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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

and from what source What pressure have you? Have you enough hy- drants and have you a fire telegraph alarm system under ground? What size of branch mains have you?
 Larger Mains Necessary.
 A four-inch will give only one good fire stream and six-inch will give only two. You want better methods because then you can be in better con- dition for lower class of insurance rating. Are your factories equipped with sprinkler systems? Have your public buildings hose in them? I can are your schools fixed? Are the heat ing systems inside or out? Do the children march out in fire drill in lock step thus preventing a panic? All these are protective measures.
 Let us look at your fire department. Is it a good one or not? How many paid men have you and how many call men have you? One paid man is bet they are trained Does your fire de- pertinent give you the ultimate of its capacity?
 Mr. Lee asked how often the chief is elected and when informed that the chief is elected every two years he gave reasons opposing such a short term. Continuing asking questions, MT. Lee said: How is your apparatus, horse drawn or motor driven? Have you equipped your chief officers with motors? No man or men can do the best in them unless the city shows ap- preciation. Have you a pension fist for your firemen? Suppose a fireman is killed. who is going to take care of his family? It is the duty of the fire man to protect property and life with out costs to himself. If you have partment give him what he. wants. It is a good investment. MT. Lee spoke of the excellent fire chief the city of New York has and then he said: You have good man in Norwich.
 Praise for Chief Stanton.
 You have at the head of your de- partment in Norwich a man of na- tional and international reputation. At recent meeting of the National Fire Prevention Convention, I find that Chief Stanton stood up and gave such an instructive and wise talk on me chanics that the convention delegates were amazed and delighted. Perhaps you don't know it, but che standard ized couplings of his own manufacture are being used widely.
 The wealth of a nation or commu- nifty doesn't lie in the value in dollars but in things that make dollars val cure lower insurance rates bear in mind that the spirit of the community impresses the examining board.
 MT. Lee suggested that the school children be instructed along the lines of fire prevention by men in uniform.
 MT. Lee said that he was proud of Norwich for one fact, that the very first report that goes in the national report of the fiscal year comes from this city. Each man should get the community spirit by policing his needs first.
 Following MT. Lees talk there were others who made remarks. including Chief Stanton who stated that the business section of the city Is inspect ed annually and a card index system of the buildings kept. The chief told of the need of more men in the de- partment and other facts regarding the department were brought out.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
FUNERALS
Miss Isabeyle Hastinoa a,

Miss Isabelle Hastings Gay.
 Relatives attended the burial in the Yantic cemetery at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon of Miss Isabelle Hastings Gay, who died in Mt. Vernon, ". r, where funeral services were held.
 Arthur Baekus Webb.
 The funeral of Arthur Backus Webb was held Friday afternoon at 2.3O o. clock from his late home, No. 1 Rock well terrace. There were many rela- lives and friends in attendance, fn- ciuding a delegation from Norwich Lodge, No. 430, B. P. o. F. The cas- ket was surrounded with a profusion of beautiful flowers. Rev. Richard R. Graham, rector of Christ Episcopal church, officiafed and the honorary bearers were John T. Amy, George ". Carroll, Charles H. Phelps. Judge T. J. Kelly Robert w. Perkins and J. H. Jefferson of the firm which MT. Webb represented. Burial was in Yantic cemetery where Rev. MT. Graham con- ducted a committal service. Under takers Henry Allen & Son Co, were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
AUTO THIEVES ARRESTED
 BY LOCAL POLICE.
Two Are Charged With Stealing Ma
 chine in Providence

Laurence A Brown, Brockton, 2s, and Richard E. Justin. 20. were ar- rested early this (Saturday) morning by the local police and lodged in cells at police headquarters on the charge of stealing an automobile in Providence.
 The arrest was made by Sergeant Matthews in a. local lunch room be- tween one and two o'clock. The men have made a clean breast of the theft of the car swhich was a Studebaker and was taken Friday night. They ran into a pole this side of Providence, came on by trolley to this city and were having a heated argument in the lunch room- Sergeant Matthews was in the lunch room, having just fln- ished his lunch and overheard them talking about the stolen car.
 They are being held for the Provi- dence police who have been notified of their capture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
LAUREL HILL SCHOOL OBSERVED WASHINGToN'S BIRTH Appropriate Programme Carried Out
 by Children Thursday Afternoon.

