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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
MOOsUP
Local Team to Play Third Game With Putnam Tomorrow Trip of 1900 Miles aEnds-Red Cross Room to Be Open Friday Afternoons.

The Moosup baseball team plays the | third game of the series with the Put nam team at Putnam tomorrow (Sun- cay) afternoon. Both teams have been 1 defeated once, giving them an equal break for the third game. The local | team will go to Putnam with few new
 men in the lineup. Battery for Put nam will be O'Brien and McNamee; for Moosup, solomon and Cav. MT. and Mrs. Larose, Misses Regina and Emma Iarose and Albert Larose .notored to East Greenwich Thursday in MT. Laroses car. Took 1900 Mile Trip. Ned Goldberg and family have re- | turned to their home on Linnell street after a two weeks automobile tour, visiting Buffalo and surrounding places. MT. Goldberg had exceptionally fine tuck, as he travelled 1,40O miles and automobilists are not so fortunate. as
 one local man received nine punctures going from Moosup to Providence, a distance of a little over 32 miles. Game Today. The Union baseball team plays the Central Village team on the Carpet
 grounds this (saturday) afternoon; Battery for Moosup, Robideau and White: for Central Village, Burke and Couture.
 The American woolen company shut down Thursday noon for the rest of the
 week because of the poor working weather. >
 Moosup pond resembled Newport Beach Thursday and Friday after moons. bathing parties going constantly all the afternoon and evening of each day.
 Rev. and Mrs C. s. Nightingale and daughters, Caroline and Elsie, left
 this morning for a visit at Block Isl- and
 Miss Ruth Hatfield and brother liar
 old are visiting friends in Boston. Francis Bibeau is visiting his grand parents in Worcester. Miss Amy Larivere is spending a week at Watch Hill. Mir and Mrs. John Martin are spend ing the week end a Ocean Beach. Mrs. James Wallace and daughter Myra are visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 For Red Cross Work. The Red Cross rooms will be open Friday afternoons only during this month.
 Tomorrow's Services. Rev. c. F. Eldridge of Mantle will occupy the pulpit in the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Rev. w. c. Darby will conduct the
 services as usual in the Methodist church.
 All Hallowe' church Rev J. E. Mc- Carthy, pastor: Rev. l.. Parodis, as- sistant: Sunday masses. 7.30, 9, 10.30 a. m.; vespers and benediction of most blessed sacrament. Sunday at 3.30 D. m. Miss Lillian Gelinas. who has been a patient at Worcester hospital for sev- eral weZks has returned to her home on Chdrch street. Mir. and Mrs. John Fenwick are spending two weeks vacation at Vine yard Haven.
 John Lehoux and Martin Bernard motored to Rocky Point Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
SAVES A LIFE.
William Gates Rescues One Girl and Recovers Body of Her Drowned Companion.

William Gates, formerly of this city, now working at the Greenfield tap and die company in Greenfield, Mass, saved the life of Miss Harrette Cou- ture and recovered the body of her companion. Miss Ethel NJ. Flurie three minutes after she went down in an accident in the Deerfield River near Greenfield, Wednesday.
 Neither of the girls could swim and were walking in shallow water near the shore when they stepped into q hole. Gates rescued Miss Couture and then brought up Miss F1urie's body after diving for it for three minutes. Medical aid was summoned but the girl was dead.
 The next day. the manager of the Weldon Hotel offered to head sub scriptio paper within a gift of $25 for q swimming pool
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
SOUTH COVENTRY WOMAN
 STRUCK BY GAR
Mrs. Douglas Wilson, Crossing Street, Knocked Down by Machine Driven by Miss Post, of GiIead.

Mrs. Douglas Wilson of South Coventry was struck by a Ford tour ing car, driven by Miss Edna Post, of Gilead, Friday afternoon.
 The accident occurred at the cor ner of Main and North streets. Mrs. Wilson was crossing the street near a party of people and all except Mrs. Wilson turned back. She stopped and was struck by the car. The car wheels luckily passed on either side of her body so she was not seriously injured. She was taken to Dr. O'NeifS office where it was found that her injuries consisted of bruised arms. Her head was jared by striking the pavement and she was slightly hys- terical
 Acc6rding to witnesses, the car was not going very fast. The occu- pants of the car were Miss Post. her mother, Mrs. Post, and the hired boy, William Fries. Miss Post said she was sorry that the accident occurred and offered to pay all expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
OBITUARY.
James w. Miller.

