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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
H.&A.COMPANY FACING BANKRUPTCY
Vice President Edwin w. Higgins Would Make No Statement When Questioned as Concerns Financial Condition- Belgian Government has Three Million Dollar Mortgage -Merchandise Creditors Have Claims Totallng Quart CT of Million.

1 formed it was estimated by President | McGregor that the profits of the con-
 tract with the British government
 should be equal to 100 per cent on the total authorized issue of stock of the Hopkins & Allen Arms company. The new company started business on on building on Willow street, opposite the old plant, acquired the property on the corner of Franklin and Willow street, formerly occupied by c. c. Treat and the Providence Bakery. the Underwood property further up the street, the old Norwich and Worcester car shops on North Main street and other property.
 A new power house was constructed, an up-t date dry kiln was built and to the plant on the Chestnut street side.
 Some time after the new company was formed announcement was made that the contract with the British gov- ernment had given place to the con- tract with the Belgian government
 A night shift was added to the ever increasing force and about the pany had 1,800 hands, men and women, on the pay roll. This number of ern- ployes was kept at work until a few weeks ago when the officials began to lay them off. Then the night shift was dropped altogether and the reason given out was ito allow for a rear rangement of the working schedule" About two weeks ago 800 hands were laid off and a week ago 500 more were dropped.
 Slow delivery of rifles Is said to be the cause of the plants difficulties.
 In regard to the rumor that the Colt Patent Fire Arms Company of Hart ford was to take over the plant, the Hartford Times said Tuesday night:
 "It was said by an official of the Colt Patent Fire Arms Manufactur- ing company this afternoon, that his company had not negotiated for the purchase of taking over of the plant of the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. of Norwich. manufacturers of guns pistols and revolvers.
 A report, coming from Norwich was that out of nearly 2,000 workmen em- ployed by the company in the course of the last year and a half only 100 re- mained and it was intimated that some other munitions company would take over the Hopkins & Allen Arms
 It. was admitted today at Colts that many workmen, formerly with the Hopkins S5 Allen concern were now working at the Colt plant. The report from Norwich also said that other mu- milton plants about the state had taken on worknen from the Norwich plant"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

That the Hopkins & Allen Arms Go is facing bankruptcy is the persistent
 rumor that is daily gaining credence However no official confirmation of the runor has been given out by the company. Questioned Tuesday as to Vice President Edwin W. Higgins would make no statement. "I have nothing to say" was the answer Mir Higgins gave to the query of The Bulletin representative.
 In the past few weeks practically all of the eighteen hundred hands on the pay roll have been laid off and there are but few men working at the plant now. The night shift has been eliminated entirely.
 It is known that on Monday a meet ing of the creditors was held at the office of the plant on Franklin street but nothing of a. definite nature could be learned as to just what transpired source however comes the information that the appointment of a receiver was suggested as the only way out of the financial difficulties of the concern. opposed by Hartford concern which has claims totalling between S50,000 and $60,00o.
 The original order which the com pany took under contract calling for completion at the earliest possible moment was for 10000 rifles at s27 and 10000 rifles at s2s About Il ,OoO rifles have been delivered under the contract to the Belgian government.
 There is a mortgage of over S3,000,- 900 on the plant to the Belgian gov ernment and there is about s225,00O unsecured to the Belgian government. The merchandise creditors have claims totalling $250,00O.
 There has been rumor circulated that the Colt PaAent Fire Arms Co. of Hartford would take over the plant but this has been officially denied by the Colt company.
 It was about the middle of May, 1915 that the announcement was made that the old Hopkins and Allen Arms company was to become the Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. of Massa- chusettS with capitalization of $4 900, 900. This important change was made so that the plant could work on a large war order for the British gov The new corporation ac- acquired by purchase all the stock of the old company John A. McGreg- or, president of the Union Twist Drill and a director of L. $. Star rett company was elected president of the new concern and has since that time held the office of president
 At the time the new company was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
HOME GUARD OFFICERS
 GET THEIR COMMISSIONER
Ranking Decided by Drawing Lots at
 New London.

