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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
FUNERAL.
Joseph Pulaski.

Funeral services for Joseph E'ulas- Xii, who died Wednesday at the age of 4S, was held from St. Mary's church Friday morning and was largely at- tended. In the congregation wece 6G members of St. Cassimir society Of which the deceased was an honored member. The requiem mass was sung joy Rev. John J. McCabe., the pastor Burial was in Sylvandale. Fu- neral Director J. A. Hourigan was in charge.
 To Dedicate Church Service Flag.
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing Rev. Albert Donnel1. pastor of the Congregational church will preach in exchange with the pastor, Rev. M. D. Fuller Y. P. S. c. E. at 6. Miss Cor della Smith. leader. topic Living With Oothers. Evening service at '. At this service there will be the presentatsNn and reception of ar church service Rlag. The subject of the pastors sermon will be The Human Heart. There will be a solo by the pastor.
 Rev. J. Eidred Brown rector of Trin- ity church, of Norwich. will con duct Episcopal services in the Slater Library hall, at 3.30.
 Rev. M D. Fuller of the Baptist church will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational church Sunday morn 1 ing. Y. P. s. c. E. at ', leader Miss Mena M. Mazel. Topic, The Art of Liv: l ing With Others.
 Rev. James B. Aldrich, pastor Of the ! Methodist church will preach Sunday morning on The True Life. Junio, League at 3, Mrs A. C. Burdiek vii
 lead Epworth League at 6. Louis Ald- rich. leader. Pastors evening subject 1 A Call to Youth.
 Big Telephone Wire Drops. At Tadpole the 1o5 line ofithe $. N E. Telephone company which crosse. over the railroad track and runs ou
 to the residence of John Potts, fell or
 the trolley wire during the high wint 1 Friday afternoon. This big seryic. wire carries 900 volts and there wa:
 at once something doing. A number O
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

During the unreasonable electrical disturbance Thursday evening the auid came in on the wires at the Ashland Cotton Company's plant and kindled small fires in three different places ar once.
 The mill is running nights and it is no small affair to have a mill ia full operation become dark in an instant. Any move on the part of those ar work at mule. speeder or loom might result disastreusly. Superintendent L. M. Carpenter was notified hy telephone. The mill hose was gotten into action and the small fires were soon under control. Tie losses were trifing some wearing appare, was burned and there were other small damages.
 The conpany's electric power station at HopeviIle was oat cf commission for short time. but everything was normal before midnight.
 Fox Sparrow identified.
 Another handsome bird is in town, and has been seen every day for a week and reported, Ee is fhe fox sparrow, and is on his way north from Texas and Florida where he has spent the winter to Alaska and GanadI. where he will breed this summer While he is here he churns around with the English eparrows and juncos and vas seen feeding with them Fri day morning. His beak is a reddish brown, his tail is bright red and his breast is the prettiest, being heavily streaked and spotted with red, with a white center He is a little larger than the English sparrow.
 Tn Frank NJ. Chaprnans Handbook of Birds of Eastern Aerth America, a special letter is written by Eugene P Bicl<nell, abodt the present borough visitor, and speaking of his scng, ht says:
 Its song is not surpassed by and c. our sparfows. It is revelation tt hear it at sundown on some vernally softaned evening of early springtime little swarms of gnats hover in tn balmy air; from the twilight meadow comes the welcome half-douhtful pip l ing Of the first hylas (peep frogs), nt other sound Then from perhaps som, dusl1y thiclzet a birds song! An emo tionai outburst rising full-toned ant clear, and passing all too quickly to
 closing cadence, which seems t /. lingsc in the silent air. It is the soni Of the fox sparrow with that f,Ille power and richness of tone whic come into it. or seem to, at the sun set hour. It breaks forth as if in
 sDired from pure joy in the awaken ed seascn."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
MoosUP
Red Cross Asking For Clothing, Etc..
 to Be Sent to Destitute HeIgians


 Lionel Bonnin, employed in the mule room of the Aldrich Bros. mill cut his hand severely Thursday af- ternoon while at work cutting rop- jag. He expects to resume work or Monday.
 Miss Florence Douglas of Sterling Hill was a Meosup caller Friday
 Mrs. Matthew Barr is spending a tow days with relatives in Orange, Mass.
 There will be a meeting of the Ep- worth League at the close of the ser vice Sunday evening.
 Pfckett's orchestra, pieces, Bijou, Jewett City, tonight.-ady
 Clothing Asked For.
 The local Red Cross chapter is planning to make a drive for cast-off clothing to be given to the Belssans The big. drive will commence on the 18th of March and continue through the 18th. The local solicitors are ex- pecting a liberal response in this good cause Any worn clothing, shoes, rubbers, overcoats. etc, will aid greatly in decreasing the suffering of the afflicted Belgians and the smallest of contributions in this line are highly appreciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
DOMESTIC SECTION

