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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

Williams. Colonel Percy Morgan, the membesr of the Home Guards, and of the Williams Post, G. A. R., will attend. Invitations have been sent to all near relatives of the fourteen boys, and the Methodist people hope to honor the boys who have gone into service from their church families. The collection taken will be for the benefit of the Red Cross work in Mys- tic.
 Heard and Seen.
 Edward Travena, U. s. N, is at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Travena.
 Carroll Blivenf spent Friday in Bos- ton.
 Roscoe Burrows, John F. Moves, ames Maxson, George F. Enl1nons, Frank Barber have returned from Boston, where they attended the au- tomobile show.
 Edward Eldredge of New York was in town Friday 10 attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Melvina Eldredge.
 The cottage Lentep service of St. Marks church was held Friday even ing with Mrs. R, [. Webb. Entertained Club. Miss Marion Prentice entertained ! the Acroania club at her home on Grove avenue Thursday evening. She was assisted in the programme b5 Miss Esther Colt. Friends of Miss Flora Allyn are glad; to hear size IS able to sit up 9 while each day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
.OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Delay in Replacing Bridge Over Little River Means Loss of Money, Time and Temper.

The residents of this vicinity as well as the surrounding country have been taxed almost 10 the limit of pocket book and disposition by the long delay in the replacement of the bridge over the Little river near the plant of the Versailles Sanitary Fibre Mills Corp. on the Canterbury turnpike.
 Early in the fall work was begunby the town of Spsague replacing the old
 wooden bridge placed below the
 bridge ssite which accommodated the
 lighterstraffic, but on account of the
 light structure of the bridge and grade of approach could not take cars of. the
 heavy. traffic of the many tons of pa per stock transported between the plant of the Federal Paper Board Co. and Norwich each day, the in and out
 going freight of the Totoa1ett Manufac- turing company, all west shipments of the Versailles Sanitary Fibre MILLS | Corp. heavy trucking connected with | the business of c. H. Phillips in grain | and lumber, the supplies of the DOT 1 tion of the village of Versailles be- sides tile regular traffic of the high | way.
 | The early high water put the tenn porary bridge out of commission. For | several weeks all traffic has been l obliged to make the detour of over 9 1 mile, which at the present time, with | deep mud, washed highways. causes l grumbling on the part Of the many af- | fected by the long delay, which seem: | to the majority uncalled for.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
sToNINGTON
Judge and Mrs. Jerome S. Anderson
 Note 5sd Wedding Anniversary
 Thursday-February Mortality. /

Judge and Mrs. Jerome s. Anderson observed the 53d anniversary of their marriage at their hur,e in the borough Thursday evening. There was a fam fly party Of sons, daughters and grand children to the number of 20 at the wedding fenst Many friends called during the day to tender congratula- tions.
 Stonington Pointers.
 After a weeks visit at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. Joseph F. Leahy Mrs. John Dunn has returned to her home in Providence.
 George H. Hahn, who has been seri- ously ill at his home on Water street is reported as somewhat improved.
 There were 13 deaths in Stonington during February. Someone maliciousiy damaged the fire alarm box at Water and Church streets.
 For a second time in series of it games of bridge whist. the Wadawan- nucks defeated the Mistu8ets, 4: points.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
COLCHESTER
Funeral of Miss Ella craein Held on Friday Afternoon - Home Guard Has Gallery Rifle Practice Follow ina Drill,

The funeral of Miss Ella S. Cragin was held at her home on Broadway, Friday afternoon, Rev, H. A. Blake officiating. Burial was in the family r]ot in Linwood cemetery.
 George Thomas ". T. Curry, E. A. and I. W. Jones of Lebanon were in town Thursday evening attending the drill of the Home Guard.
 Dr. E. B. Cragin and family of New York were in town Friday attending the funeral of pr. Cragin's sister, Miss Ella Cragin.
 Rev.. and Mrs George w. Reynolds of West Hartford are guests of Mrs. Reynolds mother, Mrs. A. E. Cragin on Broadway.
 To Drill We'll at Salem. A large well drilling machine pass cd through the. village Friday en route to Salem, where a well is to be sunk at a new bungalow at Maynard Hill. Mrs. Bessie Kingsbury of New York is the guest of friends in town for a few days.
 Fred and Earle Holmes, Miss Alma l Odin and Miss Ruth Snow were visi- i tors in New London Thursday, mak- l ing the trip by automobile. Dr. K. W. Holmes left Thursday for a weeks vacation at Northampton, Mass.
 l The Home Guard held their weekly i drill in Grange hall Thursday even- ing. Lieutenant Klein was in charge Guard duty and work in skirmish drills was held Gallery rifle practice followed the drill.
 i! Frank 1Oderman of Westchester was 1 in town Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
CANTERBURY GREEN
State Road Remains in Good condi- tion-SaIe of Hyde Homestead Farm Corn Supper Announced.

