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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Writes from Camp Bowie.

Letter from Sergeant William E. Eagles, who is located at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Texas. states that illness among the soldiers caused an order to be issued that all invitations for Thanksgiving be declined. The people of Fort Worth had planned to invite geant Eagles is with one of the New London companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Miss Rachel Lanoher.

The funeral of Miss Rachel Lan- Rher was held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Mrs Maria F. Starr. 5 Parker street, New London. Rev J. Romeyn Danforth, pastor of the First Congregational church, oficiated. Burial was in the Comstock cemetery, Montville. The bearers were George and Charles B. Whittlesey, Augustus c. Preston. Ar thur Walters of Stamford and How ard A. Edgecomb Of Groten.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Plan Ria Meetina.

The executive committee of the new ly formed Patriotic Service league held their first meeting Thursday night and made plans for d big meet ing to be held on Friday, December 21, at which time it is expected that at least sixty boys will be enrolled There will be patriotic addresses by speakers Of note. The league is to meet the third Friday in the month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

MT. and Mrs Albert H. Chase have received a cablegram from their son, Prentice Chase, announcing his safe arrival in France
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Charles c. Elwel1 has recesyed notice that he has been accepted in the ground aviation service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Mrs. Frederick 4. Byfnes of Warren street has returned after a visit with New York relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Mrs. Eben Learned of Huntin ston place has been passing the week in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Miss Louise c. Howe and Miss Ethel Sevin motored to Hartford Thursday to attend the wofnep's meetings called by the council of nAtiona1 defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

of education propaganda for the Con necticut state council of defense, has been the guest the past few days of Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith of Farming ton
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Mrs Gordon Hisiop, who was mar ried last week in New York city, has returned to her home in town. Lfeu- tenant Hisiop sailed for England We'd nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Funeral Of Mrs, eiaekmar.

New Zealand people can afford to
 pay good prices for their shoes and
 are fond of buying the latest Amer Iican style"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
z;on Church l4oorerixiro.

The Mckinley Avens1s A. M. E. Zion
 church reports for the week endfag i6o sneatsess meals, 147 W1stsfea6
 s.aAale~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

from a trip to Stamford, New York and Hartford. While in Stamford she saw the production of The. Wishing Ring staged by MT. Adauas, who re- gently produced Fi Eli in Norwich. :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Miss Amanda B. Hall has returned from spending several days in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
cemiaends pefense couneirs Wor

Governor Marcus H. Holconb has from George Creel. chairman Of the committee on public inforraa- ton Washington, D. C., letter conn GHeuding the work of the Connecticut State Council of Dcfensel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

A Windham County exchange re marks: The hunting season is over bu meat is so high the deer will be do
 ing damage we presume
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

When Mfrs JarIey's Wax Figures were given at Fort Wright ThuIsday evening for the soldiers at that post, Mrs. James Hammond (Clara Turn er) Nas Mrs. Jar2ey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
NORTH STIRLING
Funeral of Mrs. Jennie Bfacftnaar Who
 Died at Lonsdafe.

Miss F'reelove Place of North Sci- tuate spent Thanksgiving at her home here.
 Augustus LeGendre, Mrs. Lyda Place and Mrs. Charles Lewis took motor trip to Meriden Sunday.
 Mrs. Lucin1a, Cole spent Thanks giving with her sister, Mrs. Phillips, at Foster Center.
 Miss EsteiIa, Hummer of Worces- ter is visiting her brother. Frank O. Plummer.
 Carl Burchard, son of William Bur chard. is very i'll with pneumonia at the Rhode Island Hospital.
 Rev. MT. Downs of Dayville preach ed at the Line church on Nov. 25 in the absence Of the pastor. Rev. Mr. Ff1nnaf, who was IL
 Miss Flora B. Place is visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur L.aGendre of Mer- fden for several weeks.
 Funeral of Mrs. Bfaetmar.
 Friends of Mrs. Jennie BYaeknar were gr1eved to hear of her death at the home of Ralph Bfacknnar in Lons- dale, Nov. 3g She had been great sufferer for mouths. The body was brought to the Line for burial Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

One patriotic little miss called at lie Boston Store uost office station, emptied 2 toy bank of s4, put the nec- essary twelve cents with it and pur- chase s war certihcate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

