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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
JEWETT CITY
One More Chance to Rseistsr--p. A. R. Members Subscribing for Liberty Bonds-Accidents Naval Reserve Recruits Ordered to Newport.

Judge H. H. Burnhan has returned from a visit with his sons in Ba1tf- | more, Md,
 Another Chance to Register. Thursday morning Town Clerk Welsh received the following from Governor Holcomb:
 Attention is invited to paragraph 40 of the regulations which conteInplat- ed the registration of persons who for any reason shall not have been regis tered on registration day, non residents may also continue to register under the provisions of paragraph 64. If it later appears that the liberaIity of this policy is being abused, more stringent action will be taken.
 Q. A. R. Patriotism.
 Members of Anne Brewster Fan ming Chapter, D. A. R., have filled out registration blanks issued by the Ma tional Society D. A. R. War Relief Service Committee and have return members are also subscribing for Lib- erty bonds and urging their friends to help the government in this crisis by purchasing these bonds, this being one of the most urgent patriotic du- ties.
 Collins Conneii.
 Miss May Connell, daughter of Mi- chael Connell, formerly of Lisbon, was united in marriage in Bridgeport Wednesday with James Collins of that place.
 L. M Carpenter and c. c. Chase were in Danielson Wednesday night to witness the Master Masons degree work at Moriah lodge of that place.
 Recent Accidents.
 Mrs Peleg Kenyon who recently dis located her shoulder is recovering from the injury.
 Archibald Phillips, the son of MT. and Mrs. Phillips of Plainield, broke his arm Wedneday. He with his moth er was calling at Mrs. Woodmansee's in Jewett City, and the accident hap pened as the boy cranked their ma chine He was taken to Dr. J. Byron Sweet for treatment.
 Ordered to Newport
 Henry J. Carter and Frank Smith, naval reserve recruits have been ord cred to report at Newport today. They are not Jewett City residents, but are employed at Aspnook bleachery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

ed places. The dogs are highly train ed and perform their work as membeHs of the hospital field units with mar velous ability.
 There are about 80 dogs at the ken nels in East Killingly at present. CoIored Construction Workers Walked
 Out.
 About a score of colored construc- tion gang workers left their jobs with the work train while it was standing on a siding in the local yards while box cars were being loaded with ties on Thursday afternoon. It was said that the colored men, who are from the south seemed Jealous of the white men who are also in the loading crew. The difficulty is not considered se- rious, however, and those who knew the southern men best say that in all probability they will be back at work this morning. The men live in Pvt nam in quarters provided by the rtkl- road company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
NOANK
Steamer Huron Sails for Newport
 News-Funeral of Mrs. Charles l. Libby Clifford Wilbur's Nose
 Broken.


 The steamer Huron Capt A. Fl Fletcher master, has gone from here to Newport News, Va, to coal for Port land Me. The Huron is one of the old lake steamers rebuilt here at the Palmer shipyard for seagoing trade. She has been plying between Maine and Virginia since leaving here last November and returned recently Tor overhau-ing, general repairs and paint ing. Captain Fletcher received a warm welcome from friends here.
 Funeral of Mrs. Libby.
 The funeral of Mrs. Charles I. Libby was held at her home here Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Withee conduct ing the service. There were many beautiful flowers. Burial was in the family lot in Valley cemetery.
 Plan Hike.
 A meeting of the Boy Scouts was held in the district hall here last evening with a good number of both patrols present. The boys are plan ming a hike Saturday.
 Steamer St. Paui presents a very attractive appearance in her new coat of battleship gray.
 Liberty council. D. of A., met Wednesday evening. when reports of the entertainment committee were lis tened to. A social hour followed.
 Red Cross work was carried on in the rooms in Palmer hall yesterday. John Libby and his daughter, Miss Helen Libby, of Brooklyn, N. Y, are in town.
 Mrs. Joel Singer has returned from Middletown.
 Miss Eleanor Lamb has been visit ing in New London, the guest of Mrs. Lawrence Shay.
 Will Entertain Class.
 Mrs. Herman Edwards will entertain the Mizpah class this (F'riday) after noon. Mrs. Ada Fitch is acting as temporary president.
 Daniel Rogers has returned to Nor wich.
 Has Nose Broken.
 Clifford Wilbur of Groton had his nose broken in the Palmer shipyard a few days ago. A worker struck him with a hammer accidentally. The bone has been set and it Is thought there will be no disf1gurement.
 l.. l.. Parks is seriously i'll.
 The section gang is laying new ties through the cut on the New Haven road.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Fitch of Staten Isl- and is the guest of relatives here. Earl Palmer has been visiting rela- tives here. MT. Palmer is connected with the Lehigh Valley line of tugs. Mrs. Owen A. Williams, who is i'll at her home in Petersburg, N. Y, con tinues to improve.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Class Book Cost for Red Cross.

