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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
oUARDsMEN DIG TRENCH
5ut It fs to Plant q tfedse-othe Members Of Company L Have Drill and Target Shoot.

The members of Company l. were given taste of real work Monday in setting out a hedge about the grounds of the building while detail of 20 of the work. other members of the company were drilling the recruits and handling them on the rife range. In the latter work some good records were made while some found it difh- cult to hit the target at all.
 Captain A. G. Clark of the regu- lar army arrived in this city shortly after 3 o'clock and went to the arm ory where he looked over some de- tails of work. He win not stay in Willimantic any length of time, as he Is needed elsewhere about the state
 The twenty men detailed to do the Landscape gardening were under the direction of Caretaker Pall1us who had the men dig 8 trench fourteen inches wide and of the same depth. Where the shrGbbery meets the. walks that go into the building there is to be erected an ornamental brick post, Through the generosity of Samuel Chesbro and C. E. Simonds every post will have a light on it's top. the wir- ing and piping for this work, in fact all the expense for the electrical part of the work is to be borne by these two men.
 At , o'clock the whole company was called to retreat in full marching or der They were assembled in the drill shed of the armory before Captain Clark.
 No orders have been received by the officers of the local company yet, al- though 1t is expected that the com but what to do and where to go still remains a mystery to the officers No doubt the company will do guard duty somewhere in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
MYSTIC
Walter j. Pond Writes New Song. Wright-Dickenson Marriage - Fire District Election.

Walter J. Pond. a summer resident at Lords Point, is meeting with great success with his singing and wfistI- ing in Keith's theatre in New York publishing house for his new song Any Place in the U. S. A. is a Good Old Place to Be. Mir. Pond has been studying with Mrs. Alice J. Shaw, the famous whistler. who whistled before the late King Edward.
 The taxes in the town of Stonington are now due to Collector William E. Ryon
 number of friends Saturday evening at the home of her parents on Bay street. The evening was pleasantly spent in playing games. Refreshments were served
 Wrisht-Die,<enson.
 Monday morning at the home of T. N Dickenson on Pearl street his daughter. Miss Mary Catherine Dick enson, was united in marriage with Martin Walter Wright. son of Hon. and Mrs w. H. Wright of Centerbrook. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. E. Bates and was attended by the members of the family. The bride wore a travelling suit and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids. Northan L. Wright, cousin of the groom, was best man.
 Mir: and Mrs. Wright will reside in Essex where the groom is in business.
 Heard and Seen.
 Mrs Thomas Ryley of New Haven is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. George Keiswin.
 Dr. and Mrs. George Leonard and Miss Edna Wheeler have returned from New York.
 Clarence HiIlsmith of Boston has been business visitor in town.
 Mrs. John Mcdonald has returned from q months visit with relatives in Providence.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Whiting had as their guest Sunday Miss Lottie Nor man and Floyd Taylor of Wequete- quock.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Gracey has returned from a visit with MT. and Mrs. John Colgrove in New London.
 Miss Marion Cooper returned Mon- day to Cushing academy.
 MT and Mrs Charles E. Wheeler have been visiting their son John in Worcester.
 Mss Sarah Mcdonald of New York is visiting relatives in the village
 Fanny Ledyard chapter. D. A. R., will meet Wednesday afternoon in Ma sonic temple.
 Miss Martha Kalms of Willimantic is spending her vacation with relatives in town.
 Fire District Officers.
 At the annual election of officers in ening the following were reelected: Executive committee, John Fribance, Conrad Kretzer and W. l.. Main; clerk, c. C. Potter; collector, Albert Denison; assessors, Amos G. Hewitt, Clinton L. Allen Henry Kellogg; Henry Hill, Ernest A. Bliven; treas urer, George A. Perkins: fire chief, c. R. Domain; assistant, Wilfred P. Lam phere-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS
 COMMITTEE MEETS FRIDAY Chairman Stone Has Called Meeting
 For 10 O'Clock.

