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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
LARGE BANNER FOR EACH TOWN
Signs Fifteen Feet Long and Five Feet High Will Announce Date of Mohegan Trail Opening-Eforts Being Made to Have All Eastern Connecticut Roads in First Class Con- dition.
The MontviIIe Roads.

First Selectman George H. Bradford of Montville has been called upon to condition possible. The letter sent to MT. Bradford follows in part:
 My Dear MT. Bradford:
 As first seiectman of your town and a member of the executive committee for the opening of the Mohegan trail at Mohegan Hill Friday, June 22d, am writing you in regard to the condition of the highways of the town of Mont sands of automobiles will pass upon the day of the great opening powwow
 In going over the detours in the town of MontvilIe, around the part c1 the main highway under construction, with Assistant Engineer Bushnell of the state highway department he in formed me that it was his desire to make the detour in every way fit to trunkline is as highly satisfactory manner as 1t is possible for the same to be made. MT. Bushnell stated that he intended to put a heavy scraper over the entire length of the detour and that he felt if the selectmen of the town of Montvi11e would co operate to the extent of hauling gravel upon some of the badly washed hills of the same that the highway would be in first class condition to receive any amount of travel that might be divert ed around the section of the main line under construction.
 I would also call your attention to a small section of the highway within your town leading from Trading Cove toward the fair grounds. A short dis tance of this highway is in your town and at present is in an unsatisfac ctory condition. We intend on the day of the big trail opening to have our au- tomoribel parade routed through Nor wich, over West Main street to the fair ground and down past the historical battle-ground where Uncas clashed with Miantonomo, if the highway is placed in a satisfactory condition. Will you not see that Montville. as usual does her full duty in. order that no criticism may be cast toward the highways of eastern Connecticut covered by the Mohegan trail?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
ERALS.
Mrs. WiIIian1 J. Merrill,

At f2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. the funeral of Jane Lawrence, wife of the late William J. Merrill, was held from the Central Baptist church. Many relatives and friends were in attend ance- Rev. George H. Strouse, pas tor of the First Baptist church, off ciated. The bearers were Edwin Y. Messinger. John B. Crary of Wollas- CIegg. Burial was in Yantic ceme- tery. Rev. MT. Strouse read a com initial service at the grave. Under takers Church & Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Merrill was 76 years of age and died on June 5 in her home. No. 130 Washington street. Mrs Merrill was the widow of William J. Merrill. who died in Baltimore on March 29.
 Mrs. Merrill was the daughter of Robert and Mary Lawrence and a good part of her life was passed here She lived in Baltimore for a time.
 Mrs. Merrill is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Arthur r. Wyman, and stepson in Annapolis, Md, and there are other relatives out of town.
 Calvin w. Hewitt.
 The funeral of Calvin w. Hewitt was held Thursday afternoon from his late home on Laurel Hill Avenue road, with many relatives and friends at tending. Rev. c. F. Goodenough of Ledyard, oficiated and the bearers were Charles s. Hewitt and James Hewitt sons, Calvin Hewitt and Earl Hewitt, grandsons. There were many beautiful flowers. Burial was in Po- quetanuclI, where Rev. Mir. Good enough read a committal service
 Undertakers Church and Allen were in charge of the funeral arrangements. Besides the children and grandchil- dren, the deceased leaves a s/jter, Mrs. Richard McCrs cken, of Ledyard.
 Nelson A. Brown.
 Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Nelson A. Brown. held Thursday noon at 12.45 o'clock from the home of his son, Herbert F. Brown, of 5 Geer avenue. Rev Jo- seph F. Cobb. pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd. of1ciated. Friends acted as bearers.
 Services wehe held in the First Bap- tist church in North Stonington Rev Lucius Drury off1ciated and the choir of the church rendered Fade. Fade Each Earthly Joy and My Saviour First of All. Burial was in the Union cemetery where a short committal service was conducted by Rev. MT Drury.
 Undertaken Gager was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
 OF HOSPITAL ALUMNAE.
Miss Elizabeth Sullivan is Elected
 President for Coming Year.