Officers of the Connecticut Home Guard for the third district met at the arnory in New London and de- sided by drawing lots the ranking of Guard companies were given their commissions at the sanls time. The rank given the officers of the third district follow:
 Colonel, Eugene T. Kirkland Lieut.. Colonel, Percy H. Morgan: major, berg: mayor, Charles P. Williams: ad- jutant, Capt. P LeRoy Harwood; ; quartermaster. Capt. w. Ellery Al lyn: intelligence officer, Capt. Carey Congdon; chaplain, Capt. Albert P. Earnshaw.
 Harry Learned Walter r. Fish, Fred d W. Taylor, F. O. Huntingdon, C.. E. Ramage, Isaac Gavitt. J. J. Murphy, Gary. Joseph S. Huntington, Shelby Nichols, J. \. Lapointe.
 First Lieutenants-Roscoe K Bur rows. W. Russell Baird, Henry C. ChappelI, E. E. Rogers. W. H. Knight, halgh. Jeremiah Mccarthy, J. F. Fitz- patrick. Henry E. Burton. James P. McCort, F. W. Shearer. M J. Vree- land, George P. Challoner. Grosvenor Ely, Stephen J. Kehoe, Walter Fitz- gerald, F. N. Lyon.
 Second Lieutenants = Irving W. Davis, IT. H. Gledhill. Thomas Mercer, M Mclean Goldie, Harry Denmen, w. W. Lyman, E. w. Higgins. F. G. Ghadsey' Gfn .1L J H; 4onneta Cruise; Wsldp 2 E. rington, Elwood Ward, Frank Q.
 Surgeon-M Major John $. Blackmar.
 Assistant urgeons-F'irst Lieuten- R. R. Agnew, First Lieutenant A NJ. Purdy
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
sHETUCKET LODGE HELD
 ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Clarence Rathbun Chosen Noble Grand
 at Meeting Last Night.

At their regular meeting Tuesday evening in Odd Fellows hall Shetucket lodge No. 27, 1. O. 0. F. elected the following officers: Noble grand Clar- ence Rathbun; vice grand, George Raymond; recording secretary, Albert 4. Guile; treasurer, Edward Kinney. financial secretary Osten Ferguson (this office holds over). The officers will be installed by District Deputy Grand Master Fred Williams of Wi1li- mantle and at the inStallotion meeting the noble grand will announce the ap- pointive officers.
 Uncas lodge, No. II, I. o. O. F., held their regular meeting on Monday even ing and elected the following officers: Noble grand, George H. Auburn; vice grand, William Douglass; recording secretary, John F. Auburn; financial secretary, James Smith; treasurer, Frank AI Green. The officers will be installed by Deputy Williams of Willi- mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Franklin Rumford.

Mary Shaw, wife of Franklin Rum ford of Norwich, passed away in her Sunday afternoon after an illness of three weeks. Previous to that time her health had been good.
 Mrs Rumford was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of John W. Shaw and Agnes Shaw The family came to Chester, Pa, in 1881. While in this country the deceased had lived in Chester until fourteen years ago when she came to Norwich The last four years of her life she has lived in Mantle
 Seventeen years ago she married MT. Rumford, who is in the meat bus mess in Norwich.
 Mrs. Rumford was always an active church member. Soon after coming to Chester she united with the Meth Odist Episcopal church of that place Subsequently, she transferred her membership to the Trinity M E. church of Norwich, being for ten years a member there. Later, removing to Mantle, she has been for four years a member of the M. E. church of that place.
 Rumford gave gladly of her wonder ful strength and ability, first to her loved ones. and then to her friends. Always cheery, always optimistic she carried sunshine and joy wherever she went, cheering the lives of a host of acquaintanCes who realized in her staunch and loyal friend. Her decease brings a deep shade of sorrow to all who were privileged to know her.
 Beside NIT. Rurl~~d there survive two daughters, Mrs. Willis NJ. Ravens of Mantle, and Miss Janet C. Stra- han, q school teacher in the Broad way school Of Norwich There are two brothers. William F. Shaw of Nor Wich, and Alexander F. Shaw Of Prov idence, and three sisters. Mrs. Charles Pednick of Mantle. Mrs. Walter AL len of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Mrs. Thomas Haslam of Greenevi1le
 The Rev. MT. Smith of Mantle and Rev. E. J. Ayers of Norwich off1ciated at the funeral services at the home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
PERSONALS


