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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
HOME CHAPTER HOLDS
 SEASONS FINAL MEETING.
Report of Tri-connty Convention Was
 Given by Mrs. George Carter.


 The last meeting of the season of Home chapter of the Kings Daughters was held Monday afternoon at the Johnson home, S5 being present. The leader, Mrs. Louis o. Potter, was in charge, and after a devotional service, reports were heard from secretary. treasurer, visiting and flower commit tee and industrial committee. Plans were made for the Silver Cross maga- zine to be distributed to all sections where members of Home chapter re- side, Greenevile, East Side, West Side, the city. Falls, Bliss place. Nor wich Town and MontviI1e. It was voted to subscribe for 15 copies for this purpose One new member was admitted, making the membership 134.
 A report of the 14th annual conven- ton of the circles of Windham. Holland and New London counties, held last Mrs. George Carter. Home chapter was represented by 34 members. Thoughts brought out in different ad- dresses were: Do something for some one else and you won't be looking for work. We must do all we do honestly. Until we find the Kingdom of heaven within ourselves we shall not find it. Each person has a gift, neglecting our state president, urged the forming or new circles and the buying of liberty bonds. She advised all to join the National League for Service. /
 Various forms of activity by circles during the year were work for hospi- tals, Christmas and rummage sales, sweaters and knitted sets for those on submarines, money fruit and flowers for Shut-ins. a community Christmas tree, sale of Christmas seals Salvation Army work, crutches to be loaned.
 As is customary at, the last gather ing of the year, cake with ice cream was served by these hostesses: Mrs David Anderson, Mrs. Henry Adams Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Louis WaIz Mrs. Herbert Baldwin, Mrs Edward Armstrong, Mrs. Julia Chapman. Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Alfred Davs1. Mrs. Ernest Disque, Miss Mabel Evans Mrs. George Fellows. Mrs. William Friswell, Mrs. Frank Foster and Mrs. Charles Fox
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

The Lazierl Worth Trio, three men in scenic athletic sketch entitled An tEvening at the Club, is the big vaude- vile feature at the Davis theatre for the first three days of the week and was seen by large sized houses at all three performances on Monday in spite of the rainy weather. Walter J. Pond the blind singer and composer. occu- pies a prominent position on the pro- gram and his efforts were we'll re- ceived by the audiences of Monday Mir. Pond presents a program of songs piano selections and whiSling solos all Of his own composition.
 Then there are the Four Cheerups who have star comedy offering in the song line The Snarl a i've part Triangle production by Thomas Tnce, is the big feature photoplay, with Bes- sic Barriscale in the leading role His Criminal Career is the name of the Tria ngles comedy film
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
DIED.

wTLKEs-Tn Westerly. R. l. June g. 1917. Jesse Wilkes. aged 72 years. BOSER-In New London, June &. 1917, Louis Joseph. son Of Louis and Anne Boser, aged 19 years. CHAPPELL-In Bradford. R. T.. June 9. 1917. Mary Elizabeth Chappell, aged 67 years.
 T4FOMAs-In Stonington (Pawcatuck) June g 1917. Mary A1., widow of Moosie Thomas, aged 56 years HoLDREDGE- Stonington 1Pawca- tuck), June g. 1917, Frank LaVerne Holdredge, Jr.. infant son of Frank LaNerne and Gertrude Eccieston Holdredge.
 sHANNON-In Norwich. June II, 1917 James B. Shannon. aged T years: Funeral from his late residence 242 Washington street, Wednesday morn ing. June 13 at S.45 o'clock. Re qhiem solemn high mass in st. Pat rick's church at 9.3o Burial in St. Mary's cemetery
 ROONEY-In Norwich Town Sudden ly), June II. 1914, Mary Murphy, wife of George Rooney. of 22 Town street. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Exercises at

