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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
REGULAR CHANGE. MEETING
 HELD WEDNESDAY, EVENING
Lecturers Programme Provided Pleas ant Hour After the Business ses- sion.

The regular business meeting of Norwich Grange, No. 172, P. of H., was held in the Chamber of Commerce Building on Wednesday evening with a good sized attendance. The roll call was answered by each one telling who they would rather be if they could not be themselves. The officers present furnished one number of the pro- gramme. Worthy Master c. P. Bush nell, gave a report of Mrs. J. Peckham, on the Farmers Programme. Fred Peckham read A Duck, an original poem by Miss R. Breckenridge.
 Treasurer Cook gave a talk for the good of the order and following came the guessing Of the names of mems wives. Steward John Lynch read poem on The Man Who Wins. The secretary read report of the meeting of the Woman's Branch of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense which she attended as delegate from the grange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TO RAISE FUND FOR
 TRAINING CAMP WORK
Allotment for Norwich is Announced
 as $2,4o0.

An effort will be made in this city through the Chamber of Commerce to raise $2,40O towards the ma tionaI fund for training. camp work. The appoint ment of local chairman to take charge of the work here will be an nounced shortly from Washington. D. c. The spirit with which our soldiers leave America, it is pointed out. and their effi iciency on the battle fronts of chara cter of the environment sur rounding onr military training camps. The work is being carried on by the war and navy department commissions on training camp activities, officially represented in war camp community work by the Playground, and Recrea- ton association of America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
THREE WERE OVERCOME
 BY COAL GAS.
Sergt. A. s. Barbour. His Wife and Daughter Found in Prostrate Condi- ton,

Sergt. Alien S. Barbour his wife and daughter Char1oIte were overcome by coal gas which escaped from a heater Tuesday night at their florSe on Lin coin court. Horace Church employed by S. P. Allen as a clerk. called at the Barbour house Wednesday morning and found the members of the family in a prostrate condition. Dr. L. E. Walker was immediately notified and for time it was thought Sergeant Barbour would not rally from the eff fleets of the gas. but he did and was so far recovered as to be about in the afternoon. The other two members of the family are doing nicely and it is expected that they will be fully re- covered in short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
FUN ERAL.
Frank UIriek.

The funeral of Frank Ulrick was held Wednesday morning at his home on Durham street with a large number of relatives and friends in attendance. There was a solemn high mass of re- Guiem in St. Patricks church at which Rev. J. H. Brc cderick was celebra mt, Rev. Peter J. Cuny was deacon and Rev. Myles P. Calvin was suo deacon. Prof. F. l.. Farrell presided at the or gan and Mrs. F. L.. Farrell rendered two hymns. Tie bearers were Joseph krischner John Clabby. Albert Wood mansee, Louis Hust. Albert 'Bowe and Conrad zimmier. Burial was in St. Joseph'S cemetery.
 Undertakers Cummings & Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CONFIRMATION AGREEMENTS
Four Wore Approved on "Wednesday
 by the Commissioner

The following four compensation agreements were on Wednesday ap- proved by Compensation Commission CT James J. sDonohhe:
 Mohican Hotel, New London, and Harry, J. Walsh. New London. Date of injury Sept. 1s, and award $1o.5 weekly from Sept. 24
 R. R. Larkin, Norwich. Date of in- jury Sept, and award $11.5O weekly from Sept. 8.
 Shore Line. Electric company and John E. Murtha, Poquetanuck. Elm ploye came in contact with live wire receiving burns on abdomen
 Shore Line Electric Railway Com pany and Thomas McGowan North StoninSton- Eanploye fell off car cut his forehead and bruised his back
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
eIRLs' CLUB WHIST
Ten Tables Were Played and Prizes
 Awarded Winners.

A successful whist was given at the Buckingham Memorial Wednesday evening by the Norwich Girls club Ten tables were played and the prizes were awarded to the following: Gen tlemen-hrst, Eugene Carroll: second, Edward McNearny; consolation, J. J. en: second. Miss Marion Duhaime; consolation, Miss Eleanor Benjamin.
 The counters were Miss Katherine Mullaney, Miss Elizabeth Voech and Miss lone BreckenbridEe. The club netted a good sum which will be used in defrayfng expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
WE DDiN @.
lyneh-Whits.

