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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
BROWNING MACHINE GUN
Helping Sell Thrift Stamps in New York -- Norwich Made Weapon Arcuses Enthusiasm.

Concerning the Browning gun, be- ing manufactured at the Marlin Rock well plant Norwich. Worcester, Mass, paper writes:
 4 Browning gun sold more thrift stamps to crowd ill New York than any other exhibit of war has ap- preached. Crowds show no hesita- tion in paying $5,0o0 for thrift stamps in day while the gun is in tent and the people can see it after buying at least one stamp. Speakers tell the people that one thrift stamp will fur nisf five cartridges for the gun and 40 stamps will keep it going a minute 1 That is, when a Browning gun is car ried out before an army of Huns an6 operated by an American soldier either from the hip or the shoulder. it vii throw 200 shots at the enemy every
 minute.
 That makes the high enthusiasm for the people of America, reragrdles. l of age. Nothing has aroused as mucf 1 enthusiasm at Camp Devens as tht l Browning machine guns. The soldier. welcome them as the best yet anC
 were not satisfied until they had then pouring shot out into the open w1er, they might see Germans any minut,
 hereafter if they did not shoot some ' thing now.
 | There is more satisfaction in hand ling a gun which gets rid of shot a the rate of 200 minute than il 1 shooting a rife that clings closer t f the old limit of one shot minute i | the shooter is quick in handling il The Revolutionary heroes had to b
 content with one shot an hour, wit,
 their old blunderbusses. but they pu
 down one autocracy at that and kept
 down.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
GRAND ARMY OFFICERS
Danbury Man Is Elected Department
 Commander For Ensuing Year.

At the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic of Con- nectictIt at New Haven on Wednes- day officers were elected as follows:
 Department commander. Christian Quien. Danburv; senior vice comrnan- der, George T. Beach, Midd1etown; junior vice commander, Charles H. Clark. Southington: medical director, Walter F. TIinciley. Waterbury; chaplain, William F. Hilton, Hartford; !; council of administration. Henry l.. Beach, Hartford. Henry J. Seeley of Bridgeport. R. J. Cutbill, South Nor walk. Selah Blakeman, Derby, and William F Smith. New Haven National delegates: D. W. Sharpe, New Haven: G. L. Buxton, Norwafk; 1; ". H. Shafer. Hartford; Andrew Cor don, Thompsonvi11e: F. E. Hastings, Windsor Locks: J. H. Smith Bridge port and W. L. Davies. New London. The next encarnpment probably will i be at Danbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
BORN

 HILLs-At Rocky Hill, April 2. 1918. a son, Warren Winans, to Mir. and Mrs. Marcus Hills. Jr. (formerlX Miss Alice Winans).
 ELLIOTT-In North Attleboro. Mass, a daughter, Ruth Marion, to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott (Nfiss Elizabeth Parks, formerly of Norwich). HART-April 16. 1918. a daughter Rowira Grace. to Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Hart of Hartford (MTs. Hart was formerly Miss Helen Edmiston of Norwich Town).
 DoHERTY-In Bradford, R. l., April 13, 1918, a son, John Dinwoodde, to MT. and Mrs. Andrew Doherty. GAyITT-In New Bedford. Mass, April 14. 1918, a. son to MT. and Mrs. John H. Gavitt.
 COMIRE-In this city, April r, 1918, a son to MT. and Mrs. John A Comire of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
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 COMMUNITIES TO PREPARE.
Steps to Be Taken to Meet Disaster:
 and Emergencies.

That communities may be prepared to meet disasters and emergencies, the Connecticut state council of defense will soon call 8 conference of repre- seI1tatiyes of war bureaus in the larger cities looking towards the for nation of emergency organizations similar to those in Bridgeport and New Haven. The cities of Hartford, Water bury, New Britain, New London and
 nunities where the plan should be adopted. The Hartford war bureau already has taken action looking tow ard the perfection of such plan.
 New Haven's emergency organiza- tion and Bridgeport's disaster relief organization have been explained to the state council of defense by off, cia1s of the war bureaus of those cities. Blue prints were exhibited showing the form of the organization and the relation and working func- tions of the various units of relief and reconstruction work.
 In the event of disaster, large or small, in either city, it is possible through the emergency organization to instantly mobilize the forces needed A large corps of doctors and nurses are available on instant call. Hospi- | tals are prepared to offer necessary l accommodations. Clergymen have been enlisted to give spiritual relief The police and fire departments, the l telephone company, the Home guard 1 automobiles and motor transport ser 1 vice are factors all having definite fprogram of work The New Haver
 plan also calls for interpreters. Te
 the Red Cross is assigned the work
 of supplying. the sufferers with food and drink. Provision is made for the
 work of raising funds and the re. mobilization of damaged areas.
 l The executive committee of the de.
 fense council will take up the ful
 plan with the Bridgeport and New
 Haven war bureaus with the idea ol
 supplying all the necessary feature.
 of organization to the war bureaus il
 the other cities where such an organ
 ization is contemplated. Plans will D.
 worked out whereby a city in dfstres!
 can receive the aid of a nearby cfty',
 emergency organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
CHANGE FOR FARMERS
 TO SELL POTATOES
Effect of Drive Launched Throughout
 Country Felt in This State.

