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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
FUN ERAL.
Edgar A. Smith.

Funeral services for Edgar Avery Smith were held Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the home of his brother in-faw and sister, MT. and Mrs. Samuel B. Case, PA Broad street many relatives and friends, with busi ness associates from Norwich and other cities, being present. Rev. Ed ward s. Worcester. pastor of Broad way Congregational church, conducted the funeral services.
 Among the beautiful floral forms was wreath from Mount Vernon lodge of Masons of Providence.
 Burial was in the family lot in Yan- tic cemetery, Rev. MT. Worcester reading the committal service. The bea rers were Walter Hardenbrook of Boston, Wilbur $. filling, William F. Hill and Raymond R. B. Case of Nor wich.
 Friends present from out of town in- cluded Mrs. Jennie l.. Wallace and son of Boston, Frank Larrabee and John B. Edgarton of Willimantic.
 Mir Smith was a membe of a fam fly prominent in the social, business and civic life of Norwich for genera tions, his relatives on the maternal side the Winships-having been identified also with local affairs in a conspicu- ous degree. The family home of his father, the late Avery Smith, was one of the fine old mansions on East Main street, long the center of old fashioned New England hospitality.
 MT. smith was a student dI NOT wich Free Academy and later entered the lumber business in Willimantic, afterwards in Providence and Boston He had a frank, genial nature, win ming friends wherever he went, and retaining their friendship in a remark able degree.
 Throughout his long period of inn paired health he made touching ef- fort to keep hopeful and brave, through devotion to his aged mother to whom his death means aff1iction, heavy and hard to bear.
 A few weeks ago MT. Smith return ed from Boston hospital to the home of his sister, Mrs. Case, where ak that love and devotion could do made his closing days comfortable. although it was known for a long time that his health could never be restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
EPSILON UPSILoN BANQUET. Four Charter Members Attended Fra ternity Banquet Monday Evening.

What was considered by the mem bers the best and largest banquet ever held by the Epsilon Upsilon fraternity of the Academy took place on Monday evening in the Chamber of Commerce building, when they observed their 20th annual reunion. There were over half a hundred in attendance, and included in the attendance were four of the charter members. A large number were present from out of town.
 The tables were decorated with cut flowers, and the toasts that were re- sponded to were well taken care of by ner of the hall was displayed the American flag, surrounded by flags of the allies and in another corner was suspended a bunch of bananas.
 The menu which was served by Chef Berry follows:
 Bananas Ia Bones.
 Tomato Bisque.
 Waters.
 Baked Connecticut River shad. Olives. Spinash. Radishes.
 Roast Beef a la Berry.
 Potatoes. String Beans. Vienna Bread. Brown Bread.
 Strawberry Shortcake.
 Ripe Bananas.
 Charles D. Greenman of the class of 1903 acted as toastrhaster and the fol- lowing responded to toasts: Charles F. Moves, 1898, New York; Benjamin A. Armstrong, 1899, Providence; Hon. Allyn NJ Brown, 1901, Norwich; Mat thew F. Bynes 1917. Norwich: Charles l.. Stewart, 1904, North Stonington All speakers in their toasts urged brotherly love, cooperation and loyal ty to the ''Bones,'' which has meant so much to graduate members who recall with joy of days at the Academy. The committee in charge comprised Per ciVal W. Chapman. chairman: Charles l.. Stewart, Dr. Arnaud J. LaPierre, Berthoid Comeau, Bra dford Ricketts and Prentice Alexander
 The address book was given out this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
OBITUARY.
John F. sevin.


 The death of John F. Sevin occurred Monday morning at his home on Broad street about T.50 o'clock follow | ing an illness of six weeks. Mir. Sevin suffered a shock from which he failed to rally
 1 Mir. Sevfn was born in New York city August 20. 1888. his parents nov ing to Fitchville when he was two years old. That was his home until he came to this city in 1868. He con- cluded his education at a boarding school and commenced teaching at the age of r in Norwich Town. He also taught school in Hanover a>d Bean Hill and remained in that position but a short time when in 1860 he accepted a position in the Fitchville store, which was then conducted with the cotton mills run and owned by Asa Fitch. MT. Sevin remained there 6 years and until the death of MT. Fitch, having been for four years booklSeep- CT and confidential clerk. He came to Norwich in 1868 to embark in busi- ness for himself. He opened a groc- cry store at 25S Broad street, Centen- nial square. and up to few years ago conducted this store, a period of 46 years. He disposed of the store to his son. Clarence Sevin. and only a short time ago retired from the activi- ty of the business.
 Mir. Sevin first became identified with the civic affairs of the city !n 1885 and 1886 when he was chair
 
