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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
EVERY RESIDENT CANVASS
 HELD AT STORRs.
Number of Subscriptions Has Been
 More Than Doubled.

An every resident canvass has been held by the Second Congregational church of Mansfield at Storrs, Rev Marshall Dawson. pastor. The result been more than doubled. while the gain in the amount subscribed exceeds 250 per cent. The campaign was made. necessary by the fact that many com peting calls upon the generosity of the people in this war year had cut into the church's support. The success of the campaign at such time was due in no small part to the administrative ability of H. J. Baker, director of the extension department of the Conneeti- cut Agricultural college, who was chairman of the campaign committse. He was ably assisted by Messrs. Saw age, Copeland, Wheeler. Eaton, Ed mond Garrigus, Hollister. Kirkpatrick, Lamson, Pitts. Newton. Card, Brun- dage and Judkins, members of the campaign committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
BIG HOOVER DISPLAY
 IN p. & M. WINDOW We Won't Win if We Waste, Says One of the Many Notices.

A food conservation display that is attracting wide attention and favor able comment from the many who have seen it Is that in one of the large windows of the Porteous S Mitchell ce1npany's store on Main street. The entire window is devoted to the Hoo- yer ideas and suggestions. The dis play may be divided into three sec tions. One of the sections is devoted to display of substitutes for wheat. Tn the center is a full sized barrel la beied Flour. Grouped around the bar rel are the wheat substitutes. rye flour. oatmeal. corn meal. rice, barley, buckwheat, etc. A motto on the bar rel head reads, In place of wheat use corn meal, oat meal. rye, barley. era- ham flour. buckwheat. rice, bran and read, Use substitutes and do your share in winning the war. Save su- gar, Careful cooking conserves food for our allies.
 dining room scene with the family gathered about the table awaiting dinner. The suggestion, Put the Loaf on the Table and Slice as Needed, is the act of cutting a slice from a fresh 1y baked loaf which rests on the ta- ble.
 The third section shows fully equipped kitchen with mother at work preparing a meal. She is attired in the dress suggested by Hoover and Is slicing a ham. Remember Jack Spratt, says a motto nearby. Why Serve Fat to Those Who Don't Care For It !?
 Other mottoes featuring the dis play are as follows:
 Don't Waste Butter, Lard or Drip pings: Victory Overseas Is Being Weighed in Grocers' Scales at Home; To Win Our Boys Must Be Well Fed; :; Our Own Waste Makes Our Allies Want: When You Feed the Garbage Pail You Feed Famine; We Won't Win If We Waste.
 Occupying a prominent place in the window display is a picture of Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson and to the left Of the picture is a card bearing one of his many messages to the American people; This is the time for Amer ica to correct her unpardonable fault of wastefulness and extravaganza"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
ALExAMDER SHARE APPOINTED Norwich Man Made Members of Com
 mittee on Commercial Eeonomy.

The committee on industrial sur- vey of the Connecticut Council of De- fepse has appointed as one of its sla- committees a committee an commer- ciaI economy consisting of the follow ing members: Alton T. Miner, New London, ciaairan; M. E. Rroderick, Bridgeport; Alexander Sharp. Nor w.ch; Charles M.AWaJker, New Haven.
 The committse Twas nominated by the Eonnecticut Chamber of Com rnerce, and purposes to effect ec0no- mics in the deliveries of retail stores that men, horses wagons motors and asolfne may be released for direct or indirect wal work.
 It is said that much puaefese has already Reea Haaae allRg thts ins in -ConneatfcuE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
MORE sHOESTRlMG MEN
 WILL LEAVE TUESDAY
Another Contingent to be Sent to
 Camp DepenS.

The Eleventh Division draft board, Marion R. Davis. clerk, will send an other contingent to Camp Devens on Tuesday. The following men have Eeen certified by the district board at Waterbury and they have now been notified tc appear al the office of the board in New London this (Monday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. to be ready to start for camp on Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock
 The men are: Aime J. Wood. Baltic: Willis c .Bahcock. Old Lyme; Harry G. Brown. Stonington; Fred Contul. Jewett City; Amos Barnes Clark. of Mystic; Joseph D. Deronin, Mystic; David W. Bresnahan, Colchester; .4ewis I1irshman, Oakda1e: Otto P. c. Wilhelm, Stonington; William J. liar vey, Stonington.
 Wilhelm. according to MT. Davis, claimed exemption on the ground of dependents, having been married this past summer, The district board re- fused to grant him exemption.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
PERSONALS

