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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
CENTRAL IIB0R UNION F[EC7S
Joseph E. Kucher Chosen President to Succeed William J. Fitzgerald Unions Comprise Present Strength of Central Body-Trades Organized Under Retiring Leader.

Officers were elected Tuesday night at meeting of the Central Labor Union, held in Carpenters hall The meeting was the largest representation of labor ever assembled in Norwich
 William J. Fitzgerald, who has been president of the Central Labor Union for the past three years. declined to serve again. although he was urged to continue in the office.
 The Central Labor Union has made great progress during President Fftz- gerald's term of offlce, it being mainly through his efforts that the following trades became organized-ElectricaI Workers, Baltic Mulespinners, Plumb CTS, Bakers, Taftville Mulespinners, Stage Employees, Plainfield Mulespin- ners, Machinists, TaftviIfe Loomfixers.
 The Norwich c. l.. U. has during the past three years also increased from an organization composed of II unions to it's present strength of twenty one affiliated unions and has increased it's financial strength manifold. The pres ent strength of the c. L.. U. is made up of the following % unions: Mould CTS, Painters, Taftville Loomfixers Street Railway Workers. Cigarmakers, Po1ishers, Barbers, Glass Blowers, Mu- sicianS, Typographical, Bartenders, Carpenters, Electrical Workers, Taft vile Mulespinners. Baltic Mulespin- ners, Machinists, Stage Employees, Ba- kers, Plumbers, Plainfie1d Mulespin- nerS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Norwich Members Present.

Those present at the resent meet ing of Smith college alumnae at New London were Miss Anna Hampstead Branch. Mrs. Walter Fitch, Mrs Jo- seph Elder, Miss Emeline Smith, Mrs. Anna M. Lee, Mrs. A. B. Calkins, Miss Mabel Austin, Mrs. Ernest Harwood, Miss Stella B. Mead, Miss Susan Pen hallow, Mrs. c. Hadlai Hull, Miss Elizabeth Decker, Miss Helen Whiton and Mrs. Charles 3. Graves of New London; Mrs. Warren B. Burrows and Miss Cassie Crane of Poquohnoc, Mrs. H. D. Cummings, Mrs. l.. B. Lincoln, Miss Marion Niles, Miss Florence Grant, Miss Louise Staebner of Willi- mantle; Mrs. Edward S. Worcester, Miss Sarah P. Browning, Mrs. Charles H. Haskell, Miss Sarah H. Levens, Miss Helen DeLong, Miss Anita Fair grieve, Miss Helen R. Browning, Miss Eunice s. Gulliver, Miss Charlotte GulliVer of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
AVIATOR SULLIVAN IS READY TO SERVE
Packing Two Curtis Hydro AeropIanes to Be Shipped to Palm Beach.

William F. Sullivan, who is asso- ciated with Truvee Davidson in the flying boats located at the submarine base at the navy yard, is en- gagged in packing the two Curtiss hy- dro-aeroplanes in freight cars to await orders to ship them to Palm Beach, Fla. MT. Davidson, who is a student at Yale, is now at Washin- ton to determine just what couse is to be pursued by the war department in relation to aviation corps. MT. Sullivan stated that it is his belief that the flying boats belonging to MT. Davidson will be taken over by war. MT. Sullivan will ship the ma chimes just as soon as he receives word from his partner and will then proceed to Palm Beach.
 William F. Sullivan has had quite an eventful career as an aviator. Tn September, 1915, he left America for England and soon after his arrival was given commission as second lieutenant. He was assigned to the aviation corps at Stomer, France taking an active part in accommodating parties. He stayed at Stomer six months and in that time he learned and map. Together with the four months training he received at the aviation school in London he is well fitted to instruct American aviators Vernon Castle of dancing fame was a member of his squad and he and Sullivan became great friends.
 MT. Sullivan brought back with the Royal Flying corps together with a collection of many interesting pie lures. He is native of Newport R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
HIS NINTH BIRTHDAY
Robert Otis, Jr., Entertained His Sum
 day School Class.