 court of common council. He was chosen alderman in 1889 and served as chair1naS of the committee on pub lie works. He afterwards served as street commissioner and as a member of the board or relief He was a director of the New London County Mutual Fire Insurance company. and of Trinity Episcopal church. Surviving Mir. Sevin are his wife, Emma R. Post. one daughter. Ethel
  Portland Me, three grand children, Edwin H. Elizabeth and Clarence Sevin. two brothers. N. Douglas Sevin. of this city and George V. Sevin Of Providence, and two sisters Mrs F. B Antz of New York and Mrs. Edwin A. Allen of Bozrah.
 MT. and Mrs. Sevin observed their golden wedding anniversary. on De 5tlaughter of Phineas Post and Emily l.. (Rogers) Post, and is a native of New London.
 Mrs. Patrick Mclaughlin.
 Mary Kelley. widow of Patrick Me DarghIin. died at her home in New ness of six months. Mrs. McLaugh- lin was born in Litchfield but had 1iv- ed Q large part of her life in Taftville and Norwich and is remembered very kindly by many of the older residents.
 She was married to Patrick Me Laughlin in Taftville in 1880 by Rev. Thomas Joynt. Three sisters and one brother survive her: Mrs. S. D. James of Norwich. Mrs; r. E. Hendrick of Hanlon of Baltimore. Md. and anoth- er brother. Rev. William Kelley, who died in 1895. Five children. three sons and two daughters also survive her, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Me Laughlin was an earnest Christian mother and was tenderly cared for by her children in her last illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

League for Woman's Defense al an organization, a gew signed as indf- viduals. The chapter will provide and knit outfits for four soldiers cn q sub marine. The members will corporate in collecting paper to be sold for the benefit of the National League for Womans Service. During the after noon some of the ladies sewed on baby clothes for the hospital, others worked on pieces for a quilt.
 A supper of sandwiches, coffee and cake was served by this committee Miss Mary F. Wattles, Mrs. Joseph Smith. Mrs Henry Adams Mrs. Will liam Balcom, Mrs. Cora Botham. M ss Arthur Parker. Mrs. Perry Byrnes Mrs. Maria Button, Mrs. Neville Blicq Mrs. Frederick Bunce, Mrs. George Carter, Mrs. William Case, Mrs Jerome Conant, Mrs. Robert Cochrane Mrs. Winifred Corning and Mrs. Deni- son Chapman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
MAY CROP REPORT.
Estimated Spring PIoughing and
 Planting in This State.

A summary of the May crop report for the states, Rhode Island, Connecti- cut, and for the United States as com piled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates (and transmitted through the Weather Bureau), U. $. Department of Agricul- ture, is as follows:
 Connecticut.
 Rye-AIay l foreca st. 130. .000 bushels production (final estinate) 137O0O; two years ago. 150,0 bushels.
 Meadows-May 1 condition 90, con- pared with the 10-year average of 9O
 Pasture-May 1 condition S5, com pared with the 10-year average of ST May 1. 1917 estimated 34 per cent compared with 26 May 1 last year and 56, the 10-year avera ge.
 Spring Planting-Per cent. done to May 1. 1917. estimated 20 per cent compared with IS May 1 last year and 21, the 10-year average
 Hay-Old crop on farms May 1 es- timated 11S. 900 tons, compared witt f5,000 a year ago and 5S.00o two years ago.
 Prices-The first price given below is the average on May this year, and the second the average on May 1 last year. Corn, 165 and S9 cents per bushel. Oats. 89 and 61. Potatoes per ton. Eggs. 36 and 22 cents per dozen.
 Rhode Island.
 Meadows-AIay 1 condition 92, com pared with the 10-year average of 90.
 Pasture-May l condition Ss, com pared with the 10-year average of S5.
 Spring Ploughing-Pe cent. done to May l. 1917, estimated B per cent, compared with 33 May 1 last year and A, the 1Oyear average.
 Spring Planting-Per cent. done to May 1. 1917. estimated 25 per cent. R0rz @1 year and g. the 10-year average.
 Hay-Old crop on farms May 1. esti- mated 1S.000 tons. compared with s. 900 year ago and 5000 two years ago.
 Prices-The first price given below is the average on May 1 this year, and the second the average on May i last year. Corn. 19O and 112 cents per busheI. Oats, S5 and 5. Potatoes, 357 and 133. Hay. s22.0o and $25.00 per ton. Eggs. fl and 26 cents per dozen.
 United States. COG, 900 bushels; production last year (fnal estimate) 4S1.744. 900; two years ago, 678,947. 900: 1910-14 average. 494,- 654.O0O bushels.
 Rye-May forecast 50, o,7O0, 900 bush els; production last year (inal esti- mate). 47.383.000; two years ago. 54,- G50 900 bushels
 Meadows-May 1 condition sS.7, compared with the 10-year average of S7.9.
 Pasture-May 1 condition S1.9, com pared with the 10-year average Gg S5.2.
 Spring Ploughing-Per cent done to May 1, 1917. estimated PA per cent, compared with 70.4 per cent. on May 1 last year and 63.3. the -0-year av- craze.
 Spring PIanting-Per cent. done to May l. 1917. estimated 5s.7 per cent, compared with 56.7 per cent. on May 1 last year and 56.3 the 10-year average. Hay-Old crop on farms May 1. esti-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
USEFUL GIFT FOR
 MISS HELEN BOYNTON
Sodaiitas Members Present Her Sterling Silver Carving Set

