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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
ENTERS PENSION FUND.
St. Philips Episcopal Parish Inter ests-visits' from Arehdescon Brown and Bishop Acheson.

At a recent meeting of the execu- tive committee of St. Philips church It was formally voted to enter the church pension fund, which will in- sure that the ministers in charge of this mission will have their part in the benefits of the system. The an nual payment due from St. Philips will be $41.25. It was also voted to ask for $500 instead of $350 this year from the missionary society.
 Venerable J. Eldred Brown, arch deacon of New London, will make his annual visitation and preach Sunday, May 13, at 5 D. m- The Grand Army of the Republic and other patriotic so- cieties will attend church in a body at St. Philips church Sunday morn ing, May 27. Rt. Rev. E: c. Ache son, suffragan bishop of Connecticut. will make his annual visitation, ad- minister confirmation, and preach on Sunday morning, June IT.
 The Woman's Auxiliary to the board of missions will meet today fThurs- day) at 2.30 D. fn., in the guild rooTs to pack a missionary barrel.
 Evening prayer will be said Fri day at 73O Services on Sunday are held at s, 10.45 and ', with Sunday school at noon.
 Junior Prons.
 Friday evening, April 27, is an- nounced as the date for the annual Junior prom, to be held in High School hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
THE TRUTH ABOUT
 ECZEMA AND PILES

Thousands and thousands of people, says Peterson, are learning every week that one 25 cent box of Peterson's Ointment will abolish Eczema and banish piles, and the grateful letters receive every day are worth. more Co me than money.
 I had Eczema for many years oh my head and could not get anything to do 1t any good. saw your ad and got one box and owe you many thanks for the good it has done me. There isn't a blotch on my head now and T couldn't help but thank Peterson Tor the cure is great. Mrs. Mary Hll, 42o Third Ave. Pittsburg, Pa.
 have had itching piles for lb year8 and Peterson's is the only ointment that relieves me, besides the piles seem to have gone. A. B. Ruger, 1l11 Washington Ave, Racine, Wis.
 Use Peterson's Ointment for old sores, salt rleum and all skin dis- eases. Druggists recommend it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Westerly
gentlemen.
Personal Items.

Personal ltems.
 Mrs. William Cullen is spending e few days with relatives in Rockville.
 Stanley Shaw and Fred Marsh of Putnam were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. George Bell.
 George Wood Jr., visited Williman- tic friends Wednesday.
 Harry Gaucher and daughter Imalda and Mrs. Loretta Catcher of Will mantle, motored to Worcester We'd nesday for a few days visit with rel atives.
 James McNierney of Hartford was Baltic business visitor Wednesday.
 Miss Alice Bessett of Moosup, for merly of Baltic, was a recent guest Of her aunt, Miss Caroline Buteau.
 J. F. O'Leary of Boston was a To- cal business visitor Wednesday.
 Eugene Dion has returned from a business trip in Providence.
 Charles Pease of TorrinBtou was a Baltic visitor Wednesday.
 F. Diamond of Willimantic was in town Wednesday.
 of North Franklin were Tuesday Vis- itors in Baltic.
 Peter Furnier of Plainheld was in town Tuesday. limantic were recent guests or MITE Thomas J. Sullivan.
 Offers Free Garden PIots.
 c. A. Cote stated Wednesday. that he would furnish gratis parcelg of land on his farm to families in town for cultivation. This land has been work ed for number of years and has al- ways produced enormous crOps. MT. Cote stated that he believed in en- couraging people to cultivate the soil and this deal is not a fifty-hfty pro- position The price of potatoes in-town at present is $4 per bushel. If people could be encouraged to plant gardens they would be ready to fight the pro- ducer when potatoes and other gar den produce soar skyward. Mir Cote has for a number of years conducted his farm along scientific lines and has shown some of the finest garden stun in this section.
 5revities.
 W. D. Lynch of New London was in town Wednesday.
 A local merchant said Wednesday that flour was selling for SIT per bar rel.
 R. F. Donavan of Saco, Maine, is in town for a few days.
 c. P. Murtagh of Scranton. Penn, was a Baltic visitor Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
sToRRs CADETS, BATTALION
 AT RECREATION PARK
crowd--FeiIowed Reviewed on Lin. ccln Square.

