Mills has accepted position with the Ponennah company in the card room.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Miss Rosina Goyette has returned from Boston. after having spent a week with friends there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Work has been received from Ev- erett Pingree stating that he is sta toned at a post in Virginia Mir Tingree joined the navy severa rrfonths ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Charles Young, a student at George town university, is at his home here for the summer vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

Principal Francis P. McNamara left Friday afternoon to spend the week end with relatives in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
N E. O. D.

Thames Lodge No. .32s, New Eng iand Order of Protection, held a reg ular meeting in Foresters hall Tues day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09

k Westbrook.-The1c eon1nission-
 ters everything great opposition, have granted a summer license to James
 A.. KAey, for the St. Charles inn, at West brook
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
PersonaIa and Notes.

Part of the new .Hassam pavement on North Main street has been opened to the pub traffic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Notes.

William Burgess who recently join ed the navy is now stationed at Phila- delphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
TAFTVILLE

Death of Hese Benoit .oeeurred Thurs dsy--Funerai. 0f Wiliiam tefend- Liberty Bends Selling at Penenah co.-MStes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
DIED.

HTENZE-In Preston, June s. 1917, Jo- hama Hienze, formerly of Ansonia. OsBORNE-In this city. June :, 1917, Alice Carigan Osborne, aged days. HK-In Lebanon CGoshen Society,". June 8, 1917, Jeremiah Stark.
 Funeral service at his late residence Sunday, June 10, at ? D. m. Burial in family lot in Goshen cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
Buy Liberty Bonds TODAY HELP WIN THIS WAR

Your country needs your help. Money is quite as important as men in modern warfare Your country is asking you t1 lend it your saVingS-at once NOW.
 For these savings the govern ment offers you LIBERTY LOAN BONDS-payinq 5Iz per cent. interest per year and absolutely safe. Tre may be subscribed for at an. bank in amounts of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
DePlorable Need of Refugees. :.

Six hours after high water It fs low Hde. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
UNITED coMMEcIAL TRAvELERs.

the meeting was held and plans dis cussed for the coming year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-18
Forty Homes Wrecked, Section
of Canadian, Pacific Rail-
road Torn Out; Property ES-
timated at $1,OO0,000

MONTREAL Aug. 1S.-At
least twenty were killed in II ser
les Of terrific explosions which
destroyed the Curtis and Harvey
ammunition plant at Dragon,
Quebec, according to latest esti-
mates. scores Of employees of the
big plant are missing. but 1t Is be-
lievcd many of the missing are
safe. The explosions wrecked 40
homes and shook the country for
miles. The damage is estimated
at about II million dollars. The
plant is completely wrecked.
Wire communication with the
town is cut. \ section Of the Ca
madam Pacific Railways is de
stroyed, and all trains on that di-
vision cancelled. Nurses ana
doctors were rushed from Mon
trraI to Dragon.
That the loss of life was not
greater is believed due to the fact
the plant is composed of about
1870 small shops. Only small
number Of men are employed in
each shop. When the blast went
off in one shop, II is believed the
employees Of other shops fled ana
possibly escaped before the fire
spread. Early reports said $50
were dead. Six hundred men are
employed in the works.