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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
NO LICENSE CAMPAIGN. Local Churches Plan Special Services
 For Next Sunday.

Beginning next Sunday, the No- License campaign will strike a lively gait.
 On Sunday morning Rev. A. F. Pur- kiss and Rev. S. H. Howe will speak on the subject from their pulpits. Gustave Bochman, field secretary of the Connecticut Temperance Union will speak at the morning service at at Norwich Town, Many churches will take up special collections for the cause.
 In the evening a union mass meet ing will be held in the Central Bap- tist church at which Charles F. Tay- Tor of Greenwich will be the principal speaker. MT. Taylor comes from some months of recent service for the gov ernment among the soldiers and sail ors and will have interesting view points to present.
 Mir. George S. Palmer of New Lon don has been invited to speak at this meeting also.
 On Tuesday evening in the Town hall. James H. Wortendyke, of Call coast, will present some interesting phases of the western battle against booze.
 On Wednesday evening John F. people a glimpse of the demon rum as seen by an Irish workingman. He will speak at Union hall, Greeneville, at 7.30 and in the center of the city at 8.15. On the same evening G. B. Richtor Of Darie will speak at the Town hall in Occum.
 On Sunday, Sept. 30, union meet ing for men only will be held "' in Broadway church, the principal speak CT being Samuel H. Davis. Esq, of Westerly, R. I.
 7 On Sunday, Sept 30, at p. m, T. Alex Cairns of New Jersey a wise and witty Scotchman, will speak in Ponemah hall, Taftville.
 The committee is to use the vacant store in the Breed building as head quarters for the remainder of the A poster exhibit will be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
Y. M. c. A. GETTING READY
 FOR FALL ACTIVITIES
Gymnasium is Being Put in First Class
 Conditions.

The officials of the local Y. M. c. A. are getting things in readiness for the opening of the fall activities which will begin on October 1st.
 This year the lobby will probably be a busy place s\ far as the use of the games is concerned; another billiard table has beer. added, making a total of four, and all of these are being put in first class condition.
 The other games will be overhauled, and made ready for the fall and win ter
 Physical Director R. F. Crosby is busy getting the gymnasium in first class condition. painting the game lines, and repairing the apparatus, etc.
 The locker rooms and lockers are undergoing needed repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
EAT WHAT YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT IT

Rsople who cous1Gte1t1y deny their appetite sone partieular d3sh appeaIng especially to their palate, becauSe tEAu1Geuco has al- WAYS meant aubaeQu01t sU6ez1n9s W1u flaink this . strong gtatem(nt. It is . fact however, that n.1se people can, wtthout fear of dis- frosstng consequences, 4ndulge tho appetite w1tlstn reason if the DOW" efs are active and regular.
 Heavy dtnAerH and, Late UuppexS can he enjoyed with tmRuntty IT, bofore xefax1Ag, one will take spoonfui of Dr. Celdweus Syxup Yspsin, . 11aald combination of st1ia- pie Laxative herbs with pepG11 that druggtstB ssl1 for d3ty centS c bottle. Gentle h act1on e40 poEtttve in effect, 1t regulates tno bowels in an eaSy, 4eSurc1 Woys fort, and 1s the ideal 3aEily l2s- attve. Get 6 bottIe ox Or. Cato- wells Syrup FepstE from your drrggist and keep aS in the house: uss 1t occasioaa.ly and yen VIII aud you con eat a1znoet G9ytn1n4 you H,xs without foGx o1 couge- du0ncea, A trial bottle can DC obyaIucd free of charge by wz1ft16 70 pr. ". B. Caldweils 4SS 0esa- <agton St., Monticello, uHnoas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
PERSONALS