The military battalion of the Con- necticut Agricultural college, gave a dril lin Willimantic Wednesday noon, which was a big success. Upon arr irving here at 10:3o the battalion made halt fer refreshments. Shortly after wards the battalion started their march from the vicinity of the Nat chaug school over Prospect street, down Windham to Main to Lincoln square, where the were reviewed by Major Rau, Capt. Tiesing and city of ficials. The battalion then marched to Recreation park where an exhibition drill was given, including the Butts manual. The battalion also gave a 15 minute sham battle at the park, which was witnessed by a large crowd.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19


 The First company of Home Guards will have drill this (Thursday) ev- eninc and the members of the Second company held a. session Monday eve- ming at the armory at Willow Point. Efforts to secure two full Home Guard companies are meeting with encourag- ing success.
 The new members of the Naval Coast Defense Reserve took the oath and were examined for physical Qual- ifications, at a meeting held Monday evening at Mystic Hook and Ladder Go. rooms.
 G. C. Martin. the enrolling officer, and Dr. Thomas, the examining phy- sfcian. were at the Hooks rooms on Monday evening. Nine more appli- cants passed the examinations and were admitted to the. coast defense: Charles B. Williams. Herbert Candage, Jeffrey F. Wall, Arthur 4. Beau champ, George Thomas. Stewart c. Melvin, Edward M. Travena, Ralph Sherman. Fred Poole. Capt. Henry Langworthy, assistant enrolling officer ance given him by Roscoe K. Bur rows, supply sergeant of the Home Guard, and John F. Moves, for use Of his office, and Mystic Hook & Lad der company for use of rooms for re- cruiting station.
 Spoke on Persia.
 Wednesday evening at the Union Baptist church, in the place of the regular prayer meeting, P. s. Benja- min gave a very interesting talk on Persia and the conditions that exist in that country.
 Will Entertain Visiting Lodge.
 Stonington Lodge, No. 26, 10. O. F., met Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows hall, when the second degree was conferred on a class. Plans were perfected for a big time on Wednes- day evening, April 25. when Narra- gansett Lodge, No. ', I. O. O. F., will be guests of Stonington lodge. A sup per will be served and the visitors are to work the degree
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Stock carried by ALLING RUBBER co.
 Norwich New London Westerly
Norwich
New London

with others in the consideration oi this very important question.
 All the Putnam young men who en- listed in the navy last week are now at New Haven, where they have been sworn into the service and are taking their first course of instruction. Next month. they are to be sent to the na- val training station at Newport.
 The Windham County Medical so- ciety, of which pr. Marguerite J. Bull lard of this city is president is to hold its annual meeting at Putnam to- day.
 Moth scouts in the employ of the state continue their hunt for the pests through the surrounding country, .lo- eating infestations in various sections hereabouts.
 Will Improve Garden Plot Offer.
 Thirty employees of the Manhasset company have accepted the concerns s offer of free garden plots, these To- cated not distant from the plant Oi the concern.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

The 56th. weekly report of the British-American war relief fund is as follows: Amount previously acknow- iedged, S1,178.80; collected up to April 14, in Plainfield s15.70, in Jowett City $7.3o; total amount collected, $1,2o1.s5. The treasurer has sent a check for $45 to headquarters in New York, making a total of $1,195 sent from this village up to date, credit to the patriotic British people who support this fund
 The collectors for this week are Sam Bottomley and Barrett Judson in Plainfield. The collector in Jewett City Is James Hewitson.
 Anyone wishing to contribute to this fund may do so by giving to these col iectors or by addressing Charles Old ham, New Village, Box 321.s
 Stanley Sullivan, who has been spending the spring vacation at his where he attends St. Thomas semi nary.
 Big Tank compieted.
 The new tank completed last Satur- day, is a duplicate of the old one. The two tanks are on Lawton Heights, back the tanks are as follows: Capacity 125,00O gallons, diameter of tany 32 feet. height of tank B feet 6 inches. mud drum 4S inches. The total height is 9S feet 6 inches.
 Grange Meets.
 Plainfield grange met in Grange hall Tuesday evening with Worthy Master Walter P. Lathrop presiding. After the regular business, Worthy Lecturer Grace E. B. Street presented the fol- lowing program: Singing, America, by all present; What Crops Will Yield the Most Profit? speakers, Beecher Brown of Central Village, Everett E. Brown, Pomfret, Jason P. Lathrop and Nathan Exley, Plainfield; recitation, by Fred Stone; singing, Battle Cry of Freedom, by the audience
 What They Do With Gardens was discussed in an interesting way by a number of women members, Miss Myr- tie Griff1ths following with a recitation The next number was a reading by Mrs. E. M. Dawley, You and |; My Ma She Knows, was read by Mrs. Grace E. Street. Remarks were made by State Deputy Everett E. Brown of Wolf Den grange, Pomfret. The program closed with the singing of the Star Spangied Banner by the assemblage.
 Rifle Clubs Meet and Supper.
 The Plainfield Rifle and Gun club held their weekly shoot Tuesday Captain Teising of Company L, c. N. G. Later the members were served a supper of steamed clams by John Hig- ginbottom. The supper was donated Krauss, they losing in a recent match shoot.
 Harry Gaucher and daughter Amelda of Baltic motored to .Plainfield We'd nesday.
 General News.
 Miss Teresa Sullivan was in Nor wich Wednesday.
 With the coming out of Cecil Brad ford, a pitcher, the outlook for good baseball team at the high school Is bright. With Smith as catcher not many stolen bases are looked for this year, as he possesses a good arm. The infield will probably be Burby first, Collonan second, Dawley short and Kuorak third. Daggett will take care of left field. Center and right field are vacant, but the chief contenders for the positions are Salisbury and Stark weather. With Potter, Denison and Bradford as pitchers, Plainfield High school should have a good team.
 Carl Mathewson was a business call CT in Norwich Wednesday.
 The Ladies' club meets with Mrs. Arthur Mathewson today (Thursday).
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
FUNERAL.
eurrows g. saunasrs.