The Council of Defense has seeur- ed 9 regular rendezvous for the sol- dierS ard sailors of Groton borough and vietTfItS, in the form of z. basement room in tl,.. I c. O. F. hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Vhe Rroaduav
Church calendar

The Broadway Church calendar mentions that food conservation re- port cards may be obtained from Miss Sharp and are to be returned to her when filed out.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Mrs. Charles c. ElweIl and Captain Francis Bolton Elwell of New Haven were in town Wednesday to attend the reception given by Mrs. Charles Learned Hubbard for her daughter in- law, Mrs. James. Lansnan. Hubbard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

At the war savings certif5cate rally held in the Hartford Foot .Guard &f- mery Wednesday,. with Frank A. Van deriip as the principal spea]k4r Nor wich was representa- by Col CharI4p w. Gale, Charles R. Butts. Edward J. Graham. Herbert R. Branehe, Robert Mefsel5.s Jehr C. AvezfH ana Mrs. -Alhcxt IT Chase I
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Saturday being the Feast of the 1n1- macuiate Conception and holy day of obligation. there will be s,recjal mass es tomorrow morning in St. Patrick's church at 5, 7 and o'clock, the last a high mass
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

The far-rcachinS effect of the war is demonstrated by the fact that @Freder- icix Taicott, of Norwich. finds it all most Impossible to obtain the Italian or German spruce needed for use in violin making.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Those store windows which feature Christmas ooils have adYnirjng crowds of children before them. out of school hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
INCIDENTS N SOCIETY

Miss Minnie Palmer is in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Huntington Lee have returned to their home in New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles D. White have returned from White Sulphur Springs, Va
 Mrs. E. J. Graham, of Washington street, has been in Stamford this week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Mosi of the members of the Home Guard about the state have been fur nished warm cape overcoats of horizon blue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

The residents of Social avenue Arnston made up a box of goodies and other acceCtable gifts and have for warded the same to Fred Brehant and David K. Strong, who are in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

the Narwic1, Tuberculosis Sanatorium is held I'D by the delay Of the plumb CTS. although most of the flooring is laid, the walls .plastered. the windows set and the lighting completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

The (:roton Heights Grammar school has coal fer 9 week, az is also the case vitl, the churches in that town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

TlluFStliS evening, following the monthly meeting of the Second Con- fsrersttfs,raI church committee, candi- lates, fo- membership in the church nrcsefted themselves or their letters tc inc cnrGrniItee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13

go. we would have saved billions of
dollars and tens Of thousands Of lives.
II is common knowledge in military cir
cles that trained men by knowing how
to take care os themselves in camp and
in the field. reduce the mortality and
casualties at least two-thirds. and.
GAL TRAINING ONLY CAN BE
USED IN MODERN WARFARE
Nationally. we need a little foresight
a keener appreciation Of the necessity
for providing for future contingencies
We cut ice in the coolest sort Of wealth
er when nobody wants ice: for we know
II will be demanded a few months later
so we prepare in mid-winter for our
comforts during the heated period of
summer.
The plan OF UNIVERSAL military training
as outlined in the Chamberlain bill
would make available at all times, mil
lions of Young men who have had suf-
acient military training to enable them
to become excellent soldiers with few
weeks of additional training. This
would safeguard the nation and prepare
il against any contingency that would
probe bly, arise, the training and disci-
pline would be the very best experience
that any young man could have. 1t
would make him stronger physically,
more alert mentally. quicker to see and
to act. Also il would increase his
earning capacity and give him a better
chance 10 win success in his life work.
Our boys appreciate this. I think the
majority Of them would be glad to take
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13