The drive which has been launched throughout the United States to en- courage the use of potatoes is being felt in Connecticut and many farmers are having an opportunity to sell the surplus potatoes they have on hand. Many inquiries have come to the com mittee of food supply of the Conneeti- cut state council of defense as to proper method of grading potatoes for the market
 The United States department of agriculture and the United States food administration recommend the fol- lowing grades:
 Grade 1 shall consist of potatoes practically free from dirt and other foreign substance and which are sound, without frost or sunburn in jury or other damage such as is caused by disease, insects or careless handling. These potatoes shall be one and seven -eighths inches in diameter in the long varieties and one and three -fourths inches in diameter in the round varieties. In order to allow for variations incident to handling, per cent. of the lot by weight may be below the requirements of this grating rule.
 Grade 2 shall be sound potatoes as
 described above, but need only be one
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
CAN'T FARM PRISON
 LABOR THIS SUMMER
Warden Says Connecticut Laws Will
 Not Permit 1t.

Connecticut laws will not permit farming the prison labor this summer,
 in the opinion of Warden Charles c.
 McClaughry of the state prison The
 paroled prisoners, about a dozen in
 number, have accepted, parole with the
 understanding that they go to work
 on farms. but the indeterminate sen
 tence of Connecticut, under which
 most of the prisoners in the Wethers-
 field prison are confined, must serve
 their minimum before they can be re-
 leased.
 If the prison could have a farm
 of it's own, we could put them to work
 producing food, for then they would
 still be under prison authority and
 under proper guard, but 1t does not seem practicable proposition to es- tablish a farm just now, with the places that are available. There are
 various things that must be consid- cred in a farming project of this character. The first is water A place that must use up all it's earn ings in pumping water obviously would not be practical; the second is the matter of sewage disposal, and no places I have seen offer a natural so- lution for this question, and expensive 1 filter beds would have to be built; the third proposition is transportation, and a location where you can get guards and other employees to live
 T have looked over a number of places, and none of them offer advan- | tages enough to make the effort of value. Theer are a number of ideal farms, for farming of different | character. and there are places that are ideal scenically, but we cannot maintain 8 prison farm on scenery,
 no matter how beautiful it may be. l Prison labor cannot figure largely | in the farming proposition this year. l There is no means by which we may | releasea prisoner for outside work be- | fore he has served the minimum time l which the court has decreed he shall l spend in prison. Paroles may be giv- l en conditionally, but these do not ma
 ture fast enough to make any great
 difference in the labor market" 1 Small farming operations are carried on about the prison, but the ground is | limited for such work
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
ARGUMENT ON WAR
 LED TO STABBING.
Portuguese Who Used Knife Said to Have Denounced United States.

With the blood flowing from se- were wound in his right arm, John Jasper Coleman, a negro, 35 years old, employed by the New Haven road, stood before Patrolnan James Fitz- gerald in New London, supported by two friends, at late hour Tuesday night and in weak voice asked the policeman to find a physician. The other negroes were so excited they could not talk coherently.
 The facts as learned by the police man show that Coleman and a PoFtu- guese negro called Frenchy had Lan argument regarding the war. The Portuguese vehemently denounced the United States in terms considered by Coleman to be unpatriotic. As the ar gument grew more heated, the Portu- guese, unable to confne himself to mere words, drew a knife, and, before his purpose was understood, succeeded in stabbing Coleman in the arm. The Portuguese then made his escape and diligent search throughout the night failed to locate him. He is still at libertV
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
MADE MOTION FOR
 NON SUIT WEDNESDAY
Based on Claim That Huber and Chit tenden Had No Claim Asains Marsh.