Mrs. Henry Kenyon was recently called to Westerly to the funeral of her mother, who was 90 years old Otn- CTS of the Kenyon family also attend ed.
 The contrast between the state road and other roads is now very marked the former being in fine condition and the latter. in deploTable one. The roads are badly washed, lengthwise and crosswise, and the danger places are everywhere. One man was said to have broken his arm, but it proved to be the arm of his wagon instead.
 Mrs, Bennett, of the school at the Green, is pleased at the thought of att tending the convention of the Model School Teachers at the capitol in Hartford and especially pleased that her expenses win be paid>by the ctatc, Hears From Son. R. F. D. Carrier Lathrop was made twice glad on March 1. He was hap py to have his route continued to him and happier still that his son over the seas had been heard from, after the long silence since January s. | Miss Eva Messer has gone back tt l New Hampshire and is at her grand.
 mother in Sunapee.
 Mrs. John Huntley of Lyme is wis l iting relatives here.
 After being for generations in th
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

abdominal bandages, 25 T bandages, e5 T bandages. 145 four-tailed band ages. Tho society has also provided and sewed tapes on 61 triangular bandages, and ? pairs of pajamas 6 comfort pillows, have been donated by the school children. Four new names were added to the membership list during the month. Offerings are taken at each meeting for wool for knitting
 Examined at Norwich.
 E Winthrop Hurlbutt, youngest son of MT. and Mrs. Henry W. HurIbutt, who is employed at the submarine base, was in Norwich last Wednes- day having been called before the draft board for examination.
 Mrs. Harriet F. Crandail and her sister. Mrs. Harlan Pierce, who have been spending two months in New York city. arrived at their home in the village March third. They were ac- companied by Mrs. Lucy A. Hurlbutt who has been in that city the guest
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
MYSTIC
Funeral of Mrs. William Mitchell - Patriotic Service Tomorrow at the Methodist church-Loeai Men At- tend Automobile Show.

The funeral of Mrs. William Nit chen was held from the home of her son, Clarence Mitchell, on Pequot ave- nue Friday afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock, and was largely attended. Rev. o. c. Buddington conducted the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 Patriotic Service.
 The following programme for the patriotic services to be held in the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock has been ar ranged: Onward Christian Sollliers (while the Home Guards march into the church):, Apostles creed; invo- cation by pastor, Rev. A. H. Withee; solo, Mrs Thomas Travena; Scripture reading: The Bugfer. arrival of All 9live class with large, American flag, 5xS, while the choir and audi : ence sing The Star Spangled Banner; presentation of flag to the church by Robert Grernley, president of class acceptance by pastor, arrival of pri- mary department of Sunday school l with service flag with fourteen stars presented by Miss Frances Travena from the Sunday school while they are marching in America will be sung The young ladies' class, Phi Delta, will march in and Miss Pauline Reiners will present the honor roll. While they are marching in The Battle Hymn ol the Republic will be sung; address by pastor; doxology and benediction
 It is expected that Major Charles P
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
NOANk
Deaconess Speaks at Methodist Church -Mizpah Class Holds Reunion-Fire Company to Visit Groten Firemen.


 At the Thursday evening service of the Methodist church Miss Alice M. Savage of the DeaconesS home in Bos- ton spoke. Rev. A. H. Withee was also present. The service was we'll att tended. There will be no Sunday af- ternoon service, but in the evening there will be public installation of the officers of the Epworth league and an address on Abraham Lincoln by MT. Withee.
 Grace church Woman's guild met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jennie Macgowan. Rev. H. $. Foster, Deaeons R. P. Sawyer, W. A. Fraser and F. E. Will Hams were delegates from the Baptist church to the Stonington Union and New London County association in New London Friday afternoon. The Red Cross meeting was well attended Thursday afternoon. 1 The :Mizpah class had reunion Fri day afternoon at the home of Mrs. H s. Foster. s Writes from France. i The Noank Fire company will go tt Groton this (SatI1rday) evening as guests of Pioneer Hose company. 1 William MacQuinney was heard from recently, in active service witt l the American expeditionary forces 1T l France. He writes that he IS well ant likes the country immensely. l Patrons of the Groton and Stoning. 1 ton line were delighted that the olC I half hour service was resumed Thur day.
 Charles T. Potter of Norwich ha
 been here for a short time. G. .. Andrews is recovering afte
 being laid up for months from burn
 received while in the employ of tn Groton Iron works.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

