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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

G. A Cote has a gang Of men cut
ting ice on the Beach Brook branch
pond The ice is nine inches thick
Attended PLainfieId Funeral.
Prominent local manufacturers and
former business associates and many
other friends attended the funeral of
Harold w. Lawton in Plainfeld Tues
day.
Safeguarding Steps,
A new copper railing has been
placed ON either side of the steps
leading to the entrance of st. Mary's
church.
was a Baltic caller Tuesday.
Stanislaus Charon of Plainheld, for
merry of Baltic, was a local caller
Joseph Michaud is substituting at
regular janitor, j. Ghetto.
Miss Irene Sullivan Of Hartford Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas j.
Sullivan.
Timothy Sullivan and Harold Rem
inert, who were visiting relatives in
town, have returned to Hartford.
Miss Bertha Jones spent Monday
with New London friends.
Joseph Arthur p. Roy was q Mooeup
visitor Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Roy Of Will
mantle spent Monday with Mr.. Roy's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Roy.
Frank Love ana herman BrdOIdW
spent Monday in Mantle.
Miss Alma Buteau is the guest of
Moosup friends.
Returns to Sterling.
Miss Stella Brown, who has been
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John H Brown has returned to her
duties as principal of the Sterling
schools.
Melville Cote of New York, former
~ of Baltic, is the guest of his mother,
Mrs. Eliza Cote.
School Term Opens.
The Baltic public schools have open
ed after the holiday vacation.
Miss Frances freeman, who has been
the guest Of friends in New York, has
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
SENATE AND HOUSE
HELD CAUCUSES
Continued from Page one)

O~onrihueo from rage One)
pore OF the senate, ballot giving him
IA votes to 10 for Senator W. H Hall
of Wilmington The latter at once
made the election unanimous John
Buckley who was house clerk last SEES
sion. was chosen senate clerk
Heaiey For Speaker of House.
The house caucus, by reclamation
chose Frank e. Hea1ey of Windsor
Locks as speaker, an Office he held
last session. Contrary to expectatio
Fairfield county had no candidate for
this office. MIR. Healey's name was pre-
scented by Representative F. NJ. Peas
ley of Cheshire and seconded in behalf
Of their counties by Representatives
Lee of Enfield, Huxford of Stamford,
Bailey Of Norwich. Russell of Middle
town and Higgins of Coventry.
keneaIey For Clerk.
For clerk Edward J. Kenealey of
Stamford was chosen and w. Arthur
Countryman of Hartford elected as
sistant clerk. Mr.. Kenea1ey's name was
offered by Mr.. Foord Of Stamford and
that Of Mr.. Countryman by Represen-
tatives Barrows of Manchester and
by reclamation. Mr.. Keneaiey was as
sistant clerk of the house last session
and Mr.. Countryman was assistant to
Senate Clerk S. 8. Russell. Mr.. Rus
sell will become clerk of bills. 1t Is
expected that Mr.. Buckley will name
J. Fred Baker Of New Haven as the
assistant senate clerk.
Messengers and Doorkeepers.
The senate elections for messengers
and doorkeepers were John Tonascze-
wski of Hartford COUNTY. Ralph Beers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

