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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
FIRST SCHOOL SOCIETY FUND. The Fund is Desired For Use For
 General School Purposes.

Representative Bradford, who is al- | so selectman of the town of Montville. was before the committee on cities and bOrOughs, Tuesday afternoon, in favor | of the bill authorizing the town of Montville to take over certain funds belonging to the First School Society fund. The bill provides that the town of Montville be authorized to take and receive all moneys now in deposit in the several banks in the state in the
 name ef the First School Society
 Fund, of Montville, and in the name and for the benefit of any school dis trict or school society in the town, and to give receipt therefor.
 The town of Montville is authorized and empowered to use any portion, or all of said moneys for the erection formerly called the First School dis trict of the town, whenever there shall be majority H do so. There was no opposition at the hearing.
 Shore Line Company. The committee on railroads gave act amending the charter of the Shore Line Electric Railway company, which is in confirmation of the recent con- solidation. approved by the public utii- ities commission. Another amend ment concerned the sale and dfstribu- ton of light and power to other pub lie service corporations in the terri tory covered by the Shore Line com pany. These measures were fully ex- plained by President Perkins, of Nor wich.
 The Learned Mission. Judge Alfred Colt of New London and Minority Leader John c. Geary, ot Waterford, appeared before the com mittee on appropriations Tuesday aft ernoon, and explained the bills to in corporate the Billings F. Learned Mission of New London, and the wind ing up of the affairs of the Central Mission and the Bradley Street Mis- sions. so as to merge with the Brad tfon.
 New London Y. M. c. A.
 Judge Colt, also appeared in favor of the committee on resolutions i'm cooperating the Y. M. c. A. of New London. It provides for the exemption from taxatioE>> of real estate, and is in keeping with concessions made to like societies throughout the state Mystic Power Company.
 The committee on interpretations gave hearing Tuesday afternoon on an act amending the charter of the Mys- thority for the company to manufac- ture, sell and distribute gas and elec- tricity in Old Mystic and Mystic, West Mystic, and in Groton between Poquonoc river and Stonington. and in the town and borough of Stoning- ton, and in North Stonington. Norwich City Clerk.
 Senator Barnes was before the com mittee on cities and boroughs, in fla vor of an amendment to the charter of the city of Norwich. which provides that the tenure of office for the city one year, as at present.
 The bill providing for the establish ment of a board of health for the dis trict of Norwich. and which was set
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL
Proposed Act to Make It a Homeopa-
 thic institution.

Senator Barnes presented bill in the early part of the session of the legislature at Hartford, concerning the Norwich State hospital, which reads as follows:
 That the superintendent and assist ant superintendent e of the Norwich State Hospital for the Insane shall be- long to the Homeopathic School of Medicine, and that such new trustees as may be appointed subsequent to July 1, 1917, shall be favorable to that school of practice; provided how ever, that nothing herein contained shall apply to the reappointment of any member of the present board of trustees of said hospital"
 The measure was referred to the committee on humane institutions and hearing has been assigned to the af- ternoon of March 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
\ DELICATE CHILD
Made strona Ry our Vin

Fayetteville, N. c. My little daughter was in poor health, delicate and so weak it made us very uneasy. 1 heard about Vinol and decided to try 1t, and the results were marvellous, her appetite improved, she gained in weight, and is now one of the health fest children in town. Mothers of deI- icate children should try Vinol'- MRS. GORDON JESSUP.
 Vinol contains beef and cod liver peptones. iron and manganese pep tonates and glycerophosphates which make it a constitutional remedy which creates an appetite, aids digestion and makes pure healthy blood. All children love to take 1t.
 Broadway Pharmacy, c. G. EngIer, Proprietor, Norwich. Vinol is sold in Willimantics by the Wilson Drug Co.,. in Danielson by the A.. W. Williams Pharmacy, and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue. Also at the leading drug stores in all Connecticut towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
LAW DOES NOT 5
 PROVIDE ANY PENALTY
But Police Officer is Assessed $fo #
 He Fails to Arrest Vioiators.

At the session of the general assem- bly in 1915 a law was enacted that provided that all vehicles, except those carrying hay or straw, should display a light visible in both directions after dark. It was also provided that any officer who noticed a violation of the Jaw and failed to make an arrest could be sued and s10 deducted from his sal- ary for each failure. The law how ever, failed to provide any penalty for the driver of the vehicle who neglected to comply with its requirements
 Representative Holt has introduced bill making the penalty s10 and a hearing will be held on the measure before the roads, rivers and bridges committee on Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
down for. hearing. was continued a the request of Senator Barnes.
 Mystic Fire District.

