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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

years. In 1921 the harbor was closed Tor six days, commencing Jan. "A, and the ice extended below the town, near ly to the mouth of the river.
 In 1886 the frost was yet more in- tense and protracted. Jan. 30 the river was crossed on skates, but the same day the Bunker Hill steamer came up to the wharf, breaking through the ice and landed her passengers. Feb. the ship Newark, on her way to New York, came into the river in distress, and was brought up to the wharf by cutting through ice six inches in thick ness.
 On the 9th a rare spectacle was pre- sented, the weather being fair and the ice firm, large number of people went out on the river. Parties of both sexes and all ages mght be seen scattered over the harbor. some walking and others on skates, while sleighs and teams were crossing back and forth to Groton. The ice was perfectly scure, a foot thick opposite the town and six inches at the lighthouse. A thaw com menced with storm the next day.
 In January, 1852, there was again a bridge of ice across the river which continued firm from the z1st to the 24th, inclusive.
 The steam ferry kept a path open for crossing. but people crossed on. foot by its side. A measurement was made of the river from Colts wharf to the Groton shore and found to be about tWO- flftnS of a mile
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
STATE TROOPS IN
 FRANCE IN MONTH
Home Guard May be Called Out With
 in Few Weeks.

That the Home Guard of the state will be called upon for active enforce ment of the law inside of 30 days. by which time the armed forces of Con- necticut will have taken their places on the French battlefelds, was 3 statement made Wednesday night by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb at the review of the city battalion. Second regiment. Home Guard, Thursday night in the Meadow street armory, New Haven.
 After touching upon the war events which led to the organization of the Home Guard. the governor said:
 gro the call for a new guard sent out when 1t became apparent that the National Guard of the state must leave the confines of this common wealth and add it's numbers to the force which is to be flung by the na- tions against autocracy, 5000 men of greatest organization of it's kind in the country. Other states have tried to form home guards and have failed. It was for Connecticut to point the way to the raising of an efficient arm ed force, trained and competent enough to take the place of the Ma tional Guard when it went to the front That we have succeeded only repeats the glorious history of Con- necticut in war time. and brings out again the loyalty and patriotism Of her citizens.
 within 30 days the only other armed force within this state will have taken it's place upon the battle grounds of France. It is with the greatest confidence that we now look to you in it's stead. With such a splendid representation as there is here tonight this task is in good keep ing.
 Recently the question came before fho military emergency board as to whether or not the Home Guard was to be called upon to guard in plants in the state when the First and Second regiments were called away. It was decided that this was not to be their task, but that their duty was the putting down of riots and rebellion and the insuring of law and order when such occasion arose. The Home Guard is not to do police duty"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
TAFTVILLE
Denny Murphy Hurt in Auto Accident in kennebunk, Maine-BadIy Cut About Faee-PersonaIs.

Dennis Murphy, son of Postmaster and Mrs. D. c. Murphy, had a nar- row escape last Tuesday when the automobile in which he, with other members of Lawrence baseball team crashed into telegraph pole in dodg- ing a team near Kennebunk, Maine The ball players were on their way to play in Portland and were travel ing about twenty miles an hour and when a farmer on the road ahead sud- denly turned out in front of them. Rather than hit the team the driver turned off the road and coilided with a telegraph pole. cutting it off at the ground and carrying it about twenty feet. Murphy, who was riding on the front seat of the machine got con- siderable of the glass from the brok- en windshield in the face. but luckily escaped with his eyesight. The other players in the. car were Oral Craog, Carl Williams, Lester Simmonds, Iry- ing Porter and Jud Daly.
 In speaking of the accident the Lawrence Daily Eagle for Thursday said:
 Catcher Dennis Murphy of the Lawrence team, who was injured in the automobile accident in Kenne- bunk. Maine. Tuesday, had eight stitches taken in one of the cuts un- der the eye. Dr. Garrett of Chelsea, who was enjoying a vacation in Ken nebunk, sewed up the wounds Mur- phy is now under Dr. John s. Ca hills care and he will remain here
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
FOOD AND COAL
 FOR COUNTY HOME
Plans Now Complete for Long Win
 ter Siege.