James Dixon of oneeo has been a visitor in Norwich recently.
 Robert McA1lster of the naval re- serve at Newoert was at his home here on Sunday,
 Wright, Ffshers Island, N. Y, spent the week end at his home here.
 Henry Plante,' sO1st Machine Gun spent Sunday at his home here.
 Sergeant Robert 0. Fletcher, Fort H G. Wright, Fishers Island N. Y.. was 8 viistor at his home on Sunday.
 Fred D. Wood, engineer corps, II. S. A., Camp DeTens, Aver, Mass. spent the week end at hiss home .n this city. Mir. and Mrs. Horace I. Briggs and daughter Carolyn of Providence spent the week end with relatives in this city.
 Mrs. Carl H. Swan and little son of Scranton, Pa. are the guests of Mrs Abbie A. Swan for the remainder of the month.
 Miss Mary Sullivan, nho has been living with relatives i1 Indfanapol is visiting at her former home on Otis street.
 Walter Peck, who has haen coaching the N. F. A. football teaH. has ac- cePted a position on the faculty of the Hartford High School as teacher of chemistry and physics.
 Miss Elizabeth Hull of \Sprinsfeld. Mass, has returned home after mak- ing brief visit in Boston and spend ing some days in Norwich with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. Curtis Hull.
 Edward G. Mckay of the so1st A<<- chine Gun battalion spent the week end at his home on Spalding street Private Mckay is one Of the stars on the battalion football team. playing quarterback.
 Francis P. Bent, of Brooklyn. N Y. and hts brother. Attorney William Woodworth Bent of Bridgeport, ief; Saturday evening for their homes. hay ing been in Norwich to settle the es- tate of their father, the late Martin E, Bent. Mrs. Laura Railack and daughter of Unfontown. Kan, are visiting Volun- town relatives. whom she has not seen in over twenty years. Mrs. Ballaeis is widow, living on large western farm and has Harvested twenty five acres of corn this year.
 Paul C. Carpenter of Camp Devens spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ,Ts seph E. Carpenter at Fort Point. MT. Carpenter is acting ser seant major of the 3Dsad Field Artil- quota sent from New Haven, having been employed in the office of the Winchester Arms company before be- ing drafted. -7 4s 5-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
TIERNEY CADETS ARE
 PLANNING A SOCIAL
committee of Five Appointed to Make
 the Arrangements.

The Tierney Cadets held their reg ular business meeting Sunday after noon with the president in the chair. Routine business was transacted. A committee of five was appointed to make plans for "a social to be held in the near future.
 After the meeting the Cadets foot ball team played the Hardigs on the Mchegan Park grounds. the game re- sulting in a victory for the latter team Fhe cadets would like to secure a game with any New London team averaging IT years for Thanksgiving Day. The Cadets say they will play either fIi New .Lendon or on the Nor Wich grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
 MEMBERS ENTERTAIN SAILORS
A 1ozen or More Were Invited to
 Dine at tTheir Homes.

Different members of the Central Baptist church hospitably invited a dozen or more sailor boys from the submarine base, who were chance at tendants at the morning service, to their homes for a Sunday dinner.
 This is being done now in larger cities great deal, and these boys, serrle of them far away from home and family, are very grateful and appre- ciatiVe of such courtesy shown them. As yesterday was set apart as Y. M. c. A. Sunday it seemed a peculiarly appropriate time to offer. such hospi- taIity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
PULLED BOX 261
 FOR GRASS FIRE Lens Run for Firemen Late Sunday
 Afternoon.

A few minutes after o'clock Sum- day afternoon someone pulled in Box e61, located just north of the junction of North Main street and Boswell ave nue, for a grass fire in Mohegan Park some distance away. The auto pump CT and deputy ehief's car responded from the Central station When the fire was located the recall was sound- ed and the auto bumper sent back to the station. Tke deputy chief and his driver went to the scene of the grass fire and extinguished the flames.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
WERRiNG&.
senjamin-Co,t.

