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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-24
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First Regimant of Virginia In
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
SECOND ANNIVERSARY
 OF TfERNEY CADETS
Celebration Was Followed by lnstaila-
 ton of Officers.

At Buckingham Memorial Sunday afternoon the Tierney cadets of this city observed their second anniversary and followed the anniversary celebra- tion with the installat ton of the re- gently elected officers. In the absence of the president, Vice President Thomas Aubrey occupied the chair and delivered the address of welcome. County Director Frank E. Douglass of New London made brief address and brief remarks were also made by Miss Mary Swanton. president of St. Anne's T A. B. society, and Captain Ernest Gagnon of the cadets. There were also piano and violin selections by Edgar Caron and John Jubert, MT. Jubert presiding at the piano. A Quartette composed of Gerald Dingivan, Thomas Aubrey, Alfred Pineault and Wilfred Cote rendered several selections and the program came to a close with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. the officers as follows, this being the first installation ceremony he has cf- 'flciated at since his appointment re- gently:
 President-John Callahan.
 Vice observation-disclosures Aubrey.
 Second Vice President-William Guinan.
 Fina ncia1. Secretary--John Jubert.
 Recording Secretary-John OnNeil.
 Treasurer-Aibert Clarke.
 Inner GuardEHarold Shannon.
 Sentine1-Arthur Pineault.
 State Organizer James Mcdonald of New London was expected at the an niversary, but was unable to come to Norwich, as re had previously been invited to attend the anniversary exer- cises of the Mystic cadets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
LIBERTY CHORUS WILL
 SING TUESDAY NIGHT.
Charles D. Geer Has Been Appointed
 the Local Director.

The state council of defense has come to recognize the importance of choral music at all public, gatherings, and as recently stated in The Bul1e- tin, is now bringing together existing chOruses mad organizing new choruseS to meet the needs of such occasions. Every city and twon of importance will have a Liberty chorus made up sOf patriotic me1. and women who will ~be glad to serve their state mad their country in this, simple way. J. F. Stevens of Hartford has been made state musical director. He has ap- pointed Charles p. Geer local director to take up the work in Norwich and hall on Tuesday night will serve to show. to wha: extent the singers of Norwich are wiEng to do their Bit. Invitations have been sent to the members. Of the Womans chorus and the Bass Clef to be present on Tues day night at o'clock and Mir. Geer now wishes to extend a general invi- 'tation to all church singers and sing CTS of experience, calling attention to the fact that the success of many such gatherings is greatly enhanced by an enthusiastic body of singers. Seats will be reserved for an those partici- pating. Tubbs' full military band will assist and the occasion should bring ut all of the patriotic singers in the city. E3:e musical program will begin Battle Cry of Freedom. the Star Span gled Banner and others will be sung All parts are wanted, soprano, alto tenor and bass. A more complete or Gas.ization of this Liberty chorus is soon to be effected
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
SONS OF ISRAEL
 ELECT NEW OFFICERS.
Sam Eth is the Choice for President for Next Six Months.

The semi-annual election of the Sons Of Israel took Iiace Sunday evening at their headquarters on West Main street. The reports of the president and secretary on last years work were heard and accepted. The secretary reported that tEe institution is in very good standing financially.
 The following officers were elected for the next six months: President, Sam Eth; vice president Michael It. kin: secretary R. Alexander; treasurer, H. Ragovin; board of directors
 The building fund which began last week has the following contributors: H. Ragovin $100. J. Silver $25, B. Katz s15, MT. Goldberg s10, Sam Eth $1O, \. A.~Mashak $10. K. Safenovitz $10, S. Eeckt s10, P. Davis (Yantic) $1O, MT. Feldman s5 E. Alexander s5, Mr. Bermande s5. p. Rabinovitz s5. MT. Cooper s5. MT. Wollovitz $10, Mr. Itkin s.; total $245.
 The fund will be open until the first of November for additional contribu- tions.
 The fall term of the Nebi-ew school began Sunday morning w;gh an en- rollment of 65 children Tn addition, 50 children have enrolled for the Sun day school.
 E. Rabinovitz will conduct the He krew school during the coming year under the supervision of Joseph Silver The Sunday school is in charge of MT. Silver.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
BAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Get at
 the Cause and Remove It

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub stitute for calomel, act gently on the bowels and positively do the work.
 People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act gen. tly but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural action, clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system. They do that which dangerous calornel does without any of the bad after effects.
 All tine benefits of nasty, sickening, gripping cathartics are derived from pr. Edwards Olive Tablets without grip ing, pain or any disagreeable effects.
 Dr. F. M. Edwards discovered the formula after seventeen years of prac- tice among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint with the attendant bad breath.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are pure- ly a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color. Take one or two every night for a week and no.e the effect. 1Oc aud 25c per hox. Ali 'rreeistA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Y. M. c. A. MEETING
Tev. J. w. Areson Addressed Mems Gathering in Thayer Building.