At the office of the county com missioners Friday morning it was an- nounced that plans are now complete to stand a long winter siege at the county home in Preston. The supply of coal is now in the bins and the bin calls for the expenditure of $635. This is at the rate of $9.75 per ton with a slight discount. The winter supply of vegetables will soon be add ed to- the cellar stock and Commits sioner Smith says the matron has been able to better prevailing war prices in the purchasing department.
 The addition to the building which is being constructed by the Joseph A. Dolan Co. of New London is re- ported as rapidly progressing now being beyond the first story and the promise is made bv the contractors that the new building wil be housed in before the cold weather period ar rives. It was expected there would be some delay in the installation of the plumbing and electric lighting fixtures. but the information received Friday morning was to the effect that little if any delay would be notice able. There are now 72 children at the county home and all are report ed to be enjoying the best of health.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Reception for Visiting Nun.

On Sunday. Sept. 9. a family re- union was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Colburn of North B street, in -honor of their daughter, Agnes, now Sister Mary Carola of the Sisters of the Holy Cross of St. Mary's convent, Notre Dame, Indiana.
 Sister M. Corola, who was accom- panied by Sister M. Bernardis, has been a member of the Holy Cross order for fifteen years, this being her first visit to the home of her parents since her admission to the order.
 On their return to their mission in New York where they are to reside for the coming year, the sisters will be accompanied by MT. and Mrs. R. Powers of New York city and Miss Gertrude Colburn of this place. a sis ter of Sister M. Carola and Mrs. R. Powers.
 Among those present were MT. and Mrs. c. H. Wilson oe South Wind ham, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Dumas O Moosup, Mir. and Mrs Louis Colour of Plainfield. MT. and Mrs. Lawrenc' Colburn of Norwich. ard MT. and Mrs B. H. Spears of Randolph, Vermont, and families.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

I ing of the trustees of the Chelsea
 Savings bank on Wednesday the fol-
 ed: H'E Edmund 'sTd spicer. s'ess Charles Bard,
 John L. Devotion, John Tracy, Joseph
 c. Hammond and John P. Gager, Jr.
 The following officers were elected:
 presidents. David Smith, Henry Bill. | Learned Hebard and John T. Waite; ;
 directors, John Durham, S. T. Hol-
 brook. Elijah A. Bill, John w. Sted-
 Charles Bard. John. Tracy and John l.. Devotion; secretary and treasurer, l Charles M. Colt; attorney. James A. Hovey Wednesday afternoon a daughter of James Nolan was rescued from .drown- { ing by an unknown sailor just as she
 was going down for the third time. ! She and several other children had ] tie girl who is twelve years old fell l into the water,
 $25ooo Fire at MontviIIe. Sept 6. 1s67.-About 12 o'clock Wednesday night a fire broke out in | the upper part of the Rockland paper woodworth of New London and Ed ward Chappell and c. P. Coggswell of l this city.
 The cause of the fire is unknown.
 with all its machinery and contents was entirely destroyed. The loss is estimated at $25, 5,000 of which $19.000 is covered by insurance.
 On Thursday Dr. Carlton and sev- eral other physicians performed an operation on the skull of James Nor gan who was injured last week. The operation was a delicate one, but it was successful. Mr. MorganS condi- tion Is Iery critical. | Barn Burned.
 Sept. 7, 1S67.-A barn owned by MT. Ansel Cooper at Mohegan was de- stroyed by fire Thursday evening. It contained, besides other property, about ten tons of hay said tc belong to Enoch $. Peckham of this city. The loss was about $1,00G-
 A man named Ames was arrested
 by the police Friday. afternoon on suspicion of having in sor4e way been connected with the fire at Mohegan
 Thursday evening. Information was given Capt. Small that Ames was seen coming from the barn, but a short
 time before the fire brol." out. On searching him Capt. Small found sixty
 dollars in his pockets and he also had Ia handsome military coat.
 Friday, the fourth and last day of
 the fall encampment of the Third
 regiment, c. N.- G., has gone and the
 presence of armed men on the street
 and vicinity is no longer source of
 pleasure and interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
0llf. B1tllRtftl. Norwich, Saturday, Sept. 8, 1917.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.