On Thursday afternoon. the pupils of the LauE:al Hill school carried out the following programme in commem- oration of George Washington The programme follows:
 My Country 'Tis of Thee, school; Our Chief1<in, Washington, Dorothy Farrell; Washington and Lincoln, Otto Thumms Mount Vernon Bells. by Grades and 6: Guess Who, Helene Crawford: When Washington Was Lit tie, grades 1 and 2; Our Heroes, Ray mond Murphy; The Star Spangled Banner, school; The First Flag. Elna Erickson. Walter Schmidt, Norman Grinnell; Our Country's Heroes, by Grades and 4; A S1ighted Birthday, John Counihan; I Know Three Little Sisters, Grades and 2; Love the Name of Washington, Evelyn Wheel CT: Think I'll Be Like Washington, William Emmel; Salute to the Flag, school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
WASHINGTON PARTY. Thomas George Sullivan Entertained in Honor of His Fourth Birthday.

Thomas George Sullivan Of No. Slater avenue gave a delightful Wash .ington party Thursday afternoon in honor of his fourth birthday. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with games, recitations and guessing con- tents. The prizes were won by Ray lmond Woods, Samuel Bigelow and Thomas McCune. At s o'clock the little tots marched into the dining room dressed. in Washington style with red, white and blue hats for the boys and Martha bonnets for the girls. Mrs. Sullivan was assisted in serving by Mrs John Tarrant and Mary D1ngivan- The little host received many gifts, among them being two birthday cakes .prettily decorated with candles and flags.
 The little guests were Martha Dris- coll, Nicholas Tarrant, Samuel Bfge- low, Raymond Woods and Thomas Mo Cune. His godmother, Mrs. J. Cor 5coran, was also present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
DRAFTED FOR
 MRS. OLIVE BULLA1D.
Was Member of sedgwiek Wocsan's
 Relief Corps.

Sedgwick Woman Relief corps, No. 16, met at three o'clock on Friday <ft- ernoon in the Buckingham Memorial with the president. Mrs. Josephine E. Hiscox in the chair. The names of three candidates were balloted on and the charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Olive Buf1ard. who died recently. Under the direction Of Mrs. Mabel E George. patriotic instructor. two pa- pers were read on George Washington. Mrs. Charlotte Denison read a paper on his boyhood and Mrs. Laura Colt on his burial.
 The National Orders No. were read and the Department General Orders, No. 6. were read. One application for mem mberstlip was received The meet ing closed in the usual form in sing Ing America and a salute to the Flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
suLIs CASE CONTINUED
 FN THE CITY COURT Is Charged With Defraudine Aged Woman on Boswell Avenue

Frank E. Sulis, who was arrested in Springfield and brought here by the state police charged with embezzle- ment, had his case continued at a ses sion of the city court Friday morning Bonds were fixed at $2,o00 but he was unable to secure them.
 It is said that MT. Sulis is charged with getting about $1,600 worth of stock from an aged lady on Boswell avenue and that he did not make any return but his friends claim he bought the stock from the woman and paid her for it and she has forgotten about part of the transaction. The stock was issued by the National Carbonic Gas Co. of Newark and is valuable.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
GEORGE WASHINGTON SUPPER.
Menu Served Under Direction of Gen.
 traI Baptist Benevolent Union.

A delightful George Washington birthday supper was given at the Central Baptist church Thursday evening under the auspices of the La dies Benevolent union. The tables were decorated with Washington suge gestions and flags. Members of the Cleaners Bible class acted as walters. They were dressed to represent George Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Among a collection of drawings and sketches shown recently at a private exhibition in Saranac Lake, New York Norwich, one of the most admired be- ing a portrait sketch of the late Dr. RLiuinoston Trudaan
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
Recommend Same Prices.

