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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
URGES THAT U. S.
RUN Mines and
CARRYING Lines
Federal Poll for Coal Production
and Distribution Plan Of
Trade Body.
IN PERIL or FUEL SHORTAGE
Report Declares Condition Is Parafvx-
ing the Industries of the Country
and the Coal Industry ITSELF
Chairman Harras pissents

sE,i,in.y yt.,n - III. Fsf Il tfifssi \
pools Of coal production ana distribu
ton and of rail and water transpc
tation were recommended to congress
by the federal trade commission as the
only means of avoiding a disastrous
coal shortage next winter.
'The commission believes" says the
report, submitted after many months
of investigation ordered by congress,
that the coal industry is paralyzing
the industries of the country and that
the coal industry itself is paralyzed by
the failure of transportation. There
are enough coal cars in the country,
but not enough are delivered to the
mines, and these cars are not moved
to the point of consumption with the
greatest expedition, nor are they
promptly discharged"
Recommendation Are Radical.
In view of these conditions the com
mission recommends
Il. That the production and distri-
button Of coal and coke be conducted
through pool in the hands of gov
ernment agency; that the producers Of
various grades of fuel be paid their
full cost of production, plus uniform
profit per ton with due allowance for
quality of product and efficiency of
service); and,
Y. That the transportation agencies
of the United States, both rail and
water, be similarly pooled and oper-
ated on government account, under the
direction Of the president, and that
all such means of transportation be
operated as a unit, the owning cor
porations being paid just and fall
compensation which would cover nor
NAL net profit, upkeep and better
ments."
Chairman Harris Dissents.
These recommendations are ap-
proved by Commissioners Davies, Col
yer and Fort. Chairman Harris dis
sents on the plan for transportation
pool, except as last resort and sug-
gests instead chat during the war the
president be authorized to order rail
and water transportation agencies to
give preference to shipment of coal,
coke and other commodities In the or
der of their Importance to the public
welfare
An urgent necessity exists for imme-
date legislation to correct conditions,
says the report, because the usual
spring and summer accumulation Of
coal stocks at points distant from
producing districts SIS not now taking
place, but 1t must be made during what
remains of the summer, unless the
country is to face next winter most
serious and an irreparable situation" !"
Points to Soft Coal Shortage.
Present production Of bituminous or
soft coal is 40 per cent below the
possible maximum, principally because
OF coal car shortage, the report de-
clares. Consequently the extra large
production of anthracite. coal this
spring, one-fourth greater than usual,
has been diverted to Industrial mar
kets ordinarily filled by bituminous
coal and coke. Anthracite mines have
been given ample car supply, the conn
mission observes "by reason of the
close coEnorate relation between rail
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
URGE GERMAN BREAK
Prominent Mexicans Advocate
Severance of Berlin Relations.
Consensus of Opinion Of These Men
That Mexico Cannot Maintain Neu-
traIlty and Remain True.

Mexico City, June 21.-El Universal,
which probably Is the most prominent
newspaper IN Mexico, prints state
ments from 90 prominent clviliaDs Of
Mexico advocating severance by Mex
leo of relations with Germany and u.s.
4 sse.is thse Me- essssss X j. WAT
AS Oh he side the entente allies
GA GA The headlines vi the article In which
! tie statements are incorporated say
1t is to the interest of Mexico to sever
relations with Germany and that the
Latin American ideals Of Mexico must
incline her to the side Of the allies
rather than toward ideals of German
ism, absorption and milltarism as ex-
pressed by Germany,
The article says that the opinions
printed are those Of some men who
think in Mexico and for Mexico, and
that 1t is the consensus Of opinion Of
these men that Mexico cannot main
tain neutrality but must sever rela-
tions with Germany In order to re-
main true to the ideals for which the
country has struggled during the last
six years.
The statements in general show
close unanimity Of opinion. Some of
them go 80 far as to say that in or
der to uphold the ideals Of justice
which actuate Mexico, the country
should Immediately declare war on
Germany. Others assert that Ger
man intrigues in Mexico offer ample
reasons for severance Of diplomatic re-
lations, adding that Germany is en-
deavoring to provoke trouble between
Mexico and the United States.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
NEW YORK GIRLS DISAPPEAR
EIaht Hundred Have Left Their
Homes Since January SEARCH
ing Inquiry Begun.