who is showing remarkable energy and
foresight in the final preparations for
the coming of the guardsmen from three
states. Mai. Con. Sage is a New York
man and was graduated from West
Point. He was three times sent 10 the
Philippines and is a seasoned veteran.
He was with the regulars on the Mex
lean border. 1t was while at Fort
Enelling. MINI, a few weeks go that
he was promoted He is kind but firm
with men under him. He has already
gained many friends at Hattieburgh.
Under his care mothers and fathers Of
the three states mentioned may rest
assured their sons will lack for nothing
in the realms OF possibilities.
Brig. Gen. Roger D. Williams OF Ken
lucky. Will command the Sixty-third
bri gade. Gen. williams. who reached
Camp Shelby a few days ago, is a mag
niicent specimen of a soldier of high
rank, his physique being perfect. He
is a veteran Of the national guard and
regular army service, and is viii liked
both in and out of military circles. Gen.
Williams was once president of the Ma
tional Fox Hunting association. and is
particularly fond of sports.
Another brigadier general 10 reach
Camp Shelby recently is Gen. E. NJ.
Lewis Of Indiana His home is at New
Albany He has been IN the regular
army for thirty-five years. is a gradu-
ate of West Point. and man of en-
gagng personality. He is considered
an officer of exceptional merit. and it
may be his fortune to lead many thous-
ands of Indiana men to France.
Brig. Gen. H. II. Whitney. whose
home state is Pennsylvania also is at
Camp Shelby. Gen Whitney is in the
artillery service, and a rider OF note
in army circles. Affability is one Of
Gen. Whitney's striking characteristics.
but when on duty he is stern and irm
with his men. He is veteran officer,
having seen service on the border and
in the Philippines.
These commanding officers all are de-
lighted with the site Of Camp Shelby.
the climate OF this section. the town of
HattiesburE and the people. They do
not hesitate 70 say so, either. They
are leaving nothing undone to protect
the health of the men. The soldiers
will find their commanders extremely
interested in their welfare, and parents
whose sons will go to 5attisburg will
be glad to learn that such high army
officers pronounce the temporary home
Of the soldiers as exceptionally good.
and commenting most favorsbly on act
whites OF the people TO cooperate with
the government forces in looking after
the welfare OF the guardsmen.
The first military unit to reach Camp
Shelby was from Rushville, Ind; the
second from Bowling Green, KY. and
the third from West Virginia All the
men seem highly pleased with condi-
tions in general and the camp site in
particular Many are firm boosters for
this section Of Mississippi. an ideal ag-
ricultursl region.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13
GIVE OUR BOYS A
FIGHTING CHANCE
WITH MILITARY TRAINING. SAYS
wRIGIrEX.
Nv w. wRIahEY. ". chicagoo

(Ey WI WRIGLEY, JR-, Chicago.)
How fortunate It would have been had
We adopted universal military training
1--WE or ten years ago. 1t would have
meant much in. the present crisis--it
probably would have kept us out OF the
war. But it's no use to cry over split
milk. The question is. what shall we
do now? Every thoughtful man must
-eel that nation unable to protect it
self promptly is blind to the ire gic pos
sibiiities OF its heedlessness. War
comes unexpectedly and. as in our own
case, IL IS sometimes forced upon an
innocent bystsnder." For three years
we have submitted 20 insult and injury.
until forebearance ceased to be a virtue
and there was nothing left for US but to
assert our rights and to defend them.
No country in the world hates war more
than we do. Only extreme provocation
would induce US to take up arms. En-
perience shows abundantly that a peace
loving nation is not safe because of that
fact. Belgium and some of the Balkan
states are evidence of il.
As the world is constituted, and has
been through thousands of years Of
strife there is only one safe plan, and
that Is TO follow the advice of Wash
ington--in time Of peace, prepare for
war IF We had done this few years
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13
RED CROSS AND
Y. M. G. A. JOIN
IN WAR WORK

WASHINGTON. Sept S-The follow
ing cablegr9m has been received at
Red Cross headquarters from Major
Grayson NJ r. Murphy, Red Gross
Commission in France:
Great assistance can be given che
French army by cooperating in the
organization of canteens resting and
sleeping quarters for men passing to
and from the front
AT points where trains must be
changed ordinary station facilities are
absolutely inadequate and men return
ing tired and dirty from trenches wait
many long hours and often over night
for train connections and sleep on ex-
posed platforms and in ali available
corners
Bullets are wanted beyond any pos
sibls capacity. These men. averaging
several thousand al each station daily,
should he provided with proper hot
food at low prices. proper sleeping and
reading rooms and given facilities for
washing and disinfection from disease
carrying trench vermin which other
wise would be brought into homes.
while rnen returning to the front would
be given additional stimulus and en-
thusiasm through such special atten-
ton on the part Of American women.
all OF which tends e develop better
morale as well as physique
Work can be and should he started
Immediately TO provide against par
cicuIar hardships of winter months
Remember that the diseases brought
from the trenches TO the homes con-
stitute a grave menace. also that long
Journeys in an exhausted condition de-
prive men OF necessary power Of re-
sistance.
we believe no work more immedi-
ately important 70 safeguard the
homes and the soldiers and TO convince
the country at large that we arc
,rnrkinz with them. and earnestly rec
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13