Funeral services for Burrows F. Saunders were held at the Methodist church in voluntown Sunday after noon. conductsd by Rev: John Thomp. church. The bearers were Edmund Herbert, John N. Lewis, George Briggs and Elmer Coons There were many beautiful flowers from relatives and tery.
 Birthday Dinner.
 Miss Mary McNicol entertained a dinner party of eight on Wednesday night in honor of the birthday of her brother, Andrew McNicol. Misses Mary Lester and Marian Kimbal1 of Norwich were among the guests.
 c. E. Social.
 The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church held a so- cial in the vestry Tuesday evening. an vesa snd sr.s sy Mss Young. Mrs. E. A. Faust read sew eral selections. Graphaphone numbers on Arthur Edrnond's instrument were and ice cream and cake were for sale. Miss Mabel Wilcox, George A. Has, kelI, Misses Lena Wbitccross and Aina1 Aiies sia snd ,d Ear Hissox & wii,,a a Me, i charge. The society cleared nearly
 Mill Property Guarded.
 The Ashland Cotton company has two armed guards on duty at their mills, Amos Phillips for days and Har- ry Davis nights.
 Home Notes of interest. Mrs Edward A. Gear has had as guests, her cousins, Mrs. Chas. Gren- tell and daughter. Emma Of Tacoma, Washington.
 The W. A. Slater Mills have se- cured the services of Thomas Mc- Broome, who will put into operation the recent policy of the concern to promote agricultural ideas among its employees. Ladies' Aid society of Pachaug last week.
 Miss Marie Barrett of Dapieison spent Tuesday with Miss Kelley in Jewett City.
 Mrs. George Thornton and son Irv- ing have been visiting relatives in Waterbury. Mrs. Thornton is now in Seymour as delegate from Ruth.e Re- belsah lodge to the State Assembly of that order.
 Chauncey Geer has enlisted in the navy, leaving for Boston week ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
What to Do When
 Backache Comes On

Foley Kidney Pills have done me more good than $15o.00 -sorth of other medicine" Chas. N. Fox. Himrod. N. Y.
 When backache comes on and it seems as if you can't stand the pain ane pressure across the small of your back hurry to your druggist and get relief through q box of Foley Kidney Pills. They will stop the cause of that pam very quickly, spur the slug able them to throw the poisons out of the bicod. They will get rid of pain nerves, stop your backache, and i'm cles.
 Frank W. Sherman Lacona, N. r.. writes: T suffered with kidney trou- eie, had a tired feeling in my back, did not have any ambition and felt all tired out. used Foley Kidney Pills and in a few days began to feel better, snd now have entirely re- Lee 6 Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19