I B. G. wiley. of Norwich, is visit.
 ing D. M. Davisop. at Lynne. ,I Herman Rhode, manager of Roya I Farms, Amston, has been in Nor.
 wich during the week.
 | Walter Robinson Of Main street ha. I returned from a visit with his moth CT at Sag Harbor, N. Y.
 l Miss Louise. Long of Norwich l1al been the Enest of her mother, Mrs I Elmer w. Russell. of Mantle.
 ka Miss Dorothy Rogers of Montville
 fs spending a few days with her aunt,
 Mrs. George Guest of Norwich. MT. and. Mrs C. A. Beckwith have l returned to East Lyme, after few days stay with relatives at Ledyard. l Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Lester have | closed their summer home at Groton Long Point and returned to Norwich. Angus Park. of Hanover, was in Norwich, Wednesday, on his way to Washington, on brief business trip. Miss Nora Sullivan of Starr street left for Los Angeles, Cal, Tuesday to spend several months with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Adkins.
 pr. A. D. MoFaddan, who has en- tered the government service. is still
 dt Ino TNOHWiCn IuDeTculOS1S San1- tartan, assisting his call.
 Mrs. Frances l.. Lamphere has been entertaining her nephew and his bride from Vina1haven, Maine for a week, at her home at Pleasure Beach.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard O. Libby, of Norwich, have left for Boston. They will be gone week or ten days on business and pleasure. touring eastern Massachusetts.
 Herman Johnson of Norwich was a guest early in the week of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hart at MontviIle, where Mrs. Johnson and son, Ronald, have been spending the summer.
 Mr. and Mrs Fred Gallup and son, Avery, and Miss Ella Leffingwell of East Great Plains, Norwich. were recent guests of Mrs. Amelia Browne and MT. and Mrs. Charles Palmer at Mystic.
 Sergt. and Mrs Allen c. Matthews are enjoying a ten days trip to New Haven, New Fork and up the Hudson. During Sergt. Matthews absence Sergt. John Kane is acting first ser geant and Officer Delaney is substi- tuting for Sergt Kane in Greeneville.
 An East Lyme correspondent notes that Dr. and Mrs. William T. Browne | of Norwich were calling in the village | the other day and that MT: and Mrs. | D. B. Richmond and Miss Helen Rich | mond returned with them and spent | the day at their home in Norwich. |
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

Yantic river at the foot of Sherman street at. the Falls. this being done without special appropriation. The grading and other work at Bean Hill Green cost $500. Walks at Chelsea Parade were rebuilt and the macadam from the city line to Backus corner was also rebuilt. Every bill known and presented to the town to Septem- Der l has been paid and disputed claims against the town, son.e of which have been running for, ten or more years have been settled. There are now no disputed claims against the town.
 First Selectman Casper K. Bailey is working on his annual report which will soon be off the press and ready for distribution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
TWO LONG YEARS
 HE SUFFERED "FTut-a-tiVes" Made Him Feel
 As If Walking On Air
ORILL1A, Nov. 18th. 1914.

ORILLIA, Nov. 18th. 1914.
 ssFor over two years, was troubled with Constipation, D>owsiness, Laek of Tptetite aud HeadaeAes. One day saw your sign which read "Fruit-a-tives make you feel like walking on air. '" This appealed to me, so decided to try box. In a very short time, began to feel better, and now Feel fine. Ihave agood appetite, relish everything I eat, and the Headaches are gone entirely. I recommend this ipleasant fruit nsedieine to all my hiends".
 DAN MCLEAN.
 5Oc. box, for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
CITY WATER ENTIRELY
 SAFE FOR DRINKING
Supt. Burnap Receives Reports on Samples Taken From Both Reser- voirs, .f

l According to the reports of the Con- l necticut Laboratory of the state board of health on samples of water taken 1 from both Fairview and Stony Brook reservoirs by Superintendent Edwin L. Burnap the water is entirely safe for drinking purposes. The samples were sent off by Supt Burnap August 14 to the Connecticut Laboratory of the state board of health with labora- tories in Middletown, following out his practice of having analyses taken at intervals during the year. Follow ing is the report on both samples:
 Fairview.
 This water is free from color, odor sediment and turbidity. It's mineral content is low and 1t is scft. The or sanic content is low and the chlorine figure is somewhat in excess of the normal for the region.
 The bacteria are not high in num- bers and no suspicious organisms wore found.
 The above results do not show evil dence of the presence of dangerous to be entirely safe and quite satis- factory for drinking purposes at this time. (Signedo
 C. J. BARETEIL, Director.
 P. E. BRUMSFIELD, Chemist.
 Stony Brook.
 This water is low in mineral matter and is soft. The sample submitted shows a slightly noticeable color. The figures for organic constituents e not high and the chlorine figure is but slightly in excess of the normal for the region.
 The bacteria are not too high in numbers and appear to be harmless types.
 The above results show no evidence of the presence of dangerous contami- nation and the supply is apparently entirely safe for drinking purposes at the present time.
 (Signed)
 C. J. BARETEIL. Director.
 P. E. BRUMSFIEIp, Chemist.
 Rainfall for August. The rainfall for the month of Au- gust this year was considerably more than that in 1916 for the same month. This year the rainfall amounted to 453 inches, while in the year previ- ous it amounted to only 1.27 inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
FUN ERALS.
cIaudius Victor Pendfeton.

