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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06

Shortly after 2 o'clock Saturday af- ternoon Deputy Sheriff John Mcclure received a telephone call from the au- thorities at the state hospital at Nor wich asking him to be on the lookout for two men who had escaped from that institution.
 \ description of these men was given and the chiefs of police in different cities in this state and patrolmen in surrounding towns were notified to keep a close watch for them.
 Deputy McGuire awaited the arrival of trolley cars in town during the afternoon and evening, but the es- caped men failed to put in an appear ance. About 1 o'clock Sunday morn ing, while on his rounds, he discovered two men answering the description given by the hospital authorities in Buteau's restaurant on High street begging for a meal. He entered this place and found the men wanted. Off, cer Mcclure placed them under ar rest. took them to the police station in the town building and notified the auth critics at the hospital At 2.15 Sunday morning Constable Nolan ar rived in town and accompanied them back to the institution in an auto truck. The men are Thomas Hefferon and William Bingham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
DANlElS0N AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Rev. J. E. Candee Breaches at Con gregationaI Church - Twenty seven Join Knights of CoIumbus-pr. Ed- ward Perry Approved for Medical Reserve Officers Corps-Meetins to Decide Hiring Home Economies Demonstrator Exemption Board Examines First 238.
 Major A. D. Mcintyre and family of Grove street are spending a vacation at Pine Grove, Mantle. Members. of the Swedish church of North Grosvenordale went to Webster fake Saturday for a days outing at E Beacon park. A picnic lunch was en- Joyed at noon, followed by sports in Ihe afternoon.
 Vacation for Pastor and Choir.
 Rev. Frank D. Sargent pastor of the Congregational church, is having his vacation during August. Sunday the pulpit was filled at the morning service by Rev. J. F. Candee of Geneva, o. MT. Candee is spending his vaca- tion at Centerbrook, Ct. The church month, and music yesterday was fur nished by a special choir composed of members of the church. Later in the month the members of the regular choir, accompanied by Chorister Lewis O. Williams, will make their annual visit to Crescent Beach. While there they will give special musical ser- vice in the Mantle Congregational church.
 Leaves for Maine.
 G. Harold Gilpatric cashier of the First National bank, left Putnam Sat- urday for Juniper Point, Me, where fe will spend his vacation with his family, who are there for the sum- mer
 Ice Cream for Telephone Force.
 During the recent hot weather mem hers of the traffic department, which includes operators, of the local tele- phone exchange, were served ice cream daily at the companys expense. With the thermometer soaring up around 102 in the room where the girls were working. this courtesy on the part of the company was greatly appreciated.
 Newton A. Ballard and family will leave Putnam this (Monday) morning for trip to Ninnekin's Bay, Me.
 Twenty seven Join X. of C. the first degree Sunday afternoon at a meeting of Cargil council. K. of C. This is the largest class that the local -ouncil has ever had.
 Subject to Call
 The application of Dr. Edward Per ", Putnam. for a place in the medical reserve officers corps has been ap- .,roved. pr. Perry is now subject to call to active service at any time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
1L@IMANTIC

imantic; George Ouellette, Plainfield; i; Ernest Gaudreau WiIIimantic: Henry Vaudeville. Moosup; John Erickson, South Windham; Napoleon Peltfer, Plainf1eId-
 Vivian Ide, Willimantic; William Gray, Willimantic; William Kelley. Sterling; Mike Rowskowslxf, Willi- mantle: Eugene Campbell. Wtlliman- tic; Bennie St. Germain. Weuregan; Moreau, Moosup; Manuel Silva, Moos- up; Abe Silverstein, fWnHuantic: VII liam Kelley, WtIlimantic; Earl Davis, North Windham:i Alfred Benard. Will limantfc
 Stanislaw Beaudoin, Moosup: Ern- est Jacobs, Wiilimantic; Richard Doyle. Plainfie1d: David Caya. Willi- mantle: William Weeks, Hampton; Alex Sosnicki, Willimantic; Adona Dupuis, Moosup: Timothy Casey. Will nrnantic: John Craskos. willirnantic; ere. Wauregan; Frank Cote. Willi- mantle; William Nichols. WilIiman- tic; Albert Caisse, Willimantic; Simon Korpita, Brooklyn; George Lavarus. South WindhaIn: Harry Cotter, Will imantic: Max Scheihman, Williman- tic: Herbert Wheeler, Willimantic: Clifford Allard, Plainfield; Claude Washburn, Willimantic; Arthur La heus. Willimantic; Stanley Broden- ski, Wjllimartic; John Silverstric, Moosup; George Martin, Central Vil- Iage: Melvin Bickford, Elliot; Joseph Urbanic, Willirnantic: Apanos Hefnuk Willinantic: John Hnizdo, WiIHman- tic; Eugene Herbert, Willimantic; William Burleson, Willimantic; Ser nard Caron, Moosup; Everett Bab- cock, Plainfeld
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06