Washington, April 2.-Chairnan Stone, of the senate foreign relations committed which would handle any resolution declaring war or state of war, late today called a meeting of his committee for 10 o'clock tomor- row.
 Senator Stone said he had no in formation how soon the house might act on a war resolution. but in view of the presidents address. he believed his committee might as well meet to- morrow and begin work.
 The senator said he did not expect to make a speech on the war resolu- ton.
 'I am against declaration of war" he added, but when 1t Is de- c1ared I will be a war eagle scream = ing as loud as the rest. Blood is thicker than water and no matter what opinions a man might have about the need for war. any other position fould be contemptible and no American could contemplate it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
CHARGED WITH THREATENING
 LIFE OF PRESIDENT WILSON
Edward A. w. Simn,ers, 67, Native of Germany, Held in S20,o0o Bail.

Camden, N. J., April 2.-Technically charged with threatening the life of President Wilson, Edward A. w. Sim mers, CT years old, a native of Ger many, was held under $20,000 bail for Ia further hearing Wednesday by United States Commissioner Joline here today. In default of ball Simmers was renanded.
 According to Philadelphia secret service operatives, who arrested Sim mers last Saturday near Woodbine, N. J., the man had made remarks re- garded as detrimental to the safety of the president. Simmers, who is al legged to have been strongly opposed to the United States entering the var, is said to have decIard that if he had a bomb he would go to Washington and blow the presidents head off"
 Summers was born in Leipsfc; Ger many. He lived in Montreal at one time and became a British subject. He moved to Lancaster County. Pa, three years ago and took out drst cit izenship papers in this country. Soon after the outbreak of war he destroy ed his papers and renounced bis in tention of becoming naturalized American.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

r < IT.. pas fn town over 49n1Gy n Wester1y Sunday
 Hely Nfesl< 0ervieee.
 Thers win be specfnI 1eufen ger churches this week, Holy week
 John Monnery of Hodvoke was in town over Sunday.
 committed to skats Farm
 Matthew Sullivan was sentenced to spend aIx months at the state farm Tor iHebriates in the town of Pres ton by Judge HeaId in the borough court Monday morning Sullivan has been arrested several times for intox- fcatfon and t71fs time w4s found gull ty of being a common drunlzard-
 John Whalen was given 80 days in Holland jail for intoxicafion and breach of fhe peace
 Peter Sausvfl1e paid a fine of s and costs and Jack Donz5dson $3 and costs for being drunk on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Funeral of Frank Orcutt = Matthew Sullivan Committed to Norwich State Inebriate Farm.

The funeral of Frank Orcutt was held at his home Sunday afternoon at 2-3O, Rev. Oscar J. Aldrich of the Me- thodist church officiated and burial was in the Stafford Street cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hall of Mont clair, N. J. For several years MT Or cutt resided on Village Hill About three years ago he moved to Stafford Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest L. Maynard of Brooklyn, N. Y, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Taft
 Miss Carrie Conins of Brookline, Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs w. A. Comins.
 A. Olin Brooks of Somersworth, N.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
WEDDING
rerrv-chan,herIain.

Miss Ruth 4. Chamberlain. daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Henry W. Cham berlain of this city. and William D.. Terry. were united in marriage Mon day afternoon at o'clock at the home of Rev Vernon W. Cooke of the Con gregational church. Following the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Terry and sew eral guests were given reception and luncheon at the home of Mrs. EStelle Terry Lathrou, sister of the groom, at 29O Lewiston avenue The groom, who Is employed by the Swift company in their local branch, Is the youngest son of Mir. and Mrs. William H. Terry of South Windham. The bride was as-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Brief Mention.