Master Robert Otis, Jr. son of Mir. and Mrs. Robert W. Otis of West Main street, had as his guests Saturday af- ternoon, his Sunday school class, to assist in celebrating his ninth birth day. Music and a program Of games provided a merry time for the young people, the afternoon passing all too quickly.
 A peanut hunt made jolly opening g game for the many that followed. liar ry Waters finding the most and win ming a pretty prize Master Harold F'rink was presented the prize for be- ing the most successful contestant in the ever pleasing Donkey game
 After the games all marched to the dining room, Master Robert leading, with the guest of honor, Mrs. Gardner, his Sunday school teacher
 The table was attractively arranged, the center of attraction being a large birthday cake with nine lighted can dles.
 The young host received many pret- ty birthday gifts from his young friends who had had such a royal good time and who wished him many more happy birthdays
 Mrs. Otis was assisted by Mrs Rena Gardner, in serving and entertaining the young people.
 The guests were Richard Oat, Harry Waters, Arthur Armstrong, Floyd Pierce. Richard Mcguire, Jared Naples, Harold Brink.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Robert McNeeley.. business agent for the Building Trades Council, declined the nomination. claiming to have all the work that he could attend to at present.
 The officers elected are as follows:
 President, Joseph E. Kucher of the International Association of Machin- fsts: vice president, Frank Clish of the Polishers union; recording secre- tary, Dennis Sullivan. of the Baltic Mulespinners, was reelected; secre- tary-treasurer, Albert Aciry, Taftville Loomfixers' was elected; lecturer, John Barnes of the Plainfield Mulespinners; {; sergeant at arms, William Bardol, of the Street Railway Workers
 The committees for the ensuing six months will be appointed by the chair and announced at the next meeting.
 A committee of one, William Fitz- gerald, was elected to go to Hartford to appear before the committee hav- ing the compensation act under ad- visement on Thursday, Feb 15.
 A committee was elected to look up the matter of the bill introduced by Representative Bailey to take the mu- nicipaI gas and electric plant out of the hands of the commission and place it under the public utilities board.
 Business Agent McNeeiy is taking care of the matter complained of by the mill unions, that the 55-hour law is being violated in many mills. He will confer with the commissioner of labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
nEAsoNB FoR
DELAY OF TRAINS
All Roads Have Difficulty Tn Bring ing Trains Into Terminals On Time.


 The following record of passenger trains running i'm the state of New York Is taken from the official reports of the public service commission for the months of August. September. Oc- tober. November and December. 19l6.
 The record indicates clearly that all railroads are having difficulty in bringing trains into terminals on time. There are many reasons for this. Among them are: 1. An effort is being made to give faster service in many placss before Iy adjusted.
 ?. The roads, as a whole are at tempting to do business for 100000, 900 people with facilities in many cases adjusted to a population of 90. .o0O. .0eo people.
 heavier and heavier as steel car equipment is increased. 4. The class of coal furnished is less uniform than formerly. and. in some cases is not as well prepared. B. There is very large increase in the amount of mail. express and parcel post to be handled at stations. 6. There is an increased difficulty in getting competent men and men enough to do the station work prompt ly.
 The lesson shown by the figures is that it is to the interest of the country to encourage the railways in some way so that they can add to their facilities more rapidly than at present because it will be noted that nearly centage of trains late durAg the five months from August to December 1916
 The peroNntage of trains on time as reported by the principal roads to the public service commission was as fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
AM AGEn M0MAM

TsiIs How vipol Made Nor eirear
 Tn her eighty y-second year Mira. John VVIeizersham, Of Hussellville, Fa., aaIe1 ~I was fin a run down feeble conol- ton and had lost flesh A ncirntor asked me to try VinOi and after tnE- ing two bottles my strength returunds I am gaining fin flesh. it has built up my health and am feeling fine for a woman of my age, so get around and do my houseWork-
 The reason Vino1 was so successful in Mrs. Wickersham's case was ho- cauhe 1t contains beef and cod liver peptones, iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphateB the very elements needed to build up e weakened rundown system and cro- ate strength.
 Broadway Pharmacy, c. c. EnglaE. Proprfetor, Norwich. Vinol is cold i'm Wfliimantic by the Wilson Drug Co., in Danielson by the A. W. Williams Pharmacy, and in Putnam by q. D. Donahue. Also at the leading drug stores in all Connecticut towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
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James OBrien has been at his home in Colchester from Norwich
 w. D. woods, of Norwich. has beer in New York on a business trip this week.
 Miss Florence Brown of Baltic is spending few days with friends in Bristol
 Austin Avery King has returned to Trinity college at Hartford, having spent a few days at his home after the mid-year examinations.
 Mrs. Julia A Archer, deputy grand warden, of New London, was in Nor wich Tuesday night to install the off, cers of Thames lodge. No. 326. IN. E. 10. F.
 At the Baptist Ministers Conference held in East Lyme on Monday. Rev. J. Allan SpideI. S. T. D.. of Jewett City. read the paper, the subject of which was Unitarian Influence Upon Protest antism.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
HOME AND FOREIGN
 MISSION WORKERS MET
Interesting Session Held at Home of
 Mrs. Edward Briggs.