A very pretty wedding took place on satusday evening at 7.39 o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. S. T. Colt of 149 AdaIaide. became the bride of How ard Page Benjamin of this city. Rev. Samuel H. Howe, D. D., performed the 1 ceremony and the brides father gave her away. The couple were unat- tended. To the strain of Mendelssohn' s Wedding March, played by Miss Nellie Howie. the bride entered on the arm of her father. To the Wild Rose was played softly durins the eere- band of laurel and yellow and white chrysthenaums.
 The bride was elaarmieg in a gown of white taffeta with silver trimmings handean Of pearls. She carried a sheWer beuquet of white roses and lilies Of the. valley. After the esre- mony 9 reception was held sor the relatives from springheId. Hartford and other places. fanneng whana were representatives from the army and navy.
 The brides gift to the groom was a. Masonic charm and the groom's gift to the bride was a book of Tray e1Ar's cheques.
 Mrs. Benjamin was Junier at Con neeeieut college in New London where she has won honors s.hrcugaout her
 
 ant student kaveFnnapt and class of fees. She vas an henar student at the Norwich Free Acadega,y where she graduated in the class of 1s43.
 George H. and Emma Benjan,in of Greenyille and is a graduate of the Academy in the class of 1913 and last year attended the University of Penn syIvania, where he was q member of Acacia fraternity. He is Mason. a rnenahsr of Somerset lodge, Nc. s4 and the comnandery. Knights of FeHplar,
 The hsnpy eoun,e left eurIng the freaa Where they they wifi ifN go sns fer 'siss fs@ months trip ts Qregen and califerAia The brides going away gown was rose taune velour with hat te match.
 6uraiek--Hiahhause,
 The. marriage of SMiss Rena High house of CarhenAals, Penn. and Ai- in GaFherdaie, Nev.. ' at the home of the brides parents, Mr and Mrs. Christian Higlaheuse. The ceremony was nerfQrmed at k-aA in the afternoon couple were atlenaMsd M hy % Elmer and and Lezett Highhause, a brother and sister of the bride Relieving the eere- nony g wedding supper was served at the home ef the bride The bride Silver ware. The couple left for a short tour. of FeHnsyiEan:a, New York and New Jersey after which they will reside at 1ea Nnrtf, AIaia street in this city. MT, Rurdick is empleyed by the Providence Ba&Ary.
 Phillips Smith
 Miss Marion Raymond Smith and Louis J. Phillips were united in mar riage at MentViHe, Saturday by Rev. C. c. fthbetts. Miss Smith Is the daugh- ter Of Mfr, and Mrs. Franklin A. Smitn of Monfvitic, Louis Phillips is the sof, of Mrs. Jennie Phillips af Montville, and h cenneeted with the construction department af the New YeEk New HAven q HaFtfafd Ratlread Go. The ,coupie was married at the, residence of the brides naFeNts in the prasenee families
 They left New Lonaon on the ie:57 train for New Eark where they will spend B few days After refupning ffem their wedding trip they will take up their residence at Mentviile
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
Their Twenty Sixth Anniversary.

Recently a -surprisesparty was given to MT. and Mrs. Ray Woodmansee at their home in PalmertoWn in honor of the. twenty sixth anntYersary of choir of the Union Baptist church o& which MT. Woodmansee is a member, The evening was pleasantly spent in playing games and by yical instru- mental music furnished by the guests, A dainty lunch was served by th9 hostess A beautiful bouquet of chysanthemums was presented to MT, and Mrs. Woodmansee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Sidney L. chapPelI.

On Saturday morning the funeral of Mrs. Sidney L. ChappeH took place from her late home in the Marion block at 326 Main street with many relatives and friends in attendance and delega- tions from the auxiliary of Railroad Conductors and the Eastern Star. Many beautiful floral forms were ar ranged about the casl6et. Rev. William. H. Smith, B. A., rector of St. Andrews church, officiated. Friends acted as bearers. Relatives and friends accom- panied the body to Saybrook, where burial took place
 Undertal1ers Church & Allen had charge Of the funeral arrangements.
 Benjamin F. PendIsten.
 The funeral of Benjamin F. PendIe- ton was held from Trinity Methodist church Saturday afternoon with a large number of relatives and friends in attendance, including delegation from Sedgwick post, No. 1, of which the deceased was at one time chap lain. The casket was draped with the American flag and many beautiful floral forms were in evidence. Rev. J. M. Newland officfated and paid high tribute to the character of the de- ceased. The bearers were Orrin M. Price, George Sanders, J. O. Macpher- place in Yantic cemetery, where a committal service was conducted al the grave by Commander o. M. Priee and Chaplain George Sanders of the
 
 nounced the benediction.
 Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 David T. Fitzgerald.
 The funeral of David T. Fitzgerald took place from his late home at If Church street Saturday morning with many relatives and friends from out of town attending. A delegation from the Norwich aerie of Eagles was pres ent, as was large representation of the fire department. There were many floral tributes arranged about the cas- ket. At the services in St. Patriek's church Rev. Myles P. Gavin efiiEiated and Mrs. F. l.. Farrell sang two hymns at the clo4e of the mass. The bear CTS were three members Of the fire de- partment Captain Charles J. Cennell, Dennis J.. Brennan and Archibald Cochran, and Joseph Deegan and Prentice Chase, representing the Eagles and a brether-in-law of MT. Fitzgerald Conrad Menson, of Hart ford Burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Undertakers Shea & Burke had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
MINISTER GIVES rEsT1MoNY