day night, next to the senatorial and
general republican caucuses, was the
selection by the democratic minority,
of Attorney John e. Geary of Water
ford and New London as the house
leader. There were three other cam
didates Taylor of Danbury, Caine of
Naugatuck and Hall of New Milford.
On the first informal ballot the total
lor IS, Hall II, Game Z. Hall with
drew in favor of Geary. Second in
formal ballot, total vote 66, Geary 35,
Taylor II, Game T. The vote was de-
made the unanimous choice The
democrats made these nominations:
Henry J. Freeman of Naugatuck for
clerk E. Fred Bugbee OF Windham
messengers, Daniel J. Money of
Hartford, James Batcheldor of Nau-
satuck. George Goss of New London,
Richard Tobin of Litchfield, William
Wheeler of Litchfield, Joseph J. Dunn
of Hartford and Charles A. Leonard
of Tolland.
Windham County Caucus.
The republicans of Windham county
met in caucus and Louis It. Leneroux
of Thompson, the Oldest member. was
chosen chairman and w. Franklin
Sheldon secretary. The caucus was
to nominate a candidate for door
ballot was taken with this result:
Frank H. Fits of Hampton s, Archie
c. Bennett of Canterbury 3, Arthur
H. Mathewson. Plainfield 2, Edward
w Russell of Chaplin .. Herbert Will
liams of Canterbury 2. total 16. no
choice Another informal ballot was
taken as follows Fits 9, Bennett 4,
Williams 1. Mathewson 1, Russell 1.
Mr. Fits was declared the nominee
and Archie c. Bennett was named as
second choice.
Harry E. Back of Killingly was
elected a member of the committee on
permanent organization. Sessions l..
Adams of Plainfield and Oliver How
ard of Windham and Edward S. Back
us of Thompson were selected as the
committee.
New London County Caucus.
George Bradford called the New
London county caucus to order. Elias
Wilcox of Stonington was chosen as
chairman and William |. Allyn of
clerk. Albert j. Bailey of
Norwich and Borden A. Babcock of
were appointed tellers. Ed
win w Jones nominated for door
keeper or messenger. Mr.. Bailey was
appointed to report the names to the
general caucus. A vote was passed
favoring Frank A. Healey for speak VI
err. Edward Kenealey for clerk and
William a. Countryman assistant
clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
Noted Out and About.

Miss Martha Williams has returned
to Boston after a visit to her mother
Mrs. Fannie Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Davis have
returned from a months visit with
their daughter. Mrs. Charles F. Guile,
in Boston.
Bergen I. Greene has just purchased
Greene visited his parents in Hop
kinton City on New Years day.
Miss Jennie Fielder has returned to
New York after visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isador Fielder
Selectman Conrad Kretzer, Percy
Stowe and Charles Palmer met Tues
day and transacted business for the
town of Groton.
Miss Sara Gookin has returned from
a visit in Hampton, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Ryley and their
son Aoger and daughter Blanche have
returned to New Haven after a visit
Mrs George w. Keigwin.
Prof William G. Park has returned
to Washington. Conn, after a visit at
the Park homestead.
Miss Ellen Boggeums has left for
Rockville after two weeks stay in
town.
Miss Geneva Rathbun has returned
to Glasgo after a visit to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren P. Rathbun
Norris W. Ryley has returned to
Norwich after a visit with his grand
Keigwin.
Leslie Lamb has returned, after ten
days stay in New York.
Seneca F1dredge has returned to
New York after a visit to his aunt
Mrs. John o. Fish.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
PLAINFIELD
Town Mourns Loss of Harold Law
ton-MilIs, Stores and Schools Are
Closed During Funeral Hours Tues
day.

The death OF Harold Lawton means
the passing of one of P1ainfield's most
prominent and public-s spirited citizens,
The work which he accomplished here
for the welfare of the inhabitants and
the beauty of the village will ALWAYS
rest in the history of the town.
The memory of this man is bound
to live along with his deeds in the
life of every person who was acquaint-
ed with him in any way.
Village Honors Benefaetor.
The Lawton Hills Corporation
closed from 9 a. m. TO 1 p. M yes
terday out Of respect for Harold Law
All the stores and schools We're closed
from to IL.
Brevfties.
Miss Jean Belair of Norwich was
the guest of Mr.: and Mrs. John In
glis over New Years.
Miss Beatrice Metcalf Of PlainfieId
spent the weekend with Taftville
friends.
Clarence and Alfred wfnsor, Nor
ris Starlkweather and Walter Dough-
erty attended the basketball game at
Jewett City Monday evening.
To Play Putnam.
The P1ainf1eld High school basket
ball team will meet Putnam High in
a Qufnebaug Valley league contest in
Miner hall this "wednesday even
ing.
Class Reunion.
The class of 1913 Of P1ainfield High
school held reunion at the home of
Miss Edna Fraser Monday evening
The officers Of the class are John f.
Sullivan, president; Miss Edna Fra
ser, vice president; Miss Mae Ken
nedy, secretary and Harold G. VIII
liams, treasurer.
New Years Party.
A New Years party was held at
the home of Frederick Lever, Sunday
evening. Friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lever spent an enjoyable evening. Re
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
returned to her home on South Main

