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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
COLCHESTER
Academy Class Day Exercises Wednes-
 day - Commencement Thursday Local Team Defeats Hebron 10 to 2.

The class day exercises of the high school will be he'd on the academy lawn Wednesday afternoon. The com mencement exercises will be held in the Congregational church Thursday af- ternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel W. Williams of Walingfcrd were guests of MT. Will Hams parents Saturday. Walter B. Lombard of Hartford was the guest Of his mother on Norwich avenue over Sunday. Miss Nora Donovan of Sprin gfe1d, Mass. was visiting her sister Miss Margaret Donovan, on South Main street over Sunday Charles T. Williams has returned from a weeks visit with relatives in WalHngford.
 Joseph Dember of Bridgeport is at his home on Halls Hill avenue for few days vacation.
 At WilIinnantic Exercises.
 Marshall J. Porter and family were in Willimantic Sunday attending the memorial day exercises of Natchaug lodge, K. of P.
 Leo White of Waterbury is at his home on Haywarl avenue for a week
 MT. and Mrs. William Tracy and child of Mansfield were guests Sun day of Mir. Tracy's grandmother Mrs William E. Strong.
 Defeated Hebron.
 The Colchester baseball team defeat ed the Hebron team on the park Sat urday afternoon, 10 to ?. The battery for the locals was Mcdonald and Cha fetz, for Hebron, Fitch, Jones and Smith. Edward Kelly was umpire. There was a large attendance.
 T. Swan Rathbun and Samuel Gel lert have received their new automo- piles.
 Albert T. Van C1eve Prof Earle F. Maloney, Edwin R. Gillette and Jacob J. Elgart were in Hartford Saturday in the interests of the Home guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
FUN NERAL
William J. Brennan.


 The funeral of Walter J. Brennan took place from his home on High street Saturday morning at 7.30L Friends and relations attended, the requiem high mass celebrated by Rev. Thomas Lynch in St. Mary's church. The bearers were Thomas F. Kelley, Owen McShean. Daniel Sullivan, Will Dam, McShean, ST, Henry Lacroix and Charles Donnelly, members of the Baltic fire department. The beautiful floral offerings included a pillow in scribed B. F. D. No. 1, from the Bal tic fire company.
 The body was placed aboard the s.36 train at the New Haven station for Stafford Springs, where burial took place in the family lot in St. Edwards cemetery. Friends and rela- tives accompanied the body. Under taker George c. Grant had charge of the arrangements.
 Short Paragra phs.
 Included in the residences deserv- ing special mention for patriotic ap pearances Saturday were St. Mary's rectory, St. Onge's, Drescher's and the town building.
 Miss Mildred Swanson was a Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
In Two AutomobiIe Accidents,

". A. WuIf of South Coventry fig ured in two automobile accidents in that place last week. As MT. Wulf was coming onto the main highway from a side street, a Massac chusetts car crashed into his car and consid- erable damage was done.
 The second accident happened Fri day when MT. Wolf was run into by L. B. Lincoln of this city At that time MT. Wolf was coming on to the road from the wrong side and the two cars came together. There was some damage to both cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
NORWICH CAR DAMAGED
Three Young Men Go Joy Riding in Machine Owred by Max Goldstein Get Stalled on Crossing.

Three young men are being sought for for. taking an automobile Mon day without the owners permission and riding about town. Max Gold stein, clothing dealer of Norwich, left his car at the station while he went to Norwich to fill his morning orders
 While he was in the city three young fellows took the machine and went for ride. A tire was punctured but the men continued to ride. They were on the back road to Canterbury and were going over the dangerous railroad crossing near the cemetery
 when the engine stalled on the track
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

day visitor with friends in Sort- GrosvenordaIe.
 Mrs. Job Peloquin and Mrs. Leo Peloquin were recent visitors On Hartford and New Haven.
 Fred Cruthers Is in Boston on bus mess.
 G. A. Cote has returned from a bus mess trip in Springfield. Mass
 Mrs James r. Brown of Worces- ter, formerly or Baltic is spending a days wiCh local relatives.
 Miss Edythe Grant Of Quaker HiU is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Del win Martin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
MADE HAUL OF MoxIE
Seven Small Boys in Court for En.
 terinq Cellar of Biish Store.