The February meeting of the Home and Foreign Missionary society of the First Baptist church was held Tues day afternoon with Mrs. Edward Briggs of Ann street.
 Fourteen members were present and an unusually interesting meeting waa held The president, Mrs. William Gilchrist, presided, opening the devo- tional exercises by reading Isaiah 36, and offering prayer, followed by prayer by Mrs. George H. Strouse.
 Mrs. A. w. Davis, secretary, report ed the last meeting, the report being approved, as was the gratifying report of the treasurer, Mrs. Carrie Park
 The program numbers were in charge of Mrs. Mary Dofbeare and several in structive papers were read.
 Mrs. Jacob Starkweather read Child Life in China. The House of ID What You Can" was read by Mrs. William Moves; Story of a Hindu Girl by Mrs. John Parsons. Women in Mexico was read by Mrs. Herbert Wiley; Teresa of the Philippines, Mrs. George H. Strouse; Ministry of the Bible Wom- an, Mrs. Harry Howard. The closing paper was raid by Mrs. Mary Dol beare upon The Working of Provi- dence.
 The meeting closed with the Mosaic benedictiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Martha s. Brown.

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha S.
 Brown were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adelaide Spencer. in
 Mantle Tuesday afternoon p at After a brief illness, Mrs. Brown, at the age of S8 one of the oldest resi- dents of Mantle. passed away Saturday afternoon. For nearly 45 years she had
 respected by all. Born in Demerera,
 South America, May 2S, 1928, daughter
 of Jonathan Stoddard and Martha Bur- gess, at the age of she came to live with her aunts and uncle at the old Stoddard homestead, just above Allyn's Point, in Ledyard. She attended the district school there, then entered Ba- con academy, Colchester, at that time
 one of the best schools in the state, from which she graduated at the age of IS. She married John Brown of Colchester in 1S47. MT. Brown died in 1905 at the age of 80.
 She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Addie E. Spencer, with whom she has resided for the past 12 years, and one son, Coroner Franklin H. Brown, of Norwich. Though frail in body, her mind was clear to the last, the constant devotion of her daughter providing for her everu comfort and relieving her of all care, made her pathway pleasant. There are two grandchildren and three great grand children. Mrs. Brown was highly es- teemed in the village, where her gen erous hospitality and kindly sympathy were household words Her affection ate disposition especially endeared her
 to the young, and they will miss Grandma Brown.
 She was a member of the Methodist
 Episcopal church, deeply imbued with all the Christian qualities that make religion sweet and serviceable. She
 loved the sea, the sunshine, music and
 flowers. Above all, she loved human
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
TO HOLD TAG DAY FOR JEWISH RELIEF
Date Has Been Set for Feb. 21 and City
 Has Granted Permission.

The Workingmen's circle, in CO., operation with the local Jewish war relief committee. is arranging for a tag day which will be observed on Feb. 21. The city government has extend ed permission to carry out tag day. Young ladies, besides members of the committee, will canvass the streets and a committee of prominent Jewish men will visit the business sections of the city.
 The general committee in charge comprises the following: Rabbi Joseph Rosenberg, Rabbi Max Stamm, Abner Schwartz Abraham Cramer, Max Sir kin, Aaron Gordon, Leon Sachner, Charles Rubin, Isaac Fishkin, David Mintz and M. l. Silverman, who is sec retary of the committee.
 A big mass meeting for volunteers will be held on Sunday evening in the Brothers of Joseph synagogue, when there will be good speaking. The com mittee entertains hopes of excellent re- suits from the tag day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