returned to her home on South Main
street.
Miss Ethel Brown has resumed her
studies at Willimantic Normal school.
Henry ST. Onge is employed at the
Hopkins & Allen plant at Norwich.
Chris Hedler is enjoying a few days
vacation.
John F. Brown was a visitor in
Putnam Monday.
Gold Coins from Mill Owner
M. H. Donahoe, proprietor of the
Shetucket .worsted mills, presented
gold coins to his overseers and office
staff New Years day
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Despathy of
WiEimantic, formerly of Baltic, were
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs OviIa
Dupont.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
TEST CASE OF MOVING
PICTURE SHOWS ON SUNDAY
To Obtain Decision Whether They
Violate Law in New York State.

New York, Jan. ITO obtain a de-
cision as to whether moving picture
exhibitions on Sunday are in violation
of the New York state law. represen-
tatives of motion picture interests
virtually decided at a conference here
today to carry a test case to the court
of appeals.
1t was the opinion of those present
tina THE Bender case at Albany, in
which the appellate division of the
third department decided against the
theatre owner, does not afford fair
test and that new case should be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
Naval Collier Caesar DELAYED.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The naval COLI
lier Caesar, loaded with 100000 worth
of food and clothing for about 100, 900
destitute and starving Syrians, has
experienced a six day delay enroute
to Syria and now is due at Cadiz on
January 7, according to a report today
to the sfIlte department. The cause
of the delay was not given.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
Brief Mention,

BrIef NJ eT1tIon.
The meeting of the Westerly band
will be held this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Dutton are
visiting their son. DR.. Frank K Dutton,
in Springfield, Mass.
The first meeting of the Westerly
Board of Trade for the new year was
held in the town hall building last
evening.
Thomas Pengel1y is confined to the
home of his daughter, Mrs. William
Bell 124 Granite street, by illness
His condition Tuesday was reported
critical.
The condition of Daniel Sullivan of
Mechanic street, who recently under
went an operation for appendicitis at
st. Joseph's hospital, Providence, was
reported yesterday as encouraging
Monday evening the Colonial club
on High street observed the first la
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa--Do you wear
glasses? Are you victim of eye
strain or other eye weaknesses? If SO,
you will be glad to know that accord
ing to DIR. Lewis there is real hope for
you. Many whose eyes were falling
say they have had their eyes restored
through the principle of this wonder
full free prescription. One man says,
after trying it: IT was almost blind:
could not see to read at all Now can
read everything without any glasses
and my eyes do not water any more.
At night they would pain dreadfuIly;
now they feel fine all the time 1t was
like a miracle to me-" A lady who used
1t says: THE atmosphere seemed hazy
with or without glasses, but after
using this prescription for fifteen days
everything seems clear. l can even
read fine print without glasses 1t is
believed that thousands who wear
reasonable time and muItitudes more
will be able to strengthen their eyes so
as to be spared the trouble and az
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

selected for the decision of the hfgta
est court in the state. b
The conference was held Under tho
auspices of the National Association
of the Motion Picture Industry and
was attended by leading film manu-
facturers and theatre owners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
Eiahty-seven Years Old

Backache, sore muscles stir joints.
dark puffs under eyes and bladder
disorders are symptoms of diseased
kidneys II. H Adams. Springfield.
Mo- writes: 'I had a very severe at
tack of kidney trouble. 1 am getting
cid, eighty-seven. I tried different
treatments, but none did me SO much
good as Foley Kidney Pills. I con-
slider it the best Foley Kidney Pills
are tonic in action, and quick to give
good results. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
FEAST FOR WESTERLY ElKS
Roast Beef Supper for Antered Brethren and
Christian Church Of6cers-Wll of H. Hobart Babcock
Probated-Local in State Road Appropriations.

dies night Of the season. A special
menu was prepared and there was
music by an orchestra during the
evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
OBITUARY..
Edward E. Wilcox.