The Mems meeting held in the Thayer building Sunday afternoon un- der the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. was largely attended. The speaker of the afternoon. Rev. J. w Areson, of the Grace Episcopal church, Yan- tic, took for his text the parable of the Good Samaritan and drew many a phasized the fact that if we would help, then we must get close to them ard minister unto their every need The musical part of the programme was in charge of Hugh Kinder There were three well rendered selections by the Kinder quartette which comprises Miss Hazel Banfield, alto, Miss Mary Gray, soprano, R. A. Gray, tenor, and Charles Belair, bass. Mr. Kinder presided at the piano and also sang a solo.
 At the next meeting Rev. w. D. Hethering Son, new pastor of the F'itchviIle Baptist church, will address the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
THIRD REGIMENT REVIEWED BY GOVERNOR
Home Guards Also Presented coIors
 Sunday at Plant Field.


 Every section of New London and Windham counties was largely repre- scented at Plant Field in New London Sunday afternoon, as tribute of ap- preciation to the Home Guards by their relatives and intimate friends who went to New London as 8 sort of convoy to the men who have enlisted for home service, to replace the ma
 tional guardsmen who have been call- ed into federal service. The occa- sion was a review by Governor Hol- colm and Colone1s Lucien Burpee and
 Holden of the state military emergen- cy board and the presentation of col
 ors, silk national and state colors to the Third Regiment, Connecticut Home Guard. The command assembled at the state armory, and formed in line in this order:
 Third Regiment Home Guard band.
 Colonel B. T. Kirkland and staff.
 First Battalion-sMajorr Hagberg. Company K, Norwich; Company M. willimantic Company l., Putnam; Company I, Norwich: with the sep arate company. The Danielson sep arate company which was assigned to
 Second Batta1ion-Major Charles P. Williams. Company A, Mystic; Com pany D. Mystic; Company B. Stoning- ton; nh,rd Gompany Ratta1ion@Ws F; PaWsaerck. tor
 Company H, New London: Company Fold Lyme: Company G, New Lon don. with the Montville separate com pany added.
 Machine Gun Platoon, Captain Ern- est Rogers.
 The regiment marched direct to Plant Field, and. as soon as regfmenta; formation was completed, the presen- tatioff of colors took place. The col CTS wsre presented by Miss Leana La Pointe, a student of Columbia college, and daughter of Captain J. N. La Pointe of G Company. the young lady being the donor of the flags. In few tation and the colors were accepted in behalf of the regiment by Colonel Kirkland. The co1ors were turned ever to the color bearers, who were escorted to and from the point Of presentation by Captain La Pointe's company. The colors were given over to Company D. of Mystic. the color ond battalion commanded by Major Williams.
 After the presentation the regiment was reviewed by Governor Holcomb. After the massage in review the of11- cers' call s-as sounded. The officers formed in hollow square and were ad- dressed kv the governor. He compli- nnented the Home Guarders on their excellent military appearance and re- cited the origin of the organization, the libera1ity of the state in Furnishing equipment, and what the people ex- Dected in return. He was satisfied that the state had bade no mistake and was fortunate in securing Home Guard composed of the cream of the that had been left behind The dav was ideal for a military out ing and the military display was sure 1v a credit t1 the officers and men of the Third Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Mrs. Mary [. Sliney County President
Norwich Woman Elected Succeed Mrs. Emma Danihy, Resiened-County Board Meeting Held at Buckingham Memorial Sunday.

Mrs: Mary L -Sliney, president of Division No. IS. Ladies' auxiliary, A. O. H., this city, was elected county president at the meeting of the New London county board, Ladies auxil- iary, at Buckingham Memorial, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Sliney, who has been county vice president, succeeds Mrs. Emma Danihy of Stonington, who is forced to resign as county president because of i'll health. Mrs. Danihy was present and presided at the meet ing on Sunday. After the report of the county secretary, Mrs Julia Brock, president of Division No. 54, this city,
 had been heard and accepted, the elections were taken up. To succeed Mrs. Sliney as county vice president Mrs. Anna T. Hanley of New/London,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

former county president, was elected. The sum of $100 was voted for war activities, and the coming state con- vention to be held in Danbury next August was discussed. Remarks were made by Mrs. Danihy, retiring county president, Mrs. Sliney, the hew county president, and Mrs. Hanley, the new county vice president. Heads of the various auxiliaries in the county also reported on their activities. The en- tertainment of the afternoon was fur nished by the members of Division No. 54, this city, and refreshments of cake, coffee and sandwiches were served. Six divisions in the county were rep resented. They were Norwich (two), New London, Mystic. Stonington and Taftville, one each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Hunting Party.