Seven small boys were in the police station Monday evening and were lec- tured for breaking into the Blish gro cery store on Church street Sunday. The youngsters were Anthony Chase, Henry and Anthony Thifault, Walter Corcoran, Maurice and Raymond Ja- cobs and Arthur Barri. Entrance to the cellar of the store, which was the only part of the store that was en- tered, was gained through a rear win dow. The extent of the loot was eight bottles of Moxie. One of the boys was found with a bottle in his possession and he told of the break ing and entering. They endeavored to get upstairs but found the door boIted. The boys were too young to bring before the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
iNsTRUcTING FTREMEN
Men Who Are to Be in Paid Depart
 nent Getting Pointers,

The men that are to make up the paid fire department of Willimantic were given instruction Monday in re- gard to the new truck. A man from the company was in this city and the truck was taken out on the road and put through it's stunts. Harry J. Kel- ley drove the truck Monday after noon. Those men will begin on their new duties Sunday.
 The present members of the depart ment have arranged to step out of the department and remain out for the present at least. The furniture in all of the houses has been sold and the money divided among the mem berS. The HilltOps will have an out ing to Ocean Beach some Sunday during the coming month and it is expected that large number of the honorary members will go along.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
FUN ERAL
Mrs. Abner D. Lorinq.

The funeral of Elizabeth L. Lor- ing, widow of Abner D. Loring, who died at the home of Henry Witter on South street Saturday was held from the home of MT. Witter Monday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock. Miss Arnie Tingley of the First Spiritualist So- ciety offciated at the services. Rob ert Stanton, Fred Rose5rooks, Will liam Hinckley and Charles Pomeroy acted as bearers. Burial was in the Nillimantic cemetery in charge of II. N. Tenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Red Cross Benefit Dance.

The dance given by the Knights of Columbus in the town hall Monday evening for the benefit of the Red Cross was a very successful affair The Hickey -Helrnold orchestra fur nished the music and a large crowd enjoyed the dancing throughout the evening All of the proceeds went to the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Death of lone Kane at the Age Of so- Conneetieut Company to Extend Track as Far as Gary Property.

John Kane so. died of illness incl dent to age at St. Francis hospital in Hartford Sunday. He has been al the hospital for treatment for the past five weeks. Mir. Kane came to this Couu- try from Ireland 50 years ago. For number of years he worked for Colonel Foster on Stafford street. He ovn5d farm on Stafford street and at one time owned considerable property in the borough. He is survived by his wife. who is in St. Mary's home Tn West Hartford, and two Itscss. The body was brought to Stafford SprfnEs Monday and will be buried in St Ed wards cemetery today.
 Preparations are being made for ths five days Chautauqua.
 George N. Wood has resigned at ahs Arnold market.
 To Extend Track.
 The Connecticut company has sub mitted pans for the extension of ftH track on Furnace avenue as far aB the Gar property, where freight uriil be loaded and unloaded as soon as the extension is made. The plane will bs acted upon at a special meeting of the voters of the borough a little later.
 The importation of ostrich feathers into the United Kingdom has beer T~odf6ffad
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
oVER-coNTRIBUTIoN EXPECTED
Belief That City Has Pledged $13,o0o for Red Cross-Apportionme $1o,- 900.

The Red Cross campaign in this city came to a close Monday evening and most of the teams reported their contributions. The exact figure of the amount collected is not known yet : but it will be made public soon as possible It was estimated by a mem Der of the executive committee that the city had contributed S13,000 to the fund which is S3.000 more than was allotted to Willimnntic.
 The various teams that have been in the campaign have worked faith fully and were rewarded by the above amount. Very few refUsaIs were re- ported to those in charge and every body seemed willing to do his bit for the war sufferers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Thread Co. Employees Generous.

Besides taking their share of the Liberty Loan bonds the employees of the American Thread company in this city have given over One-quarter of WiIlimantic's allotment for the Red Cross fund. The employees have shown their patriotic spirit during the pres ent war in many ways. Outside of giving their money to the Red Cross and subscribing heavily to the Lib erty Loan, many have gardens that are showing fine progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
lyons Lands in Jail.

William Rouillard and Patrick Lyons were before the court Monday morning to answer the charge of intoxication to which each entered a, plea, of guilty. The former was given his liberty on the payment of 3 fine of 8 and costs Lyons was sentenced to 30 days in jail or account of his previous record
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
WILLIMANTIC

guilty. Judgment in the case was suspended. The youngster stated that he and the other boys had seen an other boy hide the gun under a log and the latter had let them take it.
 Ernest Reads, who was with the boys when the shooting affair occur red on Mountain street, Saturday, will be before the police court this morn ing on the charge of carrying a re- volver without a license
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Judarent Suspended-

Wilfred Thibodeau was before the police court Monday morning as the result Of the shooting affair in which Louis Bushey was injured Saturday
 morning. He was charged with car ryine a revolver without 9 license and through his father entered a plea of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Not at Casino.