After the regular business meeting of the Sodalitas on Monday evening in the par1ors of Broadway Congrega- = tional church. Miss Lena Lautenbacl, presented Mss Helen Boynton a ster- ling silver carving set in honor of her approaching marriage with Luth K. Zabrsk1e. A social hour followed
 and refreshments were served The
 committee in charge of the arrange
 ments for the evening comprised Miss
 Grace Rogers. Miss Helen Browning,
 Miss Marguerite WuIf Miss Helen
 presentation came as a surprise to
 Miss POvDtOn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
HOME CHAPTER HAS
 NEW VICE PRESIDENT.
Mrs. H. R. Branche Elected to Succeed
 Mrs. Mary Jewett, Deceased.

An enthusiastic meeting of Home chapter of the Kings Daughters was held Monday afternoon at the Johnson home with 90 in attendance. The lead CT, Mrs. Louis O. Potter resided at the business meeting. Four new members were admitted. Mrs. Herbert Branche was appointed vice president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs. Mary Jewett. As Mrs. Emil Stevens is soon to move to East Greenwich, R. l.. Mrs. William Moves was appointed corresponding secretary in her place. Mrs. George Carter was chosen dele gate to the county conference to be held in June in Jewett City.
 The chapter signed in the Nationa
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Some Men Always
 Need a Shave

They are the boys who can't see any sense in wearing a clean collar. You ca17 then, mossbacks- They are always complaining They think everyone Is ont to do them They are the ones who say. 'ATv you can't sell me that stun or course. we can't They know more than the people who put their practical experience into that stuff" So we paid our good money for this adv be- cause we wanted to talk to Live Wires" Many of you never had chance to find out the expert and prac- teal experience of others without a big investment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

shoe. I used salves and other things that ate off more of the toe than they did the corn. I'd cut and dig with knives and scissors, but now no more fooling for me. Two drops of Gets It did the work. It makes the corn shrivel and get so loose that you can just pick it right off with your fin gers!"
 There has been nothing new dis covered for corns since "Gets-It' was born. It's the new way-the com mon sense, simple. sure way
 "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 25c a bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago, ILL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

Large sized houses applauded the big bill of Keith vaudeville and moving pictures at the Davis theatre on Mon day afternoon and evening. Sparks Ali and company have the headline posi- tion. They present a neat comedy of fering entitled Kat Tales on the Wharf. Sharles Altroff the Sheriff of Hicks vile. presents a screamingly funny comedy act that is a real laugh getter. He also displays skiN in the handling of the violin. The third act is pre- scented by Scarploff and Varavara, the famous Russian boy tenor and the master boy pianist. Theirs is an ex- ceptionaIly good act and came in for a more than generous sized share of the applauce. Sweetheart of the Doom ed, in five parts, was the Triangle In ce film feature, and the comedy picture was Villa of the Movies, a Keystone production.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Examination fa- Electrician.

The United Sta tes civil service com mission announces an examination for electrician on June 4, 1917, to fill the position of electrician at $10o to S115 a month in the engineer department at large service at New London, Conn. and other vacancies as they may oc- eur in the various branches of the government service in the above named city and vicinity.
 An electrician is required who is experienced in the work of installing and operating 65-inch searchlights, 25- kw. gasoline actuated engine gene rating sets. etc.
 Applicants must be citizens of the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
PERSONALS

