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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
UNCAS LODGE 74 YEARS OLD
Remarks by vstng Grand Officers and Historical Sketch by PC Ashley T. Boon Featured Programme e-Nearly 15O Odd Fellows Gathered for Celebration.

and stands today one of the foremost fraterna1 bodies of the state. In the year 1880 there was feeling among some of the members that there was room for another lodge of this order in the city. As there had formerly been a lodge in Greeneville. known as Owaneco. Mo- 27, which ceased to exist during the great de- pression.
 l Tn the fall of 1889. twenty -one mem bers withdrew from Uncas lodge and on December 14, 1880 Shetucket lodge, No 27 was instituted. taking the num- , Der 27 formerly held by Owaneco lodge Initiated Under Old Law. With IT Past Brands in good stand ing, I deem it a pleasure to present the names of four members, who were initiated under the old law of five de- grees instead of three. two of whom have passed the Both milestone. Past Grand Charles w. Spalding, initiated January Is, 1866, Brother Henry S. Gay, initiated in Empire Lodge, No. 346 Iof South Royalton. Ohio. Affiliated by J. Roath, initiated May 4, 1868. Past Grand Ashley Turner Boon, initiated in Worcester Lodge. No 56, Worcester, Mass, affiliated by card, April 10th, under the old form. receiving the five degrees. In the early 70's, the laws were changed to read the initiatory and three degrees.
 
 grees, all the business of the subordi- nate lodge was transacted in the first or initiatory degree
 An Odd Fellows first duty is to him. self. To protect himself in all that is great and good, to enlarge his sphere of affection, to eliminate all that tends toward evil. thus enabling him to inn part to his associates, to his family, in fact to all with whom he may come in contact, all the great principles and tenets that have been ingrained in him through his intercourse with the world at large.
 The grand lessons of humanity are thoroughly portrayed in the exemplifi- cation of the work in the several de- grees. The paraphernalia of the lodge is replete with every accessory need ful for the solemn and impressive cer- emonies.
 The degree teams are composed of brothers thoroughly proficient in their rendition of the solemn and dignified floor work, together with the beautiful ritualistic charges written by gifted members of the order
 In conclusion permit me to say that Uncas lodge at the present time needs no eulogoy or econium on my part, its acts and deeds, in the amelioration of the troubles incident to human life, speak louder than words, and find ex- preSSion in the hearts of those who witness it's daily ministrations.
 The evening closed with a spread in the dining hall consisting of oys- ters, crackers, pickles, rolls, butter, fruit and coffee and cigars were pass ed around.
 Committee in Charge.
 The committee in charge of the spread comprised Louis Ortmann. chairman, William Ortmann and George Auburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

It was another bill of exceptiona; merit that greeted the large sized houses at the Davis theatre Monday afternoon and evening. Both the vau- GavIlle and moving pictures were right up to the standard and well deserved the generous bursts of applause Heading the vaudeville was e the Church Traipor Trio and following the trio came Naiona, a real fia- waiian who sang native airs and en- tertained with native music. Dupree and Dupree presented a novelty new to Norwich and that made decided hit. Frank Keenan and TheS11a Salter were seen in a Triangle i've part picture entitled The Crab, the name of the Triangle comedy was The Road Agent
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

twelve only two are living. T. Homer Bliss of Plainfield and Ambrose Hig- gins of Jewett City. The later was present at the banquet held Saturday evening, hale and hearty, but MT. Bliss was unable to attend owing to poor health. The following letter was sent by MT. Bliss to Frank A. Wilson, chairman of the invitation committee, and read at the banquet:
 Frank A. Wilson, Chairman.
 Dear Sir:-Your very kind and cor dial invitation to the fiftieth anniver- sary and banquet of the Norwich Ty- pographical Union is this day received. but am sorry to have to reply that owing to the infirmities of age I shall be unable to attend.
 My recollections of the early meet ings of the union are Of the most pleasing character, combining as they do the recollection of radiant genial ity with exuberant wit and pleasantly and I think the assemblies were high
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
Civilians to Get Commissions.