New York, June 21.-More than
eight hundred girls between the ages
of ten aad twenty years have disap-
peafed rom their homes here since
january 1, 1t transpired coincident
with an announcement by Police Com
missioner Arthur Woods that he had
ordered begun the most searching In
ouiry into police conditions since that
conducted after the Rosenthal murder.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
BRITISH FREIGHTER is SUNK
Bay State Of the Warren Line Sent to
Bottom by German Sub
marine.

Boston, June 21.-The Bay State, a
British freighter of the Warren line,
has been sent to the bottom by Ger
man submarine of the coast Of Ire
land, according to dispatches received
here. The ship was valued at 81 $780,
600 and carried cargo Of supplies to
the British government valued at
100000.
The dispatches contained no infor-
nation as to the fate Of Captain Alex
ander Fenton and As members of the
crew.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
1000 MICHIGAN MINERS IDLE
Strike Of 200 Machine Workers for a
Raise In Wages Ties Up
Operations.

Saginaw, Mich, June 21.-Opera-
tions in Michigan coal mines employ
ing about two thousand men are at
standstill as the result of strike of
200 machine workers, who demand an
increase in their share of wage ad-
vance allowed last April.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
BRITISH SHIP ELELE SUNK
Cable Message to Boston Announces
Loss of the Leyland Line
Steamer.

Boston, June 21.IThe sinking Of
the British steamer Elele, presumably
by German submarine, was reported
in d cable message received by the Ley
land line from Captain Pierce, her
commander. The vessel left Boston
June S for Manchester, England, with
q general cargo. The message made
no reference to the crew.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
sneoiaI u.Roat Bureau.

Paris, June 21.--A special subma-
rine department has been created at
thc ministry of marine by decree
~ Prsident Poincare. Rear
Admiral M. B. G. ]. Merveilleux du
&. 1gnsltlx has been placed at it's head.
transportation and anthracite produc-
tion.r Bituminous mines, however,
are compelled by the car shortage to
onerate only part time and many min
ers are going into other work.
Contributing factors in the disorgan-
,zatlon rates from New York to New
mort News and to Boston and the prac-
flee of lake ships In making trips to
the northwest in water ballast rather
than carrying coal.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
AIAGs QUIET IN SPAIN


il ashluigtons June 21.-Senor Riano,
the Spanish ambassador, declared that
reparts Of impending revolution In
Spagrl are without foundation. He
adissd that complaints had been made
by tlne If the branches Of the army,
bntI that they had been attended to
In satisfactory way and that tran
uullIltY now reigns.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-23
ITALIANS RESUME OFFENSIVE
War Office Announces the Capture Of
Austrian Positions on Monte
Ortlgara.

Rome, June 21.-The Italians have
resumed the offensive. The war office
announces the capture of Austrian po-
sitions on Monte Ortigara and 93o
prisoners. r
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
"FHlt-a-tiEas" Keeps Young And. Old
 in SHlendid Health
Scor1.Awp. Aug. 25th