The -Rev. c. M Knighton. Havana. Fla writes: For three months I sui f Which iiatstl at times i laid me up ent7reiy W read of Foley Kidney Pills and after trying various remedies without re ment. I was relieved almost with the first dose and it is fact that I Uged only 1 F bottles when all of the pains disappeared. I am 55 years of age and now feel like a young man again. The Lee & 0sgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
Eastern Connecticut Power Co.

A certificate of organization has been filed in the office of the secre- tarq of state by the Eastern Conneetf- cut Power company, of Norwich: 15,- 900 shares subscribed for, on which $541, 900 in cash and $969,000 in prop erty have been paid. President F. dHC. Sullivan. 80 common shares; vice president, A. ES Locl<0 80 common shares; secretary and treasurer. R. W. Perkins 80 common shares; Adams & Co, 5000 preferred shares: Adams & Co., $500 common shares; E., c. Win chester 80 common shares Charles B. Whittlesey, so common shares.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
haakina Freneh Te.shes.

fha making of trench torches for tEe soidtsss in France oecpnied . large atAsnAanee af the seetai Aela Friday sFtnt1H in the naylQrs af tbs aecena Congregational ehusea at stoaingtnn Esfh neTisan WfaeF went took a nickel to hAip Ray far material. and a pair af srisseFs ts woFk. with. :. Under eompeteAE iaeteAetlon . great deal vSsR aseAnRpAsheA, Hasssses to the HnBAer ef 8Ae eFe axQeeted as Sten- fnftan6 A0RlEtIcnMe1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
--GE E
GSle

things pertaining to Grand Army af- fairs he took great interest. Until re- gently he owned farm on the Bloomingdale road which he sold to his son. Mir. Miller is survived by a widow and five children.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
charIe. L. Stewart at Rockville.

At the meeting Of the Mems Corner of the Rockville Methodist church Sunday held in Wesleyan Hall, At torney Charles L. Stewart of Norwich, who is interested in war work was the speaker. He took the place of Prof. P. M. Howe, who was scheduled to speak MT. Stewards subject was "What the Y. M. c. A. is doing for nlorning he spoke at the Union church
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

To secure support for government naeasufes he government of Queens land has appointed nine labor mem beEs to the council.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

4 Berlin telegram reenrts that the Fslchetag has Iaaeef tAe bsll foE the AA9N R6fh aeft3ans IT the aoeiaitet psTty voted ass4nst the naeasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

British delegates te the inter allied parltAHneHtary conference arrived at Milan station on WedaexaRF evening en route fer the war zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
YOU OWE IT TO YOUR HEALTH

# obliged to wear . Truss Co wear kise iateet up-to- date nsedet. Inspre~e- merits are constantly heinz made fn, Frusses as in other things and cue stnsk will supply yeu with tte i'm proved kind. There's a perfect fis$ina Truss for everyone who needs it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12
HayinS visite

Haying visited for the past six weeks with Norwich friends. Mrs
 William .C. Lannaan of New York is te remain in town for several weeks longer in the interest of Gathe1ic work for girls and children in Now Yark city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

requested a mass at o'clock in St. Patrick's church this morning for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the &e members in the federal service.
 4 service flag with two stars is fly Ing at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Georse c, Preston on Broadway. indi- eating that their sens Harold R. and Robert, are in Uncle Sam's service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

AeceFains to the eurrant calendar of the Seeand Congregational church, last week Is of the families in that parish reperted on food saving a tetal of lie wheatiess, 253 zneatless and 336 Wastelezs meals, s,s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

A name recently added to the homer church is that of Richard Lane, who enlisted in the signal corps and has been at Fort Devens for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

Chairman Richard M, Bissell of the EenqeetieEt stats council Of defense will appoint a comrnittRs soon to make q GaESfui AstiHaete of the speculation of Connecticut beeaHse the war de- partment has fixed the Connecticut draft quota at a higher fisure than tfIe aetrR1 Rapuietton is believed to war rant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

| The new walk in front of Mrs H. F. Palmer's property on Union street has been completed, making an unbraken stretch ef first class Efanolithie side walk from the eouFthause up to the property of Mrs. Elizabeth Nortaa, facing the Little Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