Examinations for commissions as second lieutenant in the United States Marine corps will be held in Hartford and In New Haven about July 10, There are about 1S0 vacancies in this grade and probably 150 will be filled by civilians after examinations, ac- cording to the major general command ant of the corps.
 All civilians not less than and not more than 25 years old are eiig- ible. The government wishes grad uates of colleges and universities to take the examinations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
ONAIS

Mrs. Stephen J. Austin of Mystic. spent the week end in Norwich.
 John McKenna of Norwich spent the week end with his parents in Rockville
 z Miss Hannah P Hyde of Stonington has arrived in Norwich to spent two weeks with relatives.
 Everett Douglass of Cliff street spent the week end in Bridgeport the guest of his sister. Mrs. A. Gould Hunt
 Miss Geraldine Oat, student at Co., 1umbia college. who has been at her owing to illness. has returned to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
'. M. c. A. SOCIAL.
Juniors Spent Delightful Evening at
 the Association Building.

One of the most delightful events for the junior department of the local Y. M. c. A. was held in the association building Saturday evening. when the young members and girl friends en- joyed a social. The affair was from 7.30 to e.30. and 130 were present. J. T. Young, IT,, was chairman of the reception committee and those receiv- ing were Mayor and Mrs. Allyn L.. Brown, MT. and Mrs. James L. Case and MT. and Mrs. F. L. Newton.
 Games were played and later in the evening all went to the gymnasium, where a grand march was participated in and group games were enjoyed. Ribbons were awarded to the winners of the Blue Ribbon meet. Refresh ments were served by the Ladies' aux Hilary committee. Mrs. Edwin Hill, Miss Mary Richards and Mrs. William Fitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
DECISION RESERVED IN
 CASE AGAINST c. V.
Lawyers Are to Submit Briefs in Two
 Weeks Time.

Commissioner James J. Donohue has reserved his finding in the case of Ida Gum of New London against the Gen. tral Vermont Railway company. This Is a claim whereby the claimant seeks to recover for the death of her hus- band, who was injured Dec. 4, 1915, and who died Feb. g. 1916. The case has been several times heard and the final hearing took place on Monday at the commissioners office. The tes- timony is now all in and the lawyers will submit briefs within two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
CLAIMANT APPEALS Iva ". JaeIeson Takes Compensation Claim to Superior Court.

Iva N. Jackson os Appanaug, R. l., widow of Edward O. Jackson, who was lost in the Deutschland catastrophe in the Sound last November. on Monday court in this city an appeal from the finding of the compensation commits sioner announced recently. The com missioner dismissed her claim on the grounds that she was not a dependant as she had received no support from her husband for a long time before his death. The claim was brought against the T. A Scott Company, Inc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
LITTLE cHANGEIN
 PINocHLE CLUB STANDING
Hahn Still Has Comfortable Lead
 Over Second Man.

There was very little change in the standing of the West Side Pinochle club after monday nights play. Pettis had the high score of the evening. Bailey jumped up one notch going from fourth to third place. The re- suits of Mondays play follows:
 Hahn 6370. Lewis 6045. A. Jordan G. 095 Bailey 6615. Hallisey 713e. Reevs 7110, J. Jordan 663O. Pendleton 6S65, Larsen 6450, Fettis 7175. Peckham D. SS5, Underwood 5000.
 The standings follow:
 Hahn 69.910; Lewis 67,660; Bailey 67260; A. Jordan 67,060; Hallisey. c6, ,7S5; Reeves 66.4S0; J. Jordan 65,- sS0; Pendleton 65.200: Larsen 64.610: Pettis 63.53O; Peckham 5s, ,15O; Efnder- wood 57,S40.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

ly enjoyed by everp one whose good fortune it was to be in attendance. Every lapse of good nature, if there were such, has been kindly effaced from memory by time, and only the good accomplished is remembered and cherished by thos ewho follow in the occupation that is now the very effi- enterprising commercial and other lines of business.
 The members of the union who have passed away during the fifty yea rs just completed were noble hearted and useful men who fully realized that their aims and efforts were to benefit not only themselves but all who might come after them.
 It was never my good fortune to be- come associated with a brighter or more intelligent, courteous and kindly disposed band of fellow workers; and were it my privilege to furnish an en- during tribute of respect and affection in just appreciation of their cherished memory I would wish it to combine
 "E7egies.
 long
 That on the stretched fore-finger of
 all time
 Might sparkle forever"
 Fraternally yours,
 J. HOMER BLISS. P1aipfield, March, 1917.
 William c. Trump, ex-president of the New England Typographical Union, and chairman of the appren- ticeship committee, was present at the banquet and spoke On the Apprentice ship System describing the system and telling what is being done to educate the apprentice that he may become an expert workman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
HELPFUL ADVICE ON
 CARE OF TIE HAIR
Tells How to stop Less .cs Hzir Drive Away All Dandruff and Stimulate
 New Hair Growth