 In behalf of D. S. Marsh, co-defend- ant with the H. R. Douglass. Inc. At torney Charles B. Whittlesey made a motion for a non-suit Wednesday af- ternoon in the case brought by Peter F. Huber and W. Frederick Chitten- den against Marsh and Douglass to re- cover $40. GOO damages for loss to the stock of their store by the collapse of the Cadv building. Attorney Whittle- sey made his motion about o'clock
 when the plaintiffs announced that they had rested their case. Judge Gardiner Greene excused the jury until Thursday morning. The
 motion is based on the claim that Hu- Der & Chittenden had no case against Marsh.
 Peter F. Huber resumed giving fig
 ures concerning the stock of the firm of Huber & Chittenden Wednesday
 morning. He gave revised figures o1 the inventory, amount of stock or
 hand and other details.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
EXEMPTION BOARDS NEED
 VOLUNTEER HELP In Transcription and TransnittaI of OeeupationaI Cards.

Assistance in the transcription and transmittal of occupational cards for the exemption boards having charge of the selective draft in Connecticut is vitally needed and needed at once. Volunteers are called for in every ex- emption district in the state to go to their draft boards and offer their ser- vices for this work.
 Provost Marshal General E.. H. Crowder through the council of na- tional defense has appealed to the Connecticut State Council of Defense for this assistance. Until transcript ton of occupational cards is complet- ed the United States army must wait for vitaily needed skilled werkmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
NORWICH WOMAN IGNORED BY STATE REBEkAHs
Mrs. Grace E. Wiley Elected War. den For Coming Year.

Mrs. Hattie M. Stickley of Hartford was elected state president at the closing session of the annual state Re- bekah assembly in Winsted on Wed resday The other officers chosen were: vice president, Mrs. Hattie j. Fisher, New Haven; warden, Mrs Grace E. Wiley, Norwich secretary Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, Torrington; treasurer, Mrs. Clara E. M Douglas Forestville; trustees, Mrs. E. c. Net t1eton, South Manchester; Mrs. Eli zabeth Manvi1le, Waterbury, and Mrs Mary F. Gerlich. Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
ANNUAL CONVENTION
 OF ROYAL ARcANUM
.. J. Lucy of New London is Chosen
 Warden.

Officers of the state council of the Royal Arcanum were chosen as fol- lows at the state convention held on Wednesday in Meriden: Grand regent, W. D. Tanning, Hartford: vice grand regent. H. F. Hotehkiss, New Haven; orator. W. F. Spicer, Bristol: treas urer, H. c. Sheffield, Hartford: chap lain. C. H. Sherwood, Bridgeport; guide. L. E. Jacobs. New Haven: war den, D. J. Lucy. New London: sentry, .G. A. Young, Meriden; trustee, F. O. Wortman, Bridgeport; representative to supreme council. H. B. Ekmark New Haven: alternate, II. c. Will Hams. East Hartford.
 The next session will be in Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
HOW BABY GOT WELL"
Mother Says
 That Father
 Johns
 Medicine Cured Her of Bronchitis

Baby had bronchitis and the medi- cine the doctor gave did not help her so l tried Father Johns Medicine and baby was better in a few days. I have been giving her the medicine all win ter" (Signed) Mrs. E. Ammann, 611 New St., North Bergen, N. J.
 Safe for all the family because guaranteed pure, wholesome and free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
Army Tank Built by Major Adams.

The army tank America, the latest type in United States tanks, which is to appear in the Patriots day parade in Boston, was built under the super vision of Major Henry T. Adams of New London, assistant department engineer in the department of the northeast at Boston. Major Adams was in charge of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
Return Load Bureaus.

Establishment of retum load bu- reaus in New York communities is urged by the New York state defense council in letters sent to the county defense committee chairmen. The creation of these bureaus in New York promises the development of transportation facilities between the New York and the Connecticut return load bureaus.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
Mail Train Of Track.