No senior class book will be pub lished at Putnam High school this year. This annual publication, telling in an attractive way the history of the class and its graduation and contain ing photographs, will be suspended that the cost of publishing it may be turned over to the Putnam chapter of the Red Cross.
 city's plan to require all awning sup ports to be at least seven feet clear of the sidewalk, this in the interest of pedestrians who sometimes strike against low swung awnings.
 Young men here who have enlisted in the quartermaster's reserve expect that they may be called for duty next week or at the latest two weeks hence. The young men enlisting here will be assigned to the army of the depart ment of the northeast.
 Rev. George D. Stanley, pastor of the Methodist church, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in the Congre- gational church on the evening of
 Ouinebaug lodge. No 1o4. A. F. and A M, conferred the first degree upon a class of candidate Thursday even ing at Masonic temple.
 Will Hear Miss Tebbutt's Report.
 Directors of the Chamber of Com merce and of the public health com mittee will be at the rooms of the chamber of commerce this evening to hear from Miss C. M. Tebbutt the re- port on the health survey recently completed in this city.
 A larger sign is to be placed on the silent policeman that does duty at Putnam Center.
 Colored construction workers for the New Haven road left their work at Danielson Thursday afternoon and returned here. It Is expected that the diff1culty that caused them to quit work will be promptly adjusted.
 The small boy in Putnam was made happy Thursday when he learned that a circus is booked for this city.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Second b'ongregat church met with Mrs. John Child of South Main street Thursday. Three Glimpses of the History of Cuba was the sub ject.
 Peroherons and Hogs.
 At his stock farm in Pornfret Stan ton D. Wicks now has 35 thorough bred Percherons and 250 thoroughbred Berkshire hogs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
PLAINFIELD
Another Wage Advance at Lawton Mills, Making 35 Per Gent. Increase of Late-New Tennis Court.

The employees of Lawton Mills Cor poration will receive this week ten per cent. increase in ages. The con- pany is following the other leading cotton corporations in eastern Con- necticut in granting the increase Thus far thirty-fl per cent. increase has been granted these employees
 Mrs. Mary Harney has returned to her home in North Grosvenordale af- ter spending several weeks with her son, Charles Lafresniere and family
 Mail Unclaimed
 Letters rena ming unclaimed up to week ending May 26, are as follows: Rev. William Denton, Frank Knight and Arthur c. Stowe, Postmaster John Leahy.
 The GIee club members have com pleted their new tennis court, in the rear of the Congregational parsonage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
AUToMo BILE ovERTURNs,
 INJURiNo MOTHER AND CHILD. Mrs. Isadore Spieslsnan and Son David Now at Day KimbalI Hospital.

Mrs. Isadore Spiegleman, and her son David, aged 4, were taken to the Day Kimball hospital Thursday night fol- lowing an accident in which an auto mobile in which they were riding turn ed over on the electric car tracks at Overlook street on the road to Me chanicsville. The child has a fractured leg and the woman is apparently in- jured internally. The Spieglemans, in cluding the father, were riding in a touring car owned and driven by Philip Zahas. MT. Zaltas and his wife. who. is sister of Mrs. Spiegleman, were not seriously injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Sprinkler System Installed.

Additional fire protection has been provided for by the Holland Manu- featuring Company located on Church street in the. form of a sprinkler sys- tenn located at the south end of the east mill. The system has been SO arranged that in case of a confiag gra- tion in the lumber yard directly across the street, a curtain of water would be thrown over the south end of the mill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PAPERS
 NOT SUPPORTING GOVERNMENT
Those in Wisconsin Are Using Insidi-
 ous Methods.