 New Hair Growth
 Daily if only for a minute every one ought to rub 4he scalp Vigorously with the finger tips The blood supplies nourishment to the hair same as 1t does the skin and frequent massaging stimulates the scalp and causes the blood to flow more freely.
 Avoid unc1ean brush es and De careful in your. selection of a hair dressing. Every one should use some good tonic regularly to not only de- stroy the dandruff germ and prevent itching scalp. but to, stop the loss or hair and to stimulate che hair roots to grow new, healthy hair. Parisian Sage is a most delightful hair invig- orator free from stickins sss and abso- lutefy harmless So certain Is it's tonic action on the hair and scalp that the good druggists every where sell It with guarantee of money refunded 1T it does not stop excessive loss of hair, remove ali dandruff and cause the hair to grow better and show more life and vitality Parisian Sage should be used by every woman who takes pride sins beautiful sluxuriant> hair, for 1t not only gives her hair softness and luster,-b but makes 1t easy to ar range attractively and seem more abundant A large bottle of Partisan Sage is inexpensive at Lee a 0ssooo who will guafantee 1t to gou.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

TSired aching feet feel re
 freshed after an application
 of Sloan's Liniment. do no; rub. it penetrates and sooftes.
 Cleaner than mussy plasters oi ointments, does not stain the skin Have a bottle handy for rheu. matic pains, neuralgia, gout, lum. baeo, sprains, strains, toothache, bruises and muscle soreness.
 At ali druggists. 25c. soc. and S1.OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
Will Guard Munitions PIants.

Transport Pickering the quartermas- ters department left New London Sum day with IS picked men of the United States Coast artillery from Fors Wright and Terry. in command of Lieutenant Jones. Their destination was Bridge port, where they will do guard duty at the intuition plants. It is under stood tha several three-tnch guns have been provided for their use in case of emergency. After leaving the artillery men at Bridgeport the Pickering pro- ceeded to New York for overhauling.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
New Idea Club.

The New Idea club of the West Side Iield their regular social afternoon in the Colonial club Monday. The reg ular business meeting will be held next week and the committee have planned an enjoyable programme to follow the business session.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
eave Tham.edvea Awax.

A conversation which they over heard on the street while doing plain clothes, duty, led Patrolman James p. O'Donnell and CourtIand F. Brown to the house at 2S Hill street in New London late Saturday evening where they conducted a raid and brought Marion Watson, negress, to New Lon- don police headquarters on a charge of keeping a house of prostitution. Mon day morning the Watson woman en- tered a plea of guilty to the charge and was fined $25 and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
Incidents In Society


 Gerard l.. Parker of Brookline. Mass. is the guest Of MT. and Mrs. H. F. Parker.
 Miss Matilda Butts of Washington street has returned from a short stay in Hartford.
 The Sewing club met Monday after noon with Mrs. Carl c. Smith at her home on River avenue.
 Mrs. Robert w. Perkins is taking a brief rest from her Red Cross work and is visiting friends in Boston and in Portsmouth, N. H.
 Mrs. Edward J. Graham entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Sewing club last week at her home on Wash ington street. The hostess read inter esting selections while the members sewed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
COLONIAL CLUB WHIST
Refreshments Followed the Awarding
 of the Prize List.

Ten tables of whist were played at the Colonial club Monday night. The prizes were won by the following: White counters, first, Mrs. Theodore Bailey Of Mystic: second. Mrs. James Fitzpatrick; red counters, first, Mrs. Robert Montgomery; second, Mrs. Frank Royle.
 Refreshments of punch. sandwiches and fancy waters were served. The committee in charge was Frank D. Davis, Harry c. Mcknight and John B. Oat
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
UNION MISSION MEETING.
Native Zulu Woman to Address Gath erinq in Mckinley Avenue Church.