Herewith is the classification result | of the examination physically Of the double quota of 23s exa mined by the |, exemption boards physicians in thig district on Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday of last week.
 A remarkably high percentage of the men met the physical teatg. a much higher percentage than haH been reported from many districts through out the country. Of the 2Sg men c7 He'd 70 were not examined. This group 0f 70 is made up of 46 aliens t.l5t re- quired to take physical examinations. as they are not yet liable for military service), who were called but failed to appear, who have enlisted nince June , in different branches of the United States military and naval ser vice. who were reported as % in bed. who applied for tronsfera for examination In other distrlct9 and one man who has joined a sawmiiie unit Government service) and ls now ln Scotland.
 Fifty-fTve Rejected.
 Of those who were examined. 10G passed the physical tests set up by fhe war department and S5 were rejected as physically disqualified Tn nine each of these being a re-examinatl0n case in which the physician frHf ere amining the registrar rejected him ar physically disquaiifie therL are dlr- agreeing reports from fine examining Thysicians. the physicians making the e-examinatio finding the men phy- sically qualified.
 Under it's instructions the szernr- tion board will dispose of eases where there is disagreement lH to inc physical fitness of the men. and no exemption is allowed. by adding them 10 the districts quota and sending them to the cantonmentE for fhe new nrmy, to be examined by federal phv- sicians.
 Total Of 122 Qualified.
 Therefore, 113. within of the dlr- trict's quota, were found q for m[i- tary service out of tho first group of 23S called To this number also is 70 be added the who failed to appear for examination. as they will be rec corded as accepted for military aer- vice. giving a total of 122 quaIded fo serve.
 Those Who Claim Exemption.
 But out of this total of 1z2 must There has been a heavy claim for eE- emption here. Every married man has claimed exemptioI and there have been claims for exemption by single men who are sons Of widowed moth CTS. or the sole support Of Eed and infirm parents; claims on occupatlouaI grounds. from farmers. intuition work CTS and men enea ged on government work, from men in the postal service from men who are orda ined cIerzVuIer nd claims made on other Rrounds The most unique claim presented tv man declared on examination to ha physically fit was based on inc fact that he sometimes has headaches This claim wasn't allowed
 Time Limit Aua. f4.
 The men who have claimed eTennp- ton have until not later In any case. than Aug 14 to file their sworn ann davits as to their right tO exemption.
 Probably SO from First Group.
 Another group Of men must be cum moned to complete the districts quota. Just what the net number of men oh- tained from the fret group vii be cannot be determined accurately until after all the exemption amdarfts ore examined and passed upon by tre board. IL Is probabl that not more than 50 men will be obtained for -re army from the first group oc z8s men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
From The commeres Rspo-A

To provide a new route for American trade into the heart Of Europe it iH proposed to construct a. modern canal from Nantes France. to Basel. Swltzer- land. Existing canals will make trIT enterprise relatively easy. The ports rf Amsterdam and Rotterdam would suf fer.
 Lake Superior whitefish and trout have been selling in the retail mar kets of Port Arthur and Fort William Ont, at 15 to IS cents a pound
 Switzerland has been driven hy Che coal shortage into taking steps toward the utilization of its peat beds as sources of fuel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
When the AutomobiIe Baked.

was rated second best tax collector in this state.
 When the Automobile Baked.
 Four Baltic business men started Thursday afternoon to spend a few hours at Ocean Beach. All went well until they reached Montville, when the automobile in which they were travelling stopped suddenly and all at tempts to repair the stalled ear were in vain. A trolley car running tow ard New London passed while the automobiiists were working on the car and it was a case of wait or walk. The group des!ded to hike it until they were overtaken by a car and one of A trolley car put in an appearance W hen these pleasure seekers were within three miles of New London. The day was spoiled their temper says it was just one good day for hike.
 Week End Notes
 Miss Sadie F'ugle is visiting friends in New Bedford.
 Carl Johnson and Roy Johnson of Grosvenordale are spending a month with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs F. A. Swanson. of High street
 William McGi1l, clerk at the Baltic Mills ccmpany's office, is spending a vacation at his home in WhitinsviIle, Mass
 William J. Donnelly George La Fleur. Laurence Authier and George Roy motored to Boston to spend the week end
 Miss Mary Say1es. who has been spending vacation with Nr and Mrs. Thomas Graham of Beaver Brook Hill. have returned to Maynard Mass
 Arthur Dobbrow of Providence is visiting his sister. Mrs. Walter Mi1rer.
 Joseph Michaud has returned from a business trip in Trenton. N J.
 Thomas Brennan of Pawtuclze: is spending several weeks in Baltic
 Delwin Martin was a Sunday visitor in New Haven.
 George Brennan passed the week end with friends in Holyoke.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
CAMP GROUND ACTIVITIES.
Prayer Services Begin-First Sunday
 School Session Yesterday.