The eighth annual meeting of the W. w. Backus Hospital Alumnae as- sociation was held on Wednesday af- ternoon in the nurses' home.
 The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Miss Elizabeth Sullivan, R. N; vice presi- dent. Mrs Vallin; second vice presi- dent, Miss Jensine Johnson, R. N; recording secretary, Miss Mary H Sweet, R. N; corresponding secretary, Miss Annie R. Page. R. N; treasurer Miss Mary Moriarty, R. N.; flower and silver spoon committee, Miss Helen Olsen.
 After the business meeting Miss Margaret Christie of Hartford gave an interesting talk on Red Cross work Mrs. w. K. Tingley reported on the national convention held recently in Philadelphia. Miss Elizabeth Sullivan read an interesting article in regard to the forming an emergency corps of graduate nurses to be called on as needed fiji Norwich.
 There were piano solos by Miss Wright and Miss Korp and also a whistling solo by Miss Kofp, all of which were greatly enjoyed Many out of town members were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
PERSONALS

Miss Jennie F1nnigan of Norwich is visiting Mrs. H. H. Smith at Pomfret.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Williams of Westchester Inotored to Norwich early in the week, having as guests MT. and Mrs. Clarence Beebe. Rev. B. ". Williams, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist church, will leave on Monday next to attend the summer school at Newton Theological Insti- ute.
 Rev. and Mrs Luther M. Keneston of Preston City have returned after ten days absence spent with their daughter, Mrs. Johnson in Brau-le- boro, Vt, with their son in Shelton. Conn.
 Christopher G. Allen. younger son of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Allen of Church street, who enlisted in the Junior Ma vad reserves several months ago, has been ordered to report at Newport, R. l., today and leaves Norwich this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Winsted.-An order for 10 900 dozen pair of half hose for the army was received Monday by the Winsted Hosiery company.
 NorfoIk-Dr. William Henry Welch of Baltimore. who has been appointed one of a civilian commission of four 10 inspect the naval hospital ship Solace and other naval vessels, at the request of Secretary Daniels, is a native of Norfolk, born April 8, 1850.
 Waterbury.-A scholarship at Brown university. Providence. has been awarded to Howard c. Brewer of 424 Willow street, who is member of the class of 1917 at Crosby High school. The scholarship carries with it an allowance of $130 a year and is for four years.
 rrington,-Lightning early Satur- day struck the Litchfeld almshouse, causing damage of over $500. Three holes were torn in the roof. one cor ner of the building was ripped off and fire was set in two places in the attic. The furniture was badly damaged. D. J. Brennan, superint endent, and his daughter, Ruth, were stunned.
 WostviIIe.-An exhibition is being given at the Donald G. Mitchell Mem orial library by the Art society of Hartford, which is to last a fortnight In the rooms on the second floor. form erly used by the Red Cross society, will be a display of life and antique drawings, paintings, costume illustra tions and decorative designs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
HOME GUARD MAY
 BE CALLED SOON
indications of Hasty Preparations Seen in Quartermaster's Acquisitions

Local companies of the Home Guard are interested in the statement that officers in high command throughout the state are certain the guard will be called for actual duty July and possibly within two weeks.
 Indications of hasty preparation are seen in quartermaster's acquisitions at Hartford calling for canteens, blan- kets, ponchos and shelter tents and the arrival in Bridgeport of a quan- tity of haversacks which will be held in the supply headquarters until fur ther equipment has been received.
 It became known Thursday that at tempts to evade sentry duty, one of the irksome tasks of a soldier, have already been foreseen by command CTS of the Home Gnard, who will put into force U. s. army regulations with regard to interior guards, patrols and military police.
 So that no individual member, who might be favored by a company com mander can escape his share of the duty, regular percentage tables of regimental, battalion company and individual guard duty are to be kept by the properly constituted officers of the various units and will be checked and observed in the offices of the mili- tary emergency board.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
WEDDING
Martin Grinton.