There was large attendance at the hearing before the committee on cities and boroughs On the act to amend the charter of the Mystic Fire district, so as to include West Mystic, Green manvil1e and Industrial place. It was agreed in favor that this proposed annexed section was receiving the service of moredn fire apparatus and were not paying a proportionate or even any of the expense. The prin- cipal opposition came from residents of West Mystic. who declared that they were asked to pay increased tax ation and would not get benefits that would warrant the payment of more taxes.
 Historical Appropriations.
 Among the several matters upon which were given hearing by the com mittee on appropria tions, were reso- lutions asking for the unused appro- priations for the Fort Griswold Tract commission, for Anna Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R.. for care of state property in Groton. and for the Israel Putnam Camp association. There were no objections to the customary appropriations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
DIED.

wARREN-In Manchester. Feb. IT. 1917. Gardner Warren, aged S3 years WLI.ARD-In New York city. Feb. 19 Edwin H. Willard of Norwich Town aged 65 years.
 Funeral from his late home, 407 North Washington street, Thursday after noon. Feb. 22. at 3 o'clock. Burial in family lot, Yantic cemetery. wERB-Entered into rest. at his home, Feb. 20, 1917, Arthur B. Webb. GAY-In Mt Vernon, N Y, Feb 19 1917, Isabelle Hastings Gay, aged 69 years.
 BARRY-In this city. Feb. 20. 1917 Patrick Barry, 9S Oakridge street Funeral from his late home Thursday morning at s-15- Requiem mass al St. Mary's church at o'clock. Burial in St. Mary'S cemetery.
 SWEET-IIn Wakefield, R. T., Feb. IS Gardner W. Sweet, aged S4 years. Services at Gager's funeral parIors 70 Franklin street, Wednesday af- ternoon, Feb. 21, at 2.30. Burial in family lot, Yantic cemetery. WILLIAMS = In Norwich, Feb. 19 Frank E. Williams of Jewett City aged 46 years, II months, 13 days. Services at Gager's funeral parlors 70 Franklin street, Wednesday, Feb 21, at 1 o'clock. Burial in family lot, Confstock cemetery, Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
TWO MORE DIVORCE
 SUITS ARE FILED.
Norwich Woman Sues Husband on
 Grounds of Desertion.

Two divorce suits were filed with the clerk of the superior court in this city on Tuesday. One is brought by Ed ward S. Durfee of Stonington against Rosie M Durfee, formerly of Stoning- ton now of parts unknown. He claims his wife deserted him in June, 1909. They were married on March 8, 1906. Her maiden name was Rosie MeDon- ald. The other suit is brought by An nie Marcus of this city against Henry Marcus Of Sprague. They were mar ried on Jan. 2s, 1902, and she claims assertion since September, 1912. There are four children, and the petitioner asks their custody.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
NORWICH BOY TRINITY
 JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Thomas K. James Elected at Class
 Meeting Held at College.

At meeting of the junior class of Trinity college, the following officers were elected: Edward J. B. Hyland of Utica, N Y. president: Thomas K James of Norwich, vice president; Eric A. Astlet of Upper Montclair, N. J., secretary y-trea surer; Charles J. Muller of New York historian and Anthony s. Poto of Boston. captain of the class basketball team.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Parish hall was prettily decorated with flags, streamers and red, white and blue bunting Tuesday evening, the Calico ball being given there by St. Veronica's T. A. B. society, The hall was filled with dancers during the evening and a regular old fashioned time enjoyed. Livingstones orchestra furnished music and Prof. Bennett did the prompting. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. A good sum was realized. The chairman of the arrangement committee was Miss Mary Hanlon, and to her great credit is due for the successful evening
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
MARRIED.

