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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
JEWETT CITY
School Board Formally Expresses Ap-
 preciation of AIburtus C. Burdick- Ball Games-Mrs. F. H. Tanning h.
 jured-Obituary Notes-Rev. D. D. Masse Sings First Solemn High Mass

A special meeting of the board of | school visitors was held Friday even- ing. G. c. Swift of Hartford was | present; he has been elected superin- tendent of schools of the town. He will also be superintendent of the town of Essex. He commences his | duties the first of September and is elected for one year. MT. Swift is a Yale graduate and has been taking a special course at Columbia university. He comes highly endorsed by Secretary c. D. Hine.
 Resolutions were unanimously car r1ed' the full board being present, with the exception of s. F. Brown, who has moved from town, that whereas, AL bertus c. Burdick has ably and con- scientiously served the town of Gris- Wold on the board of school visitors for IT years, much of that time as secre- tary and acting school visitor. and this last school year as superintendent of the schools of the town, and has chosen to discontinue his valuable services as superintendent of schools, the members of the board expressed their confidence in him and apprecia- tion of his services, honoring the fear less and independent courage of his convictions which has distinguished this last trying and perplexing year of his services; his services this past year, no less than in preceding years, have carried out the wishes of the board and have been satisfactor The state board as faithful and capable school official. A copy of the resolutions was ordered spread upon the records and MT. Burdick was authorized to give such currency to this expression of the school boards confidence in him g he should choose to give.
 Wauregan 1, Jevett City 0.
 St. Mary's Junior Holy Name base ball club went to Wauregan Saturday and was defeated in one of the finest games of the season. Manager Dennis Sullivan says 1t was a contest for both teams to be proud of. Ten innings. Score l to 0, with the single tally left to Wauregan's credit.
 Defeated GTaseo.
 The Holy Name team beat GIasgo at Glasgo on Sunday afternoon by a score of 10 to l. MigneauIt of Moos1p and Bedard of Glasgo umpired the game.
 Lost to Silk Town Team.
 A fair sized crowd of fans saw a good sized dose of medicine adminis- tered to the Ashland team Saturday afternoon by the Silk Slippers from South Manchester. The silk gentle men carried away nine, leaving two only to the cotton spinners
 The game was fine up to the close of the fifth, then good nightI Tyce the local first baseman, was Johnnie on the spot at all times
 Mrs. F. H. Tanning Injured.
 Mrs. P. H. Tanning fell down stairs Sunday morning at her home on Main street. Br. J. B. Sweet, who was sum moned, found her left arm fractured and her elbow dislocated. No one saw her fall. She was partly down the flight and turned to go back for some article she had left. F. H. Tanning, her son, says it Is a wonder that mother wasn't more seriously injured.
 Principal of Varied Experiences.
 Frank H. P. Clement who has been engaged as principal of the Riverside grammar school. comes from East
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
What Is Going On Tonight

Feature Moving Pictures at the Davis Theatre
 Moving Pictures at the Breed The atre-
 Moving Pictures and Dancing at the Ma1estfc Roof Garden
 Norwich Rife Club meets at the Uncas Lodge. No. II. I. O. o. F.. meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Thames Union. No 137, '. B. of C. and J of A, meets in Carpenters Hall. Barbers' Union meets at 111 Main Street
 Norwich Conclave. No. 424, l. O. H., meets in Eagles Hall.
 Norwich Lodge No. PAS. N. E. o. F., meets in Buckingham Memorial Sebeduonash Council, No. Il. U. or p meets in Foresters' Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
1N c1MMERIAN pErrHs.

Even there shalt thy hand lead n7 and thy right hand shall hold me- Psalms 139-10. The ancients saw Wars pride nor tsf
 it's shame. They bought with warriors blood gr.
 willing brides. They passed deaths sea deeminr ..-
 crimson tides Should to Valhalla bear them crowned
 with fame. We the late born see but the shrapr-. The hidden danger that in water r.ftr" The flying menace on the ir that r. .drr The treaCherous mbush that the greer
 woods frame. We see the vultures lowering Der ttr
 dead, The ransacked hearts ard homes. end
 raveuing fire The children stretching out maiu1rt
 hands for bread. Yet calm. not desperate. formira
 Odin's ring" Our heroes fall in trenches on harhrf
 wire. For Earth's New Birth their death tfa
 price they bring "Note.-When the battle v7~ hope less the ScandiHavian7 formed 0ffrf ring or the triple circle Of w7 r~5arr -Marchesa Florence AllI-M9 r~Hrauf. lr
 July Nautilus
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
BREED THEATRE.
Bryant Washburn in Filling His Own Shoes, Peari White in The Fatal Ring and the Pathe Weekly Form Bill for Today and Tuesday.