Mrs. Elizabeth Chase of Norwich is at Crescent Beach.
 A. Poly of Saybrook visited his sis ter in Norwich Hospital Sunday Daniel Rogers of Norwich was a
 Miss Millie Glaeser of Mystic is visiting her mother in Rockville for a few days.
 Mir. and Mrs. o. A. Buzze1l, who have been spending the winter in Florida. have returned and have open ed their home in Flanders. Mir. and Mrs. Warren T. Hamilton who have been visiting W. Harry Jennings at his bungalow. Pine Crest in Lebanon, have returned to their home in Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

covered. There is absolutely no clue to be run down by the searchers and the case seems a hopeless one. No one has seen her since she walked down past the Marguerite corner last Fri day afternoon in company with an other little girl about the same age. Where she has gone to or how she disappeared from sight is a deep nys-
 tery Kosticlx's father, Steve Con- standi, is searching day and night, ready to run down any possible clue as to here whereabouts, and the local police are continually on the watch for her.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
MANY DINERS EXPECTED
 AT MAY BREAKFAST
Thomas Mott Osborne Will Be the
 Principal Speaker.

Over hundred diners are expected at the May breakfast to be held at the Wauregan house this afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. auxiliary. Thomas Mott Os- borne, far famed as the warden of Sing Sing prison, will be in Norwich today as the guest of the auxiliary and will deliver the principal address at the gathering in the Wauregan house. All arrangements for the long looked for event were completed Monday night. The reception committee, which win be found in full on page 10, will be in line at 130 o'clock sharp to welcome those who attend the gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

An unusually large number, were in attendance at the annual meeting of the Norwich College club which was held in Slater Memorial on Monday afternoon. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Presi- dent Mrs. F. J. Graham; secretary, Mrs. F. L. Newton; treasurer, Mrs. S. B. Palmer; directress for two years, Miss Louise C. Howe; directress for one year, Mrs. Allyn l.. Brown.
 It was voted that the following res olutions be sent to President F. H. Sykes of Connecticut College:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Prentice Mackinnon Engagement

The engagaement has been announc- ed of Miss Doris MacKinnon, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs. w. H. MacKin- non of Cambridge, Mass, to Dr. Wentworth B. Prentice, of orsyth Dental Infir1nary, Boston, Mass. MT. Prentice is the son of MT and Mrs Myron B. Prentice of Lincoln avenue and is a graduate of the N. F. A. class of 1912
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
COLLEGE CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
Edward J. Graham Chosen President for the Coming Year-Members Express Their Friendship and Loyalty to Dr. F. H. Sykes

Resolved, That the College Club of Norwich at a meeting held May 14, 1917, extend to Dr. Sykes an expres- sion of their friendship and loyalty.
 A unanimous rising vote of thanks was given the retiring president, Miss Louise c. Howe, for her efficient lead- ership and untiring service in the af- fairs of the College club during the past four years.
 At the close of the business meeting tea was served by Miss Gilbert ara Miss Howe and a pleasant social hour enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
APPEAL B McOUNcIL OF
 SOLDIERS AND WORkMEN
Tells Army That German Imperialism
 Is Seeking to Destroy It's Deputies.

Petrograd, May 1.-The council of soldiers and workmen issued an ap- peal to the army in which it declares that German imperialism is seeking
 to destroy it. Appeal is made to the soldiers to defend Russia with all their strength and declare separate peace
 is impossible.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

mated 12.500. 900 tons, compared with 14.452, 900 a year ago and 10,797, 900 two years ago.
 Prices-The first price given below is the average on May 1 this year, and the second the average on May 1 last year. Wheat. 2450 and 1925 per bush el. Corn. 15O.0 and 72.3 cents. Oats 71.0 and 42.6 cents. Potatoes, 279.0 and s4.S cents. Hay. s1444 and $12.22 per ton Cotton, 1S.9 and 11.5 cents per pound. Eggs. 300 and 18.1 cents per
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Campaign Leaders Met.

A preliminary meeting of the gen erals and captains Of the teams in the Y. NJ. c. A. building campaign was held at the Wauregan house Monday evening, where supper was served. The leaders of the campaign met M c. Williams, who is going to arrange plans for the financial campaign for the new building. MT. Williams ad- dressed the leaders with few remarks regarding his plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Corns Loosen Of
 With Magic "Gets-It''

Drops Do the Work, PainiessIy.
 "I tell YOU. before I heard of Gets It used to try one thing after anoth- ' CT for corns. still had them. l used bandages and they made my toe so big it was murder to put on my
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Attending Musicians Convention.

George Helmboldt, Herbert H. Smith and Fred N. Clark motore from this city Sunday to attend the National Convention of the American Federation of Musicians, to be held at New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
DEEP MYSTERY SHROUDS
 LITTLE GIRLS DISAPPEARANCE.
Searchers Have No Clue Whatsoever
 Upon Which to Work.