Exercises at Congregational Church
 There was a large attendance at the Children $ Day: exercises of the Greeneville Congregational church held Sunday. The church was beau tifuIly decorated and the following was the programmes
 Voluntary: infant baptism: prayer; song, school; welcome, Helen Suthiu; Sunshine, Lucille Iarkin, Harriet Anderson, James Ringland; What Lit tte Things Did. Marion Agnew: Pure in Heart, Nathan Sears, Theodore Mo Milan. Russell Wilson; concert recita- tion, primary; song, Chi1dren's Day; Words From Natures Book Con stance Mclean: Sing a Song, Earl Kramer Children's Day, Ruth Whit ing, Viola Ievitsky, Ruth Metzger; duet, Sing, Happy Birds, Lillian Kar- kutt, May F-inlayson; Happy June, Charles Ferguson, Russell Metzger; A Daisy Band. Mrs. Writings class; A Barrel of Money, John McDougai: of-- fering, solo, A.. Craig Taylor: The Smile of Summer. Maude Ferguson; Let the Sunshine In, Lucy Buchanan; How Kind Was Our Creator. Helen Van Duyre; Earth's Praises Annie Gee: Beauty. Song and Gladness. Miss Greene's class; The Master Painter Marianne Blaclzledge: re- marks by the pastor, Rev. C. Fl. Rick etts; closing hymn, America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

attended him three times at his office and his last service was rendered on was considered that no further medical attention was needed. Employed as Bridsenan- It is found by the evidence that Gum was a bridgeman, and had been 1 in the employ of the company for some five years. Following his Injury on December 4, 1915, he was unable to worked from that time up to January 12, 1916, when he again quit and did not resume work until January 26. 1916, when he returned and worked continuously up to February End, 1916, on which day he worked but five hours and quit because of hard cold
 On February 5, 1916 Gum was att tneded at the house of his wife's sister in Palmer, Mass, by Dr. Cheney. at which time Gum was found to be suffering from 1obar pneumonia He was removed to the hospital on Feb 1916.
 It is found that he left surviving him his wife, Ida Gum, with whom he was living at the time of his death. His wife is named in the caption as the claimant, having made a claim for compensation because of the death of her husband and hearing was called that the facts in the case might be de- termined.
 Several important Questions.
 There were several important ques-, tions to be decided in this case and they were as follows:
 Was the decedent engaged in inter state commerce at the time of his in- jury, and did he come within the scope of the workmen's compensation act or the federal employers liability act7.
 Did the motive of claim for connpen- sation comply with section q of the act?
 Was there any connection between the pneumonia which caused the death of MT. Gum on February 2. 1916, and the injury received by him on Decem- ber4, 1915.
 For the reasons set forth Tn mem orandum of decision it is found:
 That the decedent was engaged in interstate commerce at the time of his injury.
 That he did not come within the scope of the workmen's comenpsation act.
 That the notice of claim for com pensation was not received by the re- spondent within the time specified in section 21 of tn act:
 That there was no connection be- tween the pneumonia which resulted in death on February g, 1916 and the injury received by Gum on December I, 1915.
 For these reasons the commissioner has dismissed the claim
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
SCOUTS ARE OUT
 AFTER LIBERTY BONDS
Thirty one Subscriptions For Total of
 S1,650 Result of Mondays Efforts.

On Monday night, reports began to come in to Scout Commissioner Bruce, the result of the first days work in Norwich in the big National Scout campaign for Liberty bond subscrip- tions. Only a few hours a day can be devoted to the work as Sthes bodys are able to work only after school hours. Most of the work Monday was of a prepe ratory nature, distributing the circulars which will be called for again on Tuesday. and it is then that the re- suits should be the largest. Neverthe- less. the results of Mondays work were very satisfactory.
 Five of the eight troops. Of the city repS-ted a total of 31 subscriptions for S1.S50. The work of the tight Nor wich Troops follows:
 Troop 1. no report; Troop 3, sub scriptfons for s4o0; Troop 4, no re- port; Troop 5. F subscriptions for $55o Troop ', no. report: Troop 8, 1 suh azription for s100; Troop 10, 2 subscriptions for $1eo.
 Assistant Scoutmaster Laurens Hamilton is the first member of the local scout organization to report the necessary number that will win the war service emblem that is to be awarded to all scouts who secure at least ten subscriptions. regardless of eleven subscriptions for s650 on Mon day, and still has more coming.
 Norwich scouts are out after at least t.a subscriptions, and the present i'm dications are that this amount will be more than reached.
 Two scouts already have four sub scriptions toward the total of ten that are required for the emblem.
 The Boy Scouts of America have agreed to conduct a nation wide cam -paign June 1fth, 12th. 18th and 14th, for subscriptions to the Liberty bond issue. 10000 900 different homes will be visited
 To every scout who secures sub scriptions from ten or more different homes will be awarded a suitable war service emblem. This gigantic under taking by the 299,0 members is in response to a call from our government for help.
 As predicted by President Wilson in his letter. the response of Boy Scouts has been enthusiastic. Believing that the success of this bond issue will be an emphatic demonstration to the whole world that our president and government have the hearty support Of all the peoHe In this war for justice. liberty, humanity and democracy. and that 1t will. therefore materially shorten the duration of the conflict and thus save hundred of thousands Of lives, they have adopted as their cam paign slogan Every Scout to Save a Soldier
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Fell and Broke Her Hip.