At the home of the brides mother 1t East Greenwich, R. l., Sept. 2S, George O. Lynch of the East <Side, Norwich, and Miss Lifhe White were united in. marriage. Charles Paddock was best man and the brides sister Mrs. c. Haddock. was bridesmaid There were friends and relatives from Providence, New York and Woodhaven. The bride Is very popular and Is a talented piano player. There were many beautiful gifts.
 The groom is @ son of George H. Lynch. The young couple left for New York and Woodhaven. Ca theH return they will reside WI. the brides mother at East Greenwich, R.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Dance at MontviIie.

A dance and social was held in Montvf1le on Saturday evening, by the Merry Fifteen of the U. s. S. San Francisco. of which Joseph Hick- ey, who had charge of the affair. Is a member.
 The hall was prettily decorated with flags and bunting from the ship, the music was furnished by New London orchestra. At the tntermis- sion an elaborate lunch, consisting of sandwiches, coffee, cake, punch. grapes. oranges. bananas and ice cream, was served
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
OBITUARY.
John P. Mccormick,

Following an illness of live weeks, John P. Mccormick died in this city exrly Wednesday morning. Death came as the result of shock which MT. Mccormick suffered early in Sep- tember. f
 He was born in Greeneville in 1871, the son of John J. and Annie Tehan Mccormick. For. a number of years he was employed by his brother. who ran a paper mill in the vicinity of Yer sai1les, on the road to Hanover He was also employed as . driver for the Troy Steam laundry. For the past few years he has been steward of the Elks' club. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America
 The deceased is survived by & brother, 10. J. Mccormick. of this city. and a sister, Mrs. Mary Rosenberg, of Hartford.
 Marion vioh Mayrard.
 The death of Marion, Viola Maynard the infant daughter of Earle and Anna vergason Maynard, of vefEason ave nue. occurred at the home of her par ents Wednesday evening. The child had been ailing only Q few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TIERNEY CADETS TO
 OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Officers Will be Installed in Connec-
 tion With Celebration.

On Sunday the Father Mathew Tier ney Cadets are planning to observe the second anniversary of their organ ization and a celebration will be held in Buckingham Memorial at 3 o'clock
 The officers of the cadets elected at the last meeting of the cadets will be installed by County Director Frank F. G. Douglass of New London The committee in charge has made ar engagements for the officers of the Junior League and the Tierney Ca dets to be present at the celebration
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Arfves Tn livtrpooI.

Mrs William B. Birge of this city has received . cab1efram from her son, Lieut.. Robert L.. Johnson, who Is now in Liverpool, Eng, saying that he had arrived safely. in that port. Lieu tenant Johnson left this country short ly after his marriage in New York. He went in company with other of1cers from the PlattsburG training camp
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Canning psmon.sratien,

tion given by M1ss NeNe J. Campbell, home demonstration agent, in the yes try of the North Stonington church at 230 o'clock Friday afternoon, Oct. F. The canning of chicken and the rnAk- ing of emergency bread will. be shown by the demonstrator
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Left Under Sealed order..

It has been learned in this city that the civilian cooks at Camp Devens are being sent to their homes as the en = listed men arc to do their own cook ing hereafter. It was also learned here that seven companies, about 1 500 men left Camp Devens. Wednesday under sealed orders
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Members of St. Mary's T. A. B. so- ciety and their guests to the number of over three hundred observed the 127th anniversary of the birth of Father Matthew, the apostle of tenn perance, Wednesday evening. Incl
 dental with the anniversary of Err. Matthews birth was the 25th anni-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
JAY RICKETTS, SOME WHERE IN EUROPE
cablesram Received "Wednesday From Him by Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Ricketts.

Arrived O. K. Don't worry"-such was the cablegram received Wednesday by Rev and Mrs. Charles H. Ricketts from their son, Jay Ricketts, U. S. N, paroI service. It has been some time since Rev. and Mrs. Ricketts had re- ceived word from their son. The cablegram was sent October 7th from @.Somewhere in Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Arthur H. Vetter ReenIi.t.d.