Today and Tuesday the Breed will present Bryant Washburn in Filling His Own Shoes. This picture was adapted from Henry $. Rowland's fla nous novel and is a highly amusing g comedy drama depicting ar American shoe clerks adventures in a Turkish haren. The beautiful Oriental maidens all fall in love with him and want him for their husband, but the clerk is in love with an American girl whose charms finally dispell the Turkish en- chantment and bring the clerk out of his adventures safe and sound.
 Pearl White will be seen in the seventh chapter of The Fatal Ring, and the Hearst-Pathe weekly will complete the bill TOT today and Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
DAVIS THEATRE
Two Biq Smashing Features for This Week-Idie Wives, Seven Reel Phe- nomenaI Drama, and Sudden Jim, Five Part Triangle Play, With Charles Ray as the Star.

If the merit and popular appeal of the exceptional attraction afford any criterion. all roads will lead to the Davis theatre during the first half Of this week and they will all be crowded when the seven-act phenomenally sue cessfuI photodramatic production, Idle Wives. will be shown Billy Sunday said of 1t: This picture is calculated to knock more hell out of both women and men than a whole bunch of ordi- nary sermons"
 The other big feature on this bill is Charles Ray in the widely heralded Triangle play. Sudden Jim. a picturiza- lion of the Saturday Evening Post story by Clarence Buddington Kelland which is now the fifth best seller on the fiction market Ray is said not only to act Sudden Jim but to be him self 2 counterpart of the square jaWed, determined young fighter who takes over a c1othespin factory in "a town of about dozen people and five hundred folks" No advance in prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE
 AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Bozran. within and for the Distric [ of Bozrah, on the 25th day of August, A. D. 1917.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Acting Judge.
 Estate of William Kinney. late of Bozrah, in said District deceased.
 The Administratrix appeared in Court and filed a Written appIfca ton alleging that said estate is now in settlement in said Court and praying for an order to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. fully described in said ap- plica tion. an that some person other than the Administratrix be authorized to make such sUle.
 Whereupon, I is Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the Town of Bozrah, In said District. on the 3Oth day of August, A. D. 1917. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of sad application. and of said hearing thereon, be given by the publication of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least, three days, prior to the date of saiG hearing. and that re- turn be made to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Acting Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 WAREHAM W. BENTLEY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
OBITUARY.
Charles E. Drake,

 News reached the borough Saturday | of the death of Charles B. Drake, 24, at the home of his father on Preston i Plains. He was well known in Jewett l City. He came here at the age of 14 and for 10 years he lived in the home | of A. H. Jones, and for several years drove the U. $. mail star route for MT. Jones to Voluntown and Glasgo. MT. Jones says he was like son to him. He stood high in his studies at thG | Riverside grammar school He took 3. course in the International School of Correspondence, later taking the U. s. civil service examination for the rail- way mail service. He passed at a creditably high per cent. and was ap- pointed and at the time of his death was a regular clerk in the Boston and Hartford railway postoffice. An at tack of measles over year ago, from which ne never recovered, was the cause of his death. William F. WhippIe. William F. WhippIe 5S, died at his home in Griswold Friday. He was born n Griswold and there was no more familiar figure hereabouts. At an early age he became interested in horses, later becoming skilful and successful dealer, shipping from New York state and Canada, and had no superior as a judge of horsefesh. His opinions have been taken as final in cases without number. He was the son of Ezra and Mary Jackson Whipple. He is sur vived by his wife, a daughter. Mrs. stephen B. Sweet, and two grandchiI- dren, William Byron Sweet and Fran ces Sweet, of Southbridge. Mass.
 Reading Clubs Banquet. The Mystic Riding club held a ban quet at the Jewett City hotel Saturday evening. There were 4 members pres ent. Landlord A. L. Mclaughlin served the following menu:
 Joy Ride
 Martini Cocktails
 Mystic Home Guards Cherrystone Little Necks, Half Shell
 Bombs
 Crackers
 War Paint
 Tomato Bouillon in Cup
 Rolls
 Submarines Cristland Softshen Crabs la Mystic
 F'ords
 Saratoga Chips
 Cramps
 Tomato and Cucumber Salad Best Tver Trench Hounds Giblet Gravy, Native Roast Turkey
 Shot
 Walnut Dressing
 Cranberry Jelly
 Poison Gas
 Creamed Bermudas
 Liberty Bonds
 Chilled Sweet Potatoes
 Shrapnel
 Mashed Potatoes Newport Barra cls Time Fuse Plum Pudding Brandy Sauce
 Transports
 Ice Cream
 Naval Reserves
 Assorted Cake Nitroglycerin
 Derni- -Tassi
 Chin Music There were toasts and all that goes to make up royal good time. After the banquet there was a cabaret en- tertainment. including ladies' orches- tra from Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Hartford, where he has been teaching