 Myrito Zenzel waited behind tree outside Min No. 4 Wednesday noon and shot and killed Wyotek Russek as he came from work. The shooting Oc- body lay but a short distance away from the street in an alley. The murderer fired three shots at Russek missing his mark the first time but later hitting the man twice after he had chased him around a house. It is said that Zenzel fired into the man as he lay on the ground when feifed by the first shot.
 The shooting is the continuation of a. long feud between the two men as zenzel stated that he would not only shoot the dead man but would shoot his whole family as we'll The murd- erer was of the opinion that his wife had complained to the police of the actions of Russek toward her and for this reason he threatened the mans life. The wife of Zenzel stated after the affair that she was at no time both cred by the dead man and that she had not complained to the police about anything. She is Of he opinion that her husband was under the influence of liquor at the time of the shooting. After Zeuzel shot the man he ran slp the street pursued by number of employees of the mill Paul Caya, 19 years old, outran ZenzeI and jumped on him. pinioning his arms to his sides. The man was held by the crowd until Acting Chief Daniel Kil1ourey, who had been notified of the affair, arrived. By the quick work of the employees and the police the man was locked in a cell in less than half an hour after the shooting occurred. At the station house ZenzeI was searched and a Colts automatic, 25 calibre revolver was found on him along. with $1,173. It is thought that the murderer was employed in a pool room previous to the time of his working in the mill
 Russek, who was 35 years of age. came to this country three years ago from Austria. He has made his home in Willimantic since his arrival in this countryl He leaves besides his widow. three small children.
 The prisoner is being held without bail awaiting the coroner'S inquest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Brief Mention.

Mildred Buiger of this city was d recent visitor in Norwich.
 R. W. Perkins of Norwich was Willimantic visitor Wednesday.
 Charming Huntington Of Norwich was in Willimantic Wednesday.
 GIayds Combies of Baltic is receiv- ing treatment in a local hospital.
 Russell Chappell will leave soon. to qualify for the aviation corps of the army.
 Many member of Eastern Star lodge, No. A, A. F and A. M, attended the meeting of the lodge Wednesday ev- ening. The feature of the evening was tn working of the F. C. degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

It was ladies' night at the chamber of commerce rooms Tuesday evening. The rooms were attractively decorat- ed with the national colOrS. Music was furnished by the Hickey -Helomld orchestra and Miss Eberbee Wood gave the following readings. all of which were encored: Cuckoo's Nest, story; Viva la France, a poem; Expa- rience, a scene; Widows Weeds, a scene; Kipling's If" Mrs. Henry Mathieu sang a pleasing solo.
 After the entertainment, refresh ments prepared by the domestic sci- ence class of the Normal school, were served by them. Then dancing and card playing was enjoyed by many of those present. An exhibition of fancy pool shooting was given by the Count , and Fred Sanderson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
lThofaas Mitchell Thrown Asainst Elm
 bankment When MotorexeIe skids.

torcycle, Thomas Mitchell, a member of the state police. was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Tuesday afternoon suffering from a severe shaking up. The accident happened on Spring Hill and was caused by the sl<idding of the machine. Mir. Mitchell was thrown
 against an embankment. Dr. W. E. Cronin was called and revived the in- jured man.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
oUINE5AUe POMONA GRANGE Will Meet With Thompson Grange
 Saturday, April 25.

S Mrs. Susie G. Williams, of Brooklyn, secretary, has sent out notices for the first special meeting this year of Quinebaug Pomona grange, to be held Saturday, April 2S, at Chandler's hall. Thompson.
 The morning session is to open at 1o:30 and is to be for baIloting on and initiating a class in the Fifth degree.
 Dinner Is to be served on the basket lunch plan, hot coffee and cocoa to De served by Thompson grange.
 The lecturers program, at 1 50. will
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
FUN ERAL
Glayds Dorothy Smith

At East KiIhng1y Wednesday after noon. at 1:30, funeral services for Glayds Dorothy Smith, student at Killingly High school, were conducted by Rev. E. A. Blake, D. D., pastor of the Union Baptist church. The Davis and Brown wooIcn company plant was closed during the service. The bear CTS were four uncles of the deceased: : Albert. Arthur, Winfield and Byron Carroll. Burial was in East KiIlingly cemetery. A. F. Wood was the fun eral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

be in the Fourth degree, and will in clude addresses by Edward E. Chap man, lecturer of the National grange and also master of the Massachusetts state grange, his subject to be Your Campbell, Storrs, on MIX as a Food. Rev. Marshall Dawson of Storrs Is to give an illustrated travel talk on Ja- pan. The program also provides for music, readings, etc, as time permits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
FUNERAL.
Ambrose Clark.

The funeral of Ambrose Clark was held from the home of his niece, Mrs. William Mcdonald, Wednesday after noon at 2.So o'clock. Many relatives and friends attended. Rev. Welcome E. Bates. pastor of the Union Baptist church conducted the services. Burial was in Fishtown cemetery.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas SQuadrito have returned from Providence.
 Fred Durr has returned from three weeks stay at the Memorial hospital, New London.
 Letter Carrier Erastus Fish has been i'll with tonsilitis. His place has been filled by Substitute Bergen I. Greene.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Duhaime have returned from visit in Providence.
 George Drake has returned to Clarke.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

This evening there is to be a lecture in the Town hall at South Coventry. F. W. Stray of Hartford will take up Ia Study and Bible Prophecy s,A song service will precede the lecture. begin ming at 7:45 o'clock. Songs familiar to all, will be sung. The lecture is
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
OBITUARY
Mrs. Lydia c. Abbott.

