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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
LAWYER HULL IS
 MADE 4 CAPTAIN
Son Of States Attorney Hull Gets Commission With Heavy Artillery.

Attorney C. Hadlai Hull, son of State Attorney H. A. Hull of New London, was commissioned captain of coast or heavy artillery in the officers graphed his father that he was ap- pointed Saturday and was to be sworn in Monday.
 Attorney Hull was in the officers training camp at Plattsburg during the first month, at the expira ton of which he was transferred 10 Fort Mon roe for training in the heavy artil- lery branch of the service. In being commissioned a captain, MT. Hull has received the highest commission pos sible as no commissions higher than captain have been made in the heavy artillery service.
 Attorney Hull is B years old. He is 8 descendent of John P. Babcock, who was killed at the battle of Groton Heights. and also descendent of Hannah Perry Hull, a cousin of C-i- yer Hazard Perry of Lake Erie fame
 Mir. Hull graduated from Worcester academy in 1901, when he entered Brown university, where he attended. three years. At the end of his junior year he transferred to Yale, retaining with the degree of A. B. He took honors in high orations and during his senior year he took up the study of law. In 1907 he graduated from Yale law school with degree of L. l.. B., and during his two years in the law school he took a post graduate course in the academic department. Mir. Hull filed thesis and received the masters of arts degree in 1905. During his senior year in law school MT. Hull was chairman of the board of directors of the Yale Law Journal and for the next ten years has practiced law in the firm of Hull, Mcclure & Hull. of which his father is the senior member
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
RED CROSS ASKED
 TO SUPPLY BAHDAGES
Local Chapter Notified of Urgency of
 Regular Work.

Norwich workers for the Red Cross nave been notified of the urgency of Thayer building, Wednesday and Fri day, especially now, when, at the re- quest of William c. Braisted, surgeon general of the United States navy, the American Red Cross has called upon ten of the larger chapters of the sO- the earliest possible moment surgical dressings for each of 1sS battleships and destroyers- Each ship will re- quire thousands of congresses and making total or more than six hun dred thousand surgical dressings
 The surgical dressings are to be prepared by the women workers in the Red Cross Chapters at Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta. Boston and the Northeastern Division, these chapters being chosen will expedite delivery. It is expected 70 fill the order within the next ten days.
 Women qualified in the various chapters to make surgical dressings are working. day and night for the rapid completion of the work. Only women who have taken the Red Cross course in the making of these band ages are eligible to engage in the work.
 With the declaration Of war there has been a rapid increase in the mum Der of women taking the Red Cross surgical dressing courses. In June, 4.144 certificates were issued to wOm- en who had taken the course or eIynt lessons of three hours each. and in the first ten days of July, 1279 c2rti- hcates were issued.
 Each chapter will supply the bat tieship named after that particular state and others in which they might have a geographical interest. Thus the Chicago chapter will supply the Chicago and the Illinois. New York will supply the New York and the Al bany. These boxes as completed will be shipped by chapters direct to the Bush Terminal at New York for dis tributiOn to the ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Lemons Whiten and
 Beautify the Skin! Make Cheap Lotion

The juice of two fresh lemons strained into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes a whole quarter pint of the most re- markahle lemon skin beautifer at about the cost one must pay for a small jar of the ordinary cold creams. Care should be taken to strain the lemon juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tain and is the ideal skin softener, smoothener and beautifier.
 Just try it! Make Up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It should nat urally help to whiten. soften, freshen, and bring out the hidden roses and beauty of any skin. It is wonderful for rough, red hands.
 Your druggist will sell three ounces of orchard white at little cost, and any grocer will supply the lemons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
HEAVY DAMAGE SUITS
 FOLLOW AUTO ACCIDENT
Ten Thousand Dollar Action Brought
 Against Elmer J. Carter.

Mary Downey, mother and guar dian of Marion Downey of New Lon don has brought suit against Elmer J. Carter, of South Lyme for damages of S10,000 for injuries received by the child when she was struck by Carter's S automobile on Bank street, New Lon don last month. Property belonging to Carter has been attached. The action IS returnable before the superior court the first Tuesday in September.
 The plaint cites that about 8 o'clock in the evening" of July 3rd the Downey child was attempting to pass from the northerly to the south erIy side of Bank street at a point nearly opposite the Empire theare. When midway of the highway the automobile, which was driven by Car ter at a reckless rate of speed struck md felled the child, the wheels passing over her head and body, inf1icting a broken shoulder, abrasions, numerous cuts and bruises and internal injuries. which demanded her treatment at -Ospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
NORWICH MAN ENTERTAINS
 SOLDIERS AT NIANTIC,
A. Chester Brown Gave Magical Pro- gram for Benefit of Boys in Camp.

