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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
WULIMANTIC
WILLIMANTIc IN GRIP
 OF HEAT WAVE.
Many Local Factories Closed on Ac-
 count of High Temperature.

Wfllimantic is in one of the hottest heat waves that has ever visited the city. Few prostrations have been re- ported. but the mills are affected by the heat.
 The Hall & Bill Printing company shut down Monday afternoon for the day, as they could not print. The windham Silk company put a new ordinance into effect Tuesday. All who desire may quit work at o'clock as long as the weather is so hot. Nearly all Of the employees availed themselves of the opportunity. The Chaffee Man ufacturing company, which is located on the corner of Valley and Church streets. stopped their night shift Mon day evening as the wcrkrooms are under the roofs and the addition of made the already suffocatiDg rooms unbearab ble- At the Torrington Build ing company, which. is building the new Jordan block, several of the men did not work Tuesday because of the heat. and in the afternoon one of the carpenters was overcome by the heat. The bricklayers on the brick house which is being built by Contractor wiIiett for Mrs. Zerchiel on Pleasant street did not work Tuesday afternoon, ss the bod carriers could not work in the open with the sun on them.
 At the '. M. C. A. the thermometer registered 90 degrees on the inside of the building, the highest that it has been since the building was completed about five years ago.
 The thermometer in front Of Ray mond Comins' store registered it's limit. 120 degrees. Those near it ex- pected 1t would burst any minute
 The bathing places in this city have been used to capacity. About 800 peo- pie were in the American Thread com pany's swimming pool in the Natchaug river at 7.30 Tuesday evening The swimming pool in the '. NJ. C. A. and the shower baths were in use all day. Many other people went swimming in the neighboring rivers, and two per- sons were drowned. as is described on another part of this page.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
TURCO- GERMAN FORCES
 OPERATING IN BEERSHEBA
Where, the Bible Tells Us, Abraham
 Dug a We'll and Planted a Grove.

Copenhagen, July 31-(Correspond- encc. .)-Beersheba where Abraham dug a well and planted a grove as the Bible narrative records, recently be- came the headquarters of the Turco- German forces operating to prevent the British invasion of Palestine, writes a German war correspondent. In the thousands of years which have elapsed since Abrahams day, Beers heha has experienced no more remark able change than has taken place with it's occupation by the Turkish and German troops.
 of Gaza, one of the goals of the Brit Now the tall masts of wires station tower high in the air over this oasis on the borders of the Sinai desert and Beersheba has been blessed by the war with material prosperity it never knew before. It has over acquired Hotel Abraham" a bazaar of small stores. and a moving picture show op erated by the neighboring electric power station. The performance be- gan at o'clock. The small entrance fee handed over, the movie devotee found himself admitted 10 farm yard Ahead. on a fairly high house facade. hung the linen screen, where on Autrian and German troops were to be seen wreathed in the smoke of cinematograph battles.
 Unfortunately. in the last few days, writes the German visitor the movie paradise of the wilderness has closed its doors. British airmen turned nocturnal enthusiasts and made flights in the moonlight, in the course of which they paid visits to Abraham's
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
COLCHESTER
Funeral of Mrs. Abraham Super-Brief
 Personal Items.