 I There are some indications of dis | turbance over the eastern Caribbean and cautionary advices have been is- | sued accordingly. The disturbances l cannot be definitely located at pres ent.
 moderately high pressure from the lake region eastward. There will be showers Saturday from the Ohio valley and upper lake region eastward followed by fair weather Sunday except in eastern New England. Temperature changes will not me important. The winds along the north Allan tic coast will be gentle. to moderate. variable, becoming southeast; middle Atlantic moderate southeast. Forecast. Eastern New York: Showers Satur- day and Saturday night; Sunday prob ably fair, continued cool. Southern New England: Showers Saturday and probably Sunday except fair Sunday in west portion, contin- ued cool.
 Saturday in west and Saturday or Sat- urday night in east portion: Sunday showers, continued cool.
 Observation in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sev1n's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the baromethic changes Friday:
 a. III. ..'............... -s2 3O.1O 12 m. ................... 70 30.12
 Highest 7s, Lowest 52. ~
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Friday: Fair and cooler.
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
BORN.
BORN. MARR0TTE+In Willimantic Sept. z 1917, son to MT. and Mrs Theodore

MARR0TTE-In Willimantic Sept. z 1917, son to MT. and Mrs Theodore Marrotte of High street. SPAFARD-In Glastonbury. a daughter Alberta Cook Spafard, to Albert c. Cook). BILLINGS-In Goodyear. Sept 9, 1917 daughter to MT, and Mrs. Joseph Billings.
 MICHIE-In Providence, R. l., Sept. 9 1917. daughter to MT. and Mrs Kenneth c. Michie. MURRAy-In Westerly. R. T.. Sept. 5, 1917, g. son to MT. and Mrs. Henry Murray. LARKIN-In Westerly. R. T., Sept. 4, 1917. a son to MT and Mrs. Samuel Iarkin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
FUN ERAI,
Miss Mary Mekiernan.

The funeral of Miss Mary McKiernan took place from the funeral parlors of M. Hourigan Friday morning. Services Rev. William H. Kennedy ofriciating. Mrs. T. J. Donovan rendered several selections. SLe was accompanied by the organist, Miss Lena c. Boudreau. The bearers were Joseph F. Connor William P. McGarry. Edward T. Burks. Roderick F. Sullivan, Thomas M. Shields and Thomas Ryder of Taun- ton. Burial was in the family plot in the Catholic cemetery, where Father Kennedy read committal service at the grave.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

some days for the wounds to heal and the stitches to be removed. Mur- phys home is in Taftville. Conn.
 The accident happened when the Lawrence machine footed for a far mer to move to his left, which he did, but then suddenly turned away to the right. It was impossible to pass safely and in avoiding collision with the farmer the telegraph pole was hit. The machine was a wreck"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Tigers Elect Officers- Raymond Shahan Captain-FuneraI of Miss Mary McKiernan.

Thursday the Greeneville Tigers held their first signal drill of the sea son. After the practice the. following officers were elected: Captain, Ray mond Shahan; manager, Edward Mo Intyre; treasurer, Joseph Romanoski It was decided to hold practice every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday af- ternoon. The team will be provided with regulation football uniforms con sisting of red jersey, rel and white stockings and padded trousers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
". M. C. A. Nicotine,

The Y. M. c. A. Is very fortunate in being able to have Dr. Peter C. Wright of Hartford for the speaker at the outdoor meeting Sunday, on morial. This will be the last oppor- tunity to hear Dr. Wright this season The meeting is held at D.. m. and 4s open to women as we'll as men. It is hoped that a large crowd will turn out to hear this popular speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Boarding School Food Economy.

A food economy campaign Is plan ned for the coming season in Connec- ticut boarding schools. A meeting of principals was held Thursday at the Hartford Club and the food conserva- tion program was discussed. It was decided to try, if possible, to elimi- nate as much as possible, meat and white bread from boarding school menus. Among those attending was: Robert Porter Keep of Miss Porter's School, Pennington, formerly of Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
OBITUARY.
Joseph Wright.

red at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Wilski at 6S North Main street Friday evening about 6 o'clock MT. Wright was veteran of the Civil war, having served in the 51st N. Y., Co. K. He was born in Ireland 84 years ago and came to Norwich direct from Ireland in 1852. He spent a good part of his life here but only return ed to live with his sister. IA months ago. She is his only surviving rela- tive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Striking Posters.

There are two striking posters ir the local postofice, one calling the attention of farmers tc the effort be- ing made to eliminate all non-produc- ing hens from their focks and the other asking girls to join the U. s. Commissary Army which is canning and drying food for use during the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Di ED,

DELPIANO-IE Danielson, Sept. ?, 1917,
 Mrs L. Delpiano WESTON-In Brockton, Mass, Sept 5,
 1917, Len Weston, formerly of Mystic. WRIGHT-In this city Sept. ', 1917,
 Joseph Wright. aged S4 years Notice or funeral hereafter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

MT. and Mrs. William Malone are
 spending a few days in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
GAME TOURNEY WILL
 END SATURDAY NIGHT !. King and Assad Arc Leading With
 Total of 37O Points.