SULLIVAN-VERA| New London, Feb. 19, 1917, by Rev. Edwin Flynn, Jeremiah L. Sullivan and Miss Mary Vera.
 STREETER-CLARK South King ston, R. l.. Feb. IS, 1917, by NRev. George E. Ferguson, Harry Linwood Streeter of New London and Miss Elizabeth Clark of Peacedale, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Reeeived Three AppIications

Three applications for membership were reeeived at the semi-monthly meeting of St. Mary's T. A. B. society which was held Tuesday night with the president, Francis Twomey in the chair. The committee in charge of the recent barn dance reported that a good sum was realized. A committee was appointed to make alterations for a new lodge room.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
TIE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions.
 The disturbance that was central over the lower lake region Monday night moved eastward to the Maine coast, attended by snow or rain in etae region of the Great Lakes and north ern New England, and rain in southern New England and the middle Atlantic states.
 The indications are that the weather will be generally fair Wednesday in the eastern states.
 The temperatures will be somewhat lower Wednesday in New England And eastern New York Cold weather will overspread the upper lake region and the lower Ohio valley Thursday. The winds along the snorth Atlantic coast will be fresh west winds Wed nesday. becoming variable, shifting to east and increasing Thursday; gener- ally fair Wednesday: Thursday snow or rain: middle Atlantic coast, fresh west winds Wednesday. becoming east 10 southeast Thursday; fair Wednes- day; Thursday rain or snow.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Fair and colder Wednesday,, Thursday snow, with rising temperature
 Southern New England: Fair and colder Wednesday,; Thursday snow or rain, with rising temperature. Eastern New York: Fair and colder Wednesday; Thursday snow north, rain or snow south, slowly rising tenn perafures.
 Observations in Norwich. Tke following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. T a. m................... s6 2s.s7 l1 IQs f1 G0.St D. m. 4U ZS.SS Highest A, lowest B.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Rain and warmer.
 Tuesdays weather: Early morning rain; cloudy; clearing late in after noon;. moderate temperature.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Deer .on Perkins Avenue.

A deer was seen on Perkins avenue early Monday morning. The animal came out on to the street from the rear of a house and went down the avenue towards Mckinley avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

There was a large attendance at the dance given in Pulaski hall Tuesday evening. =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Elected to Social Service Commission.
 Rev. F. J. Bohanan has recently been elected to the social service com mission of the Diocese of Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Instruetion Glass Meets.

The instruction class of the Federal ed church held their regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in the church par lors with a large number in attend
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
RiHeNCIub Entertained

The Ladies' Rife club of Lisbon en- joyed a delightful afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Frohmander Tues day. Music was enjoyed and games were played. At 6.30 bountifu1 sup per was served to the members and their husbands and friends. In the evening an enjoyable program was carried out, several solos being sung by the guests. Many were present from Norwich and surrounding towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Notes.

ance The regular course of study was taken up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Today being Ash Wednesday, there will be services in St. Mary's church both morning and evening. The sacreS ashes will be distributed at the ser vices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
TAFTVILLE

Calico Ball Given by St. Veronica T. A. B. Society Largely Attended Ladies' Rifle Club Have Enjoyable Afterneon-Census Taking Started Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
How To Relieve Rheumatism

After each meal and at bedtime take a tablespoonful Of the following home made medicine now used all over the United States and noted for it's remark able results Relfef begins at once.
 whiskey or Simple Eiixir.as pint
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low Nde which Is followed by hood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Valued Hone Remedies
To End Couohs
(Clip Out and Save,

The following fornuia, easily mixed at home, makes one of the quickest cough remedies obtainable. often curing the worst cough in day Take tea spoonful as often as necessary.
 Whiskey Cor sugar syrupl ---- ,k pint Globe Pine Comp'd Aron1atic-; # ounce
 If sugar syrup is used ins.ead of whiskey it can be easily made by dis sranuiated suxar in q cap of water. Be sure to use Globe Pine Compound, which is sold only in If -oz. screw top eases with Aromatic printed in red on outside label.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Taking MiIitarx Census.

The taking Of the military census is on in town and the canvassers were busy rounding up the citizens who were on their lists. The Ponerna h mills employ 1000 hands alone, and the task of getting the desired infor- nation requires no small amount of labor. The census takers report that everyone is enthusiastic and no trouble has been encountered as yet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Frost-bites, Corns, Sore Feet

Bathe the rect in wafnf water to which has been added two tabicspcon- instant relief For aching. burring or perspiring feet; corns, callouses. sore bunfons; also for rcst-bites or chil- plains. The CaIocide acts through the pores, removing the cause of the trou- b1e- It's use also keeps the feet in q firm, healthy condition. free from swelling and puffinE.
 These formulas are published by the Medical ForDuia Laboratories, Dayton Ohio. The fngi edienis specified can be procured from any good drug sscre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

Sun. Moon and rides.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
Notes.