Mrs. c. c. Barton of Hartford is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ida Wagner. on Main street. who died at her home on Lebanon ave- nue Monday, was held Tuesday morn ing Burial was in the Hebrew ceme- tery on Linwood avenue.
 C.. F. Wyllis of Wil1ipaantic was a caller in town Tuesday
 George T. Loomis of Westchester was calling on friends in town Tues day.
 Mrs. May White and daughter Mar garet returned Monday after two weeks visit with relatives in Water bury.
 Charles M Reade of willimantic was caller here Monday.
 Louis E. Baldwin of Middletown was a Colchester visitor Monday.
 Harry Friedman returned to Bridge port Monday after a few days vaca- ton.
 Charles Elderkin was visiting friends in Hebron Monday.
 Lucius C. Brown has returned iron, Canterbury, where he attended a re- union of the Brown family
 Harry Elgart, Miss Anna Johnson and Miss Sokol were in Norwich Mon day.
 William H. Van Horn of Williman- tic is the guest of friends in town for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. M. M. Cutler of New York, formerly of this place, are guests of local relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Monday evening members of the Baltic mule spinners' team and rep resentatives. from the Taftville team held a meeting in Baltic and agreed to play the remaining games in the se- ries.
 The second game will be played on the home grounds Saturday afternoon. Preceding the game members of the Baltic branch of the Norwich Red Cross chapter, Laroche's band, mem bers of different societies in town and others will participate in the parade which will march to Sayles field to witness the game. It is expected that good crowd will accompany the Taftville players. The receipts will be given to the Baltic Red Cross branch
 Good Day for Swimming.
 At different places in Baltic Tues day the mercury hovered between 114 and 117 degrees. This was six de- grees hotter than Monday. A low humidity helped out to some extent, but the waters of the Shetucket af- forded the best relief.
 Brevities.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Mott left town Tuesday for Newburg on the Hudson. Mir. Nott has been erecting machinery at the new annex to the Baltic mills.
 Mrs. William Cullen has returned from several weeks stay with Hart ford relatives.
 A farmer residing in the northern section of the town said Tuesday that he placed a thermometer on a rock in his hayfield and that the mercury crawled to 116 degrees.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Funeral services for William G. Mur- | ray were held at St. Mary's church Tuesday morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. J. Fl. Siefer- aid, James Duggan, John Sharley, Mi chael Murray, Thomas Murray and Patrick Wallace. There were deiega- tions present from the Holy Name so A. Young. Jr, Hose and Ladder com pany- There were many beautiful flowers. Friends and relatives were present from Central Falls, R. l., and Versailles. Miss Jennie Coyle sang as the beautiful waiting hymn Face to Face. Burial was in St. Mary's ceme- tery in Sylvandale. Funeral Director J. H. Hourigan was in charge.
 Miss Pauline Frankisweez.
 The funeral services of Pauline Franl<iswecz were held at St. Mary s church Tuesday morning. Requiem J. McCabe. The Children of Mary at tended in a body. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery. Funeral Director J. A. Hourigan was in charge.
 Another swelterine Day.
 Once again Tuesday the sweltering heat soaked sizzling humanity of Jewett City. After one of the hottest nights for years, at an early hour Old Sol and General Humidity advanced to the front line trenches and kept up a stiff bonn bardment all day. Tenn peratures were variously reported from 9S to 106-all shade readings. There was no relief in sight at nightfall or promised for today.
 Prime Hay Crop.
 Hundreds of tons of the finest hay ever harvested in this section are be- ing housed these fine day days. F. H. Gilbert has put in over 100 loads; J. C. Hawkins is cutting his big East Main street lot, it will yield between five and six tons, the finest of grass All about farmers are hard at work. Help is scarce and big prices are being paid for men who can stand the hard work and the burning heat of the hayf1eld.
 Brown Family Reurion.
 The annual reunion of the Brown ia nily will be held in Pachaug Satur- day at George Browns home.
 Mrs. Patrick Shea and son Ritchie are guests of MT. and Mrs. John Fitz- gerald of Main street. They came to a ttend the funeral services of William G. Murray.
 Mr and Mrs. F E. Robinson and son Eari are home from a two weeks visit at Mrs. Robinson's old home at Kenduskeag, Me. They were accom- panied home by Mrs. Robinson's par snts, MT. and Mrs. O. NJ. Harvey.
 The big Tillinghast sawmil1 has ar lived in the Benjamin hemlocks. There will be several months job There is thousands of feet of the finest hem1ock i'm Der to cut and saw.
 The Red Cross rooms will not be ,pen Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Herbert HunmeI Buys Mulberry Street House-.AIso Sells East Main Street Residenee-Scouts Camp at Twin Lakes.

Miss Grace Rathbun was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Louis Degrienier of Fox Hill the past week.
 Mir and Mrs. Louis Degrienier were visitors with the latter's mother in Plainfie1d for the week end.
 Nine cars carrying the people of the combined churches of the city, pa ssed through the East Side on their way to Atlantic Beach Saturday for a union picnic.
 Miss Ethel Storms of East Main street has returned, after visiting friends in Vermont
 Mir Cary of the East Side has f1n- ishcd painting the house which he re- gently purchased and which was form erly occupied by Mir. and Mrs. Brok- way and family.
 Mir and Mrs. L. King of Carter av- enue spent Sunday at Lantern Hill.
 MT and Mrs. A. G. Portrnore and mother were in Worcester the past week.
 William Disco of the East Side has purchased seven passenger touring car.
 Buys and Sells Property.
 HermArt Hur,an7an has purchased
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

the cottage of Andrew Rosemark on Mulberry street and also sold the place now occupied by him on East Main street. The house on Mulberry street adjoins that of his brother. Clark Hurnmel and is now occupied by MT. and Mrs. Buckley. Mir. Buckley is employed in the Norwich post office. MT. Humnell expects to go ikto his new home as soon as convenient.
 Scouts in Camp.
 Members of the Boy Scouts of Troop 6, spent the week end in camp at Twin Lakes. Those from the East Side were Calkins, Silverman K. Both am. A. Botham, c. Botham, and H. E. Duro. Scouts Duro and Silverman headed the boys who went from Nor wich Saturday with a banner bearing the slogan, NO Slackers Here" The banner was made by Duro.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
FUN E RAJ.
Miss Frances Leahy.