The game tournament which has been progressing for some weeks past among the Juniors of the Y M. c. A. will be brought to a close Satur day night at o'clock. The last event which is the relay will be pulled off this Saturday morning. The standing Friday was as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

The town school school committee have appointed Tyler D. Guy and Cor nelius J. Downes as enumerators for the annual count of children from four to eleven years of age ands they are now on the job and will call on the people for information along this line.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Mrs. D. c. Murphy and daughter Rose, of South A street are visiting friends in Fall River.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

George Barlow has returned from a motorcycle trip to Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Misses Sallie end Madeline Mo Namara are spending the week { Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Brick Ericson, who has been visiting his parents on Mowrey avenue, has re- turned to his ship after a short fur lough.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Unclaimed Letters.

The unclaimed letters at the local post office this week are addressed to Peter N. Bessette and William J. Loughlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
MARRIED.

KOSKY-WITENKO[ Westerly, R, |; Sept: 5. 1917. by Rev. c. A. Bur dick. John Henry Kosky. and Annie AR1IIN N-MATTHEWS-In Alta waugan, Aug. 30. 1917. Samuel Arm
 ington and Mrs. Annie M Matthews.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Frank and Thomas Greenhaigh have returned home after spending a few days with their brother in Lonsdale R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Maurice Cough1in, Edward McNeal ney, David Shahan and Harold Morga have returned from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

John Condon has gone to Lynn where he will attend the General Elec tric school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Napoleon Peppin and Bernard Has Ter, Jr., have returned to Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Personals and Notes.

Harvey Peppin is spending a few days at Revere Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Personals.

Raymond Burke is spending a fev days with relatives in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

HELPS COUGHS QUICKLY
 FoLEY's HONEY AND TAR takes right hold of an obstinate cough and gives quick relief.
 It puts as.--aling coating on the in- famed membranes chat line the throat and air passages. It stops the tickling, loosens and raises phlegm easily. It is just splendid for bronchial and Ia grippe coughs. and tight. wheezy breathing.
 Mrs. w. s. Bailey. Lancaster. Ky.. coulhed almost continuously day and night. until she took Foley's Honey and Tar. After taking half . bottle. her cough belan to slow u3. ard sevea bottles entirely cured her cough. Ice & Osgood Co.,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

mess before the public, there Is no medium better than through the ad- yerttsinG columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Sun. Moon ana Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which Is followed by flood tide,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Safeguards HedIth
 0f The Children

Constipation, or inaction of the health. catharfio or purgative remedies should never be given to children as tho violence of their action tends to upset the entire digestive system. A nild laxative nation of simple laxative herbs with pspssn kHown as pr: Gnla, tie, i. highly .,s rsSommendsd. s o,,31, This narcotic, or habit-forming drug of any descriptien, is z,aild and gentle in It's action, and brings relief in an easy, natural manner. It's pleasant taste appeals to chill dren and they take 1t readily.
 Thousands of mothers have tes- tiled to the merit of pr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepnin, and in count less homes 1t is the standard fam < fly remedy. A trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to pr. W. B. Caldwell, 456 Washington St., Monticello, IlH- noas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
ARE NOW TAKING
 SCHOOL ENUMERATION

Tyler D. Guy and Cornelius J. Downes
 Appointed by the School Board.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13

SERGT. C. FRANCIS COMMINGS
Sergeant C. Francis Commings, of
the United States Marine Corps, who
spent a pleasant leave of absence at
his home, IA North Fourth street,
this city, was given a farewell sup
per Monday evening prior to his
leaving yesterday to join his COM
pany, now stationed at League Island,
Philadelphia. Sergeant Commings
has recently returned after three
years campaigning in tropical coun-
tries, where the marines suppressed
numerous revolutions, and he has
much to tell or his lively experience.
The supper table was cleVerly ar
ranged with daisies, silk flags and
lockwood, with cut glass bowls of
fruit at the ends. The guests were
entertained with fine ragtime music
by James Tolbert, of Steelton, and
later some of the guests danced.
The party included: Chester Num-
inert, Charles B. Commings, John
Drinkhouse. of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank E. Commings, Will
liam S. Miller, William Wolfnger,
Miss Charlotte Commings, James
Tolbert, Burton E. Commings, Mrs.
Francis Wilson, Ramain Maffei, Ross
ROLLS and c. +. Commings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS
MANY ATTENDING
BRIDGE TO BRIDE
Mrs. Frank S. Keet Honor
Guest at Mrs. Geisking's
Party This Afternoon