CTaUuIus VTctoF FenoIet0u.
 The funeral of Claudius Victor Pen dleton was held from his late home in Yantic Tuesday afternoon at 2.36. There were large number of rela- tive sand friends present. The casket was surrounded with handsome flow ers Rev James C. Young ofi1ciated and also made an address. The bear CTS were Nathan A. Bingham, Iabez H. Bailey, Alexander Pendleton and Charles Pendleton. Burial was in the family lot in Yantic cemetery where Rev. MT. Young read a commftta1 ser vice.
 Undertaken Charles A. Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
EXPECT TO LEAVE
 FOR FRANCE SOON
Three Norwich Boys Have Been Trans
 tered to 1o2nd Regiment

Walter Moran, Irving Rogue and Michael J. Adj, who were among the first six drafted men from Norwich have been transferred from Camp Devens to the 102nd regiment. which has been formed from the First and ents of the two former received word Wednesday morning from their sons stating that they expected to leave for Somewhere in France" at no dis tant date. The 102nd has been wait ing to reach the required army strength before leaving for France Messrs. Moran and Bogue left in an Wednesday morning to visit their sons, perhaps for the last time until after the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
,Cornices Are Safe.

Commenting on the collapse of the cornice of the Redden building in New London, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two others, B. R. Linicus. building inspector, de- clared Tuesday evening that there was no particular danger from similar ac- cidents on other buildings in the bus mess sections so far as he knows.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
Tug of War. Contests.
lesday afternoon

WedneSday afternoon at the Thamesville Power station two tug of-War coEtests were held by the men there with pair of trousers donated by Murphy and McGarry. The trous- CTS were as good as a rope however, as the two punches of huskies failed to rip single thread. The men who pulled were: Walter Nelson, John Faulkner, Tony Rumcofsie, Frank Markie. Joseph Boazzie, Paul Schnider, Peter Schfuski, Mac Dorskey, AIen Suduseke, Frank Markie, Tony Rum cofsie. and Joseph BoazziA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

Joseph T. Tanning. Jr, Appointed Ser
 geanf.
 The officers of the N. F. A. Battalion held a meeting at the close of school Wednesday and voted to send for sam- pies of material fer uniforms. Whether the uniforms are purchased or not is dependent upon the number that turn out for the first drill which will prob ably be held Tuesday of next week. Jo- sepk T. Tanning, IT,, TT, has been appointed sergeant in the First Co.,, to take the place of one of those ap- pointed last year who did not return to school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
Gave Peach Supper.

Tuesday evening the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the LefhngWell church gave a peach supper at the home of Deacon Charles Leff1ngwell in LefIingweH. There were about two hundred pres ent including number from out of town Over $33 was realized from the sale of peach short cake, cake and ice cream. The peaches ard ice cream were contributed by Deacon Lefnng- well.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
iddIetown-County Farm Bureau

MddIetown-County Farm Bureau Agent John H. Fay. Samuel Russell, Jr, and MT. and Mrs. Frederick Brewster of Durham, recently return ed from Waterville, Maine, where they were present at a sale of registered Herefords, by the New England, Here ford Breeders association. MT. Rus sell purchased four head of this stock and MT. Brewster two head. This new stock will be a valuable acquisition to the live stock of the county, as it is pure bred beef
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
Y. M. c. A. Wireless Club.

The Y M C. A. Wireless club held its regular meeting Wednesday even in6 and spent much time discussing the coming entertainment by the club which will be put on about the first of November President Louis Smith is very hopeful for a successful season for the members of this interesting club.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

Wrist Watch for Benjamin Sullivan.
 Benjamin Sullivan, who leaves for Camp Devens Aver. Mass, today with the Norwich drafted men, was on Wednesday presented a wrist watch by his associates at the Cutlery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