The disturbance supposed to have happened at the South Coventry ca sIno Saturday night took place in the village but not at the dance hall as was stated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Potter-TayIor Enoaoenoent.

The enga cement of Miss Ethel Pot ter of Providence to William A. Tay- Tor of this city has been announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
PLAINFIELD

Soldiers Defeat Local Team to 7- Twenty-six Young Men Join Thir- teenth Company-FuneraI of Frank Lester - Train Changes - Three Youths Damage Car of Max Gold stein of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
Brief Mention.

The Woman's Club will meet in the club rooms this afternoon
 Mrs. William C. Herrick is the guest of relatives in AiiIler's Falls, Mass.
 Robert Ahearn of Norwich was a visitor in Willimantic Monday after noon.
 Today will be class day at the High school The exercises will begin at 10.30 o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Homer AI Harrington have, returned to this city after spending some time through the west
 Captain Frank P. Fenton of the To- cal Home Guard company was in New London Sunday receiving in- structions in regard to the work of the company.
 A Ford car in which four people were riding came to grief on Jackson street Sunday afternoon when some thing went wrong with the steering apparatus and the car crashed into a pole. The car was repaired and the party continued on it's way
 Torrinqton-In Torrington butter is
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26
What Is Goinn On rnniaht

wi1limantic Lodge, No. II. A o. U. W, Valley Street.
 San Jose Council, No. 14, K. of C., Main Street.
 Thread City Tent. No. 23. K Of M, Main Street
 WiIIimantic Council. No. 72s. R. A. Main Street
 Olive Branch Council No. 10. R. and 5. NJ, Masonic Hall. Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

Torrinqton.-In Torrington butter is 50 cents a pound and eggs the same a dozen. Flour was s14.5O a barrel last week. At West Cornwall, eggs are 38 cents a dozen, nnolasses 70 cents a gall lon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

The importation of ostrich feathers into the United Kingdom has been prohibited.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
PLAN TO SUPPLY
MEDICAL CORPS.
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE EX-
PECTED TO TAKE PART IN Eff
FORT TO STRENGTHEN RESERVE

Washington, January g. DR. Rob-
ert Wilson, Jr, dean Of the Medical
College of South Carolina. and DIR
RS Cathcart of the same institution
were in Washington today and met
Secretary of War Newton D Baker,
when that Official talked to almost a
hundred heads of medical schools
and colleges scattered throughout
the United States with regard to a
plan for accomplishing more COM
prehensive training for medical Off
GERS of the army and navy.
The deans saw Secretary Baker
following a preliminary conference
on medical preparedness held this
morning under the auspices of the
advisory commission of the council
of national defense. The plan dis
cussed is one to secure military
training for the military graduates
of the country by adopting curric-
ulum for the senior classes of medi-
cal schools which will provide in
struction by army medical officers
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

in the fundamentals of military u.s.
age and tactics with which an officer
of the medical department of the
officers reserve corps should be ia
miliar.
DR. Edward Martin of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania presided at the
meeting this morning, after the as
sembled deans we're called to order
by DR. Franklin Martin, a member of
the council Of national defense.
1t was deemed advisable to in
vite the deans Of the 95 medical
schools of the United States to Wash
ington to discuss this matter and
agree upon some basis of coopera.
ton between the source of supply on
one hand, the medical schools of the
country, and on the other hand the
source of demand. the army and ma.
Wy" DR. Martin said.
The Importance of cooperation
between the departments of war and
navy and the medical schools is ap.
parent" DR. Martin continued,
when one realizes that this action
will furnish 3 900 young medical men
fairly we'll equipped for medical ser.
vice on June l, the date of their
graduation this year.
The curriculum advocated and pre-.
sented this morning has been pre-
pared by the medical departments
of the army and navy and the war
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

college by authority of the surgeons
general Of the army and navy and
the public health service.
1T is the sentiment and opinion Of
every member Of the faculty OF the
medical schools Of the country here
assembled, as expressed in reso-
luton presented by Dr. Victor {
Vaughan, dean of the University OF
Michigan Medical school, that uni
versal military training would be of
great benefit to the health, develop
ment and proficiency of the youth
of this land. both in peace and war.
The resolution. continuing, petitloned
the secretaries Of the war and navy
departments to supply the medical
schools of the country with An in
.tructor in military sanitation and
medicine, and asked that this in
struction begin not later than Feb
ruary, 1911.
This request, it is understood, will
be granted and the South Carolina
Medical college, recognized by the
war department, will be among those
to which a medical instructor will be
detailed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
Reunion at GreelyVille.
The Christmas holidays proved