Funeral services for Miss Frances
 Leahy were held at 10 o'clock Monday
 morning in St. Johns church. Rev.
 William A. Keefe was celebrant of the
 solemn high mass of requiem, the dea-
 son being Rev. John H. Frederick of
 St. Patrick's church, Norwich, the sub
 deacon Rev. Joseph E. Mccarthy of
 Moosup and the master of ceremonies
 Rev. Richard P. Morrissey of Volun-
 town. Burial was in St. Mary's ceme-
 tery, Jewett City. The bearers were
 William J. Connors of New York, J. Francis Sullivan William O'Neil and
 James Downing of Plainfield. Beauti- full floral pieces were received from the following: Pillow inscribed Sister and
 basket of lilies from the sister and brothers of the deceased; fiat bouquet of roses, Miss Frances McAvoy; flat
 bouquet of sweet peas, Mir. and Mrs. George Eabcock; roses. Miss Hazel Lauver; spray of dahlias, Harry Ho1- loway; roses and lilies, J. M. Sullivan and family, Main street; casket bou- quet, Lawrence Krauss and family; spray of lilies, MT. and Mrs F. Bishop; wreath of lilies, Miss Margaret M Kelley of Jewett City; wreath of roses family; wreath of lilies, MT. and Mrs. James T. Shea of Lisbon; wreath of roses and smilax, Harry L. Needham of Worcester, Mass; spray of roses, F. H. Tillingf1ast of Central Village; bouquet of roses, Mr and Mrs. Huggs: wreath of sweet peas and srnilax, Will liam Chamberlain; spray of carnations, c. c. Tf1linghast: spray of carnations A. Phillips; bouquet of sweet peas, Mary E. Francis; basket of roses, Will liam R. Cronip: cross office force of Lawton mills; crescent of lilies, A. w Dougherty and family: sweet peas Miss Martha Eaton; caslSet bouquet, MT. and Mrs. Pearl-Lewis; casket bou- quet. Mir. and Mrs. Earl Mathewson: bouquet, MT. and Mrs. John Nolan; wreath of pink roses. MT. and Mrs James H. Shea of Jewett City; roses | Miss A. Mahon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
TWO MEN MEET
 DEATH BY DROWNING
One Loses Life in Hop River and the
 Other Occurred in the WiiIimantic . River

There were two cases of accidental ] drowning on Tuesday.
 | The first drowning took place in 1 Hop River, near Perkins Corner, at l about noon, Tuesday. The person 1 drowned was Philip Sheidel of New l York eity. He had just arrived on I Monday evening and was visiting with ! his brother, Sam Sheidel, of Babcock Hill. He and several other fellows | were in bathing but he could not swim
 was beyond his depth he was drown ed. His nephew, who was bathing
 with him could not swim either, and could not get to him before he went down the third time. The body was recovered about half an hour later by
 the dead mans nephew and aunt. Medical Examiner Higgins of South Coventry viewed the body and gave per- mission for it's removal, pronouncing death due to accidental drowning.
 The second victim was James Leo, an Italian living at 49 Jackson place, this city. The drowning took place in the Willimantic river a little above the depot at South Windham at 3.15 Tuesday afternoon.
 Leo was employed as section hand of the New Haven road and because gang went in swimming to cool off. Leo said he could swim on his back but remained in shallow water. The first that any of his friends knew he was sinking in the deep part of the river. James Jennings, a member of the gang and his son. Raymond. went to Leo's aid but they were unable to do anything. He sank where the wa ter was about twenty feet deep.
 The police headquarters in Wil1i- mantle were immediately notified and Chief Killoury left by automobile with graphing hook and rope. There was no boat in the river near the swim ming hole and v.hile waiting for ofie to be brought up the river several of the people nearby tried to locate the body by diving. but in vain, the wa ter being too muddy.
 The boat arrived in about half an hour and Chief killoury commenced dra gging that part of the river for the tody but it had not been recovered jsp to nine o'clock.
 Leo had no relatives in this coun- crys his wife and mother living in l italy
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
MOOSUP
Lariviere- Millette Wedding at All Hallows' Church-Newa in General.