for some weeks of her daughters. Mrs Arthur Sittig and Mrs. John c. Key holds at their homes.
 At Birthday Party.
 Mrs. Edward H. Lattimer with her son, Richard, attended a party at the home of her brother and sister-in law, Mir. and AGrs. Reuben Bolles in In:as- vile, Friday, in honor of the birth day of their granddaughters, Misses Clarice and Clarissa Lamphere
 Eugene Bragan of Mystic was re- cent caller on relatives in the place.
 Mrs. Winifred Stoddard visited her mother, Mrs Ellen Turner, of the Long Cove District, Wednesday.
 The effects of the recent high winds among the summer cottages on the Bluffs was damaging, windows. and blinds being broken by the force of the wind. 7
 Eight Candles on Birthday Cake.
 Mrs. Courtland E. Cclver enter tained small party Of relatives and frienss Monday evening at hec home at the Navy Yard on the eighth birth day of her eldest son. CourtIand F. Col yer. A birthday cake with eight can- dles burning was feature of the feast Ice cream and cake was gerv- ed. Master .Colver received p'cssing gifts.
 . GypsD moth scouts were through the village last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

Hyde family, the old homestead and farm of thousand acres has passed into the hands of a stranger, who will take possession April 1. MT, and Mrs Charles Hyde will move with what goods are left after the auction. The Hyde place, Hyde street, and Hyde school will remain.
 George Larkham received word of the death of his. wife's brother, Charles Kenyon of Scotland, at the ago of 46, His funeral was attended Sunday.
 The subject of the sermon next Sum- day will be, The Church.
 A Red Cross meeting will be held on Monday afternoon at Mrs. Barstow's-
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet with the president Mrs. Wilson. next Tuesday afternoon
 A corn supper will be served at the Grange hall, next week Food Admin istrator Scoville will speak and oth- CT speakers are expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
Local Laoonies.


 More than fifty per cent. of the Westerly constabuiary have signed en- Hstment papeA for membership in the state guard.
 Raymond Gavitt, in a letter to his parents, MT. and Mrs Ethan Gapitt, of East avenue, Informs them of his safe arrival in Trance.
 Through the post ofIices of Rhode Island. s5i0, 4S2.91 in war savings and thrift stamps have been sold. Westerly stands fourth with credit Of S19.-. 268.11.
 Florence Clark Partridge, daughter of Mrs. William Partridge and John Adams Ten Eyclz III. were naarT1e1 in New York, last Wednesday. Mir. Ten Eyck has summer home at Musi- colony.
 The engagement is announced of Miss Annie Wilkins Scott, daughter of M. Ware Scott. of Weodbury. N. J., to Jesse Wilbur Stillrnan, son of Judge and Mrs AIberti Stillnan, of Paw catucF
 Captain Harry McEllery Pe7dleton ] graduate of West Point. class of | 1915, and assigned to the Second cav ] airy, is en route to France. He is a l son of Colonel Edwin P Pendleton, U, 1 s. A., retired.
 James Pendieton Hahn. son of Dr Benjamin D. Hahn, of Greenville, N l C., former pastor of Calvary BaptisI church, Westerly. has been in France l since May He has just been com ] missioned second lieutenant in th' quarternnaster' department. He i a graduate of Trinity college. i Why This Is AInericass War is tn l-- Al C. Budlong, of Providence, and req. iby Mrs. Elisha Burdick, at the legula meeting of Phebe Greene Ward chap , ter D. A. R. The treasurer announc !, ed that the S52 had already been sub scribed by the members to the s100 coo Liberty loan. of the national or , ganization.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
pLATGJFiELD
Annual Meeting of Wema.'s Club Is Held at Mrs. Belle kinssiey's-Don- aid Couture Wins Yale Honar.