There will be a union missionary meeting in the Mckinley Avenue A. M E. Zion church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Nellie Peters of Cambridge. Mass, who has been teaching in Africa for years, will address the meeting. A native Zulu woman will also be present and speak.
 Mrs. Peters, having been ordained to the ministry, will preach Sunday evening and Monday evening will give a lecture on Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
FILES DAMAGE ACTION John @. Phillips Seeks te Recover $f,2Oo on Common Count.

John c. Phillips of Lebanon has filed an action against Pearl B. Phillips of Lebanon in which he seeks recovery of $1,200 on a common count The papers in the case were filed on Mon day with the clerk Of the superior on the first Tuesday in April.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Chiefly intended for garages is a recently invented door that is made in three sections and slides around a corner Of . building on a track.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
FUN ERAt.
William r. Lane.

William T. Lane.
 The body of William T. Lane. whose funeral was held Sunday afternoon, was sent to Enfield Monday morning on the 9.33 train and burial took place there. The bearers were four sons,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

The British bar has declined to con- slider a proposal to admit women to the legal profession.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Germany claims leadership of tn world in the use of machinery di rectly driven by electric motors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

When the Norwich Topographic Union was founded in 1887. there were twelve charter members and of these
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
DIVIDEND NOTICE

Muskogee. Oklahoma. March 9th, 1917.
 At a meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of the Mia-Continent consolidated day, a dividend of 1Oc per share was declared on all "A" stock of this cor 31st, I917 to stockholders Of record March 18th. 1917. A. 8. Nelson. Secre- tary. mar13d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
ARE ONLY TWO
 CHARTER MEMBERS ALIVE

!. Homer Bliss and Ambrose Higgins Helped Form Local Typographical Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Over 800 men were at work at the Hopkins & Allen plant Monday night. Just now there are about 1900 men employed at the works.as~.ess
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Miss M T. Dunfeavy announces a spring millinery opening Tuesday and Wednesday, 18th and l4th.--adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

The extension school in agriculture and home economies conducted by the Connecticut Agricultural College ex- tension service, cooperating with the Holland County Farm Bureau, will open in Ellington Town hall today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Dwellers along the river banks are picking up much valuable driftwood,
 now that the ice has gone and the cur rent is swift.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Yesterday 'sz mild spring like weather was not very Suggestive of the great blizzard of 1888, which came on March 18th, which was Monday also.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Ten modern painters have exhibits at the Montross galleries, New York, and a critic says: J. Alden Weir is anoth- CT whose art is youthfully exultant. He is happier this year in his landscapes than in his figure subjects.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

The treasurer of the State W. c. T. U. reports the following contributors to the Willard fund, North Woodbury $2.00; Stonngton, $2.00; South Man chseter, $2.00; Stafford SCprngs, $2. %; Stratford, $2.00: Durham $2.03; Bethel $1.00. Total $13,33,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

Representative :w.3P. Kelley, seri-
 ] ously i'll with pneumonia at his home in Dayville. is father of Miss Helen Kelley, of the Academy faculty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

United States civil service examina- ton is announced for March IA for ap- prentice plate cleaner, transfer, and engraver, male. The salary is $500 a year. for the first year, $500 for the second year, $7o0 for the third year, and SS40 for the fourth year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
Ulr tIl lRtfllz
Norwich, Tuesdsy. Mareh 1s, 1s17.
VARIOUS MATTERS