Washington, June 7.-Senator Hus- ting told President Wilson today that some of the foreign language news papers in Wisconsin are not support ing the government in the war and, WhEe not expressing any open oppo- sition to the conscript army, are using insidious methods to argue against having American troops sent to Euro pean battlef1elds. He said he believed something would be done to stop it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Railroad Men Enlist.

Notice has been received here of the enlistment among others of Arthur H. Packer, of this city, employed by the New Haven road as yard engineer at Putnam, and James KIick, train man, in Company F of the Fourth Re serve Regiment Of Engineers, which is one of the ten regiments of railroad men recently organized to go to France. One of the men said that he was told at the time of enlistment that the unit would be on it's way to France within thirty days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
REV. w. F. oRcHERT WILL
 BE PASTOR OF ST. PAUL
Trinity College Graduate Will Take
 Charge on July 1.

Rev. Walter Frederick Borchert, who has been supplying the pulpit at St. PauPs Episcopal church for several Sundays past will assume charge of that pastorate about July ]. Rev. MT Borchert is a graduate of Trinity col lege, class of 1913, and was recently ordained into the Episcopal deaconry in the Cathedral of St. John the Di- vine by Bishop Greer. He will be married on Saturday, June Is. to Miss Madeline L. Andrews, daughter of My ron A. Andrews, cashier of the Colo nial National Bank of Newburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Odd Fellows to Hold Memorial Ser
 vices.

The annual memorial exercises of Obwebetuck Lodge, No. Is, I. O. O. F., will be held Sunday, June F. com mencing at 1.30 o'clock, when the members will assemble in their lodge room and march to the cerneterv at 2 o'clock The exercises will com mence here at 2.30 o'clock In case of stormy weather, however, they will be held from the lodge rooms The address of the occasion will be deliv- cred by Rev. Charles H. Smith of Barre, Mass, grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge. Music will be under the direction of the ladies of Violet Rebekah Lodge
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
SAVE THE BLUE CARDS!
They Are Proof That Holders Have
 Complied With the Law

warning has been issued to young men who enrolled at the military reg iStratfon Tuesday to carefully pre- serve the little blue cards given them by the registrars- The cards indi- cate that those who have them have complied with the law. At any time proper official in any town may ask to see the card and he who is between 21 and 31 years of age and cannot pro- duce the card may find himself in diff faculties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
600 YOUNG BELGhANs
 DEPoRTED fN TWO WEEKS.
Taken from Etterbeck and Sent to an
 UnreVealed Destination.

Havre, France, June ', 2.15 p. m.- During the first fortnight in May it is reported that 500 young Belgians were Geported from Etterbeck for an unre- vealed destination. Numerous other Belgians, chiefly of the farmer class, were collected from the vicinity of Arlon and Mons by the Germans and deported to northern France to work on the railroads
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Total Registration at 1,221.

of Windham up to the present time numbers 1.221, ten additional names having been received by Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton since the day set aside for the register.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
MOOSCP
Grammar School Pupils to Hold Exer. cises on Lawn-CIerks Expecting to Play Jewett City Team.

The pupils of the Central grammar school will hold their June public ex- ercises on the school lawn Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
 Mrs. Walter Mason called on her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Jeffers, in Jewett City Wednesday.
 John Shippie of Sterling is opening a market in Moosup.
 The Moosup Clerks baseball team is trying to make arrangements for a game of baseball with the Jewett City team, to me played on the Carpet ground next Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

New Haven.-Judge Isaac L. Wolfe, in the civil side of the court of com mon pleas. the other day imposed a fine of $25 for contempt of court on Fred Kemp of Seymour for calling Deputy Sheriff Thomas O'Brien a liar in the court room when the latter was testifying in the replevin suit of S. Hart Culver against Thomas Walker
 a. suit over a. motor boat. The incl dent arose when O'Brien stated that kemp's brother was present at the time the writ of replevin was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Ball Club Plays in New Britain.

On Sunday the American Thread company baseball team will play it's first out-of-town game in New Brit ain with the famous Pioneers of that city as opponents. The Pioneers met defeat at the hands of the local team in closely fought contest at Recrea- tion Park earlier in the season
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
INVESTIGATING COLLISION
 IN NANTUCKET SOUND
Between a Norwegian Steamer and the Metropolitan Liner H. F. Dinnock.