Saturday party of local young men went to Canterbury in Leonard Prem tice's auto on a hunting trip and re- turned Saturday night with a good bag Of game. Besides a number of birds they brought back nine rabbits. Those making the trip were Leonard Pren- tice, George Kinder. ST. George Kin der. Jr.. Harry Jervis, Edward Pollard joined at Occun by Fred Toplif and Tom PriVe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
TAFTVIl,LE
Farewell Party for George Peiletier-- Thomas Addison of Canadian Mount ed Rifles at His Home-Personals and Notes.

Saturday evening Private George Pelletier, U. S.. cavalry, was pleasantly surprised at his home on South A street by a number of his friends. The affair was in the nature of a farewell party. as Private PeIletier left Sunday to rejoin his regiment at Fort Ogle- thorpe Ga. Several musical selections were enjoyed during the evening. Re- treatments were served and the party broke up at late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Sunday Rev. W. H. Smith of Toron- to, Canada, a candidate for the pas tcrate, preached at St. Andrews church. He vii. preach for the re- mainder of the month 1t was an nounced that the Mems club would hold their first meeting of their fifth year Oct. P. There will be a social evening and it is expected that there will be a quartette from the Bass Clef as well as instrumental music Mayor Allyn L. Brown will be on hand to deliver a patriotic address.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Marched in Protest Parade.

2 1T. D. Mcknight and William D. Madison of this city were among those who took part in negro silent protest parade held Sunday in Providence. There were 5000 negroes in fine. Asked why the silent protest parade was held, an official said Sunday:
 We march because by the grace of God and the force of truth the danger ous hampering walls of prejudice and iEhuman iniustices must fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
SurErise Party.

Louis Wol1heben was plea sanity surprised at his home on South A street Saturday evening by 16 of his friends in honor of his birthday. Both vocal and instrumental music was heard during the evening. Refresh ments were served. The party broke up at late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
HARRI FED.

DUNN-LAwsON-In Danielsoa, Oct. I3,. 1917. by Rev. Nj. J. Ginet. NJ. g., Private George Dunn 3Sth Co., L. l. S., and Miss Ellen Lawson. HRowN-MAIN-In North stonington, Oct. Il, 1917, by Rev. John NJ Col lns. Frank c. Brown and Miss Edna l.. Main.
 CooN-ABBEY-In Rockville. R. l., Oct. 6. 1917. by Rev, Ira L. Cottrell Miss Sara Abbey and Howard E. Coon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Ferdinand Brothers, who is stationed al Camp DeVenS, spent Sunday in the village. He said that nearly all the men at the camp were given furlongh for over Sunday, leaving only about thousand men in the camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Hurt in Track Practice,

Raymond Burke of Holy Cross col lege spent the weekend at his home in the village. Burke, who was cap tain of the N. F. A. track team last year, was showing up finely at Holy Cross when he pulled a tendon in his leg. He will not be able to be out for the team for a couple of weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
DIED.

WEINERr-In Norwich. Oct. 10, in- fant son of MT and Mrs. Bruno K.
 Weinert, of Beach street SLATER-In Preston City, Oct IS. 1917, Eva L. Ladd. wife of Raymond V: Slater, aged 34 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. GEFcR-Entered into rest. Oct 12, 1917. at 3s Park street, Ellen Geer beloved sister of Lucy Geer Funeral services in Trinity Episcopal church Monday. Oct. 15, at 2.30 D. m Burial in Poauetanuck cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
crossinu Shantv Burned.

Saturday morning abou, 9.15 o'clock the shanty used by David Daniels, the watchman at the Eighth street cross ing, was burned. The autochemical was summoned by telephone, but the fire was so far advanced that they could do nothing. The fire is supposed to have started from an overhea ted stove. The loss was slight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Visited Eort Terry

Mrs. Annie Smith, Mrs. George Mall ooIm and daughter. spent Saturday, with Private Harry Smith and Ser geant George Malcolm of the 34th Company, Fort Terry, N. Y They also witnessed the firing of the 12-inch mortar manned by the 37th Company of Bridgeport. The boys are standing the cold weather very good
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
K, ef c. Meets.

Sunday Ponemah council, K. of C.. held their regular meeting in the base ment of Parish hall on Merchants ave- nue. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. Routine business was transacted. There was a good attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Home from Canadian Army.

Thomas Addison, who enlisted in the Canadian Mounted Rifles some time ago, spent the week end in the vil- lage. The uniform is the same color as the U. S. uniform, but there is no "service'' hat. "dress' hat being worn all the time. There is a conspicuous silver maple leaf insignia on the front of the hat The men wear the bandage
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
TaftviIIe vs. New London.