The New England Milk Producers Association authorized it's executive committee to make the necessary ar- engagements in an effort to secure from contractors a continuance through the summer months of virtually the same ducers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
Unclaimsd Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters in the Norwich, Conn. post oflce. for the week ending February 24th. 1917. N as follows: Mrs E. A. Easter, Mary Hacker, Phil Guilford Brewster. Hen ry Brown. Robert H. BuTnham, Geo. Haskell, Alfred Hewback CD, Leo Miller. Mrs. Herman Otis. William
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Minard's Liniment at once and be free from all pain. From the head. back, muscles or joints pain will go quickly if you follow the example of thousands of people and keep Minard's Liniment in the house ready for instant use.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Misses Mary and Angelina Rudd of Woodside are in Binghamton, N. r., for several weeks, guests of their sis ters. Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Allen North.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

BarIehamstead-Capt Nathaniel Hayden of Unionville. who died last summer, left $1 ,oo0 to the Center church of Barlfhamstead.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

The City Of Venice is planning to open a technical school of arts and handicrzfs for boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Allen Latham of the Reservoir road has been spending the week in Clinton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Mrs. W. s. AlIis of Broadway is in Woodbury for few days, the guest of Mrs. William Witter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Hezekiah Perkins, Mrs. John B. Oat and Miss Annie Case served sand wiches, cake and coffee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

pains. Minard'g LiA1menE means no pain where pain was before-and 1t acts in- stantly. It is useless to suffer, when this soothing, creamy, dependable lin9- ment can be had at any
 drug store. No matter how severe is the pain or how
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Mi5-zN YOU WANT to put your bus- mess before the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- Rertisfng columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

The milk producers of Holland coun- ty did some hustling to get their To- calls and the county organization form ed preliminary to the meeting of the New England Milk Producers associa- tion, held at the Quincy house, Boston, on the 22d.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

One of the first graduates from the Memorial hospital New London, Miss Lydia A. Lane. died atsthe nurses reg istry in that city Thursday following an illness of a week with pneumonia. After funeral services from the regis try Friday evening the body was for warded to Lee, N. H., for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Tourists from Norwich write of the desolation which this months frost has wrought in Florida. Fruit is ruin ed, hundreds of acres of blasted eel cry, lettuce and other crops are seen and the loss is serious in nearly every section,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

The Moosup Journal notes that Mrs c. R. Thatcher of Central Village re- gently spent a very enjoyable day wis iting the Sheltering Arms at Norwich and was delighted with the matron and with the general atmosphere of Christian good cheer and helpfulness which she found there
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

The next fellowship meeting will be held Wednesday next at the Congre- gational church in Pawcatuck. The sermon will be preached by Rev. 0. D. Fisher of North Stonington on The Individual Church Member and the Revival Movement
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

State Agent of the Board of Educa- ton A. w. Buchanan spent Friday in Westerly and New London, issuing certificates to children of working age Monday he will be in Putnam and Central Village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

The Rev. Charles H. McKenna, S2, Venerable Patriarch. died Wednesday in Jacksonville, Fla. He was ordain- ed in 1867 and devoted himself to the promotion of the Holy Name Society, which now has more than 1,500, 900 members. He spoke for the Holy Name society in St. Patrick's church. Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Rev. G. R. Atha of Groton has gone to Lakeport, N. H. MT. Atha- has been i'll with grip and throat trouble so will visit his brother in New Hamp- shire and hopes the dry air will heal his throat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

The pastor of the Second Congrega- tional church, Rev. H. J. Wyckoff. re- gently outlined a schedule of service for the young peoples department of the church, including work for tie home church, for the community and for the world. responses to which are coming in well.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

A feature of the Norwich Red Cross room exhibit is a military cot, with soldier-patient with Red Cross nurse in charge and a suggestive list of hos pital equipment being prepared by the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

St Margaret's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church. of which Miss Blanche Hall is president, has held a meeting to reorganize since the hoIi- days and is sewing for mission in Virginia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