Boston, June 7.-F'ederal steamboat inspectors began an investigation here today of the collision in Nantucket sound yesterday between the Norwe- fan steamer Steinstad and the Metro politan liner H. F. Dimock. Officers of the Dimock, which was virtually un- dama ged, were questioned today and notices to appear also were sent to the crew of the Steinstad at New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELSON

Egyptian Cotton Arrives For Good year-Harry o. Ware Injured in Runaway-Tranp of 2f Goes to Jail Police Dogs May Go to France Special Borough Meeting Appropri- ates $7,ooo For industrial Place Sew CT Extension.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
FORTY POLICE DOGS
 MAY GO TO FRANCE
Possibility That Red Cross May Take Trained Animals From Baer Ken neIs.

Two score police dogs from the Pal isade Kennels at East killingly may be taken for use ip Red Cross work in France by the American forcesA 1t was stated Thursday by Henri T. Baer.
 These dogs, German shepherds, are the same breed as the dogs used with such wonderful success by the Ger man hospital workers for searching out wounded men who fall in seclud-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
APPROPRIATED $7,ooo.
Special Borough Meeting Attended by 35, Votes Sum For Industrial Place Sewer.

A special borough meeting Thursday evening appropriated S7,000 for sew CT extensions in streets at Industrial place. Only about 35 were present at the meeting and Warden F. E. Cum neen commented on the fact that more people do not attend meetings at which such important matters were up for consideration. The vote on the appropriatio was unanimous.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Bankers on Inspection Tour.

F. D. Jordan, E. Frank Bugbee, Pro- lessor J. N. Wheeler, J. E. Brick, H. H. Huber, officers and directors of the Willimantic Trust company, recently made trip to Midd1etown, Hartford, New Britain and other cities to in spect banking rooms for ideas in fur nishing quarters for the company in the new Jordan block when it is ready for occ11 IlancY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Torrington.-Two hundred and sev- enty applications for membership have been filed with the treasurer of the Torrington chapter of the Red Cross, John M. Wadhams, and the indications are that when the teams get fairly started they will roll up the 5000 be- fore June 16.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

was appointed trustee under bonds Of $2,ooo. The appraisers appointed were Charles A. Gates. Joseph Delude and Arthur Racicot. The next meet ing is scheduled to be held Monday, June 1S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These
 Ugly Spots

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of TheGg
 Ugly Spots
 There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your frecklea. as the prescription othine - double strength - is guaranteed Co remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of othine double strength from any druggist and apply q little of it night and morning and you should soon gee that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is aeIdom that more than an ounce is needed Go completely clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion.
 Re sure to ask for the double strength othine as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails t1 remove freclCles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
wi. H. Van Horn Appoirted Trustee.

The first meeting of the bankrupt estate of Abbot B. Davis former pro- prfetor of the Hooker House. was held recently at the office of Referee An dre< J. Bowen. The bankrupt was not present, however, having met with an automobile accident, but was rep resented by his attorney, Thomas J. Kelley Lawyers Frank H. Foss and William A. King represented some of the creditors. By agreement between the attorneys William H. Van Horn
 former clerk at the Hooker House
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
OBITUARY.
Mrs. PauIina Smith.

At the Overlook home in Pomfret on Thursday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Paulina Smith, mother of Mrs. s. B. Overlook. The body will be for warded today to Steuben, Me, where burial will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
LOCAL BOARDS TO PASS
 ON MILITARY EXEMPTIONS
One Will Be Appointed for Each
 Thirty Thousand Population.

Washington, June 7-To pass upon claims for exemption for military ser vice under the conscription law, local boards will be appointed for approxi- mately each thirty thousand popula- tion. This was announced today by the provost marshal generals office.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Town Pump Painted.