The body of Edward z. Wilcox, SO,
a former resident of Mystic, who died
Sunday at the Connecticut school at
LAkevilIe, was brought to Mystic on
Tuesday and taken to the Miner
burying ground for burial. He was
the son of Leonard and Martha Gran
dali Wilcox
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

The will Of H. Hobart Babcock was
admitted to probate Tuesday afternoon
at the regular session of the probate
court, Judge Edward NJ Burke pre-
siding. Mrs. Harriet s. Babcock, the
wife of the deceased, and Rowse Bah
cock, son. both of whom were named
in the will were made executors or
the estate, the bonds being fixed at
$4,000. William B. Austin was ap-
pointed appraiser
The deceased made will in 1907
in which he named his wife and two
sons as executors of the estate. but a
OF the sons had moved from Westerly.
The codicil named the widow and one
son.
In the estates of William o. Pierce
and Mary e. Riddle the first and final
accounts were received, examined and
allowed recorded.
A meeting Of the College club will
Miss Perry on Margin street. Miss
Ellen Fitz Pendleton, president of
Wellesley college, will be the speaker.
Miss Pendleton is the sister of James
NJ. Pendleton, manager OF the Indus
trial Trust company of Westerly
Guests will be admitted to the meet
ing.
softened the ice on the ponds sur
rounding Westerly. partially spelling
the skating. During the past few days
this sport has been especially popular
on the pond in Wilcox park, and each
afternoon scores of school children
have taken advantage of the ice
Martin n. SpelIman acted as toast
PLASTER at the New Years celebration
of the Elks. A roast beef supper was
served to nearly 100 members and
guests. The committee in charge of
the affair consisted of Martin H. Spell
man, chairman, DIR. John NJ. O'Connell
Harry Robinson, James Mcknight and
William Higgins.
The annual meeting of the Christian
church resulted in the election of the
following officers: William B. Austin,
president; Charles NJ Kebbe, vice
president; Orlando r. Smith, treas
urer: Samuel Girven, clerk; Raymond
Collins and Frederick Boulter, trus-
tees.
Westerly is interested in the. appro-
priation deemed necessary to carry on
the road work in the state during the
coming year Chief Engineer Irving
w. Patterson estimates that $7OO 900
will be required. About $250,00O of
this comes from the automobile de-
partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
JOHN C.. GEARY CHOSEN
MINORITY LEADER IN HOUSE

Harry E. Back of KiIIineIy Elected a
Member of the Committee on Per-
manent Organisation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
BALTIC

c. A. Cote Starts Cutting Nine-Inch
Iee-M. n. Donahoe, Proprietor of
Shetucket Mills, Presents Gold Coins
to Overseers and Office Staff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
lS5th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings, Society
Norwich, Conn., Dec. 9, 1916.
The Directors of this Society havd
declared out of the earnings of the
current six months a oeni- annual div
idend at the rate of FOUR PER-
CENT. per annunn, payable to JePesi-
tors entitled thereto on and after
January is, 1917.
COSTELLO LIPPrTT, Treasurer. -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
The Spot That Hurts

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

The week of prayer is being observ-
ed in the Methodist Episcopal church
this week. Meetings are held each
evening. The pastor Rev. w. H. Dun
mack, is giving some very instructive
services.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

The matter of special Interest in
this section at the state capitol Tues
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03
MYSTIC

Services of Week of Prayer-Death Of
Edward e. WiIcox-HoIiday Visi-
tors Leave Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

The senate elections for messengers
and doorkeepers were John Tonascze-
wski of Hartford county. Ralph Beers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-03

G. A. Cote has a gang Of men cut
ting ice on the Beach Brook branch
rnnd The ice is nine inches thick.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-31
WAR REVENUE BILL VOTED
PASSES HOUSE SUBSTANTIALLY
AS IT WAS INTRODUCED.
Amendments Made viii Probably
Alter the Amount Of Revenue
Expected.