The Woman's club held it's annual meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Belle Hingslsy's. About fifteen members were present, Mrs. Susan Winsor presiding. The officers elected are President, Mrs. Arthur Mathewson: first vice president, Mrs. j. Hull; second vice president, Mrs Samuel Butterworth; secretary, Mrs. Charles Jerome; treasurer. Mrs. Will liam Harvey. Mrs. Edward Lyons had charge of the programme for the af- ternoon. which included a song by club, America, and an interesting pa per on Yellowstone Park. read py Miss Annie Tillinghast Several pic lures of the National Park were shown with post card projector. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Edward Pike, and Mrs. Lyon. The next meet ing will be held at Mrs. Dawleys on Thursday. the Fist.
 Ovila Mitchell stationed at Fort Terry, has been home on furlough for a few days.
 Wins Vale Honors. Donald Couture, a member of last years graduating class of Plainfieio High school, won second highest hon. crs of the class of 1920 at Yale Sci l critic school. He is a resident ol
 Wauregan and is taking an engineer | ing course at Yale. He won the Mil, ner scholarship last June and entered
 the past fall.
 | Cleared $10o. 4 large audience attended an er
 tertainmsnt Thursday evening at tn
 Lily theatre. held under the auspice of the local Red Cross chapter. Wo manhood, a ffve-reei picture wa shown. About one hundred dollar was cleared.
 Mrs. Eugene Grover is able to b out after being i'll at her home o Railroad avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
GALES FERRY
Treop Train Stops at station-Red cross Active During Past Month Birthday ceIebrations-Gale Dam ages Bluff Cottages.

A train of eleven Pullmans, two oagease and a cook car stopped about ten minutes at the Gales Ferry sta ton early Tuesday afternoon. It was a special train from New York with about six hundred men of the Signal corps. trsvefing from there to some destination unknown.
 Active in Good Work.
 AZ last weeks session of the Red Croas auxiliary Thursday afternoon at the borp4 of its chairman. Mrs. Wal ter I. Buckingham, a report of the work accomplished by the auxiliary for the past month was given and 65
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
ATTAWAUGAN

Mrs. Elizabeth Farrar is caring for Mir. Truesdell. at the home of his son, c. H. Truesdell. fh this place. MT. Elmer c. Wood is ill
 Mrs. Charles Blackmar and Mrs Timothy Sweeney were in Worcester one day last week.
 Mrs. Wealthy has returned home, after spending the winter at l'iskdalc, with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Mon roe.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Mitchell at tended the funeral of Mrs. Emma Mitchell at Central Village. Sunday.
 Edgar Mathieu, Walter Rollison and Edwin Heselton of Fort Ferry, were al their homes here last week, on fur tough.
 Albert Robinson was in New Lon don one day recently.
 John Grimshaw is a patients at St Vincent's hospital, Worcester, being treated for water on the knee cap.
 Joseph Heselton was in New Lon- don one day last week. The school was closed last week. Mrs. Shu6al Watson gisitel Mrs. Charles Weeks. Jr, one day last week Greenwich.-Commodore E. c. Bene. diets yacht, with her crew aboard sailed from Indian harbor, Greenwich 1 Tuesday for Miami, Fla, where they will cruise
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09
TALKED ABOUT IN WESTERLY
Second District Board Dsposes of 26e Cases
 Cross Accomphshes Much Work During Past Month z D. A. R. Chapter subscribes to Liberty Loan-scott- Stillman Engagement Announced. \

tered, and passed for proof of claim One new suit was entered, that of Frank Tuscane against Antoinette L. Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

There was an all day session of the Third District court, Friday, Judge Oliver H. Williams. presiding. The case of John Spezzano against Ben- iamin Fain was heard. Both are jit- ney drivers The plaintiff sought to recover damages of $40 for injury to his, car in collision, dut to the careless driving of defendant. Decision Was reserved.
 The case of Charles F. Eccleston to recover a balance due for labor and material in the construction of cot tage for Angelo Dotolo. was heard at length Decision was reserved. In the case of William GrcenmaE against Clara Graham, default was en-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

Representive Francis G. HasweiI, of Westerly for the committee on cor porations, reported favorably an act providing that directors of business and manufacturing corporations, ex- cept public utilities corporations shall own in their own right in a fiduciary capacity, at least $1G0 worth of capital stock. Tue act went to the calendar or action. This measure originated in Westerly and was strongly advocated in committee hear ings by Town Solicitor Harry B Agard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

There is no wish for the appoint n,ent Of postmaster at Kingston and the $500 salary. A civil examination was ordered for the place some time ago, but it is said no applicant ap- peared to take the test. Another ex- animation has been ordered for April 3, at Narragansett Pier. and it is ex- rected that list of elegibles will re- suit From this list the postmaster will be selected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