The town pump" situated at the corner of Main and Railroad streets, has been given a fresh coat of green paint and arrangements will be made within a few days for it's use by the thirsty public.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
WEDDING
Rood-WTIson

The marriage of Rufus H. Rood and f1fiss Lennie Y. Wilson took place at the Congregational church parsonage Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
PUTNAM

Generous Donations to Red Cross--
 Local Team to Play South Man
 chester and Southbridse-5ie Drive
 for Liberty Loan PIanned--Mother
 of Mrs. s. B. Overlook Dead-Miss
 Tebbutt to Present Health Report
 Tonight.
 Treasurer Isaac Champeau of the Putnam Chapter of the Red Cross so- ctety on Thursday announced the following donations to the organiza- tion: Grosvenordale Woman's club, $25 tfrom a recent dance beneft); Wolf Den grange Abingdon, $10; Miss M. M. Osgood, $1; Miss T. Morris Murray, s10; Albert Laurion, North Grosvenordale, motion picture bene-
 Mir. Champeau said Thursday after noon that a special effort will be made here during Red Cross week--June 1s- 25-to boost the campaign to raise
 To get together this vast sum with in the period specified means that subscriptions must come in at the rate of $24,000 a minute. A regular campaign will be conducted in this city and the other towns in which the local chapter has jurisdiction. This also will be done by other chapter in Windham county.
 tiop continued here Thursday, when a very successful rurnnnage sale was conducted in the store formerly oc cupied by MT. Champeau, on South Main street. Sedres attended the sale during the day, buying literally.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

HartFord-Opening Of the babisB hospital has been delayed until ahouf July 1 because of the need for finances. A written appeal will be Issued by the hospital committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Three Case. for City Court.

There will be at least three cases to come up before police court this morning. Joseph Giesen and Aleck Bolonsl1y have been ordered to ap- pear to answer to charges of violat- ing the city traffic ordinance in re- gard to driving vehicles on the left hand side of the street. Edward Ma thewson, aged 13, was placed under orrest for the theft of a wrist watch from the house of a neighbor. The lad hid the watch in a tree but gave it back when accused of cfle theft. It is also believed that he is implicated in the theft of some money from a store a short while ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
BALTIC

Death of Mrs. Louis Boucher, Mother
 of Eugene Boucher, of Norwich One Hundred and Fifty Tables Flli-
 ed at Parish Whist-china Shower.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
WLLIMANTIC

couple was attended by Miss Edna Brown and Charles Bigefow. The bride wore a travelling suit Of blue taffeta and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaid was attired in a suit of blue taffeta and carried a bouquet of sweet peas Following the wedding ceremony a dainty lunch was served at the home of James A. Rood, a brother of the groom, at 24 Bellevue street. The groom is well known in this city and has been in the employ of Latham & Crane as a carpenter for a number of years. He is first assistant foreman of Hilltop Hose Co, No 8, W. F. D. After 8 short we'd ding trip Mir. and Mrs. Rood will re- side at 29 Oak street, this city. They were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Judge H. H. Burnharn has returned from a visit with his sons in Ba1ti-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Mrs Herbert Grant Of Quaker Hlu is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Delwiu S. Martin.
 Edward Brielev Is enjoying a few days vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-27
Argentine Plans
For Latin Union
To Oppose Germany

BUENOS AYRES, Sept. ga naval
SQUADRON has arrived with forces to
take charge of the city and water
works and power houses.
A parliamentary commission arrived
from Montevideo 20 participate in to-
days demonstration favoring a rupture
of relations with Germany.
Ii is understood that President lri-
goyen is preparing a message to Con-
eress, in which he will advocate that
there be no rupture with Germany until
the receipt of the translations of the
hundreds of kilograms received or sent
by the Swedish legation here, copies of
which had been telegraphed to Ambas-
sador Naon at Washington for decod-
inc. II is further understood that the
President is attempting to organize
concerted action by the Latin-American
nations looking 10 a break with Ger
many by all the republics of South
America.
II is considered probable in many
quarters. however, that the popular de-
mand will bring about rupture by
Argentina before the government has
had time to make study Of further
documents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-27
U.Boat Plans Known
To Bernstorf While
He Plotted for Peace

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Another
revelation by Secretary Lansing to-day
pictures Count Won Bernstorff deliber-
ately proceeding to influence Congress
against war as soon as he was notified
that the German government would re-
sumo ruthless submarine warfare.
The ambassador was informed by
Berlin that unrestricted submarine war
fare would be resumed on February l
last, and that notwithstanding this
atfront to America the German govern.
ment hoped to man9uvre the United
States into a maintenance Of neutrality.
Count Won Bernstorf knew that such
action by his government probably
would precipitste war. lie therefore de-
cided TO expend $4,000 in endeavoring
to influence Congress. the sole war
making power, to stand against declar-
ing hostilities.
At the same time the ambassador had