The engine of mail train No. s4. due in New London from the west short iy after o'clock, left the track near the Maple avenue crossing, New Lon don, at 5.05 "Wednesday morning. No one was injured, but the locomotive was damaged slightly and the roadbed torn up for considerable distance.
 The cause of the derailment has not been determined.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
TAFTVnLE
Regular Meeting of PinoehIe Club on Tuesday Evening-PersonaI Men- tion

Tuesday evening the Taftviile Pino- chle club held their regular semi monthly meeting in their rooms on Front street. There was a good at tendance and two new members were voted in. Matters of routine busi- ness were disposed of. There was some discussion of summer card tour naments, also of buying 8 service flag for the club which has a large num- Der of members in the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
THE pORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

and one-half inches in diameter. A per cent. leeway is allowed in this case also.
 The farmers selling potatoes need not consider grading any mysterious process. It is simply picking the po- tatoes over with one or two definite standards in mind, according to the information given out.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

The committee in charge of the ban quet comprised H. H. Pettis, Albert J. Bailey and c. V. Pendleton.
 The season was divided into four series and the prize winners of each series and their scores were as fol- lows:
 First series: Hallisey, 47,9s5: Under wood, 47,190; J. Jordan, 46,3@5.
 Second series: A. Jordan, 51,1S5; J. Jordan. 50,655; Pendleton, 50,635.
 Third series: Peckham, 51,305; Bailey, 4e,1eO; Reeves, 48,97O.
 Fourth series: Hallisey, 50,905; A. Jordan, 49,3T5; c. Hahn, 48,925.
 The prize for the total score for the four series was also carried off by Hallisey.
 The total results for the four series was as follows:
 Hallisey, 193,245; A. Jordan, 192, ,460; Pendleton. 199,005; Peckham. 18S,490; Parker, 188,090 J. Jordan, 187.390; Un- derwood, 1S6,900; A. Hahn, 186, ,335; C. Hahn, 1S6,115; Bailey, 185,300; Pettis 1S2, 480; Reeves, 1S0, ,595.
 In Wednesday evenings play Car Hahn won first prize, Albert J. Bailey second prize, c. V. Pendleton third prize, and E. Underwood consolation prize.
 The scores for the evening follow:
 c. Hahn, 1850; A. J. Bailey, 7,7so; c. V. Pendleton. 1925; c. s. .Peckham 7,205; H. H. Pettis, 6,s65; A. Hahn 6,S55; Parker, 6,7o0; S. H. Reeves 6,525; J. Jordan, 6.495; L. Hal1isey 6,2S0; A. Jordan. 6,170; E. Underwood 5 S90
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
DIED

SHANAHAN-In Hartford. suddenly. Cornelius Shanahan. formerly of this city.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. PALMER-In Colchester, April IS, 1918 William W. Palmer. in his Seth year. Funeral service at his late home Fri day afternoon at 3.30. MAHONEY-In Colchester, April 16, 1918, Arthur E. Mahoney aged 30 years,
 Funeral service at his late home Fri day morning at II o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

There are a number Of local people among the holders of the war service medals awarded by the Marlin Rock well Corn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

As a. result of "Our Boys" Day in Melbourne, for assisting returned dis abled and wounded soldiers, it is ex- pected that over s20,000 will be raised.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

Private Charles Harris of Camp Devens has returned after spending a
 few days with friends on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
QIl1eBl1llRtf1l
Norwich, Thursday, April IS, 1e1a.
TIE WEATHER

The development in the weather during the last 24 hours have been unusual and in marked contrast to the last few days.
 Snow has also fallen in the Lake Superior region with freezing temper atures while summer temperatures prevail in Atlantic coast districts and the Gulf states. Showery weather will continue in practically all parts of the Washington forecast district during the next 24 to 43 hours and there will be a marked fan in temperature in Atlantic coast districts, the lake re- zion. the Ohio valley and Tennessee. Storm warnings are displayed on the AtlantG coast from Delaware 1 Breakwater to Boston. 1 Winds for Thursday and Friday: | North Atlantic-fresh southern winds and rain.
 Middle Atlartic-fresR southwest
 winds, thunder showers. Forecast. | Southern New England: Rain and
 cooler Thursday and probably Friday, Observations in Norwich. i The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes \ in temperature and the barometric
 changes Wednesday; l Ther. Bar | a. m. .................~ 45 29.8s
 f2 m. 62 29.8l l D. m. ................... 67 .29.F 1 Highest 70. lowest 47. Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Light
 showers.
 Wednesdays weather: Fair follow ed by cloudy. southerly wind, showers at night
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

Miss Grace P. Harwood of North. ampton has returned after a shor- stay with friends on Prospect street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
Personal Mention.

Gustave Greenwood of the torpedo station at Rose Island has returned after a brief visit at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
During Anniversary Week
sREG5Ak SnRFRIac or Wome11's Coats

One of the most important offerings in Anniversary Week Special Sale is offering of Womens and Misses Spring Goats at $9.98 and $14.S8. The Womens Goats at $99s include some smart belted models in velour checks and are worth up to $1950-she Wonnens Coats at S149S are made of all wool Popn in this seasons most desirable colorings, value up $2250. This is good time to select Spring Coat.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
Personals and Notes.