AIek Rabinoyitch of Norwich was in Willimantic Monday.
 Miss Mabel Hardman is visiting friends in Claremont. N. H.
 H. A. Brown. physical director Of the local Y. M. c. A., was in Springfield Monday.
 Miss Julia Guild of South Windham is spending her vacation in Arling- ton, N. J.
 Copeland Markoff. student of the University of Vermont. was a visitor in this city Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. James F. Twomev of Jackson street is entertaining her niece. Miss Theresa Flanagan of Pawtucket, R. |.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Smith, who have been spending the winter in the south, have returned to their home in this city. A
 l.. C. Clifford of this city is in Ev- account of the serious illness of his mother.
 After spending seven weeks in the west, Attorney and Mrs. Charles A. Capen have returned to their home in this city.
 J.~K. Harroun has resumed his studies in Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., after spending his vacation with his parents in this city.
 Miss Lillian Williams of Lebanon avenue is spending the Easter vaca- tion with her grandfather, H. F. Will Hams, of Canterbury Green.
 Miss Alice Ottenheimer of this city is acting as one of the chaperones to the senior class of the Rockville high school that is in Washington.
 George Brewer, who has been con- nected with the Lincoln company for some time, has resigned and entered the employ of Clement Hurteau.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
BIDS ON SIDEWALK
 CONSTRUCTED OPENED
Two Bids We're Received and the
 Contract Signed Monday Evening

At meeting of the street commit tee held in the office of the city clerk in the town building Monday evening the bids for the construction of the city sidewalks for the coming season were opened. Two bids were received by the committee, they were from B. A. Moran and the Ahearn Construction company. The contract was awarded to the former who entered 8. contract to lay the sidewalk at 16 3-4 cents a square foot and to reconstruct curb stones at three cents a linear foot The contract was signed and a bond will be furnished today.
 The bids on the ice contract were supposed to have been opened Monday evening but no bids were received by the committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
eitx ceurt csses.

Harry Hanover, before the police court Monday morning to answer. the charge of fntoxica4ion, pleaded guilty As the accused stated that he had a job he wanted to keep if possible. the court imposed a line of k3 and costs. He paid bfli amounting to $9.60.
 court on the charge Of operating a motor vehicle without the proper light equipment It was stated in court that the man did not have but one of the front lights lighted at the time of fis arrest Although a plea of not guilty had been entered for him. he being but IS years of age. he told the court that only one light was lighted at the time but that he was unaware of the fact He was found guilty and fined $5 and costs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

shoe I used salves and other things that ate off more of the toe than they did the corn. I'd cut and dig with knives and scissors, but now no more fooling for me. Two drops of Gets It did the work. It makes the corn shrivel and get so loose that you can just pick it right off with your fin gersi"
 There has been nothing new dis covered for c0rns since -Gets-It' was born. It's the new way-the curn- mon sense, simple, sure way.
 "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 25c a bottle, or sent on receipt Of price by E. 1awrenoe & Co- Chicago. ILL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Five Join Home Guards.

The home guard has been increased by the addition of five more names. Of these. one is F. l.. Clark. at pres ent commander of the A. C. Tyler Camp of Spanish War Veterans, who has seen real service in the Philip pine Islands. The addition of these five names to the list brings the total mp to 4S which means that the re- cr9liting officers have only two more to get before they hold a meeting and organize the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
COLUMBIA HOME GUARD
Will Probably be Organized at Macs Meeting Thurxday Evening.

The selectrnen Of Columbia have is- sued call for mass meeting to be held at Yeomanss hall Thursday eve ming, April 5. In order that the town of Columbia which was a5nost the first to forward it's military census en- roIlment to the governor, should be also among the first to stimulate and support ,the efforts along the line of
 ma tier of forming a Home Guard will be considered. Hon Frank F. F'enton of Wiilinantic will be present and ad- dress the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Told of Harsh Treatment at the Hands
 of the Germans.

Upon his arrival in Halifax. N. S., pr. Orville McKim, one of the Amer icarfs released by the German gov eminent after relations had been broken off. told an interesting tale in regard to the sufferings the men went through while held as prisoners in Germany Dr. McKim was formerly of this city and was on the Inflated Georgia that was sunk by a subma- rine. During his stay of three months to the poor feeding of the prisoners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Put ReIatixes out.