Miss Christina Gagne has returned home after spending the week end with friends in Arctic, R. l.
 Miss Marian LaRock of Norwich avenue is slowly recovering after un- ,dergoing sserious operation at the Backus hospital. Today being Ash Wednesday in the church calendar, there will be services in the Sacred Heart church both morning and evening The sacred ashes will be distributed at both ser- vices.
The evening current., 1917-08-02
HOFFMAN-DISHMAN.

Saturday morning Mt eleven o'clock
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Baumbach in Albuquerque occurred
the marriage Of Miss Rowena Dish
man, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Dishman, and Charles Hoffman. The
wedding was well attended by num-
ber Of Carlsbad people and Company
B boys and visiting friends of the
bride and bridegroom. Thr ceremony
was performed hy Reverend Cook, the
regimental chaplain. The bride was
very pretty in an all white crepe de
chine wedding gown. The happy and
worthy couple are promising young
people of Carlsbad, both the bride AMI
groom have made this their home
since early childhood. Mrs. Hoffman
having grown fro ma small girl to
a young lady here, making her school
career here and graduated with the
class Of 1916. She was star ath-
lete and very brilliont student. She
was gifted with lovablc and cheer
full disposition. valued her friends tnd
numbered them bv those who knew
her, ATTENDED Silver civ Normal the
summer Of 1916. taught IN the Span
ish-Americar school tn, past year,
and was reelected to the same posi-.
ton for the coming term. She left
n few weeks ago for the normal and
worked for degree In pedagogy and
as she returned met her betrothcd at
Albuquerque and they were married
The man Of her choice is n true speci::
men of young manhood. was n school
hov here doing hiEh school work and
graduated with the class OF 1910. went
to Los Angeles four years ago where
he made his home with his mother
and sister until Com"anr y was or
dered to Columbus. whcn he cave here
and went with the boys. and came
back here when they Were d,shnnded.
For n few months he followed his
chosen profession as geoIog!eal sur
lveyor In the Queen country. h, having
~odo .his line study during the
years he was away. Charley re-in-
listed with Company B, having held
himself in readiness to serve his
country, and left with that company
for Albuquerque where he was trans
The evening current., 1917-08-02
RAIN.

Well Carlsbad had begun TO think
II had forgotten how to rain. But 9
few light showers gave all hope and
las, night II did a little better, Carls-
bad getting .53 of an inch and Otis
Loving, and Malaga got an inch Of
rain. A message came down from
Roswell that II had rained all the way
up the valley and the heaviest ~
Artesia. Good, rains are reported on
Rocky and the men here from Queen
that watched the clouds feel sure It
ra ned in the mountains. II good
rains have fallen all over the country,
the peoplc should give thanks for the
great blessing. The rain commenced
here at abou, $50 this morning and
fell straight down without wind for
more than an hour.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Fenton came In
from the ranch today, Mrs. Dick Bates
and Zelpha coming in with them.
They have been visiting at the Joe
Lusk ranch and Miss Modine Bates is
out there enjoying the quiet life on
a ranch. II is cool and fine out there
and Zelpha said she did not want to
come home. but theycoaxed her.
They ad a fine rain out that way, II
began raining at the Lusk- Holt ranch
Wednesday and one Of the lakes
caught about ten feet Of water. II
began raining at the Will Fenton
ranch In earnest last night about mid.
night and rained slowly until morn
ing. They found as they came in to-
day II had rained all the way to town
When ready for that new fall suit
see hte Ed v. Price and Internationa
lines at
RALPH, The Cleaners.
The evening current., 1917-08-02
ELBOW DIsLOCATED.