the Masonic home in Wa1lingford Thursday afternoon, where he has Miller was born in New London, May 16, 1892. the son of William and Eliza Miller. When q young man he. like his father, became a successful ship builder and constructed many fine small vessels. In 1851 he married Groton, whom he survived six years In 1870 MT. Miller visited different parts of the west. where he became a prominent and influential citizen. He world of the middle west and in Clay Center, Kansas, where he lived for several years, he published and edited The Independent, a fine old republican paper.
 Various matters of importance in- terested him at different times during his stay in the West. He was a some what noted traveller and in 1857, while employed by A. A. Low Bros-, whole sale dealers Of New Y YOrk, he was sent to Shanghai, China, in the interest of gunboat construction. He returned in 1860.
 He often spoke to Jewett City friends about his interesting life in Kansas. which extended over a per iod of Is years, most of which time he was post master and judge of the local court
 He was a 32nd degree Mason, hay ing taken his first degree in Clay Gen. ter in 1875. after returning East he affiliated with Mt. Vernon lodge, No 75, F. & A. NJ, of Jewett City in 1901 He was also member of the Knights of Pythias.
 One of Mir. Miller's most prominent gifts was his journalistic capabilities He was always a ready and compre- hensive writer on almost any sub- jec,t His letters appeared in The Bulletin from time to time for years They were always noted with inter- est and their original humor, enjoyed by many readers. The latter part o1 his life has been spent in quiet and happiness, living with his son, Olin in Jewett City, with occasional visits to his daughter, Myra, in Bristol Conn.
 And then it was his wish to enjoy the homeIike comforts of the Masonic home. Seventeen years ago he and his wife celebrated their fftieth we'd ding anniversary.
 There survives his daughter, Mrs Walter Spicer, of Bristol, Conn.,, three sons. Olin F., station agent at Jew cit City; w. E. Miller, of Providence; and John. of New London; one sister Mrs. Lewis Dart, of New London, ana three grandchildren.
 Local Notes.
 Slater library will be closed for two weeks commencing Monday, during the libarian's vacation.
 ChautaUqua at Jewett City, Aug. II lS.-adV.
 Sunday morning at the Baptis church. Rev. J. A. Spidell's subject is Three Strokes Tn the evening it is Paul, the Imprisoned Man. Rev. J B. Aldrich will occupy his pulpit or Sunday morning. The Epworth Lea. que meeting in the evening will be let by Clarence JefferS.
 The Congregational church will b' closed during August.
 Mrs John Grant of North Adam: and Mrs Fred Forrestall of Clifton dale. are guests a 1t James McClugg. ages on Mathewson street.
 Miss Carrie Palmer of Philadelphia Pa. is the guest of Mrs. T. B. Keen.
 MT. and Mrs. William McDowel have been visiting friends in Westerlt and Bradford, R. l., for over 8 week and have returned home, after en ! toying their trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
FUNERALS.
Wilbrum Pechie.

feld at St. Josephs church. Dayville Friday morning. The oficiating priests at the mass were Rev. Igpatius Kost Rev M J. Ginet and Rev. Peter RouN. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Louis E. Kennedy was the funeral d. rector.
 William ksrch.
 Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral of William Kerch was held at the home of his brother, James p. Kerch. Rev. F. A. Legg was the offi- ciating clergyman. The bearers were members of Col. Edward Anderson camp s. of V. Burial took place in Westfeld cemetery. A. F. Wood was the funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
White Wash Skirts and Sport Skirts
SPECIALLY PRICED

The Wash Skirt during the warm weather takes an impOf- tant part. No matter whether you are on a vacation or at home it is one of the indispen- sable garments in a Woman's Summer wardrobe, and this week will find the prices still lowered. For instance our S2.5O Wash Skirts are reduced to $1.9S-our S3.08 quality are reduced to $2.98 and our S4.o8 are reduced to $3.9S.
 We have other White and Sport Skirts at 75c, $1.OO and $1.5O, and Sport Skirts It $1.5O, $1.98 and $2.89.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
EXEMPTION BOARD WORKS
 RAPIDLY DURING FRIDAY
Much Accomplished-Tota of 23s Men Will Have Been Examined by To- night-Men Show Splendid Spirit