In St. Patrick's church Tuesday morning Theodore Martin and Miss Josephine Mae Grinton of Norwich were married by Rev Peter J. Cuny Mrs Arthur Martin of New London; the bride is the daughter of Mrs Margaret Smart of Norwich. The bride was attended by Miss Lillie Landry of Norwich as bridesmaid and the groom had his brother, Arthur Relatives and friends were present at the ceremony.
 The bride was dressed in white silk and wore a veil and wreath and carried white roses and forget me nots- Her bridesmaid wore a gown of white and blue with hat to match. She carried pink roses.
 The wedding party breakfasted at the home of the grooms parents in New London.
 MT. and Mrs Martin left New Lon don on an early afternoon train for Boston where with friends of the brides family, they will spend part of
 The bride wore a handsome travel ing suit of one of the seasons new golden shades. Her hat was of white silk with bead trimmings. Upon their return from their trip they will make ther home in New London, where they have an apart ment all furnished
 The groom's present to the bride was a gold locket and chain, the brides gift to the groom was a gold scarf pin. From her mother the bride received a beautiful beaded hand bag, which she carried with her on her journey.
 Many present from friends evil denced interest in the young persons and their home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Will be Married Saturday,

Miss Madeleine L. Andrews, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Myron A. An drews. of No. 12 North Main street West Hartford. will be married to the Rev. Walter Frederick Borchert. son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Borchert of Newburgh, Pa. at 10 o'clock Satur- day morning, June 16, at the Berkeley Divinity school. The Rt. Rev. Edward Campion -Acheson. suffragan bishop of Connecticut, will perform the cere- mony.
 After July 1. MT. and Mrs Borchert will be at home in Willimantic, where Mir. Borchert will be rector of St Paul's Episcopal church
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
FAREWELL GIFTS FOR
 WALTER w. TAYLOR.
Assistant Manager of Fifty Cent Store
 Presented Umbrella and Check

Walter W. Taylor, assistant manager of the U. L. Taylor company's Fifty Cent store on Franklin square leaves this Friday) evening for Washing ton, D. C., to take a position in the war department quartermaster gener- aPs office. Just before the store closed Thursday night MT. Taylor was pre- sented a handsome gold headed silk umbrella by the emp.oyes and a sub stantial check from the firm Miss McCarty made the presenta tion speech and the gifts were accepted by Mir Taylor in a few well chosen words. Manager Ieary served ice cream and cake and dancing and singing were enjoyed during the evening. The ar engagements for the surprise presenta- tion were made by Manager Leary. MT. Taylor in leaving takes with him the best wishes of the employees and company for success in his new posi- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

or 3 drops of "Gets-It" on the corn right away. Pain and inflammation will disappear the corn will begin to shrivel from that instant - then 1t loosens and falls right off.
 There's no other corn-renover in the world that acts like "Gets-It-@ No new discovery has been made in corn-remoVers since "Gets-It was born. Don't forget that fact. Gets It. does away forever with the use of salves that irritate, bandages that make a bundle of your toe, plasters that half do the work, knives and scissors that draw blood. Use Gets It''-no more digging or cutting.
 "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 25c a bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago, III.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

The pleasure of a day of real sport need not end with the day if you take a Kodak along.
 You will be surprised at the ease with which you can secure good pictures with a good Camera.
 Leave your Films here to be developed and printed and we will return them to you in PA hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
HARTFORD sPEAkEs FOR
 ELKS' FLAG DAY
Exercises Will Be of Unusual Interest
 to Local Lodge This Year.

Three candidates were initiated at the regular meeting of Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. P. O. E., held Thursday evening in Elks' home on Main street. There was a good attendance at the meeting and Exalted Ruler Stephen J. Kehoe was in the chair. The com nittee of arrangements for the annu- al flag day services reported progress, having secured a new flag staff which will be erected on the front lawn.
 The exercises this year will be of unusual interest and the committee is making arrangements to have this years programme the best ever. Clerk Butler, of the Common Pleas court in Hartford will be the speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
SCOUT OFFICIALS INSTRUCTED.
Supervisor SheIden Speaks on Home
 Garden Plans.