SCOTLAND, Aug. 25th. Ie13
 tFruit-a-tives'' a-r the only pill 1nzns1factured, to my way of thinking. They work completely, no gripitg whatever, and one is plenty for any ordinary person at dose. My -v1<S was a martyr to CoBSti5atior We. fried everything on the calendar with cut satisfaction, and spent large sunzs of money until ve happened on <eFTuit-a-6ves'' cannot say too much in their favor. er.f7
 We have used them h the family for about two years and we would not use anything else as long as we can get, s'FRUTT-A-TIvES". INV. HAMMOND.
 Those who have been relieved by <'Fruit-a-dves'' are proud and happvto tell a sick or ai1ing friend about these wonderful tab1etsmade fruit juices- q FzzsEt-E-tf0l<S '', kke celebrated fs'tsft zzSdfcfzE, AGy SEife0'6Z 1soTe snGe5cry Jy07s S50zEacE, LfEE1, B0z0eS, KF9neY and .SEizs Ti01tLcS, kE1t5 GnY -0Ase5e zse1icire S1e] disoors7e1. as1f
 soc. box. 6 for $2 SC, trial size z5e. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tivea Limiteds Ogdensburg, New York. 7i5
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MASONIC.

King Solomon Lodge of Perfection held meeting in the Masonic Tenn pie Monday evening and elected the following ofhcers:
 F. Allan Bidweii. ssd degree T. Arciaibaid Mitchell, Jr-Deputy Master.
 .GuyB. Doibeare-senior' Warden. Ernest O.. Rodier-Junior Warden
 Gilbert L. ReRitt-Orator.
 John C. Averill, 35d dcgree-Treas- = urer. J. Frank corey-secretary.
 Herbert R. Kind-Master of Cere- Charles H. Phefps-Hospitaler
 Otto C. Mush-ciuard. s. James c. Fitzpatrick-Tyler
 Trustees-Charies L. Hubbard, SSd degree, N. Douglas -Sevin, 35d degree, Arthur Fl. Brewer, 33d degree.
 Finance committee = Charles W. Gale, Charles H. Phelps, Albert S. Cornstock.
 Committee on duesLE. Allen Bid well, T. P. M.. J. Frank Corey. Albert s. Comstock, d3s degree, P. T: P. M
 Van Rensselaer, Council.
 At the annual naeeins of Van Rem sEelaer Council Princes of Jerusalem held on Monday evening the following officers were elected:
 George A. Keppler Sovereign Archibald Mitchell, Jr. High Priest.
 Anton Neson-senior Warden. Herbert R. Kind-Junior Warden. John C. Averir. sSd desree-Treas- urer.
 J xrank Corey-secretary.
 George R. Morris-nfaster of: Cere- monies.
 Erbert L. Darbie-Master of En- 
 James C. FftzpatricIx-Tyler.
 Finance Committee = Charles " Gale Charles IT. Phelps and Albert S. connna1ttee on Dues . George A. r. McNeil. P. S. P.
 Norwich chaper ef Rose croix. wich Chapter of Rose croix de H., met and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 Arclliba-d Mitchell, Jr. M. ". Master.
 (. Hadlai Hull-sendor Warden. George A. f<eppler-Junior War E. Allan B1dwe,l. ssd degree - John c. Ave-ill, asd. cexree-rreas- urer
 J. Frank Corey-secretary.
  n onfes.
 Charles H. Phelps-Rospitzier Walter B. Ctrocls-Guard
 James c. tzpatrick-Ty1er Finance Committee = Charles W Gale. Charles H. Phelps and Albert s. Comstock. Mitchell. Jr.. II. V. M., J. Frank Corey. James c. Aiacph ersor, ?. M ". The tellers were Albert S. Comstock and Howard L. Stanton
 Hr- Bidwet1 was installed by NJ. ". Master Mitchell. Mfr. Comstock acting as marshal.
 The fact that King Solomon Lodge Of Perfection voted to. invest $500 in Liberty loan bonds, Van Rensselaer, Council Princes of Jerusalem s25o and Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix de H $25o for the same bonds is worthy of note. The money for the purchase of the bonds will be taken from the treasury of each of the three bodies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
The Last Days of Prince Karl Fred r.
 erich