Chief B. H. Richmond arrested Her nenigildi' Eeiviere Monday noon and lodged him in the station house to await trial this morning. Chief Rich mond received a complaint from the relatives of the man. who live on Gen. ter street, that they had been put out of the house. The chief went to the house and found the man in a drunk en condition. He win appear before the police court this morning on the charges of fntcxication and breach of the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
MILITARY INSTRUCTION
 AT WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Captain Arthur J. Hanlon, 34th In fantry U. s. A., Has Been Detailed.

Middletown. Conn. April 2.-Captain Arthur J. Hafl1on of the Thirty Fourth Infantry, U. s. A.. has been detained as military instructor at Wesleyan university and will enter upon his duties at once. Announcement to this effect was made late today. Cap tain Han1on spent two years at Wesle- van as student, leaving in his junior year to enter West Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
FuNERAL
Mrs. Florence Madden.

The body of Mrs. Florence Madden. who died in worcester last week, arr rived in this city Monday morning and was taken in charge by Funeral Di- rector Jay M- shepard A eommaftal service was held at the grave in the Columbia cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
 FOR BAY STATE MILITIA
Governor Mccall Recommends Agere- gate Pay of $25 Month Per Man.

Boston, April Ex-Governor Mccall sent a special message to the 1eg1sla- ture today recommending additional compensation for members of the na- tionaI guard so that their aggregate pay shall be $25 a month. The gov ernor also recommended that provision be made for the dependents of guards men called into the federal service, the allowance not to exceed $50 a month for each family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

Durham. Wedworth WadsWorth, ors is now being held in Chicago, has recently been elected Fellow of the American Geographical society of New York and member of the Arts club of Washington. D. C. His studio here is always open to visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Corns Loosen Off
 With Magic Gets -It''

Drops Do the Work, PainIessIy.
 T tell you, before heard of Gets It used to try one thing after anoth- CT for corns. I still had them I used bandages and they made my toe so big 1t was murder to put on my
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Today's Events.

WIIfAnanthc :yyoman.s Club, Main street.
 St. Jean Baptiste Society. Valley street.
 Chamber of Commerce. Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Windham Lays One Mill Tas

WIndham Lays One NH aH-
 The annual meeting of the Windham district was held Saturday evening at 7.3O o'clock. H. c. Lathrop was the chairman of the meeting and l. H. Johnson was clerk. The reports of the work for the past year were read and accepted. It was voted to lay a tax of one mill for the coming year. This rate is just one mill less than the rate last year. The matter of in- stalling more lights in the village was tigate and report at a future meet ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Two Steamers Arrive From Foreign
 Onr4r

Boston, April 2.-The Warren Line steamer Bay State and the Cunarder Vinovia arrived today from foreign port Members of the crew of the Bay State said reports were current in England that the steamer Saga more struck mine and was lost with all hands
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
All for Patriotism.

Of the United States and turned them over to patriotism made a clean sweep. They are all in line. except a. few that are printed in foreign lan- guages-Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
NoANK
Order for Barge Tendsrs-Baptis. Missionary Society Elects Officers

MISsfonary SocIety EIect8 OffIceF8.
 A meeting was held Monday evening 10 organize branch of the New Lon Jon chapter of Red Cross in this will lage. A good number of both men and women met at the district hall, where Mrs. Rosemary Anderson of New Lon don spoke and showed samples of the work required. A large number signi- fled their intention of becoming mem bers. and at least 75 are expected to join.
 Working on Barge Tenders.
 Jerry Davis is engaged on a contract of four 15-foot long barge tenders for the use of the Hartford Transports ton company. They are to be com pleted as quickly as possible, the first to be delivered in ten days.
 Missionary Seeiety,s Officers.
 At the recent annual zaaastlnz .k tL->
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

to the flying Of the naGs on the day congress convened. m&nY Of the bu13- ness houses and privete restdencea had the national co1ors dyinE Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

Wsterbury.-J. s. Knox, founder of the Knox school of salesmanship will address the members of the class in saiesmanshfp at the. Y. M. c. A. at their~fin session tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
citx Laber PaY ReH.