Mary Gee had the misfortune TO
dislocate her left elbow Tuesday by
falling of the banisters. She was
sitting on the banisters and slipped
and fell on her right arm and cried
out to her father and mother who
were not far of that she had broken
her arm. They looked the arm over
she fell on and decided she had only
hurt it. But she kept crying and in
a little while the left arm was very
badly swollen. Her physician looked
after the arm and while 1t Is very
painful she Is resting nicely today.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

ferred for head quarter company jun
ior color sargeant. A wedding supper
was planned for them at Mrs. Wan.
BaumDacn's Saturday evening at six
o'clock, eight making up the party.
The host and hostess, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Baumbach, Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight
Stephenson, Mrs. Z. p. Bujac, and two
children, Mrs. Harry Patchin, Chap
lain Cook, and friend of Charles.
Sunday evening at 1880 was planned
dinner at Hotel Alvarado In their
honor by Lieutenant West, Sergeant
Foote and Cooper. Plates were laid
for thirteen: Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Baumbach, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight Stephenson, Lieutenant Fred
West, Sargeants Foote, Cooper, and
Rule, Miss Finlay, Sergeant VIM.
Miller and Mrs. Harry Patchin. To
this happy and worthy couple the
Current joins all Carlsbad In wishing
them the many joys that gladden. a
happy home and II Charles goes with
his company to serve his country.
may he come back unscarrcd and a
better and more noble man (if this
can bel to his wife and friends.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Mrs. J. L. McCaleb and Mrs. Mary
Barnes, sisters of Mrs. VIM. II. Null
lane. left this morning for their home
in Carrizo Springs. Texas. Thty
have spent a month in Carlsbad re-
newing their acquaintance with their
numerous friends here and making
new ones every day thty were here.
The ladies were i'll few days last
week and did not get to bid their
friends good bye.
The evening current., 1917-08-02
THE EVENING CURRENT. THURSDAY AUGUST 2 1917:

Our little friend, Gladys Carder,
who has been east visiting her
grand mother, Mrs. Carder, in Dallas.
Texas, writes she Is anxious to come
home and they are expecting her tc-
day.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Miss Mary Pickens came down from
the ranch yesterday bringing the two
little girls 10 see their mother. who
is Ill at the Eddy County Hospital.
Ms. Pickens is so much improved they
are going to move her home today
or to furnished room here in town.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

W. E. Prosser and wifi who have
been in the valley camping and see
ing the country for the last three
weeks. now that it has rained. are
planning to rtturn to Lovington, start
ing this evening.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Miss Katherine Finlay visited her
brother Sergeant Robert Finlay. in
Albuquerque over Sunday and left for
home Monday. getting here Tuesday
afternoon. She found the boys well
and all expecting to leave for the
Pacific coast about the fifth Of this
month.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Reverend Frederick w. Pratt re-
ceived q wire last evening that his
father who had been III had died:
He was eighty-hve years Of age and
resided In Piantsville. Conn. Rev.
Pratt returned from his western tnp
70 60 east and be with 70 father but
mis- brother wired him he would be
too late, 90 came on here.
The evening current., 1917-08-02
RARY GIRL.

Mr.. and Ms. Rufus Row. who re-
sidt in the western side Of town are
rejoicing over the safe arrival Of .
baby daughter that came to their
home last night.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Mrs. G. NJ. Whitead returned last
night from the San Louis Valley,
Colorado, where she visited a few
weeks and G. NJ. is looking very
pleasant today.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

The regular monthly meeting Of the
w. C. T. u. will be held at the Meth
odist church, next Tuesday afternoon,
August 7th, at four o'clock. Every
member is urged to be present. Later
in the month there will be a social
meeting.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

The tiny little son Of Will Magsby'
who Is under the care Of Grandmother
Anderson, Is looking much better. He
is gaining some now. Eacn week they,
weigh him and he has gained pound
and a half this week so far,
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Howard Mutt, who has been visiting
his parents in Lovington, passed thru
Albuquerque the first Of the week en-
route for the navy on the Pacific
coast.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Fred Montgomery. Of Queen. came
In Tuesday on the mail car and was
here for the trial that afternoon and
was detained all day Wednesday.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Just received-1nternational Fall
and Winter samples. Can't be beat
for values.
RALPH, The Cleaner.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

Subjects at the Christian church.
Sunday, August 8: Morning-"The
Grateful Samaritan" night-"The
Coming Of the Kingdom"
The evening current., 1917-08-02
LOCAL NEWS

s. P. Page, who has been quite III
for few days, Is up and around.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

LOST.-A white waist Is here at
the Current office. Owner may have
same by calling and paying for this
notice.
The evening current., 1917-08-02

WANTED.-Clean Tallow. Large
or small quantities.
CARLSBAD STEAM LAUNDRY.
Carlsbad, N. NJ.