An interesting account of the last days of Prince Karl Friedrich. nephew of the German emperor, who was wounded when flying and taken pris- oner by the Australians is given in q letter received in London from the Rev. MT. Caldwell d Baptist minister who is official cha plain to the German prisoners in the General hospital in France.
 "If I am anything" the minister quoted the prince as saying to him. T am q sport. I have played tennis with Wilding and other frst-cIass players. shall never forget the good times I had in England when I played them all. The kindness which has sur rounded me since became a prisoner has brought back the memory of those days.
 "The Australians were good to me the officers and soldiers who attended me coming down the line were very considerate, and the whole atmosphere of this hospital is kindness. I am
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
Washington County, R. |.
HoPKRTON
Funeral of Willard H. BroWn, Post
 master Over 40 Years.

Willard H Brown, 75a for more than 40 years postmaster at Hopkintoa1j retired. died, at the R. I. State Inhirrn- ary last Friday. Burial was in, Oak Grove cemetery. Ashaway, Monday
 Walter c. Brown, MT. and Mrs. Milton L. sDurkee, and their daughter Harriet. were guests over Sunday, of Rev. F. P. yiMathewson,. making the trip by autorncbfls. They left for home Tuesday afternoon accom- panied by Mrs Waiter c. Brown, who has been making a longer visit.
 An auto smash up occurred about il. 80 Saturday night when an auto struck and broke off an electric light pofe near the residence of Thomas H. Greene The occupants we're not ser iousiy injured.
 The registrars in voting district eSo. to serve June 5th are Everett F. Mattevson- and Henry J. Wheeler,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
RED MEN.

The great chiefs of the state of Connecticut of the Improved Order of Red Men for the year are as follows:
 Great Sachem-George Nj. Barnes, Bridgeport.
 Great Senior Sagamore-St. Clair T. Corson, New Haven.
 Great Junior sagamore-Henry P. Crawford Greenwich.
 Great Prophet = Alfred Ldgourie, New London.
 Great Chief of William Saunders, Waterbury.
 Great Keeper of Wampum-Albsr srt C. Kistner, Middletown
 Great Sarnap-F7rank- F. Stearns, Waringford.
 Great Mishinewa - Nathaniel E. Baylies. Bridgeport.
 Great Guard of WigBam = L.. F. Toocker, Milford.
 Great Guard of Foreet-Charles E. Field, New London.
 Great entatives-Walter G. Austin, Glenbrook: Franklin A. Wells, Waterbury, Alfred Iigourie, New London; George A. Fairchild. Strat- ford.
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grateful to you and all who wish me

grateful 10 you and all who wish me well.
 T lie here q helpless prisoner. but I have no regrets. L, did my best for my country. and l am not sorry I am finished with the war. I want to live. ] am young, and when the war is over ] shall go back and help to build up my nation again
 "He shook hands with me each time came and went" said Mir. Caldwell. An hour or so before he died I pray ed with him. He was very weak and ill
 ''When I finished he opened his eyes and with a smile said: Thank you. thank you very much. He soon fell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
EAST HADDAM
Dance for Benefit of Red Crosse saiek- Hoffman Wedding June feth.

Thomas L. Conner was a business caller in Chester Tuesday.
 Harry Plumstead and friend from Hartford were over Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. M. W. Plun1stead
 Mrs. Carleton Fowler with her three children of East Hampton. has been spending few days at her former home here.
 Mrs. Fred Folette and little son spent Tuesday in nfddletonyn
 Wilbur J. Tracy was down from Wethersheld and spent Sunday with his family.
 The Home guards have changed the hours of drill from to p. m, to to 10 a. m. each Sunday.
 Lester Gone Halleck was home from New Britain over the week end
 Miss Alice HaI1ock of Long Island was q recent guest of her aunt, Mrs Adelaide Hallock.
 Benefit Dance.
 dance was given at the opera house Wednesday evening for the ben eft of the Red Cross. Wolfs orches tra furnished music
 Melted About $2o.
 The social and entertainment given by the V. l.. society Friday evening was well patronized and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The pro- ceeds amounted to about s2o.
 Wedding Invitations.
 1nTiCadonS have been issued by Mfr and Mrs. Fred Ba1ek of Town street for the wedding of their daughter Mary and Rudolph Hoffman June Is at D. m. at the congregational church. Mrs. Marshall Miner spent Tuesday in 1ffddletown
 Marshall Fiatee ~1d fa1niIv rnotored rom Hartford and spent the hoIida, at A. s. Bugbee's. Town street
 R. F. D. Carrier Jay Pease and Mrs. Tease spent the holiday at ". N Bailey's. Mt. Parma ssus
 Potatoes are selling for $4 per bush- el; seconds for B; butter. 45 cents per pound eggs, 40 cents per dozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