at Pinehurst, the home of Col. and Mrs. Charles w. Gale, on Washington street, where the 150 persons present were most royalty and hospitably en- tertained. At an opportune moment Mayor Allyn L. Brown. in behalf of the guests, made the presentation. MT! Case, although taken by complete sur prise, was equal to the occasion and made a fitting response in accepting g the gift MT. Cases response was en- Enthusiastically received. The remainder of the evening was devoted to infor- nal sociability and music. Mabrey catered.
 It was last month that MT Case. who has been director and bass singer in the choir, presented his resignation to the board of directors of the church, er1d it was with much reluctance that the board accepted it. MT. Case has been identified with the choir since he was a boy. He also served as vio- linist in the church orchestra conduct ton of Col Gale. For 14 years past he has filled the position of bass singer in the quartette and as director of the choir.
 Everett Moves, brother of Charles D. Moves, has succeeded Mir Case On several occasions during the past year MT. Moves has been heard to advan- tage by Norwich audiences. MT. Moves musical education has been varied and thorough. He studied for several years with Frederick Bristol of New York and for a period of 10 years was a member of the famous quartette of the First Presbyterian church in Stan- ford. He has studied grand opera un- der Reginald DeKoven and has done concert singing in New York and other large cities.
 The choir now comprises Mrs. Grace A1drich Crowell, soprano; Mrs. Au- gustus T. Sullivan, alto; George A. Turner, tenor; Everett Moves bass, and Robert Gale Moves, organist
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
SPANISH CLUB FORMED
Discussion of Spanish Literature and Pan- American Questions the Objects

After the class in Spanish was dis missed Tuesday evening at the Nor wien Commercial school by Prof. Grus- kin, a Spanish club was formed and election of officers will take place in the near future.
 The club plans to give a Spanish play and social evening to it's friends the latter part of April. Spanish games and Spanish refreshments will add spice and zest to the evening S program and the entertainment for the guests.
 The matter of selecting a suitable club room was left in the hands of Principal Crandall who suggested the idea of having such club for the dis cussion of Spanish literature and Pan American questions.
 Spanish. Cuban. Mexican and South American newspapers. magazines and literature have been subscribed for for the use of the Spanish club members, most of whom are students of the Spanish cuasses.
 Prof. Gruskin comes from New Lon don. He has also lived in Cuba and has the reputation of being a Spanish instructor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Spanish Sub Ready to Leave.

A rumor was current Tuesday which could not be confirmed, stating that the Spanish submarine Isaac Peral was to leave the wharf of the New London Ship and Engine Co. and pro- ceed to New York city where she would be joined by a Spanish mer- chantman which was to act as convoy on the trip over. According to the same report it was stated that the submarine could not sail as the mer- chant ship had been sunk Following the trail of the rumor came the As- sociated Press report to the effect that the Spanish steamer A1gorta had been torpedoed but the crew had been rescued save two who died on board a trawler.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
MansfieId speeiaI constabIe.

Richard Mansfield, son of the fa@ nous actor, rendered his services to Mayor Ernest E. Rogers of New London as a special constable in the event that war is declared. Mayor Rogers immediately administered the oath of office to young MT. Mansfield and at the same time commended him for his evidence of patriotism.
 MT. Mansfield has already passed the examination for the American ambulance corps in France and pro- poses to raise a unit of that organi- zation. His offer to do SO was tele- phoned by Mayor Rogers to Adit. Gen. George M. Cole and was accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
A Pleasant Surprise.

A joyful evening was spent at the home of Mir and Mrs Frank Way of North Franklin when their daughter, Miss Nellie Way and Miss Esther Si- monds of New York were given a pleasant surprise. The evening was spent in dancing and many solos were rendered. Relatives and friends from out of town were from Boston. Nor wich, Willimantic, Lebanon, Yantic, Occum, and Plain Hill. Music for dancing was furnished by George Hall of Occum. MT. Walter Way and Miss Ethel Way. During the evening re- treatments were served by the host eSs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS
Two Were Approved on Tuesday by
 Commissioner Donohue.