The Y NJ C. A. work at Mantle is progressing finely and the soldier boys enjoy to the full the privileges offered by the association.
 On Saturday evening last 4. Chester Brown of Norwich kindly donated his services and gave the soldiers a pro- gram of magic which captivated the large crowd present and his feats were applaudeG to the echo.
 Following this program. Mrs. Harry Phillips gave a brief and interesting talk on pure living. and her words were listened to with deep interest.
 On Sunday night, the 12th, the vested choir from Putnam rendered several selections to 3, crowded house and the handclapping indicated the hearty appreciation of the soldiers. During the evening Secretary Hill made a brief address on the topic Four Men Under Every Hat. The man as the public knows him, the man as his friends know him, the man s he sees and knows him" Emphasis was placed on the fact that though it is possible to deceive the public, ones friends and even ones self, it is abso- lutely impossible to deceive God.
 Last evening Secretary Hill gave an illustrated talk on the Mexican war. and the pictures pleased the good crowd present.
 An effort is being made to organize a committee of entertainment, con- sistirg of one man from each com pany, these with Secretary Hill to form the committed the idea being to have each company in turn to fur nish an evenings program.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
DEEDS, NOT WORDS
Norwich People Have Absolute Proof
 of Deeds at Home.

It's not words but deeds that prove true merit
 The deeds of Deans Kidney Pills,
 For Norwich kidney sufferers.
 Have made their local reputation.
 Proof lies in the testimony of Nor wtch people
 Wm- H. Brown, Fox Hill. North StoEington Road, Norwich, says: "My back and kidneys had given me con- siderable trouble for eight or ten years. My work was heavy and that used to irritate my trouble. for I mo- ticed 1t most after my days work. My back felt weak and tired and sharp pains caught me when I stopped. heard people praising Doan's Kidney Pills and decided to give them trial. I found them the best medicine I had ever used and felt better than T had in years"
 Price soc. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Deans Kidney PiIls-the same that MT Brown had Foster -AIi1burn Co.,, 0Ifgrs-, Buffalo. N T.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
PERSONALS

D. F. Conway is spending few days on Cape Cod. Richard Reardon of Norwich is al Pleasan View. William H. CardvelI has been a wis., itor in Mantle. Miss Kate Holloway of Groton has been a visitor in Norwich. Mrs Nellie Futile and her daughter of Hartford are visiting in Lebanon. George Merins of Norwich called on ! Eugene Girard of Popuonnoc. Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Arthur L. Clark of Middletown are visiting friends in town.
 Michael Piacenza of Groton was in Norwich last week to ta}ee out his first papers.
 J. Guilford Burnett, treasurer of the Lee & Osgood company, is recovering from illness.
 Miss Helen Backus of South Wind ham has been visiting Miss Nellie Foran at Neptune Park.
 Charles R. Locke has returned from a two weeks stay with his mother in Philadelphia and Newport, N. J.
 Miss Rose C. Murphy of St. Francis hospital, Hartford, is spending her va cation at her home on Elizabeth street.
 Letter Carriers Fred L. Allen, Pa trick J. McNerney and Miles F. O'Sul- livan are enjoying their annual vaca- ton.
 Miss Alice Gadle and Mrs. E. E. Rivers of Norwich have returned home after spending a week at Pleasant View.
 Misses Eleanor Barry and Harriet Sherry of Norwich are guests for two weeks at Tarryawhile, Pleasant View.
 Mir and Mrs. Herbert NJ. James of Brooklyn, N. Y, are spending two weeks with Mrs. James parents, MT. and Mrs. John A. Moran, of this city.
 Henry La Fontaine has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Somers at Eastern Point and attended the Army and Navy ball a The Griswold.
 Mrs. Ivy Bailey and son, Theodore, of Garfield avenue, are enjoying a few weeks vacation with Mrs. Bailey's s sister, Mrs. Charles Ray of Colches- ter.
 Benjamin Bruce, connected with the local Y. M. c. A left Monday eve ming for a three weeks vacation. MT. Bruce will spend two weeks at Sil- yer ay, and the third week will be spent at another place Of interest.
 William W. Page has been a recent guest of Miss Edith Boynton of Spring Garden avenue. Mir. Page, formerly of New London, is now employed in the engineering and inspection division oi the Travellers Insurance company of Hartford
 Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Allen of Lawrence Mass, are registered at the Wauregan and are calling on friends in this town for a few days. MT. Allen, who is a prominent mem Der of the Elks, is connected with big bleachery in Lawrence. Mrs. AL len was Miss Clara Hopwood of Greeneville. They have two sons in the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