The officials of those Boy Scout troops who are to have the garden plot in Thamesville met Thursday night and were instructed by Home Garden Supervisor Shelden, who has charge of home garden work in this city. After thoroughly discussing his pans, it was officially decided to go on with the work Those boys in these troops will take a garden hike to the site on Sat urday afternoon, leaving Union square at 1 o'clock, in charge of Scoutmaster H. J. Wyckoff of Troop No 1. Mir. Shelden will also be present to give the boys outline plans of the work to be done and the garden plots of each troops will be laid out It has been decided to grow only a crop of beans as this is the suggested product from Commissioner Hoover in his letter to the Boy Scout organization. It is ex- pected to make the pot especially at tractive, as it borders on the Norwich New London road and can be seen from trolleys and autos.
 Following this meeting the scout off cials gathered to hear Charles Elwell Jr., of Boston speak on the subject Of the liberty bond sale campaign which aroused enthusia sm among the officials and resulted in some initial subscriptions to the credit. of the local Boy Scouts. The city routes for the campaign have been made up and at the rally tonight these routes will be assigned to certain scouts to be coy cred during the 11th and 14th of June.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
FARM CASE GOES
 OVER TO TUESDAY. Opening Arguments Were Made in the Superior Court Thursday.

Two arguments were made Thurs day afternoon in the Fillmore -Gager farm case now on trial in the superior court in this city. When court ad- journed the case went over to next Tuesday, when the final arguments will be made. When the court came in Thursday morning MT. Gager again took the stand and was cross exam ined for nearly an hour and forty min utes. Both sides then rested. The opening argument was made by Attor- ney Law1ess, and he was followed by Judge Barnes. The closing arguments on Tuesday will be made by Attorney Bailey and Major Hull.
 Case Withdrawn.
 The case of Mack vs. O'Nei1 has been settled and withdrawn from the superior court without costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
LOCAL ARTILLERY BOYS
 ARE GETTING ANXIOUS
Members of Norwich Companies Are
 Waiting For July 18th.

Members of the two local Coast Ar tillery companies are anxiously wait ing for July 18th to come around when it is expected that they will be called into the federal service. Still there is the question as to where they will be sent, some rumors have it Fishers Is land, others Fort Monroe, and so on. while again in the minds of some there is an impression that the 2ompa nies might possibly be turned over into field artillery.
 At the regular drill of the Third Co. held Thursday night, Captain William H. Denison received four recruits The evenings work was infantry. under the direction of Second Lieutenant James Thomas Isbister.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
l POSTOFFICE EMPLOYES TO 1 BUY LIBERTY BONDS
Expected That Large Amount Will
 Be Subscribed by Them.

The employees of the local post office are very much interested in the pur- chase of Liberty Bonds and no doubt a large amount will be subscribed for within short time. One of the large offices in the country (St. Louis, Mo- ) has fixed s1o0. 900 as it's goal in the matter of subscriptions and has made such substantial progess as to leave little doubt but that the goal will be reached.
 One of the several posters that are displayed in the lobby of the local post office reads as follows:
 Make your dollars end the war. Your liberty your forefathers died for is at stake. If you can't fight. your money can. Buy a Liberty Bond and Uncle Sam will do the rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Invitations are to be issued soon for the wedding of Miss Dorothea Bolton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James R Bolton, and Harold Chapman Bailey, Yale, 'f6, son of Rev. G. F. Bailey of Collinsville and Gales Ferry, to take place Wednesday evening, June 20th, at the Church of the Messiah, New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Liberty Loan s5o1. 100.

At the close of business on Wednes- day evening 516 had subscribed to the liberty loan bonds in this city, making a total of s501, 100.
 The chairm1n of the subcommittee who were appointed at a recent meet ing follow: F. B. Ricketson and J. c. Henderson, representing the factories and mills; Dr. J. w. Callahan. repre- senting the doctors; A. F. Libby, rep resenting the lawyers; Mayor Brown, representing the city and town off1- cials; c. V. James, representing .the Chamber Of Commerce; W. F. Lester, representing the insurance men; o. E. Wulf and w. H. Cruickshank, repre- senting the stores and merchants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
To Eliminate Grade crossinqs.