Arthur H. Vetter, son of of ex-Po- liceman Vetter. who having been hon. orably discharged from the United States navy has reenlisted and is now a petty officer stationed at the subma- rtne base at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Essex-Town Clerk Thomas D Coulter has issued ninety-three resi- dent and six nonresident licenses,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
SUSAN F. HOME, Clerk.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT q COURT OF PROBATE HHd1D at Montville, within and for the Dis trict of Montvile on the sth day of Present-DAN D. HOME. Judge.
 Estate of Phoebe F. Scholheld, late of Montville, in said District, deceased.
 Ordered. That the Executor cite the creditors Of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate :githin six months from this date. by posting a notice to that effect. together with copy of this order. on the sign absentee last dwelt. and in the same Town, and by publishing the same ones in The Nor wich Bulletin, a newspaper having a circulation in said District. and make return to this Court.
 DAN D. HOMIE. Judge.
 The above and foregoing in trus ccp'- of record.
 Attest: SUSAN F. HOME. Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


 AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Montville. within and for the Dis trict of Monlville the 9th day of October. A. D. 1917.
 Present-DAN D. HOME. Judge
 Estate of Mary Jane Scholdeld, late of Montville, in said District, deceased. Ordered That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect, to- the sisnpdst nearest to the place where said deee lsed last dwelt. and in the same Town. and by publishing the newspaper having a circulation in said District and make return to this Court.
 DAN D. HOME, Judge. The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest:
 SUSAN F. HOME, Clerk NOTICE.-A1l creditors of said de ceased are hereby notiied to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at rncasville, Conn. R. F D.. No 1, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order
 FIR ANK C. SCHOIIFfE HELD, oct11d A Adm In stratoe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

NOTICE.-All creditors of said ab- senteed are hereby notified to present heir claims against said estate to the undersigned at Uncasville. Conn. R. F, P. No: l. within the time limited in
 FRANK c. SCHOGFIELD.
 "oct11d ExscutoP.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

HOW CIGAR TAX
 IS SAID TO WORK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

When St. Patrick's Tierney cadets of Mystic note their fourth anniversary Sunday afternoon. Oct. IA, former County Director William H. McGuin- ness of Norwich has been invited to act as toastma ster.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

: School for dancing will open SAtur- day, Oct. 20. at Grange hall. Children's class meets at 2.30. Academy class at 7.3o. Terms, IS lessons $10. MT. Cliff ford will be at the hall Saturday. Oct. IA from fo 6-adV
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Thomas W. Russell, fuel admins trator in Connecticut is planning to appoint committees in every town of any size in the state. These commit tees will be in charge of the coal sit uation in each community.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Tho 2o,o00 feet of walks contracted for by the city of Rockville were com pleted last week by a company from New Haven and another years work will give Rockville over ten miles of excellent sidewalks.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

The reception was not Of the feed
ing kind; the citizens turned out In
large numbers: added to this was
some 200 school children. who march.
ed in procession to the railroad sta.
tion. each carrying q flag. and with
each teacher at the head Of her pupils
carrying a larger standard. The pro-
cession was headed BY the New Point
band. and they saw this splendid
company Of "boys' arrive. nj 1918 q.
M. Thursday. March |, 1917. having
left the border. Laredo, Texas. Feb.
ruary 20, arriving Mt Fort Riley,
Kansas. where. on February -. they
were mustered out Of the service. aid
back into tho .t,t" service for thr".
years from date nj original muster In.
The cu,rrnry 90 ~ home short ur
Captain Cater. who with Scrgcants
Geo. 4. W .t.u ,iurb G. ,uu. Co.
poral N,rr Oenrug, livat". ora
ilohar ella Il Nampi,r and liugl"r
Jack Robert. who roma icd hchiid
for day ~ two. being detailed To-
turn over the cunpany's property. IA
Fort ril"y. and yr, tH"ir cl,aranr.
shoe, from their Uncle Sam. ~ to the
propcrty they had borrowed.
Their ranks were broken by the
passing of ore Of their COZ .pany.
and the only death in the regiment.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09
The Marriage Record.