Light vehicle lamps ats:21 this evening.
 Native eggs are selling in Norwich stores for 4bc-
 There will be many visitors in town for the openings today.
 The almanacs promise clear. fine weather for several days.
 The Martyrs of Japan are com memorated in the Catholic church cal endar today.
 Collins, Millinery Spring Opening. Tuesday and "Wednesday. March 13-14, e7 Broadway-ady.
 A meeting Of the Sunshine Circle of Broadway Congregational church is to be held this afternoon. 
 A recent gift to the Peck Library at Norwich Free Academy is Josephine Goldmark's book. Fatigue and Effi- ciency.
 Local window dressers have achieved some fine results in decorating for the opening days, today Wednesday and Thursday.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Few persons can be sick who use
Green's August Flower. It has been
used for all ailments that are caused
by a disordered stomach and inactive
liver, such as sick headache. cOnstipa-
ton, sour stomach, nervous indiges-
ton, fermentation OF food, palpitation
Of the heart from gases created in
the stomach, pains in the stomach, and
many other organic disturbances
August Flower is a gentle laxative,
regulates digestion, both in the stom-
ach and inteStines, cleans and sweet
ems the stomach and whole alimentary
canal, and stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Try it. Two doses VIII relieve
you. Used for fifty years in every
town and hamlet in the United States
and in all civilized countries.-Ady.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
WILL RAISE ARMY BY DRAFT
General Staff Plans to Train 1000, 900
Men First Year and 1000, 900
Second Year.

Washington, April Glow the gov
eminent plans to raise war army of
a million men within a year and of 2
million within two years was dis
closed upon the passage of the war
resolution by the House.
A bill prepared by the General Staff
and approved by the President for
submission to Congress provides for
the immediate filling up of the regu-
lar army and national guard to war
strength of more than eight hundred
thousand by draft unless enough vol
unteers enlist quickly, and for bring
ing into the service in August or early
September of the first five hundred
thousand of the new force of young
men between the ages of 10 and %
years to be called to the colors by
seleetive CONSUMPTION.
Expansion of the present regular
army to its full war strength will give
$4,000 enlisted men and 11,70O Off
GERS. The national guard regiments
will have approximately 327,00 men
and 10000 officers at war strength
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

DE facto troops in the states of
Nuevo Leon. Coahuila and Chihuahua,
Mex, have begun general movement
toward the American border, accord
ing to highly reliable information re-
ceived here tonight The movement
in these three border states has been
officially reported to Washington and
is being watched closely.
In the presence Of throRg of peo-
pie and at the conclusion of a patri-
otic demonstration on the courthouse
square at Cleburne, Texas, Senator
La Toilette was burned in effigy.
Two Mexicans caused a small riot
when they insulted the American flag
by throwing it on the pavement in the
Mexican quarter of FL Paso and stamp
ing on it. Francisco Aguilar was fined
5000 and his companion, resident OF
Ell Paso, who was less active, was
fined 800.
High winds over Oklahoma re-
cently have wrought considerable
damage to Oklahoma's wheat crop in
sandy soil sections, according to re-
ports of county agents to the state
board OF agriculture.
Nine men from the United States
army on the border were reported to
federal officials at FL Paso as having
deserted IN the last three days. The
majority OF these deserters, it is said,
were OF German birth, and were
thought to have gone to Mexico.
That the British press regards the
entry Of America as one Of the most
momentous events Of the war is
shown IN the importance attached to
the Presidents address and the high
tributes paid to the Presidents states
mansbip.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
NAVY EXPECTS U-BOAT RAIDS

Washington, April 4.-American Of
ficiaIs consider that while the raising
of an army is one of the important
things Of the future, the speedy deveI-
opment of a submarine defense is the
first essential and all the genius and
ability of the navy will be devoted
to that end. They take for granted
that Germany will not wait for ag-
gressive action by the United States,
but will seek to terrorize America by
sending submarines to lombard coast
towns and raid shipping on this side
of the. Atlantic
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
MANY GERMAN SHIPS SEIZED
United States Armed Forces Also
Make Prisoners of All Members
of the Crews.

New York, April limited States
armed forces seized all German ships
in all American ports today. 1t was
Americas first act of war.
In ports on every coast of the Unit
ed States proper, and in island pos
sessions, marines or bluejackets went
aboard the enemy ships early today,
made members of the German crews
prisoners and took possession of the
vessels in the name of the United
States.
At Hoboken, n. J., alone, eighteen
vessels, including the giant Vaterland,
were taken over. In all twenty-seyen
ships were seized in New York waters
The total number of German ships
in American waters. which were
seized, is ninety-one. They represent
a total gross tonnage of 594.696.
Late today navy experts began an
examination of the ships TO determine
the amount of damage which it has
been reported the crews inflicted on
them when diplomatic relations were
severed with Germany