The Christmas holidays proved an
unusually pleasant week at the home
of Miss Nellie Ferrell, having been
almost a family reunion. She had for
her guests Mr. and Mrs Zingle Ferrell
of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. K J Ferrell of Ma
con,Ga, Miss Ethel Ferrcli. Mrs J +
Moore and daughter, Miss Virginia
EIDuise Moore. of Sumter, Mr. and
Mrs J L Ferre!i and children. of Gree
lyville, and Miss Haze! Lambert, Of
Columbia S <.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
VIRGINIA. GIRL
Gained Is Pounds By Taking Vinol

Norfolk, Va.-"I suffered from ner-
vousness, had no appetite and was very
thin. Nothing took seemed to help me
until one day a friend told me about
Vinol. l have now taken six bottles and
have gained fifteen pounds; have a good
appetite and can eat anything.
TIE DENNING, Norfolk, Va.
Vinol is a constitutional remedy
with its formula on every bottle. 1t
creates an appetite, aids digestion and
makes pure, healthy blood. Try it on
our guarantee.
Scott Drug Go, kingStree. S {.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
Married..

By p NJ Brockinton, Probate
Judge, January 7th 1917 at four
O'clock ? Nj, at the residence of the
brides father. at White Oak, Miss
Maymie Barrows and Mr. Erwin
Thompson.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists refund money il it fails to cure.
z. w. GROVES signature on each box. 1oc.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

The man that is slave to none
none slave to him, can we'll rejoice
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

Man conquers only through hi:
strength; woman in her weakness.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

1t was midnight, cold and dark. The cal
endar told the date-Monday, November
4th, 1901. They tell me opened my eyes
and blinked in the glare of the big electric
lights. Around me were men in spotless
white talking in low tones.
"Jim,' one said, 1--WE have been watching
for this little fellow for a long while and
now he's here
Jim picked me up, looked me over, struck
match and took long, deep puff. Then
he took another.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-11

"Gentlemen, he said, He is perfect Quail
ity does tell. You can't fail to recognize
good blood. His mother was Virginian,
his father an aristocrat of the Carolnas.
He comes from the very best stock-the
very sweetest, ripest, mellowest Virginia
and Carolina tobacco, and we will raise him
right in one of the whitest, cleanest, health
lest homes on earth"
Even then I was glad all over to hear his
words. It is great thing to have real
breeding behind you, to know who your
folks are. It starts fellow right.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
JAMES JEFFREYS,
CIGARETTE FOE,
NOW IN DETROIT

James J Jefrreys. OF Washington.
- G.. held director OF the Anti-Cig-
arctic league. of Chicago, Is in De.
troit to remain until Tuesday, In
the interests OF the league. He will
speak in various churches. in the
summer schools and before organ.
izations.
Mr. Jenrcys. on Tuesday. will cel
ebrate the eighteenth anniversary OF
his conversion In the Pacific gar
den. Chicago where Billy Sunday
and Mel Trotter were converted
Il was a tobacco user for 20
years and just II years ago. here
in Detroit. I smoked my last cigar.
said Mr.. Jeffreys 10 The Times.
Last year during the Sunday evan
Eelistic campaign in Baltimore, Mr
Jemreys led the singing in the shop
meetings and tho meetings for BOYS
and girls He was one of the sue
cessfui speakers in the dry cam
paign in Michigan last fall.
Miss Lucy Pare Castor. founder
and superintendent Of the Anti.
Cigarette league. will be with Mr..
Jenreys in Detroit for the church
meetings, Sunday.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
STOCK MARKET
REACTIONARY
Notors Lead Downward Ten
dency in Industrial
Issues