Recorder A. o. bankers has no
complaint to offer "a to the inclina.
ton on the part Ct some to get to.
gether and cast their lots for veal or
woe, as there we thirteen couples in
clined this way during the month of
February, and considering the fact
hat the month Is the shortest in the
year. he feels that he has done very
well IN issuing that number of mar.
rage licenses. and he also asks us to
thank each and every one for coming
TO see INN on these missions. and he
hopes many others will follow the eN.
ample.
poiing. Cecil Alban, of Maitland,
and Mary Dclda Gilliland, of skid,
lure. February :. hy Elder ), II.
Harlan. Consent Of groom's mother
given. he being a minor.
Butt, u. ". and Mrs. stella
hncalo' at Falls City. Neb., February
~.
Beaver. Lee, and Alta Ruth Wat.
son. both of forcSt City. Fcbruary
", by Elder O. II. loomis.
Hatfield. q. II. and Irene Bean.
both of Maitland. February II. b.
Rev. 7. u. Roberts.
Reeves. u. s., of Oregon, and MIR.
America Piper, Of Kansas City. Feb.
rUary I, at ST. Joseph.
Lee. Ray. Of Skidmorc. and Arlena
Roberts. Of Maitland. February 10, by
Elder W. u. Frame.
Mai lon. Chas. T.. and Elsie Bri,lp
mon. both Of Bigelow. February n,
by Harry VI. DUNCAN, Probate Judge,
Consent Of brides guardian. Mrs. N.
u. Melton. and groom's guardian, ",
Is. Couts, vivcn. both being minors,
Macarthur, Archibald NJ. and Celia
Hughes, both Of Oregon. February "a,
by Rev. j. W. Garrett.
Oppenlander. Harold and Nellie
forney. both of Oregon, February IL.
by Rev. W. l., Meyer.
Paxton. Wesley. and Jessie Potter
both Of Forest City. February 10, by
Elder Albert Martin. Consent of
brides father given. she being a
minor.
Suthcrs. Geo. 4. and Augusta l..
Fclty. both NJ Nodaway, February .
10y Rev. ". n. iiitc.
spires. Gust. J. and Amanda Eos.
'ci' Of Craig. February ~. by J. ".
,mith' j, J.. tOnscn, Of brides moth
~ given. she being n minor.
Thompson. thas. u. and Anna NJ.
>chyih. both of Oregon. February =.
10y Rev. ". l.. Meyer.
Thurman, Herman ard ANN Won
NIs'hmldt, 18th of Craig. Fcbruar,
H. 10y Rev. T.. I. Schmidt.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09
Real Estate Matters,

As compared with February yea,
ago movements IN real estate circle.
SNOW gam Tor the month Of 1917
lnd our abstiactcrs. Mcssrs. Pctrc.
'fo'h,rs and =. T.. Richards. hay,
le"n Kept rs busy as "a cran.bcrr,
s,"m'r ny harvest time. The war
AMY deals show u good increase owe,
inat "i year ago. while the trus,
"'ns hl"h are about equal in valu,
:" ,hat OF February. 1916. Their
we're several good deals that went In
70 uhc '-hgure column, aud Oh,
,n J,nmy transactions may he said I,
'hul,ntc q healthy realty market.
me monthly d"a.s involving $500,
=" over Mere
r Wilkins To Ray and Mabc
'''wnlng, tiact IN - Oh. 40. slO.7sp
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

All services as usual next Sunday,
There were ~ on time at Sunday
school, last Sunday. This is certainly
great improvement, and we hope
that the "On Time" attendance viii
continue to grow. A Home Depart
ment has been organized, with Mrs
Ruley and Mrs, Rayhill as superin-
tendents, and il already has 10 mem
bers. This department is for all
those who do not come to Sunday
school. Once quarter. the superin-
tendents visit them, giving out a
Home Department quarterly for study
Of the lesson and getting a report
Each member has TO promise to study
the lesson n half hour each week. In
this way those who do not come Ia
Sunday school have regular Bible
study along with the Sunday school
and the members of il.
At the Conservation meeting, the
Christian Endeavor took up their last
monthly offering for the year and
more than completed their pledge OF
S44 to Missions. All this was from
free'will offerings at the meetings
without any money-raising entertain.
ment of any kind through the year
This Is doing mighty well for the
young folks.
A cordial invitation is extended "a
all the services of this church.
7. A. CLAGETT, Pastor.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