the training
War ais a calamity beyond descrip-
ton. We are sorry that any of our
young men should be compelled to en-
gage in it, but there are same things
worse than war, and one would be to
have our country dominated by a for
eign Poverty a rules. OF ruthless mill
itarism that counts war as a regular
business.
Since the boys may at any time be
called upon to defend our country and
our flag, we owe it TO them to provide
them with a careful pertaining so that
they may perform this important ma
tional function both efficiently and as
safely as possible We must not be
asleep at the switch. The responsibility
is up to the American citizen and the
voters of this country to demand the
passage Of the Chamberlain bill or some
similar measure by congress at its next
session. II has already been postponed
too long. It's time now for action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13

ommend an appropriation for the pur-
pose.
The entire plan will be carried out
in accordance with the views OF Gen
eral Pershing and the French army.
We are working in close touch with
the Y. NJ c. A. which is entirely in
accord with our undertaking this work
in certain definite districts.
ITO carry on the work. which in
our judgment we should undertake
would probably require from 100000
10 100000 per month, depending upon
the amount of work.
The work will be handled at first
b. American women already in France.
We will advise you as we need add
tional women. but we will organize
them here.
The War Council of the Red Cross
has accordingly appropriated 100000
for the foregoing work UP to Novem-
Der l. 1917"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13
GUARDSMEN IN CAMP
AT HATTIESBURG

HATTIEsBURG. MISS Sept. 10
The big men who will have charge of
the $4,000 soldiers of Indiana Ken
lucky and West Virginia who are be-
ginning TO arrive at Camp Shelby. Hat
tiesburg, Miss, are now on the camp
site. The high officers are headed BY
that strict disciplinarian and natural
leader of men, Mai. Gen. w. H. Sage,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-09-13

The Red Cross--the symbol OF a
rause-wide as the world and high
as Heaven.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-01
CHILDREN LENDING HAND
IN GREAT FOOD CAMPAIGN
"Stand by the Kiddies!" Is Call OF
Richmond Conservation
Officials.
DISTRIBUTING PLEDGE CARDS
Thousands Of School Pupils Will Ask
Mothers to Sign-State Is Work
ing Hard to Establish New Record.
Many Househoiders Unpledgcd.

Stand by the kiddies!" is the call Of
food conservation officials who have
placed the success OF Richmond's food
pledge card campaign in the hands of
$4,000 Richmond school children. Yes
terday card was given to each school
child. Each was told to take the card
home and, IL mother had not already
signed i similar one, TO get her to place
her name on it. Campaign directors
hope to secure several thousand
pledges in this way.
Parents are urged to sign the cards
imm ediately and have them returned to
]. II. Montgomery. Assistant Campaign
Director. Davis Building. Richmond.
Mr.. Montgomery is anxious TO have
Richmond make as good a showing as
do other Virginia cities and points out
that at this late date in the campa ign
II will be impossible to reach all who
have not signed cards. There are, ac-
cording to government census esti-
mates. nearly 10000 Richmond house
holders who have not taken the pledge.
This estimate is said TO be correct by a
local directory concern.
Reports from other cities show that
Virginia is working for a new record.
ABOUT o,VOV Pledges have been officially
reported to State Campaign Director
Michaels at Roanoke. One thousand of
these were gotten in Roanoke alone.
and the Magic City was among the
most successful of Virginia cities in the
former campaign for the same purpose
In Eastern Virginia workers were
late in getting started, bad weather OF
Monday permitting practically no ac-
tivity in some districts. Yesterday,
however, it was stated that practically
all of the 10000 workers had taken the
field and were expecting to make a
clean sweep Of the 100000 homes Of
Virginia.
To all OF the county directors Of tho
East who had sent no reports OF the
campaigns progress Mr.. Montgomery
yesterday sent the following telegram:
NO report from you thus far OH
pledge card campaign. Please rush by
first mail reports on cards signed thus
far. then please report each day il at
all possible. Western section of State
reporting we'll. putting 1t all over our
eastern section. Remember, we ac-
cepted this challenge. Call every force
possible TO your assistance. Must make
campaign success"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-01
WANTS CONGRESS CALLED
To ACT AGAINST AUSTRIA
American Defense Society Asks Pres
ident to Summons Extra Session
for Declaration OF Wnr.
URGES QUICK AID FOR ITALY
Would Use All Ships Possible for
Transportation to That Country of
Contingent of American Troops
and War Material.
IRv Associated Pr.ss.l