Charles Geevech of Providence were callers here Memorial day.
 Gideon Palmer has rented his house to John Knight.
 number of people visited the Usquepaugh cemetery Memorial day bringing flowers for the graves of rel atives.
 Aunt Sallie Anthony, who has been boarding at Mrs Wdilian Sutton's, has gone to Glenrock to board with Mrs. F. B. Sheldon
 Mrs William Sutton visited friends in Pawtucket last week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02

At the Church or the Gcod sher- herd, Universaiist, Rev. Joseph M. Cobb will preach on the subject, Good Fruits. There will be Sunday school usual hour. The subject will be Looking for the Beautiful.
 At the Baltic Methodist Episcopal Smith, will conduct services at 1o.so a. n1.. and p. m. Royal Samaritan Lodge of Manchester Unity, I. Q. O.. F., will attend in body the morning service Sunday school at noon-
 At the Mckinley Ave. A. M. E. zien church, Rev. F. George, Riddle, pastor, there will be a service in the morning, ing service in / the evening The theme of the evening service will be An Exposure of Sham Democracy.
 The Associated Bible Students held services in Buckingham Memorial hall, BOT Main street. There will be a dis course at II a. m, by A. I. Ritchie Of Brooklyn, N. '. There will be Bible will be Two Phases of Earth's Pres ent Dominion.
 At the Taftvilie Congregational church in the morning there will be a sermon by the Rev. A. w Burdon, pastor of the Federated church, of Greeneville. In the evening there will be an address by the pastor of the church. This will be the last Sunday evening service for the season.
 At the First Baptist church, George Henry Strouse, minister. the Lords supper wig be observed and new members welcomed at the morning at noon and a meeting of the 5. Y. P. U. at the usual hour The pastor will preach at the evening servuce.
 At Mi. Calvary Baptist einurea on the subject, The Rejectors and Re- ceiVers of Christ. The Sunday school will meet at noon and the B. Y. P. U. the prea ching services Sunday night the Lords Supper will be observed.
 At the Federated churcI, Rev. Ar thur W; Burdon. pastor, there will be preaching by the Rev. Arthur Var ley at the morning service There vii! be Sunday school at noon, meet ing of the. Junior C. IT, at p. n-, Christian f3ndeavor at $50 and in the evening There will be 9. sermon by the pastor on the sub ject, The Prize Worth While. The ser vice of song will be led by the choir
 At the Central Baptist church Rev F. E. Haggard of Detroit, Mich, will preach at the morning service. At room there will be a session of the Sunday school and City Bible Class for Men. Rev. F. F. Haggard will lead the Mems class. William Wy man will lead the B. I. P. C. meeting. The topic will be Confidence, and How to Get it.. Sunday evening will be Sunday School night. Rev. r. E. HaE- gard will preach. This is the last in a series of Sunday evening services devoted to the Sunday school. There will be a special programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
RICHMOND

William Wright Of East Greenwich was caller here Sunday.
 A party of local young fcilzs hung q May basket to Mrs. Eber Sherman n Wednesday night.
 Mrs. Florence Killer with her daugf1t- CT. Addie Ball. of Providence, is visit ing her sister. Mrs. Everett Moore.
 Edward Whitford Is i'll with double pn cum onia.
 Mrs. Hazel fCong'don with her in fant, who has been staying in Con- necticut for a few months is now visit ing her uncle, Everett Moore
 Sam James Is improving slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
USQUEPAUGH