The senate committee on the mil-, tia fayorably reported the act to creat statea guard, and it went to the calendar for action next Tuesday The act provides that the guard be composed of from 1,S01 to 3,600o en- listed men. to serve during the present war and for six months thereafter There are to be from IS to 26 com panies of 100 men each, the officers to be appointed by the go5ernor. Charter cd commands may join as- a unit. ex- eept that -tIlere will l3e no recofaition of superftuous officers The act car- ries an appropriation of s75,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

Howard Wilcox, of the coast guard service, who has been on recruiting duty at Providence. has been relieved and returned to the station at Watch Hill, where he is keeper. He has been succeeded as recruiting office by Lieu tenant P. H. Brerton, of aipponaug, q retired officer of the coast guard ser vice. The coast guard needs men as coal heavefs. seamen and others of special qualifications. Fhe enlist ment is for one year and the head quarters is at Fort Trunbull. New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-09

for some weeks of her daughters. Mrs Arthur Sittig and Mrs. John c. Key holds at their homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22
j. s. REMOVES WAR
RESTRICTIONS ON
ALL BUILDINGS

Washington, Nov. 22.--All remain
ing restrictions on non-war construc-
ton throughout the United States
were removed today. This action al
lows all building operations of any
character which were suspended by
the war to be resumed. No further
permits will be required.
Chairman Baruch of The War In
dustries Board announced today that
d. R. McLellon, chief of The non-war
construction section Of the board,
had telegraphed the order to chair
men of the state councils OF de-
fense. ;,
"The action taken permits all
building operations of whatever char
acler held up in the interest Of Tie
war program to proceed" says the
official announcement. "No further
eprmits will be required from the
War Industries Board or the stale
councils through whom control over
the situation in each state was main
tained.
Immediately following the signing
of The armistice on November IL, the
non-yar construction section took
Steps to loosen the restraints on the
industry and in formal order issued
thai day removed great many OF
L the barriers. Since then, and with
a view to assisting the industry back
to complete peace basis as quickly
as possible, careful canvass has
been made 10 determine whether the
conditions obtaining in each statf
with respect TO building materials
transportation and the supply of fue
and labor would warrant remova
of The remaining restrictions.
"In this investigation the non-wa'
construction section sought the view
of The industry iself and of The Stat
Councils Of Defense. The replies re
ceived coming from virtually all tn
states showed an unanimous opinion
in favor of this action"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22

An unnamed Swiss escaped from
the local hospital last night and was
recaptured by deputies Of the sher-
iff's office after he had walked three
miles in scanty. garb. The man, who
was pronounced insane about a week
ago, following long attack of ill.,
ness. is being held for a few davs
pending being sent to Patton for
treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22

For few days only The Los Ange-
les Hat Company Of 513 Main street
is offering at special reduced pirces
its entire stock. Ten dollar hats are
$3.50. This is a sample of the other
reductions. Come and see these
splendid bargains.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22
THE Ell CENTRO
NATIONAL BANK

F. II. FULLER. President I
w. II. BILL. Vice President
PAUL BLACK, Cashier
+. x. MODEM, Assistant Cashier
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-22
A NOVEL WAY TO ADVERTISE

This sale was developed advertising plan by the
United Drug Company, owned by 5000 druggists Raher
than spend large of money in other to convince
YOU of the their goods they spending on t
sale in permitting sell you fusized package of high
standard merchandise 1c It costs to get new
customers and the taken this sale will be well spent
if the goods please you.
The Washington times., 1918-05-31
GIVEN DIVORCE
FROM WIFE Who
DIVORCED HIM

NEW YORK. May 31.-Deciding that
Emanuel NJ Kaiser's wife in obtain
ing a divorce in the State OF Pennsyl-
Vania had neglected to comply with
all the necessary technicalities Of the
law, Supreme Court Justice Tierney
granted her husband, an attorney,
with offices at 2O5 Broadway. a de-
cree of divorce in this State. Justice
Tierney's action was based on docu-
mentary evidence submitted 10 the
court yesterday.
Shortly after obtaining her divorce
in Pennsylvania Mrs. Kaiser married
stephen Herg. A wealthy resident Of
Pittsburgh. This divorce suit was be-
gun while an action started in New
York State by her husband was pend
ing.
Recently, as the result of her trip
into Pennsylvania. upon which Mrs.
Kaiser took her ten-yearold daughter
Frances, the mother was fined $3.50
Tor having the child out of the juris-
diction OF the local courts pending
the adjudication of the action brought
against her by her husband. At the
time the woman declared il was her
oVerpowering love for her daughter
which led her to take the child to the
Herr home in Pittsburgh.