NEW YORK, October 3l.-Presidcnt
Wilson was urged to call special
session of Congress at an carly date
TO declare war on Austria in resolu-
ton adopted by the board of trustees
of the American Defense Society, at a
special meeting here to-day.
The resolution further urges the
transportation TO Italy of a contingent
of American troops and war material
using all ships possible, includin 6
seized Austrian ships. for the purpose
1t sets forth that 'the complete defeat
of Italys armies will endangcr our
national existence and imperil the
issue of the war for democracy" and
that TO preserve Italy's existence and
to maintain her efficiency as u lighting
force immediate moral, military and
economic aid from her allies is i'm
perativc."
The resolution declares that Ger
man agents throughout Italy have
steadily emphasized the fact that the
United States has never Yet seen fit to
declare war against Austria Hungary.
! ltaly's great and neighboring enemy
and that "it is patent to the entire
world that German and austrian troops
are working unit for the same
end which America has declared she
will not endure"
y copy OF the resolution was tele-
graphed to President Wilson.
Prior to its adoption, the trustees
of the society adopted minute which
declares that an inconclusive peace
would be an insult to those who have
fallen In the war and "a betrayal To
the living"
The sending OF an "overwheIming
force" to France, because. it says, 'the
| more men we send. the fewer will be
Slain" is counseled in the minute
which declares that. considering the
great numbers OF men poured into the
war in the last three years by Eng.
land and F'rence, the sending of us
many 100000 from it's popula
tion of over 100000, 900 would be ne
more than this country's proportionatt
share.
The minute urges that Congress, a,
It's next session. be asked to declar,
that state of war exists also bctwcer
the United States and Bulgaria apt
Turkey
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-01
| 10000
HAN.
[Ry Associated Press j

WASHINGTON, October 3I.-Ai
export restrictions will be waived
by the American government In for
NardinE supplies to Italy to aid m
meeting the Austro-GcrmnR in
vnsion. The Italian government, 1t
was made known to-day, will he
permitted to take the Kind of mn
tcrinI II needs most 10 the limit of
it's tonnage capacity, regardless OF
prospective shortage here.
The military and political sItua-
tions In Italy aud the aid America
will render were gone over ut a
conference To-day between Sccre-
tary Lansing and Count di Celicrc,
the Italian ambassador. Itnly's cry
ing need for ships was given en-
peciaI confederation.
Approximately 100000 tons of
shipping has been promised Itnly by
the nhippinE hoard. Four vessels
already hnve been turned over, mud
the others Will be delivered mn fast
ns they are available. The shortage
OF ships IN so SERIOUS, however, that
the shipping bonrd hns to pick them
up II can find them, and tho
whole amount of tonnage promised
mny not he available under thirty
days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-01
CAMOUFLAGE SKILL SHOWN
President Wilson nnd Secretary Bake,
See Special Exhibition at
TrRInlnS Cump.

WASHINGTON. October 3l.--C:amou-
nage skill OF the army engineer corps
was viewed to-day by President Will
son and Secretary Baker at training
camp near Washington. y camouiage
company put on q special exhibition,
showing how artillery, roadways,
streams and even troops are concealed
Many secrets OF tho game developed
by the American forces were demon
strated for the guests. who Included
several high officers OF the army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-01
ON THEIR WAY TO FRONT
Ten Members OF American ConEress
Arrive I'm Parin-Pcrshing to
Give Them Dinner,
by Associated Pross.J


PARIS, October 31.-Ten members of
the American Congress arrived in Paris
to-day. on their way to pay a visit to
the front. General Pershing invited
them to dine with him this evening.
and William Graves Sharp the Ameri-
can ambassador will give them n re-
ception at o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
The members of the party will pro-
coed on Friday to the American train
Ing camp for fcw days stay, and
then visit the French and British
fronts.