Hartford. where he has been teaching for four consecutive years. MT. Gle ment is a graduate of the Manchester, N H., High school and of the Ply the class of 1907 he took a general course in the Massachusetts State
 Normal school at Plymouth, Mass. also a course in the marine biological laboratory at Woods Hole, Mass, and is a graduate in penmanship. MT. Clements knowledge is varied and ex- tensive in many lines apart from those required. He has a successful record as teacher in East Hartford, Essex and Ivoryton, Conn.,, Woods Hole, Mass, and Triton, N. H. He Is a member of the Congregational church With his wife and child he will move this week and will reside in the pr. Soule house on Sou1e street which Is to be vacated by s. A. Thompson.
 Storm Caused Damage and Bother.
 At II o'clock Friday evening veri- table cloudburst did business for 20 minutes over the borough and vicinity. During that time only a little short of borough were fit for ferryboats. The state road was a torrent to the sewer manholes. In the outlying districts, Hawkins hill and several other places, the roads were gul1ied the worst for years. A young river rushed down Hill street and into the lower levels of the Ashland mill. Supt. l.. M. Carpenter was at the plant The mill was obliged to shut down. Two big 72 inch belts were taken off and had to be sent to Norwich for repairs. MT Carpenter had a gang at work with him all night and as a result the mill started Sat urday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DISPATCHES
POETRY
GoLDENROD.

Thou gazest pensive at the pride. That faces thee. nor bows nor don He is the hrst rude herald of tH' Note faE!hest flung of winters bus'
 call, That golden flower no comeiier iH [. Than is thy golden profile unto me I sense thy sweet reflective thous
 That this Vainglorious blossom. whic1 the war
 winds kiss, Is as thy winsome 1oveIiness forete
 ing The dimpling springs and hIusalrs
 summers knelling. Would I might thrust my love-bai
 heart between Thee and the wrongful hurt in thirr
 my queen! Transcendent autumn glory and, tHf Blue. hazy days that reek with 1am-.
 less thrill These are to come. to nature and ts
 thee, O sweet possessor of the heart of mo Let this, thy autumn pensiveness dtr.
 pei, And turn to joyous peal thy sumner
 -gtrfckIaud Gillian
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Ex1ibitions Will Be Features.

One Jf the instances showing the way in which exhibits at the New London county fair, which opens in Norwic'l, Conn. on Labor day, grow " leaps and bounds, is the fact that the motor car exhibit, which in pTevi- nus years has only taken a small DOT ton of the floor space in the big exhi- birIon hall bids fair this year to crowd probability Is that next year the au- tomobile show will be held in a new building to be erected near the other buildings
 Where for the past few years the auto show consisted of two or three cars from the local dealers, the space is this year being taken by sales agents Of the factories working in con- junction with the county agents and salesme7 There will be a complete display of all the various styles of the leading makes Of cars of the country. Accessory manufacturers have re- served space and the present outlook is that the auto show at the county fair will be the biggest automobile ex- position ever held in New London county.
 The exhibition of farm implements and machinery will be of the best Silo manufacturers will be on hand to ex- 7atiate upon the benefits of the wood =iIo. and the concrete and brick expo nent will also be on hand, primed with literature and facts One of the farm machinery fellows has reserved space 70 set ID and will give exhibitions hourly of the mechanical milking ma chine which made in numerous sizes with power furnished by a gas engine Eiu do the work of several r2liikers and enable the dairyrnan tc cut down -he expense of doing business. A home i-htlng outfit. gas engine operating same. and a compressed air water sys- tam for the farm and home are other exhibits that be the center of attrac-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
FOR SALE

The Henrv D. Capen property, 21S Broad St.. will be sold very reasona bIe in price if taken at once For full particulars. inquire of
 JOHN A. MORAN.
 Real Estate Broker. Franklin Square, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELL KNOWN RACING
 DRIVERS ENTERED