Up to a late hour Monday night no trace of Kostick Constandi the year old girl who Is missing from her home on North Main street, hstd been dis
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
4eth Annual Reunion.

A very interesting program is be- ing arranged for the 18th annual re- union which is to be held in G. A. R. ball. Willimantic, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
TO SLEEP WELL

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate Half a teaspoonful in a glass of water, taken before retiring insures restful sleep Buy a bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
J. D. ZIMMERMAN, D. (.

WHEN YOU WANT Lo put your bus mess before the pubic, there Is ne medium better than through the ad- ve-tisinE columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

Americas foreign trade in March showed an increase of nearly $1o6, ,000,- 900 over that of February.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
STROLLERS

They are tn latest in small handy, carry about carts for the baby.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
WE AIM TO GIVE YOU

that chance right now Every Live One" is doing some planting this year. You can turn the garden experience of others into profit for yourself if you read
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

George McFarlane, 16-year-old Montville youth, who is said to be of
 weak mind, paddled away from Browning's Beach Sunday afternoon in canoe belonging to Miss Jessie
 D. Sutton, secretary to President
 Sykes at Connecticut college, but was
 found an hour later propelling the ca noe down the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

For it's work in caring for blinded soldiers and sailors and teaching them
 trades that will make them self-sup- porting, the American, British, FrencI and Belgian Permanent Blind Relief War Fund to date has received S466- 900 in contributions, it was announced Monday, to Norwich contributors to the fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

shipment of 27 barrels of fish to New
 York Saturday night, the result of a days work. Some of the catch were sQuid, which bring good price ir the market.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

At NoanIz, Sunday, when St. Jo- seph's Tierney Cadets, c. T. A. U., eel ebrated their second anniversary, County Director William H. McGuin- ness of Norwich acted as toastmaster
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

of the Eastern Connecticut Branch, W E. M, to be held in the parish house of Park church. Saturday, May 19 Miss Della Leavens and others viii speak
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

Notice has been sent members of the Universal Sunshine society that the semi i-annuaI meeting will be held January Is, 1918, in New York, at which time the Fist birthday anniver- sary will be celebrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

A summary of the May crop report for the states, Rhode Island, Connecti- cut, and for the United States as com piled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates (and transmitted through the Weather Bureau), U. $. Department of Agricul- ture, is as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

New arrival today of Connecticut river shad. porgies, sea bass and founders, at Powers Bros.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

Miss Hayes of Storrs college is tc give public fruit and vegetable can-
 ming demonstration in the banquet room of the West Woodstock Congre- gational church "Wednesday afternoon
 under the auspices of the Ladies' Cir
 cle.
The Ordway new era., 1917-11-23
W. W. WRIGHT ON STAND

Q.-Where do you live? Alive
and half miles northwest.
Q.-How long? About twen-
ty-seven years.
Q.-Are you acquainted with the
defendant? A.-Yes.
Q-Where were you on the day
OF this killing? AT home.
Q.-Did you see Black? A.-Yes.
Q.-Where? AT my home.
Q-What time? About IL.
Q-How did he come? Am an
auto
Q-Did Black come Typ to the
house and knock? A.-Yes.
Q.-What happened then? A
He introduced himself as Mr.. Black
and said that he waa here looking up
notes for his mother-in-law, and l
sked him in.
Q-How long diu he talk? A.
About fifteen minutes.
The Ordway new era., 1917-11-23

revenue once.
O.-Was it after the killing! A.
1 believe It was after the killing.
Q.-Was anybody with Mr.. Enyart
when you made the acknowledge
ments? Al do not remember.
Odd Clyde Potter and Mr.. En-
yart come together when you made
these acknowledgements? Al 90
not remember.
O.-was that on the gath or 25th!
Al made a mistake and dated them
the gath. but am positive II was on
Sunday, the 25th. after the killing.
The Ordway new era., 1917-11-23
DEFENDANT TAKES STayn

A. f. Enyart, the defendant v,,
the next witness called by ina 4.
defense. He testified in substance !.
follows:
Q.--How old are you? A-Sx
enty years old.
Q.-Where do you live, A..
Nine miles northwest OF town
Q.-How long have you ben ,ivis
around here? A.-Since the III
Q.-What connection have yu
with the First National bank! L.
President.
O.-Where were you living on IN
25th day Of February? A.-Oa "
ranch.
O.-Were you acquainted viii J..
w. Black? A.-Yes.
Odd you see him in OrdM
on February cath? A.-Yes.
O-What time OF day did ys
first see him? About o'tiei
Odd you know that he vn
town? A.-No.