 Miss A L. Bresnan has been in New York on business trip.
 Frank Beckwith of Norwich was a recent guest of Jacob B. Beckw1h of Mantle.
 Mrs. George schnnid of Garfield ave nue Is entertaining relatives from New York city.
 Moses Chapman and daughters, Lila and Cora of Montville have been in East Lyme.
 W. E. Buddtngton of Norwich is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Russell of Mantle.
 Mrs. Thomas J. mn of Mantle Is spending few days with MT and Mrs. Albfn Hasstrom of Norwich.
 Miss Martha Reynolds of Norwich has been a guest of her grandmother, Mrs. W. E- Strong. of Colchester.
 Edward Driscol1 has returned to New Britain after attending the grad nation of his sister at Baltic academy.
 Mrs. B. J. Freeman and daughter Eninor of the West Side. have return ed after two weeks visit in Boston.
 John Cunningham, enlisted in the naval reserve and stationed at New port, R l.. was home over the week end on a short furiough.
 Capt. Cecil G. Young, U. s. A., who has been visiting his mother. Mrs. Lillian S. Young, of Norwich, has re- turned to Washington, D. C.
 Mrs Samuel Goodman of New Lon don, Miss Mary Goodman of New York and Mrs. Jessie CraveIlo of Los Angeles are visiting in Norwich for a few weeks.
 Mrs M R. siegfried, of Alexandria Ohio, and Miss Sylvia Siegfried of Hartford. Ohio, are visiting at the home of Mrs. siegfried's daughter, Mrs. Ivy Bailey
 MT. and Mrs. Charles $. Ray and Mir. and Mrs. Clyde A. Ray motored from Colchester on Sunday to visit with Mrs. Rays mother, Mrs. NJ. R. Siegfried on Garfield avenue.
 George P. Eager has arrived in Mi antic. He was consul at Bremen, Ger many, and is now located in New York, but will spend the summer in his cottage on River street, Pine Grove The marriage of Lieut.. George Louis Dickson, U. S. N, stationed at the submarine base at the navy yard here, and Miss Alma Louise Hodges, the s. A., of Fort Totten, L. l., will take place at the fort, July 10.-New Lon l don Day. Robert Williams, for two and one half years mana ger of the Great At | lantic and Pacific Tea company store, l left Norwich Tuesday for Bridgeport | for a few days. after which he goes to | Meriden as manager of the company's | store there. Mrs Williams will follow | in the course of a few days. Mir. | Williams came to Norwich from North | Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
spirituaIist Summer Programme

The Ladies' Aid society of Pine Grove 'Spiritualist camp. Mantle. hai secured the following speakers for the camp meeting season of 1917:
 July 1, Mrs. F. IT. Goetz of Spring field Mass. noted lecturer; July 2 to July IS inclusive. Mrs. C. s. Brad ley of Boston. Mass. speaker and message bearer: July 22. C. J. PTevod of Boston. speaker and message bear CT: July 20. Mrs. Annie T.. Jones or Lowell, Mass. speaker and message S. Vanderbilt: Aug. 12. C. J. Prevof of Boston, speaker and message bear. CT; Aug. 19. Mrs. E. D. Butler O East Lynn, Mass, speaker and mes sage bearer: Aug. 26. Mrs. A. p. Con yers of Maiden Mass, speaker an message bearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Home Guard Drill,

The company of Home Guards un- der the command of Captain Charles A Hagberg, held their regular drill on Tuesday evening. The company marched to the Chelsea Parade where the evenings drill took place. The men appeared in their new uniforms. They are allowed to take their uni forms home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
JURY WAS UNABLE
 TO REACH VERDICT
Were Discharged From Further Con, sideration of McC!imon-Hyde Case

As the jury in the case brought against James H. Hyde of Franklin by William A. McCHmon of Preston were unable to reach a verdict Judge Case discharged them from further consid- eration of the case on Tuesday after noon. The jury took the case about 10-20 o'clock Tuesday morning and at again given the case and at 1 o'clock were excused for lunch. After lunch con they resumed consideration of the case and about o'clock reported that they could not reach an agreement It is said the jury stood eight to four in favor of the plaintiff. Court will come in this Wednesday, morning for the trial of the case of Bertha Hartman vs. John H. Ryan. This is an auto accident case.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
WEDDINGS.
HamiIton-o'DonnelI.

The marriage of Roy E. Hamilton and Miss Mary F. O'Donneu wa1 solomnized at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church at New London, Tuesday morning a. 2 o'clock. Rev. John S.
 The bride was attended by Miss Elizabeth Bowen of Norwich and Harold TrIars of New London was best man. Mir. and Mrs. Hamilton left on wedding trip to New York and upon their return will reside at 5t BlackhalI street, New London
 The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Bridget O'Donneu or Grand street. She is a graduate of the Williams Memorial institute, class Of 1913. and has been employed as a teacher of school. The bridegroom Is the son Of Mir. and Mrs. Norman Hamilton of Montville and is employed by H. R. Douglas, Inc.
 Poirier-Landry.
 Frederick Poirier of Danieison and Miss Rose Marie Landry, daughter of Frederick R. Landry Of Pacific street. Central Falls, were married a the Church of Notre Dame, in the latter city. Monday morning by the pastor. Rev. J. H. Beland.
 Thomas Gallichaud was best msil and the bridesmaid was Miss Lila Landry, sister of the bride. The bride wore a gown of white taffeta trimmed with georgette crepe and pearls and bridesmaid wore light blue silk trim med with georgette crepe .1d pearls She carried a bouquet of white carna. tions.
 Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride to large number of guests In the evening reception was held ir Colonial hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
CENTRAL BAPTIST PICNIC.
Sunday School Held Annual Event at
 Mohegan Park.