Word has been received in this city Of the death of Mrs. Lydia Cargill Alp bolt, 91, at her home in Oxford, Mass. Tuesday. Mrs. Abott at one time re-
 sided in this city. Mrs. Abbott made
 many friends. She was a member Of
 the Methodist church
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
ro Join Aviation School.

Russef Chappell and Nathan Eccle- ston will leave this (Thursday) morn- ing to join the U. s. aviation school. They will go first to Fort Slocum, New York, and will then probably be assigned to some field. Both young men have worked on automobiles for many years with the Jordan Automo- bile company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

Hartford.-The will of Mary E. Cof- fey, late of this city. has been ad- mitted to probate and bequeaths most of the esate to local Catholic institu- tions. St. Agnes Home of West Hartford will receive $500, St. Mary's Home for the Aged of West Hartford $500, St. Thomas Seminary of this city $500 and to Rt. Rev. John J. Milan, the bishop. for use for the benefit of Mrs. Rose Martin of Newburyport, Mass. $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Address on oardenina.

Many took advantage of the oppor- tunity to hear. Professor Stevens of Connecticut State college speak in the Y. M c. A. Wednesday evening on vegetable gardening in a talk that proved very interesting in instructive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Company L Needs Recruits

The officers of Company L of this city have sent out requests for more recruits in the hope that the needed number will respond without being drafted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

Noroton.--As the result of the sub mission of many competitive plans, the Darien school board has awarded to Architect Philip Sunderland. of Dan bury, the commission for preparing plans and specifications for the new school house at Noroton Heights.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Iarkin-Lewis

The marriage of Hattie NJ. Lewis of South Windham and George W. Lar kin was performer by Rev. Vernon W. Cooke at his home in Pleasant street Monday afternoon. Miss Lewis is the daughter of Charles Lewis of South WindIlam and was a member of the 1914 class at Windham High school. Both are well known in this city where they will reside after a short wedding trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
At New Haven Nicotine

Mrs Amelia Damon, Mrs. P. s. Hills, Miss Florence Grant and F. E. Hart were in New Haven Tuesday after noon attending the conference of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
Lecture at Y. M. c. A. Hall.

Over 150 people were present at a lecture by Professor Stevens of Storrs in the Y. NJ. C. A. hall. Mir. Stevens gave many valuable points on agricul- ture, particularly small gardening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus mess before the public. there is no medium better than through the ad- vertisinG columns of Ths Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

Wednesday afternoon about 345, Ar thur Roy, driver for John H. Brown, while on his way to Occum, discovered
 point midway between Occum and Baltic. The owner of the car was meeting with difficulty in getting his machine into running order. Mir. Roy offered to assist him. After consid- erable work MT. Roy found that the trouble was caused by a wire being disconnected, the necessary connec- ton was made and the car was able to continue its journey. Mir Roy was amply rewarded for his trouble. The party are residents of Boston, and were on their way to Providence when the motor failed to work. The auto mobile containes four ladies and two
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
annah Edwards.

Funeral of Hannah Edwards. The funeral services of Hannah Ed wards were held at the grave in the North cemetery in North Coventry Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
MYSTIC

First Company of Home Guards to Drill Tonisht--Nine More Admitted to Coast Defense-Address on Per- sia-FuneraI of Ambrose Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19
FARE YOU UTILIZING
 YOUR OPPORTUNITIES"
Subject of Address to Students of ths
 High School in Die Besseruna.

High School in Die Besserung.
 Professor Coombs, an English teach CT In the Worcester Polytechnic insti- ute, addressed the students of the high school in Die Besserung Wednes- day morning. The subject of his ad- dress was Are You Utilizing Your Opportunities?
 MT. Coombs showed the increase in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-19

E The Red Cross campaign now in progress includes Pachaug. Voluntown and 03aseo. Mrs. w. B. Montgou- cry has charge of soliciting member ships In Pachaug. Miss Bertha Lewis of Voluntown is at the head of the campaign there. having already se- cured over thirty names. while Mrs. H. J. Coles and Mrs. R. A. Wilbur are trying to get as many members as possible in Glasgo. Jewett City bids fair to have her share in the T, ,000,- 900 members for 1917."