For Narragansett Park Speedway Race Meet-Louis Chevrolet, Veteran or Track Racing, Among the Entrants in 100 Mile Race at Providence, H' i7 Ga1% K
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

room cottage, and there is also large building lot adjoining. The new owner contemplates extensive repairs to the property
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

H. T. Beresford- Hope third secret tary at the British legation at Athcrr died on Tuesday from cerebral men ingitis Born in 1882. he entered trs diplomatic service in 1907 and hsd been employed at Washington Berlin and Rio de Jaueiro.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
FIRST SOLEMN MASS
 SUNG BY FATHER MASSE

Large Congregation of Relatives and Friends Assists at Service in St. Mary's Church-Sermon by Rev. U. O. Beilerose
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Cocktails
 Olives Celery Pickles
 Tomato Bouillon, Cups
 Sir1oin of Beef
 Potato Chips
 Mushroom Sauce
 Tomato and Cucumber Salad
 Roast Turkey Walnut Dressing c=4blet Gravy Sweet Potatoes Sweet Corn
 Mashed Potatoes
 Fruits
 Ice Cream Assorted Cakes
 Demi- Tasse After the dinner a reception was held at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Octave Masse, No. 35 Ashland street. Sincere and cordial wishes were expressed for a fruitful career in the Lords vineyard for the young priest chosen to such a high calling.
 Short Paragraphs. Exemption buttons are being re- cetved by several men who were draft E. E. Gilbert was a recent business visitor in New York. Lieut.. John G. Jennings of Boston spent Sunday at his fathers, Dr. G. H. Chas Edw. Prior, Jr, and R. M. Starbuck of Hartford were in town Saturday
 Ashland Band Gives Concert. The Ashland band gave a concert Thursday evening at the corner of Main and Soule streets. The players attracted a large audience. The band is composed entirely of Polish players who at the start did not know a note They have a leader who is an accom- pltshed performer on several instru- ments and a competent instructor. It is number of years since Jewett City has had band of it's own, and the new band is certain to receive encour- agemen:.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

A secret ses-ion of both houses nf the Danish RiEsdag was held on Tuer- day by the blockade. which. C Is fear ed. will greatly damage Danish aEri- culture. The delegation which recent ly visited England and France made their report.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
ereeneviIIe Property Changes Hands

James L. Case has sold to Joseph H.
 Roy the property 195-197 North Main street which has been owned for the past few years by the estate of Mi chael C. Kelley. For many years the E-e Timothy Kelley occupied the premises and conducted a retail gro cery store The property consists of a, y-ore, four tensments, a barn. an eight
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Mir. Roland g. Norri~, of phiado phia, has been chosen for appointment as American ambassador to Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
MACFARLANF .Auctioneer
AUGT THOM

On account of the death of my wife. and as I am to retire for the rest of tire W personal property without reserve res al public auction at my place. known as the old Clark home tead, on the road from Lebanon to Coiches ter. miles from Lebanon Brick Church and miles from Leonard's Bridge Station CO1cheStCr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

AgIae Therrien, the organist, sang most pleasingly o Salutaris-
 In the front pews were Mir. and Mrs. Octave Masse, father and mother of Father Masse, Mrs. Victor Racine of Sanford MT. and Mrs. Louis Masse and child, Mariana, MT. and Mrs. William McKenna, Mrs. Emelie Paul bus of W!llimantic, Mrs. Georgianna Bellavance of Moosup, Miss Caroline Paulhus of Moosup, Mrs. Delima Lari- viere of Willimantic, Cyp1ien Paulhus of Willimantic. Benoventure Gringas of WilIimantic, MT. and Mrs. Paul Lavin of Willimantic, M. Omer Paulhus of WilIimantic Mrs. Rosanna Monty of Putnam. Besides all those, who are relatives of Father D. Masse, there was a large number of friends from Plainfield, Moosup, Wauregan, Baltic, TaftVille and Norwich.
 After mass Father Masse gave his special blessing to his family, relatives and countless friends.
 At 1 o'clock Father Masse was ten dered a complimentary dinner by his relatives and friends at the Jewett City hotel. There were nearly 50 guests, among whom were Rev. William A Keefe of Plainfield. The following menu was served:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Latest indications in AhsgrirriF point to another high Nile.
 Patriotic contributions of teu South Wales now total well over B. 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Violent storms in tEe distrlcta of Lake Como have caused loss of hu- man life well as destroyed cattle and crops.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

hurricane last Sundar cau.ef great damage over all western Ger many. Buildings were destroyed trees uprooted and standing crops anr garden produce everywhere su0oro- enormously.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
WEDNESDAY. AUG. 20. 1917,