Tho body Of Lloyd Calhoun was cs-
uitcd To iNn tram with military hon
NJ. and IL was taken 10 New Hamp-
on, Missouri. for burial.
State street. from end TO end, was
decorated with flags; almost every
tore and residence displayed Old
;lory 10 the breeze. and her rich col
orings brought tinge Of patriotism,
to every one.
The detail Of Boy Scouts acted rs
escort TO the school children. AMI
their soldierly bearing and even step
idlcd to the beautiful sccne--thcy
carried colors, Old Glory.
The committee on reception con-
sisted Of Mcssrs. Roy Carter. Hugh
Cotticr, ". VI. Tcrhune. ". l.. Rifle.
". W. Mills.
The company. with their equipment
stepped from the ears. fell in line.
and moved right or with quick.
alert step and marched directly to
the arnory. where they were relieved
nf their gDns, etc, aud the people fol.
lowed and chccred and waved their
lagt, then they broke ranks. aud
Mingled With loved ones.
Lieutenant Mum tells ~ the gen
rial health of the company and the
regiment vuE of extraordinary high
percentage. aud a. sJ1n H. man was
na"lc for duty ~ On the "grlnting
list" he was given medical attrnt ION.
aud no well defined disease came 10
any i,cnh"r of the company. Camp
uni,ation was rigidiy enforced. and
very man Of the company. ~ well ~
II the regiment. took pride In the
nforct mcnt Of sanitary orders. and
specially tina, which caused the boil.
INK of water before using. This he
attributes was one of the great causes
hat did 50 much To keep the boys out
II the hospital. lie also tells Us tina,
he company returned home with an
average increase Of 20 pounds to the
lan--a remarkable showing. and this
alone shows the members made M
iistakc IN the selection Of their olri-
.rs. The per cent Of sickness IN the
.cyl.Hcnt was oniy per cent Of it,
.o;al rank aud Tile.
While Lieutenant Mum s,arte
ioot-back, there was four months of
his time that he went hoof.back. hny'
irg served as batllion adju,an, dur.
mr. that tir".
In the field. their kit" or khan.
ack consisted of a blanket, poncho.
.hrlicr hat, mess lit, five tent stakes
and ropes, and IN their belt was their
,antccn, cup and hayonct. The belt
carries 100 rounds of cartridge.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

In mentioning the names of those
present at the 10th anniversary of
the birth Of Mrs. Fred Wetzel, held
In this city. Sunday, February 25, the
names Of Mrs. Walter Meyer and son,
Martin, were by some means omitted.
County Engineer, John H. Peret,
has called . county meeting Of the
Road Overseers, at Oregon, Thurs
day, March Is. Every road overseer
In the county 10 required by law 70
attend this meeting.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09
f1Asss Rates ere NET 70 All Advertisers and
AGsnts.)

For Spring Goods In Window
Curtains and Paints, Garden Seeds.
riety Store is the place to buy them.
Abe Pullen, . former resident Of
Forbes, this county, but now Of near
Graham, Nodawsy county, was In
town, one day. last week. and made
us Q pleasant call.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

Homer King, Of Kansas City,
Kansas, is visiting in Oregon and vi
'cinity with relatives and friends.
DIR. Hess or international Stock
Tonic will tone up your work horses,
and get them In shape for the heavy
spring work. Sold only by E. o.
Philltps.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

Calhoun was affected with an ear
trouble. ut the time Of his enlistment.
and his passing muster was u SUR
prise Ia his comrades. Il increased In
severity after arrival n, Laredo. and
he was IN the hospital most Of his
time. until death relieved him Of his
suffering.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

Thomas Partridge and daughter,
Miss Pansy, have returned from .
weeks visit with relatives In Topeka,
Kansas.
Mrs. Earl Mcclure and two chill
dren and Mrs. Frank Colhour, Of st.
Joseph, visited here last week with
relatives.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-03-09

Miss Lulu Huiatt, one Of our
Home telephone central young ladies,
was a ST. Joseph visitor, Thursday Of
last week.
Miss Stella Brohan and Miss
H0rtense Morris, teacher Of the May.
flower school. were in st. Joseph, Sat-
urday Of last week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04

wheat, or an increase of $500 which,
on the total flour consumption in
GeOl gia alone yields him 100000 Z
year Increase for the same amount Of
wheat consumed in making the flour
on which the consumer is saved 49,
$4,000 a year.
This is an example of the elimina-
ton Of profteering in flour and wheat
by the operation of food control IN
der the United States food admins
tration. Yet few half-baked mem
hers of Congress, with more politics
in their head than patriotism in
their blood, are denouncing this food
control law The law necessarily can
rot regulate the prices of eating com
modities all at once, but it has un-
doubtedly saved the country a food
paric. ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-04
A COLUMN OF CLIPPINGS
Antiauated and Undemocratic.

That the conven on system OF nom
mating officers is out of date and out
OF place in this democratic age has
been quite conclusively demonstrated
in efforts of the Fourth district body
to name a congressman during the
past tow weeks.
The district convention here is
composed of the very best men in the
Fourth, the delegations being made
Up of high type Of citizenry which
can make a showing for the people,
and would have done so long ago, had
they not been handicapped by an an
t.quated system whwich they had no
power to change.
There are many evidences of the
fact that the convention system IS
not only a product of ancient history,
but decidedly undomestic.-C Columbus
Ledger. i.