Monday morning at seven o'clock, in All Hallows' church, Miss Oroia Mary Mi1lette was united in marriage with Wilfred Joseph Lariviere, by Rev. J E. Mccarthy. 'The witnesses were William Lariviere and Teodel Hickey The bride wore a gown of white voile with beautiful pearl trimmings. She carried shower bouquet of roses
 A reception and dinner followed the ceremony at the home of the bride Groons parents in the Union village There were numerous handsome gifts from Teodel Hickey. Emiel Perrier, Clara Millette and other friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Larivere left Tuesday for Waterbury, where they will re- main a flew days with relatives.
 Out of town guests who attended the marriage were MT. and Mrs. TeodeI Hickey of Norwich, Miss Clara and Miss Mary Millette and William Mil lette of Lowell, Joseph LavalIee of Waterbury, Mary Hickey of Norwich. Myra and Beatrice Labonte of Jewett City.
 Newsy Notes.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Myees are wis iting friends in Tiverton, R. l.
 Mrs. John Mflner of Providence was a recent visitor in town.
 MT. and Mrs. James Chamberlin, Mrs. William House and daughter,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Anna, from Brooklyn. N. r., are spend ing several weeks with Mrs. Mary Gamble.
 Miss Nellie Taylor is spending the summer at Watch Hill.
 Miss Minnie Collins was a Norwich visitor Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. James Seward are taking a weeks vacation at Rocky Point.
 Mrs. Fred Dawley and son, Herbert were Providence visitors Monday
 Miss Dora Green of Worcester, Mass, is visiting friends in Almyville
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
NORWICH TOWN
Motor Party to Springfield orsanists' Convention-Death of Michael J. Shea, Former Boss Finisher in Local Mill.

Mir and Mrs. Herbert L. Warrington, Miss H. Louise Fuller and Miss Marion Rogers left Tuesday by automobile to attend the annual national organists' convention in Springfield. After the convention MT. and Mrs. Warrington plan to go on to Northfeld, where they will spend a week as guests of Mir. Yerrington's brother, Henry Yerring ion
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

This style is nice for all wash fab rics, such a galatea, linen. 1inene, per caie and crepe It is also good for corduroy and velvet. The yoke facing may be omitted or made of contrasting material.
 The pattern is cut in five sizes: f G. B. 10 and 12 years. It requires 8 1-2 size.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Boys Russian Suit, With or Without
 Reyers, Collar and Shield.

en. seersucker. percaIe and galatea are good materials for this model. The fronts are double breasted and the revers collar may be omitted. The trousers are straight.
 The pattern is cut in four sizes: 2. 3, and , years. It requires 8 3-4 yards of 3s-inch material for a 4-year size
 pattern of this ilIustra tion mailed to any address receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Ccnn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Hebron Woman at Hospital.

Miss Lulu Thompson of Hebron was received at St. Joseph's hospital Tues day evening. She fell and Dr. PendIe- ton of that place thought she had broken neck and had a shock She was brought to the hospital in the ambulance, the trip being made very slow because of the intense heat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

ated Iron three times per day after meals for two weeks. Then test your strength again and see how much you have gained. I have seen Nuxated Iron increase the strength, power and en- duance of delicate, nervous, rundown people 100 per cent. in ten days time in many instances.
 NOTE: NUxATED IRON recommended above by Dr. James be obtained from good drug g1st, with without physicians prescription, on an abSolute guarantee of money rcfund- cd. It Is .dtspensed in this city by Cras osgood Co, Lee osgood and all good druggists
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
FUN ERAL.
Patrick DunIeYY.

The funeral services of Patrick Dun levy were held at his late home in South Windham Tuesday morning and were followed by requiem high ma ss at St. Joseph's church, the celebrant being Rev. T. F. Ramon Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Mir. and Mrs. Marshall Miner of East Haddan and Sherwood Miner of Salem were guests Sunday of MT. ard Mrs. Wellington Miner of East Great Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Brief Mention.