\ NEW YORK. July 5.-The New
York Evening Sun financial review
today said
u $50 FAR as the standard issues ana
I. fhe general list was concerned
orices IN folpy's stock market gave
wav leisurely 20 lower levels a
quiet post-holidey 'rading of a o.s-
finctly professional character There
were some outstanding features,
however. OF both weakness ana
strength
"studebaker. Chandler and Gen.
eral Motor disclosed recesslons on
10 3 points. The tendency OF me
market TO recede gave encourage
ment TO the bear operators IN me
afternoon and a general short seh.
ing movement forced prices down !
10 points further until losses on
the day ranged from 70 . points or
40. Il. s. steel and crucible re-eC'
cd more than a point and Anaconda
Conner nearly points
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05

week ending yesterday and 2s the
previous week. II was felt here that
Germany had called her U-ooats
from their usuai work 20 get
Pershing's expedition
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels IN
dicated strongly that the navy de
partment had been thoroly inYesti-
gated and that ne had found there
could be no leak from that source
inasmuch as the orders were sent
out in specially secret code and
we're sealed when delivered 10 Ad-
miral Gleaves, OF the destroyer con
voy II would not have taken par
ticularly Efficient German spy. how
ever. 10 collect the news OF the
transport sailing To get IL TO his
government required greater eff
cheney ~ system.
The preparations and sailing were
well known in the American port
from which the transports sailed
There are also sufficient open cable
and wireless routes whereby the spy
could sent an innocent appearing
message. which IN a pre- arranged
code would notify Berlin ~ the Dc.
parture of the ships. Then Berlin
could have wirelossed her L boats
20 string out on what would be a
likely route and thus bag the trans.
ports.
II is believed here this is what
happened
The spy hunt Is going on care.
fully Meantime there Is talk OF CO
ordinafing the various secr'
agencies under "A single head.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
six KILLED.,
i49 INJURED.
TOLL OF 4TH
Thirty Dead, $40 Hurt,
In Last Years
Celebration
SANITY PROGRAM
GAINING GROUND
Amazing Decrease In
Fatalities Since
1903 Shown

CHICAGO. July Six killed and
I4s injured was the toll OF Fourth
Of July accidents thruout the coun.
try. according 10 records compiled
by the Herald today.
This compares with 4s killed and
s,9sS injured in 1908. and 1863 killed
and $3.50 injured in 1905. two high
record years, and 80 killed and $50
injured last year
or the injured this year. fireworks
were responsible for 81 cannons
Tor i've torpedoes nve gunpowder
for % and pistols for 81 They
were apportioned among the follow
ing cities
Albany. y Y. one dead. two In
jured Allentown. Pa. one injured
Baltimore. Md. Ave injured Rattle
creek. Mich. one injured Baxter
Sprinss. Mo.. one injured Ray Clty'
Mich. one injured Berwick. Pa Two
injured Bloomington. Ind. II IN
iured Boston. Mass - injured
cedar Rapids. Ia. one injured Gin
cinuati. Ohio. four injured chicago.
three injured Colorado springs.
NJ
one injured Covington. Ky. one in
jured Davenport Iowa. one injured
Denver. colo Ave injured Detroit.
10 Injured. Fndicott. Wash. one
killed Fairmont. ". Va. ono in'sred
Fenton Mich one injured Flint.
Mich three injured FraminghRm.
Mass one injured. Franklin. Ind.
one injured Gaieshurg. III, two in
inred Grand Island. Neb. one In
jured Grand Rapids. Mich. two in
| iured hamilton. ohio. one injured,
Hartford Conn ono injured Hol-
yoke. Mass, ono injured indianola
Iowa one injured Lancaster. Pa.
ono injured Lansing Mich. two IN
iured Lincoln Nch. four injured;
Los Angeles. one killed. Milwaukee,.
| two injured MinookA. Pa. two killed;
Momence, IN one injured New
Haven. Conn. two injured Newport.
KY. four injured New York. 10 in
| tured Oherlin. Pa, one injured,
Omaha. Neh four injured Philadel-
| phia four injured Pittsburgh FIVE IN
! jured Plymouth. Ind two injured
] PrarfeburE. Iowa. one injured.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-05
BIZ CARL ID. GROAT
~ Cor~ee,oo1enf Tf0ffS1 Dreea

WASHINGTON. July 5--Ameri-
cas- spy hunt today tended to alb
olive any navy members of guilt in
prcading advance news upon which
Germany modified her U-boats 20
waylay United States army trans
pOrts.
With a new battle recorded that
between United States provision
ships convoy and two German sub
marines-offlciais. however. we're
more than over convinced that Ger
many spread HOrI1Ia or Ut Fuo-
marines 20 deal death 10 America q
FIRST expeditionary force.
what is regarded a. further proof
of this idea was seen In decreased
submarine tolls on merchant ship
ing the past two weeks
With only 20 ships sunk for the