Charles Ragiey and family spent Memorial day at the Ragfey home stead.
 Mrs. j. L. Briggs spent the holiday at West Kingston.
 Dr. and Mrs. Kenyon and grand children, Edward, Dorothy and Ever cit, spent Memorial day at Wood River
 J. C. Cahoone and his aunt. Mrs. Fanny Bickne11, visited Wood River Wednesday.
 MT. and Airs. Herbert Lord and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
rha eeneral Attitud..

As we understand it, the protests against the war revenue m easurs which are being made in Wa shiug gton may be summed LID thus: Get all the money you need, Uncle Sam. but for Gods sake sting the other fellow and don't touch ne."-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
OWLS.

Wdth President Bruckner in the chair, Norwich nest. No. 1896. O. O. O., transacted regular business meeting Tuesday evening. It was voted to ex- cmpt al members of the lodge from dues if they are called to the colors, and they will be entitled to the same benefits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

William J. Mulligan of Hartford, who is a member of the supre ID c board of directors of the Knights of Columbus, has stated that the supreme council would purchase a. large nun % ber of Liberty loan bonds. he thought about $200, 900 worth
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
Owls Vote Exempt From Dues All Members Called to Colors-Odd Fellows Hold Regular Business Sessions Masonic Bodies Elect Officers.
ElkS,

Arrangements are progressing for the annual Flag day services which will be held by the Norwich. Lodge, No. 43o, B. P. O. F., on June IA. The committee in charge are securing a speaker of prominence and a.fhag staff and new flag will be secured. The flag staff will be erected, on the front lawn If the necessary arranEen ents can be made, a flag raising may take place but nothing definite has been decided upon in that respect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
ODD FELLOWS.

Uncas lodge. No. II, I, O. 0. F., held evening in Odd Fellows hall with 8 good number attending. Regular rou- tine business was transcend at the meeting of Shetucket lodge No. o7, I. Q. O. F., held Tuesday evening in Odd Fellows hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
War Taxes

Reports from Washington make 1t distinctly clear that there is a de- cided objection to any tax that can't be passed on to the conSunn nsr.-Indi- annapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
compIainins of the Hest.

The summer is apparently here and those cool days of spring are already beginning to take on a certain ren1i- niscent santness-Chicago Her
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02

At Grace Memorial church there will be preaching morning and eve ming by Rev. S. R. Harris of Rich mond, Va. The Sunday school will meet at noon and the Union Lyceum in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02
Fortunately Very sss-z-.z-

Now and thcu ro1Ir ru3 who's afraid his rose cold hold until after hes been as Al for militzry Gltr---'l-. ids Pres.
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At the GresneviIle Cengreaaticnai church the pastor will speak on The Essential Democracy of the Christian n System, at the morning service.
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neoeng on Bread Line.

The Hindenburg line and the Ho- hsnzoilern line are great, but both depend on the bread hne.-F1orida. Tim es- Union.
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into unconsctousuez from never recovered .-Ec-rca DO" The Associated Pree-.
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At Christ church there will be morning prayer at 9.3o o'clock holy communion and sermon at 1o30 O. clock, Sunday school at noon and an evening prayer and address at the usual hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02

Al Park Congregational church there will be preaching in the morning by
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02

At the First Congres ational ohueh, The Being of God, will be the topic There will be a meeting of the |. P. c. E. at the usual hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-02

the pastor. Rev. s. H. Howe, D.. sD. The young peoples service will be held at the usual hour in the even ing. The Men's class and Sunday school win meet at noon.
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Al ths Second Ccngree ationai church there will be morning worship with sermon for the chil- dren and a session of the Sunday school at noon. The minister will preach.