The annual picnic of the Sunday school of the Central Baptist church was held Tuesday at Mohegan park. The trip was made to the park by autos, although same walked. Games were played and other kinds of amuse- ment were enjoyed, including races with prizes awarded to the winners A basket luncheon was served with ice cream and peanuts. The committee in charge comprised the following: Ar thur F. Wyman. chairman. Mrs. c. Ed ward Smith and Miss Bessie Grimes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
ST. ANNE's SOCIETY.
Members Made Arrangeme nts for
 Red Cross Whist.

Following the regular meeting of St Anne's society Tuesday evening in the T. A. B., building, a social hour was held with music and dancing. At the regular business meeting routine bus mess was transacted. Arrangements have been made for a Red Cross whist which will be given under the auspices of the society Friday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Harold E. Rrnn.or

WTSs T1dTold Gs bronson
 Many relatives and friends attendet the funeral of Mrs. Harold F. Bronson held Tuesday afternoon from her latt home, No. PIP Washington street. Rev. A. P. Blinn of the Spiritual Academy officiated and relatives acted as bear CTS. There were many beautiful flowers covering the casket. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery where Rev Blinn read a committa1 service
 Undertaken Gager was in charge of the funaNal arrangements.
 Mrs. John Enders.
 The funeral of Mary T. Mahl widow of John Enders was held from the home of her daughter Mrs. C. Diiaby Crocker in Hartford. on Monday aft ernoon. Rev. Arthur M. Ellis of the Windham Avenue Congreg egational church ohiciated. The body was brought to this city Tuesday morn ing for burial and was taken in charge by Undertaken Gager. Four brothers Edward. Charles, William and Her man Mahl were the bearers. Buria' was in Yantic cemetery where Rev Edward s. Worcester. pastor of the Broadway Congregational church read a committal service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Myers Of Rrainard 1odce-

F. Myers of Brainard lodge
 The veterans will be taken bout the city in automobiles after the speech making.
 The membership of the association is more than 1000. All Masons or 2- years lodge membership and now iu good standing are eligible to become veterans
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus fness before the public. there is no melium better than through the ad- V~-fisin@ 1oIumns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Chimney Fire.

The fire department was called out at 6.Gz o'clock Tuesday morning by telephone \ ching fire on Pe- nobscot streel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Mir. and Mrs. Albert Riese of Nc KinIey avenue have been entertaining Miss Ruth Burnham of Brooklyn, N. r
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Gih Knocked pown.

A small girl was knocked down by an auto driver on the West Side on Tuesday afternoon but escaped with siiEht injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Charles Paddock Johnson, who is taking a special course at Princeton. is at his home on Washington street for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
GARDEN PARTY

Under the auspices of the Norwich Art
 Students Association for the support of French orphan, at the home of Mrs. Robert w. Perkins 42 Rockwell Street, Thursday After noon, June 18th, from 4 to 7.
 if stormy, postponed till next fair day.
 Music by the Academy orchestra. Grab Bag, Candy, Cake and Ice Cream for sale.
 Tickets 25e. Children under 12, 15c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Mrs. Avery Smith. Mir and Mrs. Samuel B. Case and Raymond B. Case are at their cottage at Crescent Beach for the seaso-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
186th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings Society,
 Norwich, Conn.,, June 16, 1917.
 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the current six months a semi annual div ident at the rate. of FOUR PER CENT. per. annun1, payable to deposi- tors entitled thereto on and after July 16, 1917.
 COSTELLO LIPPITT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Mrs. Frederick T. Sayies and Philip Sayles were recent visitors in Spring field, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Nancy Bigeiow is visiting her cousin, Miss Carol Clapp, in Portland. Me
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