In their garden at the Rock Nook home the children, the oldest years. raised among othar crops this seaaan one and one-taalf bushels ef nppecrn and 9 peck of fine peanuts HappiHg the corn Is to be eae of their quiet diversions on Sunday afternoons during the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

E Paste1s by J. Alden Weir. the Wind nam artist, are op. exhibition in the Ferargf1 gallefies. No. s4 East 18th street, New York. The products of MT. Weir's hand are always suggestive of dreamiand, a. New York critic com ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

The pestos1ice department is advising kifts of nancy orders to friends and refatfyes in those countries with Wl5seh the country still exchanges money or ders to do SO before nee.s to be sure such mail reaches its destination by Christmas. -t%
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

Connecticut Agricultural college will be represented by Prof. Roy E. Jones, extension peuitrynan, at a poultry mems institute in DaHbury Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

brook has issued about 800 hunters licenses, 1o6 less than last year, due, he thinks, to the fact that so many
 local men are absent because of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

Sunday evening, Rev. T. H. Bnod- ericls, rector of St. Patrick's, stated had reached the generous amount of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

The AlreFal of Miss Anna Corners pitai at Nervich, Wae held ct St. Joaeph'E ehHreh, Danburx, Friday morning at o'clock. with g reauien high mass celebrated by Rev. Joseph A. Daly. Burial Awas in the Catholic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

Members of the Connecticut Trolley ineH.a union learned with regret of the death of Resin Orr, national treasurer ef the AnaIeaHaatsd Asseeiatien of Frcflesmen, which occurred last week in a Detfeit hospital. Mir. Orr made several visits to this state. !.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-12

At .Greton the campaign for Preach hospitals has closed, the total contri- buttons from Groton amounting to
 $13Q, The jellies and fruit collected
 are already en route for France.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-12

gram will be given as announced IN
the year book.
Friday evening the pupils and fac
ulty of the College Hill school will
give an entertainment for patrons
and friends in the nature of an in
formal concert at the building at
o'clock. The Williams Concert or
chestra will present the following
program:
The Peacemaker--Harry L. Afford
Russia-Japan National Airs.
Valse - Ncble-Hesitation waitzes
Eugene G. Lesser.
The Sunshine Of Your Smile-Lil
ian Ray; cornet solo parts by Mr.
Sterling Reid.
Northumberland selection Rudolf
Friml. From 1917 Musical success
now appearing en- tour
Naila-inteI mezzo ~ Thso. Moses-To
bani. From Leo Delibes Ballet
Malta"
Just One Day-Medley march, Ar.
thur LANCE.
Readings-M Miss Charlotte e. Rcg
ers.
All America-Peace revue, Zamec.
mix
When the Sun Goes Down in Ro-
many, Bert Grant.
Saiut D'amour. OPP. 12-Violin Solo,
E. Elgar Mr.. Drew G. Lacey.
The Girl Who Smiles-Selections-
Brieuet-Phillips. From the N. Y.
Musical Success.
Civilization--Schertz Human
ity's prayer for peace on earth. From
Thos. H. Ince's Million-dollar Photo
play. Civilization"
The Star Spangled Ranner-Finale,
Francis Scott Key. Ensemble--for
the United States America.
The orchestra will be assisted by
Mr. Drew Gordon Lacey. violin, Mr..
Sterling S. Reid, coronet, Miss Char
lotte Ellen Rogers, reader, under the
management of Mr.. Harold B. Will
lians.
The annual guest meeting Of the
Woman's Missionary society of the
First English Lutheran church was
held Wednesday afternoon in the par
lors of the church. All the decorations
were Of Japanese design. In the par
:ors were Japanese lanterns, with
many pretty cherry blossoms, and
Easter lilies. The dining room was
especially attractive with Japanese
embellishments. The luncheon cloths
were of Japanese design. A novel
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-04-12

Study club Miss Mildred Schalk. in
strumental, and Mrs. e. e. Meyer,
vocal prepared the program. The
club will hold an evening meeting
the latter part of April, at the home
of Miss Elizabeth Hasemeier, II South
Twenty-first street. There will be a
special program. Guests will be
privileged to attend.
Mrs. Ellen Fox was hostess We'd
nesday evening for q meeting Of the
Womans Home missionary society Of
the Grace NJ. e. church at her home,
North Tenth street. After the regu-
lar missionary program, Mrs. Schulz
read a paper, Cuba" Refreshments
were served.
Mr.. Donald L. Hinshaw Of Balm
bridge. Ohio, is the guest of his uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Rolling.
A meeting of the Needlecraft club
was held Wednesday afternoon at the
suburban home Of Mrs. Laura Shafer,