| Religious services have begun at the Camp Ground. A prayer service was held at the Mantle House Friday evening. These prayer services will The first Sunday school session of 1 the season was held Sunday afternoon at the Mantle House at three o'clock. Preaching service was held Sunday Baker delivered the sermon. This service was held in the tabernacle Miss M. Cutler of Wiflimantic spent
 Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Burling- cle.
 Miss Moore of South Manchester was at her cottage on Wesley Circle over Sunday. Providence and their children were weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Grant.
 ''Mother" Barker, of New London, who has been in very poor health, was able to see callers Sunday Frank Briggs and daughters. Helen and Margarita, have returned from a visit to South Dartmouth, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. James Purdfe have closed their cottage for a few days Road.
 Misses Lydia and Lena Eaton of Monson, Mass, are at their cottage Mrs. John Fletcher and daughter, Clara, were weekend guests of Miss Barber, at her cottaeg on Haven ave- nue.
 Miss Ethel Chapman and Miss En- ma Ford of Groton. were weekend Randall at the Anchorage.
 Mrs. H. H. Sterry and Miss Edith Talcott of New London spent Sunday at Mrs. Sterry's cottage on Haven avenue.
 Edward M. Wheeler of Providence spent Sunday with Van Wheeler, at the Wheeler cottage On Haven ave- EUe-
 Miss Dorothy Wheeler has returned from Providence and has as her guest Miss Eleanor Drury, of Provf- dence.
 MT and Mrs Golf, and son, Rog- CT, of East Hampton, are at their cottage on Simpson avenue. Mrs. Gates is with them.
 Mrs. Olive Randall entertained a weekend party at her cottage on James avenue. The guests included: Dr. and Mrs. Cane, Miss Elizabeth Rothwell. of Arlington, N. J., and Mrs L. Hayden.
 Mrs. Louis Scranton and daughter Of Crescent Peach, were callers at, Mrs Montgomery's cottage during the week.
 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hut, and Mrs. Julia Hut of South Manchester, are at their cottage on Wesley Cir
 Miss N. NJ. Keith of South Man Wesley Circle for the summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. N Stanley of Highland Park have opened their cot tase on Wesley Circle for the month. They have as guest Miss Bessie Clough, of Highland Park.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
tHEApY FOR EXAMINATIONS IN SELEcTIvE DRAFT
Board to Begin Sessions Today-Iist Of Those to be Examined Tuesday.

 All is in readiness at the town hall for the examinations in the selective draft which. will take place today NMonday). Tuesday and Wednesday. The examinations will commence at about B. 30 and will be given by four doctors. each of whom will have a clerk As many will be admitted to the hall as possible at one time.
 The following is the list Of those who will be examined Tuesday. Of this number, 47 are from Willimantic, or 52 per cent of the ninety; from Moosup. from Plainfeld, from Central Village and Brooklyn; from WEureg7n. Promfret and South Wind ham; 2 from Hampton: and l from fWindham, North Windham Abingdon, 'Oneco. Sterling, Canterbury and Eli ct The list follows: ,,.
 Leopold Oltner. Ws1lSnantic; Louis Beckwfth. Windhan1: Alcfde Labelle, .Willimantic; William Weeks, Wiilf- mantle: Fred Burdick, Plainf1eld; John Bradley. Pomfret: Andrew Ken sWillimantic; Joseph Gumula, WilH- mantle, Alcide w Minard, Waure- gan: Elmer Morse, Willimantic: Ed ward Green. Central Village: George Chowanic, Wf1lirnantic; Alfred Ser nier. Brooklyn; VasiI Morris. East Brooklyn; Yeas Prischepa, Williman- tic: Eugene Dion. Willimantic: Ar thur Grenier, Moosup; Arthur Marsh, Hampton; Clarence Noel, South Windham; Edmond Davignon, Plain field; Richard Legraw. Arlington: Ar thur Walsh, Central Village; Arthur Lee. Wi1iimantjc: Joseph Bernier, Brooklyn: Albin Swanson. Wiiliman- tic: Alfred LarOcque. Willimantfc; Clyde Kenyon. Canterbury: Harold Williams. Willinantic; George Free man. Willimantic: James Hakey, Pomfret; James Greenhalgh- Plain field: Harry BCzonesse. NCosup: JOhn Kocknick. Willinantie: George Den uson, Pomfret: Adelaide Potvin. Will
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
FAMILY DOCTORS
 GOOD ADVICE
70 Go On Taking Fruit lives" Because They Did Her. Good
RocHoN, JAN. 14th, 1915.