About forty were seated at the at tractively arranged tables and were served by Mrs. Le Rue Bliven, Mrs. Robert Otis, Mrs. Stephen Peckham and Mrs. Harry Ward. Rev. George H. Strouse offered the blessing.
 The class had as special gueaks Mayor Allyn L. Brown and Rev. J. H. Newland, pastor of the Methodist church.
 Mayor Brown spoke interestinglyobf the council of defense with it's war committees for the state, county and town. Mayor Brown said that all the fighting was not in the field. We must fight at home and urged that all stand back of the council and uphold its great work. Rev. Mir. Newland spoke of the Ideal Man, whom he sayE is made up of three bones; the, back bone, the wtshbone and the funny bone. The backbone synonomous of determfnation-tom make good: the wish hone inspiration-to rise, and the funny bone, laughter-to be cheerful. Mir. Newland closed his talk with the thought of standing for the best in us. Much enthusiasm was expressed for both addresses and the first of this winters socials to be held blythe class which had proved most successful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
BITTEN BY MAD DOG
William F. HiiI. Attacked "Wednesday
 by Animal and Badly injured.

William F. Hill, the local real es- tate dealer. was bitten Wednesday by
 a supposedly mad dog. Ten minutes after MT. Hill was bitten Dog War den Quinn had captured and shot the animal. MT. Hill was severely bit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

Miiford-The local fishermen are in the dumps; the blues have left these parts and it is rarely that one is snared. A few fiat fish now and then is all
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
Wire Down.

A wire down in front of the Breed building on Main street was respon- sible for one stroke of the fire alarm a: 5.45 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
TIRED NERVES NEED

Hersford's Acid Phosphate Beneficial to the nerves and brain. Relieves the strain of ovar-work and mental worry. Buy bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

New Haven society papers mention that Mrs. Huntington Lee and son will return next week from Norwich, where they have been passing the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

After a few weeks spent at her home on East Town street, Miss c. C. Bacheier, member of the faculty in Miss Masters. school, leaves today {Thursday) for Dobbs Ferry on-the- Hudson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Katherine B. Brown has left to resume teaching in Cranford, N. VI.
 Mrs. Henry T. Arnold is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chester Johnson, in Plainf1eld, N. J.
 Mrs. A. E. Cobb and son Edward of Canaan are visiting Mrs. Cobb's par ents, MT. and Mrs. John H. Powelson.
 Mrs. Guy Warner Eastman of Wash ington street is returning to town, after passing the vacation at Gardner, Lake.
 Mrs Edward B. Perry and her sis ter, Mrs. George Corts of New York have been passing several days in town.
 Miss Mary A. Johnson of Washing ton street has been appointed assist ant in the Public Library on 79th street, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
FIRST BAPTIST MEN
 HELD SOCIAL EVENING
Mayor Allyn L. Brown Spoke Inter-
 sstinoiy on Defense Council.

The mems class of the First Baptist church with few invited guests held an enjoyable social at the church Wednesday evening. At seven o'clock a delicious supper was served. The menu was as fol- lows:
 Clam Chowder Celery Pickels Rolls Pumpkin Pie CheAee
 Coffee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20

Latest Materials Displayed During Style Days in the Norwich Stores Special Raincoat for Motorists Fur Trimminss-Fashion Skirt is Narrow-High Waist-Line Pre-
 walls. !
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-02
SAY man Threw HIMSELF
TO death IN TRAIN PATH

Alexander Malisl5a, aged % years,
released from the county workhouse
on Sunday after serving six months
for carrying concealed a deadly
weapon. was instantly killed shortly
before 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at the Landlith tower on the p, B. &
w. Railroad line. near Vandever ave
nue.. The man was decapitated One
leg also was severed from his body.
The northbound train leaving here
at 2.43 o'clock. struck the man. AS
he formerly worked at Todds Cut.
Il is thought that he was walking TO
the railroad shops TO collect money
due him. According to the engineer
of the train that struck the man. how
ever. the man threw himself before
the engine Identification was made
by pay check Of the railroad com
pany, found in the mans clothing.
The body was removed 20 the
morgue and will be buried from there
tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-02
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CLUB.