Two compensation agreements were approved by Compensation Commits as follows:
 c. B. Cottrell & Sons Co.,. Westerly, and Roland S. Blackburn, 47 StiIlman avenue, loss of second, third and fourth Jafl 1S No disability aside from loss of fingers. Loss of fingers compen- sated as follows: Right hand-second finger, 30 weeks; third finger 25 weeks, fourth finger 20 weeks. total 75 weeks, payable consecutively, s weekly and expenses.
 fEJohn O. Johnson, IS Central avenue, Norwich, and Harold Dahl. 308 Bos- well avenue, fracture of left wrist, fn- jury to spine, sprained right wrist, Jan. IT. $5 weekly and expenses
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Can't Use Bridges.

Those who for many years have been accustomed to make use of the New Haven road bridge across the Thames river at New London as pedestrians going to and from their work, received a severe shock when they found that they would not be able to do so longer without a pass. Armed guards are stationed at each end and there is nothing doing without the proper Identification papers One man who has been traversing the structure for a long period put up a mild kick. but was soon convinced of the necessity of the regulation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
No Naval Militia at Base.

A New Haven paper printed a story Tuesday morning to the effect that the New Haven militia was to be sent to guard the submarine base at the Navy Yard. The article stated that it was the only piece of military news that sifted through the excitement in New Haven. No one at the submarine base knew of any such action. The guard at the submarine base at the present time is composed of men at the base and in all probability this guard will pro- vide adequate protection.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
sr. MAnys eoctErY
 INITIATES TWO MEMBERS
Three Applications Also Received at
 Regular Business Meeting.

regular meeting of St. Mary's II. ening. President Frances Toomey pre- siding Two members were initiated and three propositions read and re- cefved.
 Maurice Kelly reported on the card tournament, Frances Twoomey on the barn dance and J. Wozniak on the pool committee. All reports were ex- cepted as reports of progress
 Maurice Kelly was elected chair man of the board of trustees to fill the vacancy of James Casey who resigned A committee comprising Frances Toomey, Ralph Berkenshaw, Thomas Pummin were appointed to ar range for social evenings, the date to be decided upon by the committee. Remarks were made by He chaplain, Rev. MyIeS Calvin, William McGuin- ness and other members for the good of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

It will be noted from the foregoing table that the New Haven railroad has maintained a fairly consistent average during the five months, and that the New Haven's percentage of trains on time compared favorably with the re- ports for other roads. In December the New Haven and the Long Island head the list, and in the other months the New Haven is generally found among the leaders.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
surprIse Birthday Party.

At the Bohemian club house in West Wilmington Saturday evening a birth day surprise party was given in hon or of William Mosinda- Many hand some gifts were presented Mir. Mos indas including a watch and chain from his parents. Dancing was en- joyed. believed by a fine supper. On a large cake nineteen candles were burning. Mir. and Mrs. James c. Jennings by request sang a duet. The club is in amost prosperous condition under the management of the presi- dent, Charles Pobuba
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
MILITIA ORDERED TO
 LOOK OVER EQUIPMENT
First Military Orders Were Received Last Night by c. A. c. Divisions.

First military orders in lineSwith the preparations for war now sweeping from one end of the country to the other were received here Tuesday night from Adjutant General George M. Cole at Hartford.
 Designated as General Orders No S. the command directs the coast artil- lery divisions of the First and Second regiments to go over their equipment and secondly to have local recruiting officers acquaint themselves with their duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Ill my 1t0g 8A~A A-4aAs until I nearly went
 crazy. I went ta
 different dOctorBand
 they all said ! bad female trouble and would not get any relief until ' would be operated on. x had ufered forfoTE years before thiI
 time, but1 kept get
 ting Worao the moEl
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
WATCH AND CHAIN
 FOR JAMES L. CASE.
Presented in Recognition of His Ser vices as Member of Central Baptist Church Choir.

In recognition of his faithful and invaluable services as a member of the choir of the Central Baptist church for the past 30 years, friends of James L. Case on Tuesday evening presented him a handsome repeating gold watch and chain. The presentation was made
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Mavors Asked to support BiIl.

Notices are being sent to all mem bers of the Mayors Association of Connecticut by Secretary J. Milton Coburn of South NorwaIk, earnestly requesting the attendance of aB many members as can, at the legislative hearing on House Bill No. 326 eE- empting municipal bonds from taxa tion and advocating the passage of the measure.