RocHoN, JAN. 14th, 1915.
 I suffered for many years with ter rible Indigestion and Constipation. I had frequent dizzy spells and became greatly run down. A neighbor advised me to try "Fruit-a-tives''. I did so aid to the surprise of my doctor, I began to improve, and he advised me to go on with 'Fruit-a-tives".
 Iconsider that I owe my life to stFruit- a-tves" and want to say to those who suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or Headaches-'try Fruit-a-tives' and you willgetwell". CORINE GAUDREAU. soc. box, for 2.50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
St. Joseph's Hospital Notes.

Saturday morning the ambulance was called out to convey the five year old son of Peter Vertefeuiile of 10 Lafayette street to St. Joseph's hos pttaI. He was suffering with appen- dicitis.
 Saturday afternoon the ambulance was called out to take Mrs. J c. Sparrow to the hospital
 Mrs. Everett Lewis was operated on for appendicitis Sunday morning.
 Sunday morning, Mrs. Joseph Au- thIer and son, of Baltic, were dis charged from the hospital and re- turned to their home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
AfY.STT-
Funeral Of Capt, George E. Tripp- Prof. William Park Ertertain5- Methodist Pastor on Vacation.

The funeral of Cant. George F. Tripp was held from his home Friday afternoon at ? o'clock and was at tended by many relatives and friends. Rev. George H. Miner. former pas tor of the Union Baptist c!,urch. con duoted the services Charity ard Re- lief lodee No 79 F and A M of which Captain Tr:np has been a r77a1o- Der 5a years. attended in 2 bodv. R-71-ia I was in Noank Vallav cemetery beside bis first wife. The Masonic ritual was observed at tho rrava
 Guests of Prof. William Park.
 Prof William Park of Wasf1fneton. Ct.. vho is spending the summer at the Park homestead entertained few relatives Friday at a clam and fish dinner. Those present Were Nr. and Mrs Rergen I. Greene Mics Ma-ir1a Hol1owav. Mrs. Mary vviIcox Mrs. Isabe! >|Ai1. Mrs Laura Pickering
 Methodist Pastors Vacation,
 PAv. Arthur H. Withea. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church will start this week on three weeks vacation and will visit in different parts of tho statn. Sunday. Aug. 12. Rev Walter P. Puck. former pastor of the church. will oc cupv the pulpit in the morning: Auo 2S thero will he m services as it ie CamD Meeting Sunday and n1auv will eo to Willfmantic to attend the ser- vices a+ the cam0 ground Thern will be no Sunday school session during August.
 Personal Mention
 Mrs. Samuel E. Stewart and Sano,.7I F.. Stewart. Jr.. and party have re- turned from an automobile trfD over the Mohawk trail
 MT and Mrs Benjamin Holmes are spending month in New Hampshire.
 Joseph W. Noble is at the coal of flee during Mir. Holmes absence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
Injured Women Leave HospitaL

Two of the four people who were receiving treatment at St. Joseph's hospital for injuries received in the recent railroad wreck near the Nipnet Canoe Club clubhouse, have been dis charged from the hospital. They were Miss Annie Zimbel of Chelsea, Mass. who was considered to be most in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
EXEMPTION BOARD COMPLETES
 MINATION OF FIRST 23s
Over 90 Who Have Passed Physical Tests Have Not Claimed Exemption Ten Aliens Enthusiastically Color ed Applicant Delighted at His Suo- cess.

The exemption board of the Sixteenth district, Dr. J. Bryden Kent. Attorney Charles L. Torrey and Edward A. Sui- livan, which since Thursday morning las been in session at the superior court room, Putnam, finished Saturday afternoon the examination of the first
 3S men who were ordered to appear before it. Working with the board on Saturday and helping with the physi- cal examinations were pr. Edward F. Dayville, and Dr. W. H. Judson, Dan
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06

issued by a local attorney by attach ing OgozaIek's horse and wagon when he was told by Greensit that the horse and wagon was in his charge, and as everything of value had been attached, the constable gave it up. Charles R. Hibberd was put in charge while the accused was trying to raise bond.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
OBITUARY.
Charles D. Robinson.