l Clambake, Lincoln Park. B. P. O. E., l Aug. 19. Good time assured-adv.
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hidden them in a .<ick wall at the rear of her brothers house in Mont vile where they were found by the police.
 The jewelry taken from the John son home during Mrs. Rob:nson's em- ployment there, was of small amount. It included several rings, pins and other small articles The jewelry which was taken from the Turner home included a platinum solitaire diamond ring of one carat. incribed w. E. T. to $. E. H.. April 27. 1917, and valued at $400: one gold bracelet wrist watch, value $100; a platinum diamond studded dinner ring valued at $1,O0O and another platinum ring set with sapphires and diamonds and valued at s225. making the total amount stolen SIPS.
 When the trunk was searched Mrs. Robinson was present and produced the key which unlocked 1t. The jew elrv stolen from the Johnson home was taken from time to time during the six years of her stay there. Mrs. Ribin- sons motive in taking the valuables is not known as she was never seen to wear them or did she try to dispose of them.
 She was beld at the police station for appearance in the city court this Tuesday, morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
WEDDING.
Freeman-Bisbee.

The wedding of Miss Eva Annie Bis bee of Waitsfeld, Vt, and pr. Alfred c. Freeman took place Saturday eve ming at the parish house of the Park Congregational church. Rev. Samuel H. Howe, D. D., performed the cere- mony, which was to have taken place earlier in the month but owing to the illness of pr. Freeman, it had to be postponed.
 The bride is the daughter of Mrs. B. D. Bisbee of Vermont. Miss Bisbee graduated from the Barre high school and from the Goddard seminary. She is well known throughout Vermont as a reader of no mean ability.
 Dr. Freeman came to Norwich a lit tie over a year and a half ago and tin that time has built up an excellent practice. He was recently appointed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
MANY POSITIONS FILLED
 BY LOCAL BUREAU
Applications for Employment in July
 Were 579.

Hartford leads in the number of ap- plications for employment of the five cities with free public employment bureaus, according to the monthly re port given out by the state labor bu- reau. That city had 1 400 applications Hartford also led with applications for help and in the number of situa- tions obtained, 1,105 wanting help, and SS9 persons getting positions.
 The figures for the five cities are follows:
 Applications for employment - Hartford, 1,40S; New Haven, 1,105 Bridgeport, 8S5: Waterbury, 196; Nor Wich, 579: total, 3,971.
 Applications for help-Hartford. l. 1G5; New Haven, S82; Bridgeport "A Waterbury, 1s9; Norwich, 316; total 3,236.
 Situations obtained-Hartford. sS9 New Haven. 762; Bridgeport, ser; Waterury. 139; Norwich, 3O5; total. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Carnival a Success.

The carnival at the grounds of the Pequot Casino, New London, to raise funds for smokes for the soldiers and sailors. which opened Saturday after noon, continued in the evening and attracted large attendance Many from this city and vicinity visited the carnival during the evening and en- joyed the numerous attrac actions.
 Henry R. Bond, Jr, who had per sOnal supervision of the carnival. in tended to repeat it Monday afternoon and evening, but was unable to se- cure the necessary permission from the officers of the Casino association.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
HOME GUARD TO
 HUNT DOWN SLACkERS
War Department Issues Gall Through
 Governor Holcomb.