Mrs. Agnes Blackburn of Main street, who has been spending a few weeks in Springfield, Mass met with a bad accident Saturday. As she was leaving 9 trolley car, the car started before she reached the ground and she fell. She was taken to the Springfield General hospital, where it was found that the hip bone was broken. She will be obliged to remain at the hospi- tai for some weeks. Visitors in Nor wich from other cities often speak of the courtesy and care with which they are treated by local trolleymen in contrast to the places from which they come.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
St. Marx,s Win Series

The St, ,Mary's baseball team defeat ed the St. Patrick's team in the last game of their series Monday afternoon by the score of IT to 4. The St Mary's boys hit the ball to all corners of the lot, the heaviest Of the batting being done by McGraw. The batter :es for the game were Drisco1l and Carey for St. Mary's and Goinan and Matthews for St. Patrick's. The St Mary's team will line up against the Y. M C. A. Junior team this afternoon if the weather permits.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
TAFTVILLE
Mass Meeting of British American Re- lief Committee-Mea's Class Enjoy ed Motor Boat TriP-Inerease in Sale of Bonds-Notes.

Monday evening the committee in charge of the local branch of the British-American War Relief Fund held a we'll attended mass meeting in the rooms of the Taftville Social club. Matters of importance regarding the work here were discussed and ac- tion taken. The treasurer reported the progress of the collections and the amount which had been sent to the headquarters. A communication from them headquarters in New York was read to the members. The local branch is doing splendid work here and has been complimented several times by the national committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Mems Class on Motor Boat Trip.

The Mems class of the Taftyille Congregational church enjoyed Q. pleasant motorboat trip down the river and return Saturday afternoon. The party. left here on the 1:15 trolley and returning in the evening. The after noon was ideal for such a trip and every member of the class greatly en- loved the gail
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
SEVERAL RECRUITS ACCEPTED
Fifth Company Opened Recruiting Of- 6fiee Monday Night in Thayer Build
 ing.

Several recruits were received by the non commissioned officers of the Fifth Co. Coast Artillry Tn their re- cruiting station in the Thayer building on Monday night. The station was opened Monday night for the first time and will be open every night in the week until 10 o'clock and also will be open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons In the afternoon the sta ton will be in charge of Sergeant AL bert Savage. Sergeant Ernest Barto- luccf will be in charge in the evening and he will be assisted by Sergeant Albert Turner. Sergeant Frank El- dredge, Sergeant George Stone, Corp oral Richard Gregson. Corporal Fred erick S. Crowell, Corporal Bradford Ricketts, Corporal Carleton Bowers Corporal Fred Tibeau.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Surprise Party.

On Monday evening a number of the friends of Miss Marietta Boyens, pleasantly surprised her at her home on Hedge avenue, in honor of her birthday. The evening was enjoyable spent in games and music and refresh nlents were served. The merry gath ering broke up at a late hour all wish ing the hostess many more happy birthdays
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
saIe of Ronds lncreaass.

The sale of Liberty bonds in this place is steadily increasing and on Monday @ number of bonds sold in the Ponemah mills was we'll on toward the 500 mark. The employees are re- alizfng that they can help do their bit by buying bond and at the same time make good investment for their money
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
rmnossihIe Task.

A snug fortune awaits the ingenious Somebody who will devise a method. or scheme. or something, by which the victim can convince a book agent that he knows as much what he doesn't want as the book agent does. Macon Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Were at New London Meeting.

Arthur l.. Peale and Herbert R. Branche, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of this city were in New London, Monday evening, where they attended a meeting of the New London Chamber of Co1t1n1er and spoke in to the opening of the Mohe- gan Trail.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.
LIQUOR RAID WAS MADE IN BoZRAB
Harris DeIinslcy Fined on Two Counts by Justice of Peace Sweeney.