Mrs. Tied" Keet, who was Miss
Gertrude George before her recent
marriage, is home after wedding
journey to the seashore, and was
guest of honor this afternoon at n
charming card party given by her
sister, Mrs. Harry w. Geisking. 215
Emerald street.
The appointments were of rose
color, befitting a bride, with a pro-
fusion of June roses and peonies in
the flowers. Bridge was followed by
a buffet supper.
Invited to meet Mrs. Keet were:
Miss Elizabeth Dohoney, Miss Helen
Rinkenbach, Miss Dorothy Black.
Mrs. Hartman Holley, Mrs. Charles
S. Troup, Mrs. Edmund NJ. Deeter,
Mrs. Robert w. Troup, Mrs. Willis G..
Smith, Mrs. Ross Shuman, Mrs. Ar
mour Snyder, Mrs. John ]. Har-
gest, Mrs. George King Keet, Mrs.
James G.. HAITI. Mrs. J. Stewart Mont
gomery, Mrs. c. Lysle Miller, Mrs. w.
Calder Metzger, Mrs. George Porter
Hammond, Mrs. Gilbert NJ. Owes,
Miss Carolyn Kelley, Mrs. William C.
Wanbaugh, Mrs. II. Clay Kennedy,
Miss Mary Koons, Mrs. Charles Tag
CERT, Miss Emmeline Stevens, Miss
Elise Yount, Miss Constance Beidle-
man, Mrs. S. Reuel Sides. Mrs. Earl
Mackenson, Mrs. Joseph S. Rinken-
bach, Miss Vinardia Hepford, Mrs.
Frederick Rockey Mrs. Charles
Kline, Miss Jane Macdonald, Miss
Florence Eckert. Miss Eelanor Leon
ard, Miss Alice LeCompte, Miss Sara
Keil, Miss Mabel Wolbert, Miss Mill
dred Astrich and Mrs. Cloyde NJ.
Brehm,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13
Dinner This Evening to
Miss Sawyer's Bridal Party

Mrs. Paul Garfield Smith will be
hostess at dinner this evening at her
residence, 2432 North Second street,
for the members of Miss Janet Saw
yer's bridal party. The table center
piece will be of roses and covers will
be laid for ten, including Miss Saw
yer, Karl Lemcke, Miss Hildegarde
Lemcke. of Orange, n. j.; Miss Fran
ces Morrison, Miss Margaret McLain,
Joseph Tisdale and James Tisdale,
of Astoria, Long Island; Alger Saw
yer, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul G. Smith.
Miss Sawyer and Karl Lemcke
will be married tomorrow afternoon
in ST. Stephens Protestant Episcopal
Church, with tea following at the
rectory
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13

MRS. PAUL I. BARCLAY
The marriage of Miss Clara Anne
Mclaughlin. daughter of Mrs. Eleanor
Mclaughlin. 1880 North Sixth street,
to Paul Lloyd Barclay. of this city,
was a happy event of Monday morn
ing, June IL, solemnized at the par
sonage of the Messiah Lutheran
Church. by the pastor. the Rev. Henry
w. a. Hanson, at IL o'clock.
The bride, who was unattended,
wore a stunning travelling suit of
dark blue gabardine with black, pic
ture hat and a corsage bouquet of
bride roses. The couple left immedi-
ately for New York City, where they
We're guests at a wedding dinner at
the knickerbocker Hotel in the even
ing. The honeymoon journey will in
clude points of interest near New
York. Atlantic City and Chicago, and
returning. Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay will
reside at 1888 Whitehall street.
The bride, a gifted musician and a
member of the choir of Messiah
Church. has been a telephone opera
tor for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company at the station here. Mr..
Barclay, who has host of friends
throughout this vicinity, is captain of
police for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13
MRS. ELIZABETH b. BOWMAN
DIES AT MECHANICSBURG

Mechanicsburg, Pa. June 10
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Bowman, who re-
sided for fifty-four years at 2O1 East
Main street, and who was born just
across the street from that address.
died this morning at an advanced
age as the result of stroke of pa
ralysis seven weeks ago.
She was a member of st. Pauls
Reformed Church and is survived by
the following children: Mrs Cath
crime Durnevan, Harrisburg; Edward
s., Philadelphia; Van s., Parkers-
burg w. Va; Charles E. and Samuel
L., Jr., at home. Funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at
the home, conducted by the Rev.
John S. Adams, pastor of st. Paul's
Reformed Church. Burial at Camp
Hill.