The Central Vermont Railway com pany has applied to the public utilf- minate grade crossings, one in. Will ington, about two miles north of the West Wilmington station, and known as the Roaring brook road, by dis continuing the highway. The other in the town of Stafford known as the northerly highway to be replaced by a new section of highway. There will be hearings on the petitions June 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
To Determine Need of Adult Labor

R. W. Pease farm labor specialist of the United States Department of Agriculture has been added to the working force of the committee of food supply of the Connecticut Coun- ci1 of Defence, working in coopera- tho Extension Service of the Connec- ticut Agricultural College. MT. Pease will start an mediate campaign to de- termine the need for adult labor in the state and as far as possible a source of supply.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Corns Peel Right
 Off With "Gets-lt'

|2 Drops, and the Corn is "ceneri"
 When you've got to walk on the sides of your shoe to get away rom those awful corn-pains, there's oniy one common sense thing to do. Put
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

MT and Mrs. George s. Watts have been at their home on Lincoln avenue for several days. MT. and Mrs. Watts and family are spending the summer at \oroton Heights
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Master Ripley Bigelow. a student at St. Marks school, Southboro, Mass, has been spending the week at his home on Broad street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Citv CIerI< Take. Oatb

the oath of office to the newly elected city clerk, Jeremiah A. Desmond or Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
MontviIJe Horn. cuards

Captain Charles A. Hagberg of this city mustered in the MontviIle Home Guards Thursday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
Angora Kittens.

Mrs. James E. Herrick of Hobar Avenue, has six angora kittens il which she takes great pride
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Miss Annie Ruggles and William C Ruggles have been passing severa days at their summer home in Hard wick Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Mir. and Mrs. Charles W. Briggs and Robert Briggs of Fall River were re- cent guests of MT. and Mrs. Lucius Briggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Mr and Mrs Frederick H. Cranston were guests recently of MT. and Mrs. Frank 4. Lester in Slaterville, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

WHEN yOC WANT t9 pu- your bua- inesS before the public. there ia ao medium better .han through rho ad- vertisinE columns Of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Miss Ruth Huntington, who teaches in Hindman county, Kentucky, is at her hom efor the summer vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Tibbits has returned from a fortnights visit with her brother Ed ward Fl. Tibbits, in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
American House

Special Rates to Theatre Troupes
 Travelling Men, Etc. Livery Connection Shetucket Street FARRELL & SANDERSON. Props,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08
B. A. WICHTMAN

EXPERIENCED PIANO TUNER 4e Cliff Street, Norucih, Conn. Telephone T52-1a nov2d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

At Groton. Sam Hyde. formerly a member of the police force and station house keeper, has been appointed traffic officer for the summer, and he took up his duties at the ferry We'd nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

This years necrology at Wesleyan includes: Dec. g, 1916. Very Rev. Will liam Nluen Grosvenor. D. D., class of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York city, and a trustee of the school, a former Norwich resident.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

The planet Mars rose less than an houd before the sun June1 and will rise about an hour and a half before on the 90th. It passes from Aries into Taurus during the month It will be in conjunction with Jupiter today, June 3, and less than a degree north of it. fl minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Charlotte ChappelI of Norwich and Everett Stanton of New ark, Y. J., at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Sidney L. Chap pell, in Norwich. Thursday. June 14th.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

The business of the June term of the superior criminal court at Hart ford was taken up Wednesday, Judge Gardiner Greene of Norwich presid- ing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

A group of Connecticut college soph- onores are camping at Best View for the remainder of the year. They are to go down to ali of the college doings. In the group are Misses Helen Goueh, Amelia Tutt1es, Ruth Trail Esther Batchelder, Sadie Colt and Evelyn Bitgood
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

In the rooms of the Young Mems Hebrew association in New London Wednesday evening a meeting was held for discussion of the American Jewish congress. The candidate from the district of Norwich, Herman Alof sin, 2d, made a short address
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

A certificate of increase of capital stock has been filed by the H. F. Rem ington Co.,, Inc, of Windham. The company has increased it's capital from $10,000 to S20,o00.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

The state horseshoers have voted that a holiday will be observed Aug IS, when the blacksmit1ls will. say dowr their hammers and tongs and enjoy ar outing at Lighthouse Point, New Ha- ven.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Tuesday evening Thomas H. Gros- venor of Boston, formerly of Pomfret was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Agnes Keane at her home ir Maiden, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Edward Meagher formerly a student at Storrs Agricultural college, has en- tered the employ of a firm of landscape artfAts who are carrying on work in New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-08

Complaint was made to the Middle town police Tuesday evening that a gang of gypsies held up and robbed a man near Colchester. The gypsies were riding in Ford automobile