Dr. J. B. Kent. Attorney Charles l.. Torrey and Edward A. Sullivan. mem bers of the exemption board of the 16th district, continued the work Fri day of examining the men summoned before them for the purpose Of se- lecting men for. or exemptlng them from, military service in the United States conscript army. The board has systematized it's work, and Fri day were not only able 10 do all that had been scheduled, but were also able to dispose of the few cases that had been left over from Thursday. A total of 23s men have been summoned to appear in the Superior court room, Putnam, where the examinations are being held, and up to Friday noon 103 of this number had been given their physical examination, or in the case of aliens, discharged.
 The board is planning to examine all of the 23S before tomorrow night, and unless some unforeseen difficulty arises they will easily accomplish their end. Much time is lost in the re- examination of men. Tn case a doc tor fails to pass a man, it is neces- sary for a second doctor to give him an examination before he is allowed to go. This takes much extra time. Dr. Kent, who is chairman Of the board, has charge of the physical eX-
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
Thread Teams Lineup.

With several changes in their line up, the American Thread Company's baseball team is ready for the games scheduled for today and Sunday. The lineup for Saturday is as follows:
 Noel If; J. Nichols, 2b: Dugas, 3b; Adams, 1b: Donahue, ss; Johnson, sf; J. Hamel, c; Riley, If; Kilourey, p. In the Sunday game at Hartford, there will be several changes as fol- lows: Van Dyke of Worcester and Noonan of New Britain will be the la ttery and Lefty Smith and Joe HameI wilr be included in the lineup.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
Boot Silk Stockings at 49c a Pair

pair of Silk Stockings necessary to help make bathing attire attractive.
 This week have display good line of Boot Silk Stockings that embraces most every color. They special value and under ordinary condition these stockings would sell much higher price, but early purchase made possible sell them the low price of only 40c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
JEWETT CITY
Herbert Gray Stuck Pitchfork Through Leg-James w. Miller Dies in Wailingford-LocaI Notes.

Herbert Gray, the son of MT. and Mrs. E. M. Gray, while working at the farm of W. E. Hiscox last week, stuck the tine of a pitchfork into his knee. He though the trouble was over and went to work Wednesday. Thursday he was brought home. His leg is badly swollen and inf1amed and the physician has ordered an ice pack The fork vert in considerable dis tance and some of water of the knee was liberated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
DOMESTIC SECTION

Percale Pillow Cases size 45X36 inches. Sf.oo a pair.
 27 inches wide Silk Stripe Crepe Wasting, fine and soft o0c yard. Full size Bed Sheets. 69c each.
 Boys Wash Suits. regular $1.25 value Special 9Sc.
 Fringed Turkish Towels, size 1fx34 unbleached, t2L2c each.
 Bleached Turkish Towe:s size 1ix34, henmed 15c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04

Better quality HemmcI Bleachcd TurlSish Towels, f9c, 23c and 25c each. Bath Towels. good liberal sizes. 35c and up 70 75c each.
 Part Linen Huck Towels. plain or coIored borders. size 1Sx34 c9c each.
 Couch Hanmocks, with chain CT rope support, $9.o0 to $15.C0.
 Separate Awnings and Stands. Pal ner Woven IIan1rnocks. good color combinations, $1.oo and up to S5.oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
ShouIdn't Be Proud.

The American troops needn't get the swell-head over their reception in Paris. Wait until they get to Berlin where the ladies will hand 'em brick bats instead of bouquets.-Macon Tele- syra nh
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST ROUND THE STORE AT
 AUGUST PRICES

Women's Seamless Blac cil Boot Silk Hose-Special at 24c a Pair.
 Womens Fine Black Gauze Iisle Hose-SPecia 17c pair.
 Women's Knit Union Suits, SUmmCr weight, fancy yoke, knee length Special 3ec each.
 One lot of Mems NegliEee Shirts :, plain white or fancy stripe, value $1.09 Special on account of broken sizes, 7oe each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
NOANK
New Rector to Beain Duties at Grace ChurcI, TcnorroW-WaIting for Lumber at Shipyard.

Rev. Frederick W. Haist. who has been appointed by Suffragan Bishop Acheson rector of Grace Episcopal church. will enter upon his duties Sun dav Ae he also has charge of Bishop Seaburv church in Groton borough. he will make his home in the rectory there Hours for ser~ice may be changed later. but on Sunday 1t will be at 3.30.
 Waitinu for Lumber.
 About 150 workmen in the shipyard lave been laid off as the plant is in need of q certain kind of lumber which has not arrived. A great deal is here. however and three autotrucks are transferring it from the station as rap idly as possible. about 20 men being at work there Tn addition to the seven carloads two oti1Nrs have arrived.
 Mrs Harry Eide Of West View en- tertainei the Silver Link society this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
seIf-ControI in Berlin.