The war department and the de- oartment of justice have asked the Connecticut Home Guard through Governor Holcomb and the military emergency board to assist in inves- legations relating to persons who have failed to register under the act of June It appears that certain persons rho should have registered have not lone so and it is desired to find out where they are and what the reason for heir failure may be.
 The military emergency board has sent statement of the facts to the captains of companies in towns which have their men ready to report at ment. These captain are directed to have their men read yto report at once.
 The letter from the war department states Tt was decided to place the matter fully in your hands in the hope tha the Home Guard organization throughout Connecticut might be able to make the necessary investigations" The letter from the military emergen- cy board to the various companies Is signed by Colonel Lucien F. Burpee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Y. Nj. c. A. MEETING.
Secretary Hill Tells of Association
 Work Among the Soldiers.

Sunday at the open air service at Buckingham Memorial. General Secre- tary Hill gave talk on the Y. M. C. A. work among the soldiers. He spoke Cf the hundreds of thousands of young men leaving their homes for the first time, and they certainly needed all the good influences possible. The Y M. C. A. is endeavoring to play it's part in throwing around these noble young men the influences which make for righteousness. The greatest battle these men have to fight is not the bat tie with shot and shell. but the battle with temptation, and what we all hope anl pray for is that the boys may re- turn eff God permits them to return) with the purity with which they left their homes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
MontvilIe Ohiects.

In the selective draft AToHntville was credited with only six enlist ments, while over 40 men have enter cd the different branches of service. Several of the town officials are get ting the names of the enlisted men and the branches they are serving in. George H. Bradford of the district is taking the matter up with officials in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Obstacles to Sheep Raisina.

Mir. annd Mrs Clair Robinson of He bron have very intelligent dog. The other afternoon he was out doors and he kept jumping up before the win dow and barking. MT. Robinson went cut doors to see what was the mat ter and he heard dogs barking in the direction where some of his sheep were He took his gun and started for the lot. He found two dogs kill ing his sheep. He shot one but the other got away. They had badly bit ten and killed seven sheep and three lambs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
BUILDERS SUE FOR
 BREACH OF CONTRACT
Papers Served on Nora Heating by
 Deputy Sheriff Martin.

Denison & Brown of New London. builders, have sued Nora Heating of New London for 2,O00 for breach of contract. The plaintiffs claim that hey furnished building material and 'endered services toward remodelling cottage at Ocean Beach, on which here is due $1,195 on the original con tract and s272 for extra material and labor. Deputy Sheriff Manuel J. Mar tin served the papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
FUNERAL,
Samuel E. BIiven.

The funeral of Samuel E. BIiven was held Monday afternoon from his late home on Connell street with a large number of relatives and friends in attendance, many coming from out of town. About the casket were grouped many beautiful floral tributes Rev. Joseph F. Cobb officiated The tearers were nephews of ti1e deceased and were Harry W. Bliven of Bronx vile, N. Y, Beverly Bliven of Nor wich and Walter and Edward Burgess of Lebanon. Burial was in MapIewood cemetery, where Rev. MT. Cobb read a committal service at the grave
 Undertakers Church & Allen had charge Of the funeral arrangements,
 Walter izbtzki
 The funeral of Walter Izbitzki. who was killed in Bridgeport, was held from the home of his parents at 10 Sturtevant avenue at S.30 Monday morning. There was a mass in St Josephs church at 9. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery, where Rev Ig- natius V. Maciejewski, who conducted the services at the house and church read a committal service. There was 8 large attendance of relatives and friends. The full choir sang at the church. There were many handsome pieces of flowers. The bearers were Joseph and Frank Busch, Alexander Kanninski, zygmont Izbitzki and AL exander and Joseph Korankawiecz Undertakers Shea and Burke had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Nearly DeraiIed Trolley.

Several Italian children who have been in the habit of playing about the waiting room of the Groton & Ston- ington line at Main street. Noank. will be in more or less danger of meeting with a proper punishment if theA are again caught putting spikes on the tracks as they recently did. They were laid along the rail at the switch and might easily have derailed the car.-NeW London Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
ATTENTION! Notice Concerning Awnings

Notice is hereby given that from and after August goth. 1917, all avn ings on or over any public street. ave- nue. or sidewalk within the limits 1f the City of Norwich must be at leagt seven feet in the clear above Euch street avenue or sidewalk. so that TO part of any such awning. either frame or covering shall be within seven feef of the surface of such street, avenue, or sidewalk directly under the awning. and all owners of property adjoining streets. avenues and sidewalks and ali persons erecting or maintaining avn ings over streets. avenues, or side walks within said city will taEs noe tice hereof and make such chAnEea aa may be necessary 70 conform their premises to this order, before said date.
 Norwich. Conn. August oth. 1917.
 GEORGE F. FELLOWS
 Street Commissioner
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Services at Gales Ferry.