The city labor payroll for the past week totaled s50s.as. It was as fol- lows: Street department, $z2s.79; DO lice department, $154.z7 maintaining sewers, $s4-50; water works. $S9-3S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
WII.I.IMANTIC

sistant librarian in the public library. After a short wedding trip Mir. and Mrs. Terry will reside at 200 Lewis Son avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
City Teamins Contract Awarded.

The contract for the city tealning and hauling of the fire apparatus for the coming year has been given to Foley & Henry. The street commit tee and the fire committee held a meeting Saturday night and gave their decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

Haddam.-Since the jitneys have all lacked up their prices five cents, it is cheaper for travellers to patronize the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Home From FIorida.

After spending some time in Florida c. F. Risedorf has returned to his home in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Time to Enlist.

Answer the spring call by hitting the vegetable trail to the home gar den.-AtIanta Constitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
Good Display of Flags.

In answer to the appeals sent out by the government and state in regard
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03

DR. MkIM ARRIVES
 IN THIS COUNTRY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-03
For Rkesznsatic Misery

There is no place for rheumatic pal and misery. if you will only follow f
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14

factions" was the significant way in
which one Of the secret farmers lead
ers put the matter. The warehouse
association meets Oh Monday night at
8 o'clock In the City Council cham
ber.
In addition to Mr.. Stuckey, who
heads the new farmers movement, At
torney General Thomas II. Peoples is
q candidate for governor next year.
Mr.. Peoples Is Blease man who has
not been defeated in the two years
when the faction went down to defeat
in tn primaries and this is giving him
a wonderful hold on those Of his par
ty who want to win.
There Is some talk Of other leaders
of the late Blease faction going into
the race for governor next year and
everything indicates a new alignment
on that side of the political house.
News and Courier.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14
UGM CALOMEL is HORRIBLE! IT
SHOCKS YOUR Liver, If BILIOUS
Caiomei Sichens Don't lose days wosk Clean your
Liver and Bowels with "Dodson's liyer Tone"

ugh! Calomcl makes You sick. It's
horrible. Take a dose OF tho dangerous
drug tonight and tomorrow YOU may
lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis OF the bones.
Calomcl, when it comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into it, breaking
1t up. This is when YOU feel that awful
nausea and cranpinG. II YOU arc slug
giSh and "all knocked out" If your
liver is torpid and bowels constlpated
or you have headache. dizziness, coated
tongue, If breath his bad or stomach
sour Just try spoonful oof harmless
DodsOn'; Liver Tone tonight.
Here's my guarantcc-Go to any
drug store and get 80 cent bottle OF
Dodson'S Liver Tone. Take a spoon
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14

full and if it doesn't straighten YOU
sight up and make you iccl fine and
vigorous | want You 10 go back to the
store and get Your money. Dodaons
Liver Tone is destroying tho sale OF
Calomcl because it Is real liver mcdi-
cine; entirely vegetable. therefore it.
can not SaliVatc or make you sick.
guarantee that one spoonful OF
DodSons Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels OF that sour bile and consti-
patcd waste which Is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
guarantee that bottle of DodsoD's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give It to
your children, 1t is harmless; doesn't
gripc and they like its pleasant taste.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14

day.
'"rhe report Of the consumption OF
cotton in the mills Of the United
States during the month of December
shows that consumption IN Southern
mills during the month amounted 60
3O7617 bales, an increase OF l2,OSo
bales, or 4.09 per cent over December,
1915. Consumption in the mills OF als
other States during the month
amounted to 22S,970 bales, a decrease
of 30,5O7 bales or / .76 per cent below
December 1915.
"In the five months period ended
December 81, consumption in South
ern mills amounted to 1,5S3,5S1 bales.
an increase of 207,21S bales, or 1906
per cent over the corresponding peri
cd last year. Consumption In all oth-
er States during the period amounted
to l,1SO,3S1 bales, an increased or 2o;;-
1O4 bales, or only 2 per cent. During
the month of December consumption
in Southern mills exceeded that IN
the mills of all other State by 7S,647
bales, or 34.35 per cent"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14

The Lu4ianne Guarantee:
If after using The contents
ofa can you are nor sati isfed
in every respect your gro-
Ger wiHrcfund your money.