It must require great self-contro1 in Berlin to prevent the applause of La Toilette and Gronna from becoming g SO enthusiastic as to embarrass those two eminent United States senator's Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04

One lot of Parasols, all white and fancy stripes, regular $1.50 to S2.0o-- To cIose at only soc each.
 One lot of Sweaters. suitable for vacation. good color combination, wide collars belt and pockets, were $3.S9 and S6.50-Speciai S3.93.
 Boys Rompers, plain and colored- Special at 35c and 5ec.
 One lot of White Wash Skirts To close at 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
KITCHEN WARE SECTION

Standard Oil Cook Stoves that will do all the work of a range without the intense heat or waste of space. 2-Burner New Perfection Oil Cook Stove So.5O.
 3-Burner New Perfection Oil Cook Stove Sf5.00.
 1-Burner Glass Door Oven, $500. 2-Burner Glass Door Oven. S3.5o. Hardwood Ball Croouet Sets are re- duced to 89c, s1.49, St.9s, S2.19 ard s 9S set.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
Band Concert Deferred.

The band concert which was post poned Thursday evening on account of the weather will be held next Tues day evening. After that concert, the rest of them will be held Sunday eve nings, which will be better liked by the majority of the people.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
WHIMANTE

lowed at St. Joseph's church, the eel ebrant. being the pastor, Rev. T. F. annon. The bearers were friends of the deceased. Interment was in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Mason A. Bates.
 The funeral of Mason A. Bates was held at his late home in Wtndham Center at two D. m. Friday. Rev, Plumb of the Windham Congregational church officiated. Burial was in the Windham Center cemetery in charge of Undertaken Jay M. Shepard.
 Brief Mention.
 Rev. Mr. Nelson, a missionary from Tarsus, Turkey, stopped at the Y. M. c. A Friday He is representing the American committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief.
 Scientists for the week are as follows: :: Services Sunday morning at the Y, M. c. A. at 10:45. subject Love; '; Wednesday evening meeting at 7:45.
 The trolley car from Norwich. due here at 7.15 was 25 minutes late, due to a tie up in traffic at Taftville, where one of the trolleys jumped the track and stopped with one end on the side walk.
 Charles Dondero, who is clerk at the Central Vermont freight office, has received three months leave Of absence to enable nm 10 neip ms brother who is in the wholesale fruit business.
 Unclaimed mail at the Willimantic post office, August third, is addressed to Mrs. Florida Couillard. Miss Lou Cote, MT. George Crowley. Supt. H. W. Files, MT. J. Glass, Rev. l.. H. Metcalf. and A. Iowavin Mouortry.
 A large bell attracted attention< at the Central Vermont freight office, Friday afternoon. The bell was for merly placed in a fire house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was being shipped to East Hampton The bell weighs 1900 pounds.
 Some of the men connected with the recent railroad accident in this city were in Boston, Friday, telling their side of the accident. Several of those who were injured were called on by claim adjustors of the railroad to set tie damage claims where possible
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
Has nutes in Senate.

The kaiser may have lost control of the reichstag, but he is still able to muster a few votes in the United States senate.-Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
HOUSE DRESSES At Reduced Prices

A good opportunity is offered to buy a good practical House Dress at much below the regular price and these are good enough and pretty enough to sit on the porch or take a walk in the garden after Your house work is over. Made of good, sturdy gingham, per cafe, cha ambrav and voile--priced at the following low prices, 89c, 39c, S1.29, $1.48 ard S1.e3.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
FUN ERALS
James Leo.

The funeral of James Leo was held Friday morning at 36 Union Street and a requiem high magh mass fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04

over-worked farmer can find 10 do things that should have been done two weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
DANIELSON

ArtilIerymen Pleased With Towns peoples kiHdness-Adelard 6arbeau Passes Physical Examination - Car Runs Through Restaurant Window Mills Resume Work Chautauqua Week Ends With Popular Play.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-04
OTHER GOOD VALUES IN SILKS

One lot of Windham Silk full 36 inches wide, in navy and colors, priced at $1. .39 yard.
 lot of Silk Popn in plain colors full 36 inches, in a good range of colors, priced at e9c yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-26
Suffrage Picket
Isolated by Jailers
Incarceration of Mrs. Freder-
lex Kendall Arouses
Speakers Wife