At the services Friday evening in the enlarged and remodeled Federal Street M. D. church, New London, prayer was offered by Rev G. G. Scrivener, district superintendent, of Norwich.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
HAVE WE SLEPT OVER GU R RIGHTS?

he of the Education levy natrcu
aon fee upon the patrons OF the FREE schools
as thundcrcap from clear sky.
We have been insisting upon FREE schools, FREE books and
have checruy paid the full price that according Of the
city and state be levied upon the taxable property of the city
Tor school purposes OF there has been decided
the management OF school affairs report
has been rendered to the public and the public
rey the dark the why's and wherefore Of this radical change
For twentyone years the city has maintained FREE school
system and the right know the condition OF
that makes this step advisable a this
The editor Of the Icadenerpsc has made practice
tend all meetings OF administrative bodies both the and
county but the difficulty OF keeping up with the meetings of the
city board OF education, which irregular and usually held the
High School building have been practically meetings.
the public has had Of
be found in session.
Friday meeting which had announced would be
tnt called off without notice, quite while the
school grounds waiting for the board gather but in vain
star chamber meeting held Saturday night and this
utonary step voted The citizens should oppose the this
extra We paying five mills city valuation
additional thousand dollars for FREE education and
do not believe that under the charter the school board
fas the legal right place this additional
At rate WE do know that they have right
the citizen without and full discussion Of the needs thereof
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20

however, was enacted in the manner
and form prescribed by the constitu-
ton; it has passed both Houses al
Congress and has been approved bv
the President, and it is the bounden
duty of every good citizen to render
implicit obedience to its most mi
mute provision, unless and until the
courts of the country declare it in
valid.
AT the same time, it is part of the
undoubted and inalienable right Of
every American citizen to freely and
fearlessly express his opinion on this
or any other question:; to oppose the
policy and favor repeal of this or anv
other law and to test the constitution
ality of this or any other law in the
courts of the country If these rights
are to be denied, or even seriously
challenged, then indeed our liberties
are imperiled."
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
UNA CLEMENTS, IRWINVILLE

Mrs. Una Clements, the venerable
mother of Judge J. B. Clements, low
ed by the thousands of people who
for the past two generations have
made her home their resting place
during their visits to Irwinville. the
former county seat of Irwin county.
passed away at her home in Irwinville
Sunday afternoon at D o'clock
Besides her son, Hon. J. B. Glenn
ents, representative for Irwin county,
and her grand daughter, Miss Louise
Clements, she leaves one brother Jas.
w. Whidden "a and one sister, Mrs.
Susie Henderson, aged Sc, besides a
host OF relatives and friends to mourn
her death.
The deceased was Is years old and
is proceeded in death by her husband,
the late Walden Clements.
She was the daughter Of the late
Lott and Jude Whidden, both OF
whom were members of the most
prominent families in South Georgia
The remains will be laid to rest at
Irwinville Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. James Mcmillan and
David Matthews, Of the Primitive
Baptist church, officiating.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
KNOW COTTON GRADES; SELL IN QUANTITIES;
POOL COTTON SEED

The remedy for all these evils of lies cooperative sell
CHASING the mailing samples agricultural
authorities these authorities then advising the the
grade Then farmers should form marketing associations sell
by class in so, 100, 50Obale lots.
We have already referred to the bulletin marketing
Oklahoma and later Agricultural Department
and North Carolina likewise emphasize the points making
In new bulletin "A Study of Cotton Market Conditions in North
Carolina shown that farmers who knew the grade and class of
their averaged 81 bale for their than
who lacked such information received for lint exactly the
quality Then again: =
producers who sold in lots containing bales
obtained from 50 cents to $145 bale than the pro-
ducers who sold two bales. CHASING only the first
step and pooling selling organizations should be formed
the full benefits OF CHASING to be realized"
And surely cooperation is needed in selling
perhaps soey needed in selling Many
farmers have information what seed worth
ether markets and accept without question whatever local buyers
How great the loss is illustrated BY investigation
Quoted by The Progressive Farmer years ago
will remember We asked readers report prices
seed in their various markets the and the
reports showed that the time and almost the hour
selling all the way from $40 $3S per
Farmers frequently have sell their pay their debts
of them hold their seed and should be the
the South pool seed selling through competent
agent exchanging for and thus getting the highest values for
all growers-The Progressive Farmer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20

Does 1t Always Make the Dane ard the
Gravedioqer Enemies?