Miss Grace Jacobs, Miss Grace Da- VoH and Miss Ruth Hale are attending the summer school in Danbury. Miss Hale is an instructor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Miss Ardine Suvaiian, who is study ing music at the Boston Conservatory of Music and makes her home with
 American friends in Boston is spend ing a week the guest of Miss Susan
 Hyde of Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Miss Mary A. D. Peck of West Chester and Misses Laura and Irene Durnet of Providence are visiting Mrs George Peck of Plain Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Gustave Hertha1 of Bridgeport, who is in the government service at New London. spent Monday afternoon as the guest of George Hyde of Wash ington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Mir. and Mrs Thomas Crawford and son Francis of Whitinsville, Mass are visiting Rev. William Crawford and the Misses Crawford of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

NIT. and Mrs. Roy Beebe of East Great Plain and MT. and Mrs. George Teek of Otrobando avenue motored to Colchester Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Exemption Board List conpIete.

The draft list for the 17th exemption district was completed Tuesday night. Notices will be sent by registered mail to the first 26S names on the list tell ing them when to appear.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Mir. ana Mrs. F. Clarence Hall and family of Bliss place hay ereturned home after spending two weeks at Crescent Beach
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Many at Demonstration,

Many people visited the demonstra- ton at the nurses home on Valley street Tuesday afternoon from 3.50 until 530
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Miss Helen B. Avery has returned to her home on West Town street after spending a week at Groton Long Point and StoningtOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
American Money Fighting.

It may be some weeks yet before Pershing's men get into action, but American money Is fighting valorous- ly and successfully for the Allies on evazv front-Kansaz Eitx Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
SUIT CASES AND BAGS

Straw Suit Cases without straps, $1.50. Straw Suit Cases with outside straps,
 s175, $2.19, $2.9S and s3.39. Straw Bags without lock, 69c Straw Bags with lock, $1.19 and s1.3e. Cowhide Suit Cases. s4.69 and s550. Leatherette Suit Cases, s1.50. s2.ss
 and $3.98.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

take. To quickly enrich the blood, put roses in the cheeks of women and give men that youthful punch, vital ity. and stay there power, there is nothing like organic iron-Nuxated Iron A patient of mine remarked after a six weeks course of Nuxa ted Iron, Say, doctor, this prescription works like masicl" Unlike the older forms of iron, Nuxated Iron does not inJure the teeth nor upset the stom- ach, but is readily assimilated and you can quickly recognize its ac- tion by a renewed feeling of snap, vigor and increased staying power"
 No matter what other iron rem edies you have used without sue cess if you are not strong or well you owe it to yourself to make the following test:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
The nrtEr-LtL.-

ancisnt county seat. The auth0riffe1 decided fl was unnecessary Co pro- vide electric illumination tO indicate where the visitors bombs might mcr- advantageously be dropped. The cleo tric power station stopped lighting Becrsheba's streets, and ceased co provide its current for the movie show The proprietor Of the show had to pack his boxes and rolls of films. and br- take himself to pastures new. The date of the reopeniug ls not stated Possibly on the triumphant entry Cf the hosts from Egypt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Miss Ethel Hardwood was the guest of Mrs. Charles Nerga ason of Verga son avenue Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

A girl is as apt to marry a man too old for her as a widow is to marry one .Eaa 1zqzAnx--Eox haE>
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Mrs. ". s. Thatcher and Miss Flor tnce Thatcher have returned from Waterford to their home on Tanner street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
OBITUARY.
Michael J. Shea

Michael J. Shea died at his home on West Town street Monday evening af- ter an illness of several months. He was the son of Michael and Margaret Shea and was born in Norwich Town, where he has always resided.
 He was boss f1nisher in the Nor = wich Town mill, but during tn elast four years of his life he was unable to work.
 Mir. Shea was a member of the Sa- cred Heart church. He had many friends and was well liked and re- ~pected in the community. In his fam fly he was favorite and his death is a severe blow to them.
 Last September his youngest sister died. He Is survived by one sister, Miss Ellen Shea of Norwich Town. and two brothers, John Shea of Hartford and Francis Shea of Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Mir. and Mrs. Trador Of Waterbury were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Charles Vergason.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Miss Susan C. Hyde of Washington etreet and her guest, Miss A. SuVajian, were at Ocean Beach Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Miss Emily Hopkins of Plainfield is visiting Mrs. A. F. Greene of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
PLAINFIELD
Many Mourners at Funeral of Miss Frances Eeahy-UncIe Sam Baii<s at False Teeth, so Owner Joins kiIties.

Lorenzo Cayuette of Centerville, R. T., is spending months vacation here with relatives