Following is the calendar of the Wash
inpton Heights Century Club for May:
Monday, May Z. meeting of current
events class at home of Mrs. George w
Cornell. No 400 West Twentieth street
Monday evening. May IA. installation
of officers following which there win be
readings by Miss Madeline Raby and
vocal music by Mrs. Nell Krumme An
icrson, soprano; Charles wilkins, tenor;
Mrs. McAlullen, contralto, and Mr.. Pip
mo. baritone. Miss Helen Wakefield viii
play several piano selections
Directors will meet at the home OF
Mrs. James n. Ginns. No. 1906 Boule.
Tard on Tuesday afternoon. May 10.
On Monday afternoon. May 81, cur
'ent events class will meet at the
rome Of Mrs. Lewis Sasse, No Gil
Vest Twentieth street
The business meeting OF the club
will be held on Monday evening. May
g. Reports OF the officers and com
nittee chairmen will be given and
he program which the members OF
De club recently presented at New
lrk New Century Club when e. OBJ
lerved its reciprocity day viii be re.
DeGted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-02
Arson CHARGE AGAINST
WOMAN Is Continued

Louise Bailey. colored was ar
raigned in Municipal Court this morn
ing on a charge of attempted arson,
and held under $4,000 bail for hear
ing tomorrow morning. The continu-
ance was granted at the request of
the State, which desired further OPP
portunity to investigate the case.
Louise was not represented by coun
sci.
The arrest Of Louise, who is also
known to the police as Texas Mat
tie grew out Of fire at No. 12l
Nancy street. shortly before 1 O'Clock
on Monday morning
Several Negroes were rescued by
the police from the burning house
Louise, who, according TO George
Moore, colorOd, formerly lived with
him, had threatened to burn him out
and a few minutes previous TO the
fire. was seen running away from the
direction of Moore's home. with two
vases in her arms, by some colOred
people who, at almost the same time
noticed fire creeping up the outside OF
the building. close to the window
stills. The house, which was of frame
construction, was almost totally de-
strOyed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-02
FIVE MORE YOUTHS
FOR State Guard
Two Wilmingtonians Get
on Uncle Sans Honor
Roll Today
90 DELAWAREANS
ON THE WISCONSIN

Recruiting for the National Guard of
Delaware yielded five more men today,
two Of whom are from out of the city.
The latest additions TO the guard are
Frank f.. Boyle, No. sls Church street
John i. Knsler, No. 2lOO Carter
street.
Walter O. Bressler, Shamokin, Pa. .
Watson W. Masten, Harrington. Del.
Although the results of the recruiting
show an increase over the recruiting
previous TO the passing of the conscrip.
tion bill. the officers feel that il should
he better.
The Office Of the recruiting party for
the Coast Defense Force was closed to-
day, and the men will leave for Phila-
dolphin today. The recruiting here, DIR.
II. n. ,arey, assistant physician, who
was In charge, said was entirely salts
factory. lie was sincere in his praise
for the consideration shown his party
during it's stay here. About fifty men
We're secured for the defense force but
have not been called into service. These
men, Dr. Carey said. were all of high
type.
DR. Carey expressed his apprecia-
ton OF The courtesy shown him by
Mayor Price and City Solicitor Hast
ings for Offices furnished him in the
city Building. which, he said, were
far superior TO Offices gwen over TO
him and his party in other cities. To
the persons who offered the use OF au-
tomobiles, TO the newspapers, to the
Delaware Film Company and others
who showed an interest IN the work
OF recruiting for the force. he ex-
pressed his gratitude. His stay here
Will be one long 10 be remembered by
him and his men, he said
Only one man. Joseph A. POkoiski
OF this city. was sent to Philadelphia
by the navy recruiting station in the
Law Building today. but a number OF
recruits are expected TO be sent NJ
In the next few days
Chief Turrett Captain Williams yes.
terday went on a tour through Ken.
nett Square and oxford. Pa. In the
former town he secured three recruits
and at oxford. one.
AZ Kenneth Square Mr. Williams
| spoke at a patriotic meeting In the
Central Presbyterian Church. The
meeting was an enthusiastic one. DR.
Randall pastor OF the church, who
also is chaplain OF the Sixth Regt
ment, p. n. c.. and Dr.. Atwell, super
intendent of the Kennett Square
schools. were the speakers. A number
OF boys promised to enlist after loav
ing High School.
, At oxford Mr. Williams spoke az {
boys club. at which many OF the boys
who were too young for enlistment
| promised to enter the farm force.
The Wisconsin recruiting party i
/ expecting to be called away to SCI
duty ut any time. About 80 mel
have been enlisted on the Wisconsin
from Delaware, which lends a distinc
tive Delaware air TO the boat Nor
men are wanted and the officers ar
anxious 10 get them.