Tonight the lccal bowling team will roll its third match of the season with New London. The team still has hopes of winning out, although now in third place in four-team league
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Society of St. John the Rapti.t Meets.

Sunday the Society. of St. John the Baptist held their regular meeting in Pulaski hall with the president, John Romanowski in the chair. The reports read and accepted. Routine business was transacted. There was good at tendance. The meeting adjourned at an early hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Home from Fort Terry.

Among those from Fort Terry at
 their homes in the Village over the
 week end were George Poyerd, John Lavallee Ralph Mar1owe; Victor Caron. Alfred C1adue. Lucian Bazinet, Thomas WaIdron and Della Demars.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Transferred to New Jersey.

Joseph Roberts, who was in the last
 draft contingent to leave, has been
 transferred from Camp Devens to Aver. He hopes to go across soon and do civil engineering work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

leggings worn by the non-con1s in the U. $. army. They also wear a car fridge belt slung across the shoulder and carry sword. Spurs form part of their equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Corporals J. Bradford and Kirl, Ricketts Of the 34th Co.,, l.. I. s., were at their homes Sunday on twenty four hour furlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

During the last three weeks thirty civilians accused of espionage have been shot at Ghent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Rev. A. W. Burdon, pastor of the Federated church, preached at the Wauregan church last Sunday, taking his text from the EpistIe to the Co., rinthians
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have a chance with the older and
 heavier men. The final score was 54 to c. The Tigers will paly the liar digs of the West Side at the Park Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Tioers Lose First Game.

Sunday afternoon on the Mohegan Park field the Greeneville Tigers suf- fered the first defeat of the season at the hands of the fast team from the L. s. $. San Francisco. The Tigers played a good game but thew did not
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Thomas P Sears of the U. S. Naval Reserve was at his home in the vil- iage over the weekend
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
OMPT ACTION AVER s
 TROUBLE

Sluggish bowels indirectly cause much sickness. A constipated condi- tion not only poisons the blood stream, but quickly affects the liver and other organs, causing biliousness, sick head ache, sour stomach. bloating. etc. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild in action, yet cleanse thoroughly with no nausea, and no costiVe after effects. They keep the bowels regular, stomach sweet and liver active. Stout persons welcome the comfortable, light, free feeling they bring.
 The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Edmond Ilemie ux has accepted a po- sition in the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

HanseI Thurlow has accepted a po- sition in the spinning room.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Privates Nicholas Langlois and George Pelletier of the U. S. cavalry returned to Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. Sun day after a weeks stay, in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

John Ely bagged two rabbits in Can terbury Saturday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

John Congdon of the General Elec.
 trical School in Lynn Mass, spen
 the week end at his home in the vii lage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Rev. w. H. Smith of Toronto Breaches at St. Andrew's-Men's Club to
 Start Fifth Year Oct. 22-PersonaIs
 and Notes,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Youna Fox Hunter.

Carl Richard Cimpson, age 10 years cal, rifle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Personals and Notes,

Sergeant and Mrs. Allen C. Mathews have moved from Boswell avenue tc West Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Personals and Notes.

' John Bromley has purchased a new
 automobile.
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Thomas Greenwood has accepted a position in SpriE gfield.
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Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after nigh water 1t Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
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spent the week end with friends in the village. Napoleon Fodrnier of Moosup was a business visitor in the village Satur- day. Leo Jacques of the C. s. naval re-
 serve spent Sunday at his home in the village. Local pupils of the Norwich Free
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1lt1elR elRalletftl. Norwich. Monday, Oct. IS, 1917.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

A barometric depression of consider sble magnitude is central tonight southwest of Hudson bay, the lower extremity of which projects over Lake Superior.
 Generally fair weather will prevail ir the east during the next AS hours. with somewhat higher temperatures in Atlantic coast districts. Rain is indi- cated for. northern New York and northern New England.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be fresh Southwest; middle Atlantic coast, moderate south.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Fair and warmer Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy, probably showers.
 Southern New England: Fair and warmer Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy. Eastern New York: Partly cloudy and warmer Monday; probably show CTS north; Tuesday fair.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevins pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday and Sunday:
 Saturday Ther. Bar. : a. m. .................... 39 S9.sS Highest 57, lowest 37.
 Sunday Ther. Bar. a.. m ............ So oo.zO Is m. .:.......'.....'..'. e0 so 3o'1o Highest s2,: lowest ss.
 Comparisons.
 Saturdays weather: As predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Fair, con- tinued cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Romeo Parquette and James Ward are in New York for the next two games of the worlds series.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Miss Mollie Rainey of voluntowr
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Academy will be home today, as it is Nutting day, the annual fall holiday of that school.
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WHEN YOU WANT 70 put your pus- mess before the public, there Is no medium better than through the ad- vertisfnE columns or The Bulls tin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

Local pupils of the Norwich Err