In the office Of Geo. l.. Chesbro. the Norwich agent of the State Free Elm ployment Bureau, there were 15s wis hors Monday, but nearly every man balks at farm labor, for which there is a never ending demand
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Great chiefs of the Degree Of Po- cahontas were visitors Monday night at the meeting of Hiawatha council No. Is. in New London and deleea- s!on frem Seb2quonash council, No Il. of Norwich, also was present. The visiting grEat chiefs included Great PocahoEt tas Emma Enseidel of Rock vile,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Senator F. H. Brandesee and Con gress1nan R. P. Freeman continue to receive protests from Norwich fndi- viduals and business firms s~ainst the discontinuance of the BostoI Store post office sub station JuIy ] This matter must be decided wtihin a short time now
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The post office department has an nounced that, beginning July l, C. O. D. parcels may be sent for a fee of 10 cents when the value transmitted does not exceed $50, and for a fee of 25 cents when the value is up to S100. All packag mailed on this basis will be insured against loss or injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Benevolent workers continue to re- ceive appeals for handmade socks sweaters and n1uf1ers, to be included in packets sent to the allied trenches in Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Among young men who have en- tered Uncle Sam's service is Van Yer planck. a son of Superintendent of Schools Fred Aver Verplanck of South Manchester. Norwich Free Academy 1884
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Orders Of the military emergency board contain the statement that all organlaf1ons Of the Home Guard are permitted and encouraged to parade on Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

State Dairy and Food Commissioner George J. Weigle mas addressed a communication to the State Barbers' board, requesting that action be taken to discourage the practice of egg shampooing for the period of the war claiming that thousands If fresh eggs are thus diverted from the food sup ply every day.
 Reports show that there are at least f.500 more gardens in Connecticut this year than last. The list of gar dens planted include: Willimantic, l. 200: Naugatuck. 4.50O: Torrington B. 900; Winsted. 1,500: South Manches- ter, 1,2G0: New London, 500: Man chester, 1000; Norwich, 1900; Wa terbury 4.5o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The planet Mercury. has been in the eastern morning sky throuohout June Ii was seen to the best ad- vantage for a few days before and after June II. on which date 1t reach ed it's greatest distance from the sun -23 degrees 32 minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
flames .Enehee,s I'd

James Bugbee's general store at Old Lyme was burglaried some time On Sunda-- night. The thieves carried away S1 worth of postage stamps. q few pennies, several Canadian quar- ters. a quantity of canned goods and shoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The fact that 27s,3 barrels of the new crop potatoes from the Southern States have been delivered i'll New York city this week means cheap po- tatoes in the local market soon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Friday evening the Holy Name so- ciety of St Patrick's church is tc have a smoker and whist in the as sernbiy room of the parish school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Today "Wednesday the annual re- union of the Starr family, of which there are several members in this section. is to be held at the Brooks house, Brattleboro, Vt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Local members of the State Police Association are choosing delegates to attend the state convention to be held at Olympic hall. Norwich, July IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

At the recent graduating exercises of St. Joseph's school, North Grosven- ordale, the pastor, Rev. B. F. Donnel- ly, formerly of Occum, awarded diplo- = mas to twelve graduates.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Sunday next, July l. will be ob- served a s Patriotic Sunday in some with the request of President Wilson to the Sunday Schools of America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

At the funeral of Miss Alice Coleman in Brookline, Mass. Tuesday Trinity Methodist church was represented by District Superintendent Rev. G. G.
 Scrivener and James c. Macpherson.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-12
uNDERRATED

firfmany's ar of worn when tho
United States entered ihe war was
partly unled. partly based on -
review ~ the rerOfd. with its 8h
siraeiluns debates. unnecessary
DELAYS declarations ~ aliruiSin
mud N, hope ~ peace 10 be- made
fcnahlc lt diplomacy licsl'les
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press bad been heard and promises
had CROSSED the AiiHaiie. goin0
forward from powerful orgaui
yafiun4 capable ihey imagined of
drferfing war. or. failing boz that
uf eugcndcrng painful turmoil
marked h fires mud explosions.
enormous drafts 0u munitions
plants factories canals. waisr
W0PNs bridge railways md pub.
~ imldiue What then. must
bo Germanf perpleKtiy ~ this
fIme Whau ihc whole Sat 81 ie
a.HYfmd i fhr Thought ol war
aHd lhr uiNa 0f making quick
'siiug drsrsion possihlcf
Prrth'ue N France and tween
tylifc Thousand seasoned men are
aIfh tm
90 lnucd States has raised
e'wmO0OtuO as iia initial con
ffiHIiiWn 200 ihr rnuao alpug with