Washington.-By a vote OF 329 to
10 the House finally passed the War
TAX Dill. The bill as passed was sub
stantially as introduced. although sew
eral minor changes were made. The
various titles were permitted to stand
nut the amendments made will prob
ABLY alter the amount of revenue
which the Government can expect. The
income tax was increased. a part OF
the free list OF the tariff was restored.
and the increases In postal rates were
altered.
All the opposing votes were cast nv
Republicans, although there are many
members OF the Democratic side
strongly opposed to certain section OF
the measure. Virtual redrafting of the
Dill in the Senate is regarded as GER
tain. Material changes are already
contemplated by the Senate Finance
committee as result OF public hear
ings held during the long debate In
the House. Final passage OF the bill
PROBABLY can rot be accomplished in
less than a month.
Attacks on the bill Ia the Senate
VIII center around the excess profits
income and manufacturers' taxes and
the second class mail rate increase
sections. Business men generally are
protesting vigorously against the tax.
es and virtually every publisher in
the country is opposing the drasti.
cally Increased mail rate.
rms section would increase on
March l the present fiat rate OF one
cent a pound to graduated scale
ranging from one and one-half cents
pound in the first zone to six cents
pound in the eighth. Two other
graduated scales with further in.
rreases in rates would go into effect
on next July 1. and Noyember
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-31
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

NEW YoRKc-Major General Goeth-
ais. addressing the American Iron and
Steel Institute declared that the gov
srnment's program for wooden ships
10 combat the submarine peril was
simply hopeless" and pleaded for tho
cooperation OF the iron aud steel IN
dustry in the task OF providing three
million ship tonnage in eighteen
months.
LONDON--Mr. Lloyd George, In the
House OF Commons, appealed to Irish
men 20 assist In obtaining represen-
tative character for the forthcoming
convention to provide Home Rule for
ireland
NEW YoRK.-Or. Arthur w. Waite
was put to death At Sing Sing for the
murder OF his father.in-law
WAsHtNGToN,-Arthur James Bal.
four made farewell address in
Washington. and said that the United
States is not moving slowly In tho
war. but that on the contrary great
progress has been made.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Les Darcy. puoil-
ist died in hospital here from
pneumonia.
LONDON .-zeppelins made raid
on the eastern counties of England,
killing one man iu Norwich and wound
ings several civilians.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-31
PITH OF THE
WAR NEWS

Fierce fighting occurred north Of the
ChenSin des Danes, where the Ger
mans entered fret the French tren-
ches, but lost them in a counter at
tack, their casualties being heavy.
General Russky, back In Petroarsd
from the Rigs front, said there was
no fratornizlns with the Germans
now and no Lack Of shells; no
thought Germany could be defeated
by the autumn.
italians continued thoir advance on
both sides Of Januano gaining
ground IN front % the hill positions
recently captured and have taken
1O,245 prisoners.
italian troops, advancing on the Csrso
plateau. have broken the Aus
trlan line from Castagnavizza %
the Gulf % Trieste, capturing the
town Of Jsmiano and several for
tlhod hills and taking more than
1000 prisoners.
The British transport Trsnsylvania
was torpedoed on May q IN tho
Mediterranean, with loss Of 4O2
troops end ~ Of the crew.
Captain Deiaage, commanding the
American Flying Squadron, was kill
ed on the front, HE engine stopping
when about 20 attack a prusslan
aviator. and he fell 70 earth.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-05-31
U. S. POWER IN WAR ZONE
LLOYD GEORGE TELLS OF AMERl-
CAN BLOWS TO U-BOATS.
First Detachment Of United States
Field Service 10 on Aisne Battle
field Aiding French.

London.-The American destroyer
contingent, now with the British feet.
is doing its part in taking some or
the sting from the submarine menace.
Premier Lloyd George in the House
OF Commons has given high praise to
American aid, remarking that more
effective blows have been dealt the
submarines during the last three
weeks than in any corresponding
period OF the war.
AS result, he declared, the food
situation in Great Britain shows i'm
provement and the month OF May
should show falling of in the num-
Der of submarine victims as compared
with April. The Premier said that
II British civilians and soldiers be-
have like reasonable human beings
who want 10 save their country from
disasater, privation and distress. the
submarine menace need cause no fear
that the war will be lost for that
reason.