Charles Hartley of New London was visitor in the village Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

Robert Filling of the U. $. $. Massachusetts has returned after spending short furlough in the vil- IaSe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
WEST SIDE PINocHLE CLUB HOLDS BANQUET,
HaIIisey Carries Off Prize for Four
 Series.

The 1917-1s1S season of the West Side Pinoehle club came to q success full close on Wednesday evening with a banquet at the Wauregan house. The menu was as follows:
 Fresh Fruit Cocktail. Bisque of Tomato aux Croutons. Roast Young Capon, Giblet Gravy.
 Mashed Potatoes.
 Peas en Croustades.
 Neapolitan Ice Cream.
 Assorted Cakes.
 Demi Tasse.
 Cigars.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

Wednesday afternoon the Ladies' Aid society of the Greeneville Congrega- L. tional church met with Mrs. William Brown at her home on Central avenue. During the afternoon the ladies did work for the Red Cross. There was a good attendance at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
GREENEvnLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

Sum. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

Congregational Ladies' Aid Society Meets for Red Cross Work-Per- sonals.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-04
DR.. Heller Will Engage in Y. M.
G.. A. Work Overseas.

DIR. F. O. Heller, the able pastor
of the Laurel Hill and Smyrna Pres
byterian churches, who has served
these congregations most faithfully
for several months, has been inducted
into the overseas work of the Y M.
C. A. and has been called to report
in the city of New York on July .,
from which point he will sail for
France. DIR. Heller, so far as known,
is the second man from Scotland
county to enter the Y M. c. A. work
Mr.. Geo. T. Goodwin having lief" last
week for New York to sail for france
in this service. AS pastor of the
Laurel Hill and Smyrna churches DIR.
Heller has come to high place IN
the regard and affections of the good
people of this county and it IS with
sincere regret that they learn OF ms
decision to go away. However, the
call of the Y. NJ. c. 4. war enterprises
is high one and good men are badly
needed there The prayers and bene-
dictions OF the folk back at home Will
follow Dr. Heller across the seas
Laurinburg Exchange.
DR.. Heller is a brother-ln-law OF
| Rev. DIR. G.. E Moorehouse, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church OF Lumber
The Robesonian., 1918-07-04
OAK GROVE LEAFLETS.
Corn and Cotton Crop Fine-SOciaI
And Personal.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Bue, r. !, June 2@-Nost all the
farmers around here are laying by
their corn. The corn and cotton crop
is fine.
4 We are about to get general greer:
under control ct last.
Some of the farmers are curing to-
bacco this week. The tobacco crop
looks fine also.
I Glad to report Miss Eta Tyner, who
has been on the sick list for some
time. is somewhat improved Glad
To say that Mrs. Lacy Tyner, who has
been a little sick, is now able to be at
her daily work again.
Miss Lillian Pridgeon entertained
quite number of friends at her home
Friday evening $50 to -. All en-
joyed the hours fine. Messrs. J. NJ.
Tyner. Ernest ard Willie Prevatt
4 furnished music for the occasion and
q also the victrola. Some fine delight
3 ful games were played, after which
i the guests We're usheled to the din
8 ing hall by Mrs. Nj. T. Tyner where
q ice cream and cake were served. We
were entertained only Is Miss Prid-
- geOn can entertain by hef charming
81 conversation.
y Glad to say that | received let
"a ter from my cousin Pvt. Ellis Tyner,
81 who is serving with the eXpeditionary
M forces somewhere in France. He says
= he is we'll and getting along fine. Has
been to the front his fifth time and
came out all right We do truly hope
that it be the Lords will that he may
live through all the battles of life
and return again to his many friends
who are so patiently waiting.
Harken to the piteous cry
To America far away,
Help, oh help us ere we die,
Give our children bread today.
- In the tiny outstretched hands,
Mothers, they appeal to you,
Little ones in foreign lands
& Plead for life-what will you do?
T. AS you fold with arms of love,
Your sweet darling to your heart,
Lift your eyes to God above,
E8 Promise Him to do your part.
Our flag, the flag of liberty,
The flag that flies for you and mt
Upheld by rights from day to day,
The Stars and Stripes are here
stay.
OLIVER TYNER.