For the past several years in the village of Bozrahville liquor and booze of all kinds have been illegally sold. Saturday night at ten o'clock, Con stable Daniel F. Nara and State Po- lfcemen Robert w. Bridgeman and William Jackson walked in on Harris Delinsl1y and after a very thorough search succeeded in finding quite a large quantity of whisI1ey and beer When put to plea Deiinsky pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs on one charge and S25 and costs on the second. After the trial the oniciers sprinl1led the roads with the seized Ii- quor. The case was tried before Jus tice of the Peace John J. Sweeney.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
NORWICH ROGUE AND
 TENNIS CLUB ELECTS
Hon. Allyn L. Brown is Chosen Pres
 ident for the Corning Season.

At meeting of the Norwich Roque and Tennis Club at the Roque grounds on Monday afternoon officers were elected as follows:
 President, Hon. Allyn l.. Brown; treasurer, Walter E. Gilbert; secretary,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
cave Roport of state Board Meetina.

Terrence Hanlon, county president of the A. o. 1T ,.attended a meeting of the New London divisions Sunday President Hanlon gave a report of the state board meeting which he attend ed in New Haven on May 27. The re- suit of the board meeting showed that the iibernians are growing fast in number throughout the state.
 The physical vigor of it's citizens is the nations greatest asset.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
THE MEATH FIR.

Conditions. The pressure has increased over the eastern states. attended by moderate temperature. There have been show CTS within the last 24 hours in the middle Atlantic and New England states.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be fresh and possibly strong east; middle Atlantic, moderate south east and south.
 Forecast. Northern New England: Rain Tues day; Wednesday probably fair and warmer.
 Southern New England: Probably showers Tuesday; Wednesday fair and warmer,
 Eastern New York: Probably fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometrio changes Monday:
 Ther Bar a. m....-... 6l 3oob 12 m- --...............-.. 6S 3o.05 Highest 70. lowest so.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Showers. Mondays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
children,. pav concert.

. There was a large attendance at the Childrens Day exercises in the TaftvflIe Congregational church Sun day morning. A concert by the Bible school took the place of the regular morning service. M
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

A new auto truck has been pur- chased by the Kramer 6 Henderson Co. which will be used in their busi- ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The Ladies' Missionary society of the Federated church will hold their regular meeting in the vestry of the church on Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
SPECIAL NOTICE

Members of the Holy Name Society of St. Patricl1s Church are requested to meet this (Tucsday) evening at T.45 at the home of our late brother James B. Shannon, PAP Wasi1in gton
 JOHN P. CoRCORAN.
 Secretarv
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The war won't stop because we want it to-but buying Liberty Bonds will help make it shorter.
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Notes.

The Taftville Pinochle club will hold their regular meeting this Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Electrical experts predict that the total amount of business done by during 1917 will be more than $780, e06.o
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Notea.

Rev. 4. W. Burdon. pastor of tn Federated church, is spending a weel with friends in Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
Win Attend N. E. convertien.

Mrs. Annie F. Drury, clerk at Mount Calvary Baptist church, leaves today (Tuesday) for Boston representing the Mount Calvary Baptist church Sunday school at the New England Baptist convention at the Ebenezer Baptist church on West Springfield street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The final arrangements for the ban
 quet of the Cornerstone minstrel
 troupe have been made and the time is set for Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Help Make the woId safe. Buy Liberty Bonds at
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water It is low tide which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Sun. Moon and Tides. 1 [ Rises, sfn Sets. I water. wlsa i sIses asea
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-16
RUSSIAN REBUILD
TOWNS THEY DESTROYED
BY International News Service.

BY international News Service.
London, June 49, -Advices from
koenigsberg, East Prussia, tell of the
rebuilding of 10000 homes wrecked
last year in the Russian invasion
More than half of the ruined homes
have already been restored.
Through a curious fate thousands
of Russian prisoners taken in the
Russian drive in Germany are now at
work on the job of restoration. Every
available acre of ground in East
Prussia Is now being utilized for ag-
ricnltural purposes, with potatoes as
the chief crop.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-16
LEGISLATURE PUTS
IN BUSY SESSION:
TO ADJOURN TODAY
NEW LAWS PASSED AS ELEv
ENTH HOUR METHOD OF CLOS
ING UP AFFAIRS OF PRESENT
LEGISLATIVE BODIES.