 This is some sale: One two-horse team wagon, l nearly new democrat wagon, l top carriage. 1 good business sleigh, l new two horse sled, l stone drag, l disk harrow, l cultivator, 1 horse hoe or edger. 1 corn sheller. l stone, I horse rake, nearly new, I lad ders from 27 ft. down to 10 ft.. 1 wheelbarrow, rakes, hoes. shovels. forks, all kinds of ice tools, 1 eight-can creamer, l block and tackle. l barrel vinegar. 1 set balances will weigh 400 bushels of oats, 10 bushels shelled corn, some buckwheat, half acre pota- toes in the field, 2s hens.
 ANTIQUES: Sale to start on antiques at II o'clock. It will be impossible to 3 lower rart of highboys, 10 Hitchcock and Alfred rush seat chairs with orig inal seats and decorations. 1 beautiful comb back rocker with brace back. 2 maple chairs; ? large rockers. very old. S6 in. cherry slope top desk with bookcase and very nice interior, 1 ex tra curly maple chest of drawers. 1 cherry bureau with old brasses, 1 ma hogany swell front bureau, 1 curly dle stand, mahogany bureau with old brasses. 1 cherry tip table. Windsor tables Pembroke table, cherry ta bles 1 fine old Paisley shawl 10 or more yards of beautiful copper plate. very fancy and very old table cover 25 yards very old carpets and in fine condition, several chests of all kinds, 1 very old tea set and in fine condition. 1 handsome gilt mirror. l set unusual Windsor chairs. bed spreads, etc, lot of household goods
 SALMON W. CLARK, Lebanon, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

M. c. Simopoulos. who arf-f r4 charge daffaires of the flciicU'- legation of King Constantine lu Lo.. don, has handed over the records of the legation to M Genuadlus f|e Greek minister. N. Simopoulos u3# leave for the legation in Rome. where he was formerly secretary,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
LOST AND FOUND

Holstein COW, about Owner will give $1o
 Max Telzonsky, 4
 Tel. 59e-12. aug27d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

A German named Sra amatqki haT been sentenced at Chrietiauia fo nina months imprisonment for espionage
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

According 10 thc Natln tho tri1T . his absence of Prince Eitel, scCord a0r of the kaiser. was begun before the court of the Oise department. Among other charges against the prince is that of theft from a chateau which Is occupied. Witnesses will he called f1 testify to the depredat!ons committed by his orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

LOST-A black five weeks ago.
 reward if found. North Thames St.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

There were toasts and all that goes to make up royal good time. After the banquet there was a cabaret en- tertainment. including a ladies' orches- tra from Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

FOR SALE-A pair or young gray horses, weigh about 1900 lbs; also hack Oak St., Jewett City. aug1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

FOR SALE-Better look into this biz safe, in perfect condition. with smooth working, positive combinations; only s55, delivered. Inquire at 70 Broadway or Phone 1S3. aug23d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

FOR SALE-Ford roadster. repainted and oVerhauled. The Frisbie- CcCormick Co.,, o2 Shetucket St. augl5d
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-24
DOWNFALL OF RAIN
CUTS CURB TRADING
Liberty Loan Observance Also
Curtails Business-Declines
Are Generally the Rule
NEW YORK. oct "a.


Business on the curb was checked today
because Of the heavy and continuous down
fall OF rain. which in itself prevented gath
ering in trading groups in that unsheltered
market only half a dozen issues showed
any activity with business at its sources
curtai,ed because OF the arrangements Tor
the Liberty Loan observance in connection
with the request Of President Wilson and
following the action taken by the governors
Of the various organized security trading
bodies
There was little demand for stocks eX-
cept that which was carried on the brokers
books without cancellations. but the man
ner In which prices declined on the stock
market brought In selling orders and the
transactions made were in most cases at
declines.
lnter-Lube Chemical held strong, selling
at = and there was a steady tone shown
by number Of the oil stocks. feature
Of the small trading was the decline in
Smith Motor which sold at /, making
new low record
Wright-Martin was traded in to a small
extent selling at SS to Sis. Aetna Ex-
plosives sold at ~. Usage Petroleum was
traded in at SIS, Northwest at S5c and
Cosden at SIS
Mining stocks were neglected, with only
a few sales. among which were Jerome
Verde at "a, Green Monster at &c. Calumet
and Jerome at - and Big Ledge at q.
Many stocks were offered at concessions,
but without actual transactions being made.