Supt. Richard W. Mansfield of the E. P Learned mission in Bradley street, New London, and the mission choir of 12 young people were taken to Gales Ferry Sunday afternoon in the nlotorboat Ruth and they con- ducted services in the clubhouse near the river for the benefit of campers in the Gales Ferry vicinity. The little clubhouse was far too small to seat tla ottondo1Oa
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. James A. Bidwell is visiting relatives in Springfield.
 The Sewing club met yesterday af- ternoon with Miss Elizabeth Pullen.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter E. Gilbert and family are registered at the Wigwam, Plea sant View.
 Mayor and Mrs. Allyn L. Brown are taking a ten days motoring trip
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
OId-Tin,e Paper Shown.

John Staplins of Gay hill. in Pal mertown has in his possession a copy of the Connecticut Courant, dated in 1764. It contains, in short para graphs the news of several viiIag and the doings of the day It was printed in Hartford and is in old En- glish form of letters. It came in his possession through his aunt. and was probably handed down from genera ton to generation. It can be real very plainly. Mr. Staplins prizes this old relic very highly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

milk inspector for the city and was examining physician for the Third and Fifth companies. pr. Freeman is a graduate of the University of Vermont Medical school.
 pr. and Mrs. Freeman will reside on Mckinley avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Boy Scouts.

The regular meeting of Troop of the Boy Scouts was held Monday eve ming at the Methodist church and the regular routine business was tran sacted. There were reports of patrol leaders and plans were made for the future. There was a large attend
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Judge William c. Kellogg Critically III

The Yonkers, N Y. Sunday Record had the following item of Norwich in terest:
 Former City Judge William c. Kel- logg declined steadily yesterday and late last night his condition was so grave it was not expected he would live through the night.
 The judge, who is 67 years old, has been ailing for two years. Lately he suffered a complete breakdown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Home Guards Drill,

Company l of the Home Guards held their regular drill Monday evening the company marching to the Chelsea par ade and return. The company was in charge of Lieut.. Grosyenor Ely.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Home from Cape Cod Motor Trip.

Mir. and Mrs. Stephen w Hall and daughter, Miss Virginia F. Hall, of Stetson street. have returned from an enjoyable motor trip to Cape Cod. the ladies remaining three weeks. and Mir. Hall going and returning With them
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich Corn, Aug. 6, 1917.
 The board of Directors of the Bank have this day declared a dividend for four per cent. per annum. payable on and after the fifteenth of September.
 FRANK HAMPSTEAD, Treasurer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

Col. and Mrs. Charles Gale returned yesterday from a motoring trip through the White Mountains. also visiting Poland Springs. Me
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
ATTENTION. ELKSl

Do not overlook the C1ambai1s AuE. 10 at Lincoln Park. Mnke v0ur de- cIsion ns tO your ntteBdnnee at once, by return cnrd sent yOu.
 Per order COMMITTEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
For Everybody

Some like this, and some like that Some love chocolates, others can't en- dure them. Some smoke, othsrs detsat tobacco. So it goes.
 But there is one thing everybody eats, and everybody likes.
 It's GOOD BREAD. lt appeals Co everybody's palsts.
 Particularly if it's our beras nutty favored and nutritious.
 ANDREWS BAKERY
 SUMMIT STREET
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

Mr and Mrs. Rollin C. Jones and Miss Dorothy Jones spent the week end at the Mitchell camp at Gardner lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
FOR AN ACHING HEAD

dl<e hOEeIoru>B Ac1Q f-n0Sphdfe Healthful. and most agreeable to the taste Refreshes and invigorates Use It in place of lemons.
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through the Berkshires.

Mayor and Mrs. Allyn T.. Brown cf Broadway are in New Sastle- -by--t1e- Sea, N. H., for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

A conference of representa- tives of every organiza tion in the state inter ested in farm bureau work has been called to meet at the Connecticut Agricultural college, Storrs, Aug. 14, 1j and Is.