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-The soli-
tary confinement Of Mrs. Frederick
Kendall, Of Buffalo, one of the White
House suffrage pickets now under a
thirty-day term Of imprisonment in the
workhouse at Occoquan. has aroused
the active interest OF Mrs. Champ Clark,
wife Of the Speaker OF the House.
The matter was brought to Mrs
Clark's attention by Miss Roberta
Bradshaw, after the latter had applied
in vain TO the superintendent Of the
workhouse. TO Commissioner Brownlow
and to the Board of Charities for per-
mission 10 see Mrs. Kendall.
Mrs. Kendall, Commissioner Brown
low explained to Mrs. Clark the follow
ing morning, was being isolated" as a
punishment. She had, Re said, used
profane language 20 a matron.'
Mrs. Kendall. who is the wife of the
editor of "The Buffalo Express" was
placed in solitary confinement last Fri
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-26
z Philadelphians Were Marked
For Death at Polls, Says Candidate
Blumberg Declares He and Carey Were TO Have Been
Killed by Gunner, but Policeman Victim Frustrated
Plot-Nlayor Smith Loses Point

don't know, said, Here they come
now. Watch them, for they will shoot,
and shoot quick then pulled my gun
out for the purpose of protecting my
self, and when some one rushed at me
| fired. | honestly thought they in
tended to do me. That is the truth"
The entire confession of the gunman
has not as yet been disclosed. Captain
of Detectives Tate said that the man
is not cooke fend" The prisoner was
i'll from drugs following his arrest.
Says Wires Are Tapped
With the District Attorneys Office
and Police Department working indie
pendently of each other, and, in many
instances, at cross purposes. interest
tonight centres on the declaration
made by Assistant District Attorney
Seymour Mork in New York, who said
that he would make public the names
Of the men higher up" if the Phila-
delphia authorities failed to make the
names known within reasonable
time.
District Attorney Martin of The
Bronx, talking to Mork from this city
to-day, declared that the telephone
wires into District Attorney Rotan's
Office had been tapped. He said to
Mork.
Keep hot after the New York end.
| have other istructions for you, but
| cannot give them TO you over this
telephone because the wires from Mr..
Rotan's Office have been tapped. | shall
send them at once by messenger"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-26
"Men Higher Up" Sought
By The Bronx Prosecutor in
Philadelphia Primary Plot

If the Philadelphia authorities
should decide to quash the investiga-
ton of the conspiracy which led to the
death of Policeman George A. Eppley
on primary day in that city last
Wednesday, District Attorney Martin,
of The Bronx. will see that justice is
done, according to Assistant District
Attorney Seymour Mork.
At present The Bronx District At
torney's office is working in harmony
with the Quaker City officials, Mr..
Mork said last night. To assist xhe
prosecutors Office in Philadelphia Dis
trict Attorney Martin spent the day
there yesterday, and turned over the
results of his own work. The con-
fession OF Whitley" whose real name
is Frederick Burkhard, contains i'm
portant leads. and is expected to ac-
celerate the arrest of the other Bronx
gangsters who are believed to have
gone to Philadelphia to intimidate
voters in "the bloody Fifth Ward"
The police are searching for man
who is thought to have represented
Philadelphians in The Bronx in the
hiring of the gunner. This man. ac-
cording 70 the police, delegated the
actual job of hiring gangsters to an
Italian, who turned over the men TO
him in Philadelphia on primary day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-26
Three Girls Killed
In Motor Mishaps
Truck Crushes Out Life of
Sister Saving Tiny
Brother

Three little sirls fell victims to au-
tomobiles yesterday in New York and
suburb.
Lillian O'Brien, seven wears old, died
in saving her brother John. four. Lii
ian and John had been for a walk, and
were returning TO their home, at 30S
West 10th Street. As they crossed
Eighth Avenue at l20th Street a south
bound motor truck loomed above them.
Lillian had just time 70 give her
brother a push that sent him sprawlng
safe on the sidewalk. A wheel of the
truck crushed Ler to death an instant
later.
James Clark, Of $50 West l23d Street,
driver of the truck, which is owned
by the Audubon Storage Warehouse,
was locked up in the West l23d Street
police station, charged with homicide.
Virginia Casey, the four-year-old
daughter of Martin Casey, a newspaper
reporter. was run down by a delivery
automobile as she played in front OF
her home, at 17l7 East Fourteenth
Street, Brooklyn. William A. Marks, of
l725 Vast Twelfth Street lifted the