In his Notes on Shakespeare's
Workmanship" Sir Arthur CUTLER
Couch says that Hamlet" was written
mot for an audience of Goethes and
Coleridces, but for an audience of ordi-
nary Mt.l and women" and, speaking
of its popularity, he says that to this
day travelling company of [British?l
actors, thrown on their beam ends for
lack of money, having acted this or
that to empty hous8 always as a last
resort advertise Hamlet"
When an actor takes benefit, Ham
let" Is the piece most commonly
chosen. But why does the
gentleman who enacts the first grave
digger also choose Hamlet for his
benefit night?
was once assisting at a dress re-
hearsal of Hamlet when the first
gravedigger came off the stage in
passion. In the greenroom it exploded.
Why" he wished to know, SHOULD
be treated like dog by this conceited
fool!'-meaning our Hamlet, of course
His temper gets viler at every re-
hearsal. Surely, after airing his vanity
through four acts. he might be quiet
while have my little say
''Bless you, SIR" answered an old
dresser, Its always like that. In these
forty years I've helped dress, / dare
say, all that number of Hamlets, and
Hamlet and the First Gravedigger al
ways fall out. It's a regular thing
I've known 'em to come to blows,
Hamlet and first gravedigger! When
you've said that you've said oil and
vinegar" t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
FOR WATER, LIGHT AND BOND
COMMISSION
CLAYTON JAY.

At the solicitation of large num-
Der of citizens I have concluded to
offer for reelection at the coming
primary as a member of the Water,
Light and Bond Commission Should
the voters honor me with their con-
5dence assure them that shall give
hat it has received from me during
my present term. The support of all
he voters DESTROYS of a continuance
IF a business administration Of this
important part of the city's assets
will have my highest appreciation.
JOHN D. DORMINEY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
WHERE ALL CAN HELP.

The Red Cross work appeals The boys the front
we'll their dependents home will share this
organization TO the wounded cheerful
the lot of the soldier and look after the behind
that they lack which
we can contribute matter what aa
tons may have been.
The Ben Hill chapter every father, mother sister and
other relatives especially become member of the organization
those OF citizens whose them having
member of their family the should cheerfuy this
work for the of those The
for wooden knitted goods socks and
folks willing
their country asked the Secretary the Executive
Board of the Chapter Mrs L. L. Dkerson We need help and
have
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
Announcements
For MAYOR


70 the Voters OF the City of Fitz-
GERALD:
At the urgent request of large
ounber OF our citizens, l have be
come candidate for the office Of
Mayor, subject to the white primary
II August 18th
And ii elected, my administration
will not be dominated by ring poll
tics, nor any set Of men, but will be
administered upon fair and impartial
basis, in an economic busineSs-like
man-er. l shall endeavor to enforce
The law, upon those broad principles
Of justice, which will invite and merit
the investment of capital, the build
ing of factories, the fostering of in
iustries, the promotion of broader
education, and the establishment Of
legitimate business upon sound and
profitable basis, and the suppression
If those fragrant violations of our
avs, which have checked the growth
and retarded the progress OF our city
Upon this basis we will be able to re-
luce our taxes, and secure the equal
Fights of our citizens. | will appre-
ciate your vote and influence, and re-
member you as being a patriotic and
loyal citizen.
EUGENE KEEFEK,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-20
FOR ALDERMAN.

am a candidate for the Office OF
Alderman for the city Of Fitzgerald,
subject to the primary to be held
August 18th next. I will appreciate
the support of the voters in this cleo
ton | am in favor Of an economical
business administration OF the city's
affairs, and if elected will attend
faithfully to the duties OF the office.
AUBREY (Chery) CULBERSON.