Charles Daniel Robinson, 72. for merly a resident here, died Saturday at the Rhode Island hospital in Provi- dence. Many years ago MT. Robinson, who was born in Burlington, Vt, was a resident of Killingly. He was a, vet eran of the Civil war, in which he served as member of a Connecticut regiment. He leaves his wife. The body, in charge of Undertaken A. F Wood, was brought to Danielson.
 Returned With Missing Car.
 Omar Labarre, who has been away for about ten days with a touring car of J. J. Cody, by whom he was em- ployed as a public service vehicular chauffeur, returned here Sunday with the car. He was locked up at the police station.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
Jitney Popularity Revives.

The hot weather has made a de- mand for cool transportation when possible, and this demand is being supplied between Willimantic and Hartford by jitneys. About seven machines were parked on Railroad street Saturday. A local jitneur will soon put seven passeng ger, 90 horse power machine, into commission and expects to get some of the business
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
OBITUARY.
Amos J. Simpson,

The death of Amos J. Simpson oc- cured at the home of his son On Jordan road. Saturday morning, death Icing due to irfrmities due to age He had been a resident in this coun- try for two years, coming directly to -he town of Wi1dharn from England He is survived by his son. Joseph F. Simpson with whom he lived.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
Brother Has Stock, Etc., Attached.

on the stock of goods in the store Of Andrew J. Ogozalek at 133 Main street his interest in the store, his delivery wagon and horse. The attachment was served by Deputy Sheriff Green slit. action being brought by Ogoza- lek's brother, Tony, of Hartford, who claims s2.000 damages. The case is returnable to the Hartford court, the nrst Tuesday in September. A lit tie later in the afternoon, Consta bI e Kilourey started to serve some papers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
At MotorcycIists' Picnic.

Several WlGErnhntic motorcyclists attended the Indian motorcycle picnic at Swenson's Camp on Qufdnick Lake, Summit, R. l., Sunday. The camp is located at the south end of the lake, about two miles from Summit sta ton During the picnic, athletic games were played. The feature of the day was the barbecue. Many of the Indians" passed through this city early in the morning
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
Arrested For Sunday scraprinq.

Stanley Kinitch and John Tokasers were arrested, Sunday. about noon by Chief Kilourey. at Brick Row, charged with breach of the peace. When ar rested, both men were rather badly marked up. They were released un- der a $50 bond for each
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
TAFTViLLE WON,
Score 5 to 4 in Twelve Inning Game
 Between Mule Spinrers.

In a 12-innine closely contested game, the Taftville mule spinners trimmed the Baltic spinners. to 4, on Sayles field Saturday afternoon. The Taftville boys won the second game in the series. The committees will meet this week to decide upon which grounds the remaining game will be rlayed next Saturday. Much interest is being manifested by local fans, and the Baltic players are con- fident that they will be the victors The leather covered sphere was a number of times driven to the ex- treme end of the field by Baltic play CTS. and the local boys played a fast game. Erickson pitched a good game and kept the visitors guessing Taylor was alive on first and tagged his men on every slide and the fielding posi- tions were ably taken care of by the Baltic players.
 The TaftviIle men lined out a few rugged hits, only to fall into the field CTS mitt
 Parade Precedes Game.
 There was parade to the grounds preceding the game. The line formed at the Red Cross room in the town building and was composed of La Red Cross branch, members of differ cnt societies in town and the ball players. The marchers moved down High street as far as Mill street where IIteN turned 1nCO Nam street and proceeded to the grounds A pleasing program was rendered by the band on the grounds. The members of the Red Cross were preceded by R. J. Jodoin, Mrs James T. Burr and Miss Agnes Brennan, officers of the branch. The officers carried 8 large American flag and Red Cross ernblen1s The band played national airs Dur ing the game the Red Cross members sold peanuts, popcorn. ice cream can dy. cigars and soft drinks. The public patronage was liberal.
 All Taxes Collected.
 Tax Collector James Mcclure is re- ceiving many compliments for collect ing each and every tax listed on his book for the year 1916. Mir. Mcclure nas established a record for the past nine years which Is unusual, and this year not a single tax has been left urcollected on his book. There has been no abatements, and only one lien Lad been placed upon property This lien was removed last week and a settlement made.
 For the past nine years he has been elected collector of taxes for the town of Sprague, and four years ago +
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-06
Brief Mention.

Mrs. Anne King and daughter, Eleanor, of South Manchester, are visiting friends in this city. Mrs. King has been practicing nursing in South Manchester and on her return, will leave for Hartford, to continue in the same profession.