Springfield ILL.,, June Both
houses of the legislature worked with
feverish haste last night in an eff.
fort to pass as many bills as possible
before final adjournment today.
Up to midnight nearly thirty bills
had been acted upon by the senate
and more than forty by the house.
Most of the bills were passed
The plan is to work all day today
and to finish by midnight tonight if
possible, Oldtimers in the legisla-
ture, however look for another of the
all-night closing sessions, such as have
marked the windup in years past.
Scores of house bills still remain
on the senate calendar and scores of
senate bills are awaiting final roll
calls on the house calendar. Those
that have not been reached when the
leaders agree to allow the iyavel to
fall will be wiped off.
Most of the important measures of
the session have been disposed of
Those remaining to be acted upon
include appropriation bills and nu.
morous other measures, The death
earlier in the week Of the Chicago
traction bills and the woman's eight
hour bill removed what promised to
cause the big fights of closing night
Whether there will be sine die
adjournment or recesses from time to
time, as requested by Governor Low
den still is a matter of dispute.
Many of the members prefer a sine
die adjournment for the reason that
II II becomes necessary to call a spe.
cial session to consider emergency
war legislation they then viii receive
mileage and stationery allowance.
If recess session is held the mem,
beers Will receive no extra compensa.
ton. The allowance for special
session is $50 for postage and station
cry and 10 cents mile for one trim
each way between Springfield and
members home
The house adopted Senator Bucks
Joint resolution providing for the ap-
pointment OF commission by the
governor to investigate the propos.
ed revision of the election and pri
mary laws and report to the next SEES.
sion
Among the senate bills passed by
the house today were the following:
Providing for the sale as SCRAP pa.
per of used election ballots after hold.
ing them for six months instead of
burning them as at present.
Providing for the licensing of plumb
ers by the new department of regis
lration and education
Allowing sentences to the house of
correction to be committed after thirty
days.
Providing for simultaneous registra.
ton days in Chicago and Cook county
country towns.
The house killed the senate bill pro.
yidng for trial by jury for persons
committed az feeble-minded.
House bills passed by the senate
included the following:
Compelling automobile drivers to
dim the headlights of their cars on ap.
another car.
Amending the automobile registra
tion law to provide penalty for the
possession of motor vehicle from
which the manufacturers serial nun
Der has been removed
increasing salaries OF downstate cir
cult JUICES from $4,000 to $1,000
Making uniform the fees of police
and Justices of the peace
in Cook county.
Prohibiting corporations from prac.
tlcing law.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-16
RURAL RESIDENT
REPORTS LOSSES
BEING REPLACED
"I'M FAST BEGINNING MY OLD
TIME HEALTH, SINCE TAKING
THIS NEW MEDICINE TANLAC?
Mr.. NELSON ASSERTS.

Swan Nelson, prominent farmer re.
siding on rural route No. %, Ottawa,
is enthusiastic in his praise of Tan.
lac because is gave him relief that
hundreds of dollars previously spent
fail to produce.
ITS the truth" Mr.. Nelson said,
on April 90 Il had spent large sums
but was unable to gain any permanent
relief For years my general system
had been all run down My appetite
was poor and the little food | ate
didn't agree with me and refused TO
digest properly | never was in right
condition to work and always felt
out Of sorts
'Tanlac was so highly recommend
ed | finally decided to try the new
medicine haven't finished my sec
ond bottle as yet, but I'm fast regain
ing my old-time health. For the first
time in years go to work feeling fine.
| eat heartily now and the food seems
to do me more good as Pm gaining in
weight and have lots of energy. Tan.
lac has done me great good and I'm
glad to recommend it,
Tanlac, the Master Medicine, ia es-
pecially beneficial for stomach, liver
and kidney trouble, catarrhal com.
plants, nervousness, sleeplessness,
loss of appetite and the like.
Tanlac is now being introduced in
Ottawa at w. d. Duncan's Drug
store where a special Tanlac repre-.
sentative is explaining the new medi
cine to the public daily Tanlac also
IS being introduced by experts in La
Sale at Clancy's drug store and in
Streator at the Gaut Drug Co, and is
sold in Peru at Nadlers Pharmacy
and in Spring Valley at Thompson's
drug store,--Adv.