12-yard cut long cloth, fine, soft finish. value s3-25-Anniyersary Sale Price S2-75 a cut
 s0-inch wide Mercerized Table Damask, value s5c-Anniversary Sale Price 65c a ward.
 4o-inch wide Fine Sheer White Vofle. value 39c-AnniVersary Sale Price S5e yard.
 1s-inch Bieached and Unbleached Crash. value 17c-Anniversary Sale Price 14e a yard.
 Large size Turkish Towels, value ssc-Annivsrsary Sale Price 28c each.
 Full size Hemmed Bed Spreads, value s2.25-AnnVersary Sale Price Si.75.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

months mind mass celebrated ir St Mary's church by Rev. J. v. F.. Bellanger. Wednesday morning for the repese of the soul of William C. Smith
 Donat Furnier who has been spend ing furlough at his home on Main street has returned to Fort Terry.
 Miss Agnes Ceughlin spent Thurs day with New London friends.
 N. A. Canty of the Medical corps, stationed at Newport iaas been spend ing furlough with his wife. who is visiting Mrs. William C.. Smith Fred Girard who was injured by the falling bricks at the Shannon build ing fire Tuesday morning is improving. Arthur Lucier is guarding the Rail- road street section where the fire oc- cured Tuesday.
 Arvid Anderson who recently en- listed in the signal corps of the avi- ation corps stationed at Fort Slecum is spending a furlough with ais par
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telephones were dead as result for several hours

telephones were dead as a result for several hours.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Alice Hurst celebrated her tenth birthday on Thursday by giving a party at her home. The Children played games during which ther was a peanut hunt in which Ruby Gray won the first prize and Myrtle Stet- son. the consolation prize. Sandwiches. wafers and cocoa were served, and there was a birthday cake with ten candles. Mrs. Hurst was assisted by Mrs. R. H. Howard and Miss Clarissa Geer. Little Miss Hurst received nu merous gifts. Her guests were the Misses Arlene Burdick, Kathleen Dearnley, Clara Richardson, Ruby Gray, Doris Burr. Myrtle Stetson and Blanche Nichols, especially invited guest was Miss Doris Burr's Kitty.
 Six War Certificates.
 The woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church will taks six war savings certificate stamps not six thrift stamps
 Smilage books are on sale at John sons store.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
HoME oARpENINe coMNlTTEg
Meets Friday Evening to Start Sea-
 sons Work. -.

A meeting of the Home Gardening committee of the Wiliirnantic War Bureau, was held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Friday evening with a fair sized attendance.
 A report of Supervisor Reynolds showed that about five hundred do1, lars worth of vegetables had been raised by the children. It was voted to ask the town for the same appro : priation asslast year, the sum of s40o
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Loses Ends of Two Fingers.

Half of the index and second ing CTS on Paul Lecrasto's hand were cut off by a woodworking machine at the Hillheuse and Taylor's shops, late on Thursday afternoon. The man was taken to St. Joseph's hospital and Dr. Gifouard was called. The ends of both fingers were cut off, and the wounds dressed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Sexton's Funeral.


 held at local undertaking parlors on Tuesday at 2 p. m. Rev. B. D. Rem ington officiated.
 Sexton's Funeral.
 The funeral of Auther Carrier. of Westchester took place at the home of Clarence Norton Wednesday at 10 a. na.. Rev. B. D. Remington oficiat- ing. Nearer, My God to Thee and The Old Sexton were sung with much feeling. Clarence Norton, Guy Clark Robins Carrier and William Skinner were the bearers. MT. Carrier has been sexton of the Congregational church and of the Ponemah cemetery i for a number of years. He was held | in high esteem. Many friends at l tended his funeral and there were beautiful flowers.
 Roy Clark has rented the house of Fred A. Hosmer on Norwich avenue and will occupy it about the 20th l School Supervisor Libby was in Marlborough Wednesday and n Sa- lem Thursday. visiting the schools. Held Annual Meeting. The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap- tist church held it's annual business i meeting Wednesday, the 18th, at the home of Mrs Dwight Strong. The lACPOlI SIOWSu IHuCH WOFh uOn0 UlllS all paid and a substantial sum in the treasury. The following officers were elected: Mrs. B. D. Remington, pres l ident; Miss Edna Strong, vice presi- dent: Miss Lucy Wilcox, clerk Mrs Belle Allen. treasurer The society has been of great help to the church financially and socially. Baptist Church Services. SerVices will ha baI5 a+ +bo rar tist church Sunday at 1045. q. m. and IT p. m. The morning subject will be from 2d Kings, 19: 14-19. The eve ming subject will be, Dependency Its Cause and Cure. Psa. 42: 5-6. l Public prayer services are held al the Baptist parsonage Thursday eve lnings at 7.S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
TOILET ARTICLES

Woodbury's Facial Soap, value 25c-- Anniversary Sale Price fee a cake.
 Palm Olive Soap. value i5c--k.ani- versary Sale Price se cake. Dr. Lyon'e Tooth Powder, value 25c-AnniVersary' Sale Price 17c.
 Williams Talcum Powder. assorted odors, value, Revolutionary Sale Price t3e each. ..
 Mary Garden Taicum Powder, value sS5e-Anniverssry Sale Price 42e each.
 Sal Hepatica, 6ec size-Anniversary Sale Price 42c.
 solphol Napthol, 25c size-Anniver- sary Sale Price f6c. 75c Hait Brushes. good .bristles- Anniversary Sale Price 45e. -Women's Sheer Lawn White Hand : kerchiefs. value: 1oc-Anniversary Safe Price for 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
FUNERAL.
Miss AImira Perkins.

The funeral of Miss Alnira Perkins was held Friday afternoon at twd o'clock, at her home at 242 Lewiston avenue, Rev. Robert $. Moore of the Metrodist church officiating ;
 The body was taken to Manehestes and burial was in the East cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Fut neral Director ]. M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

The Home Guard held their March drill and inspection Thursday even- ing in Grange hall. Capt. l.. F. Ma loney in charge. After inspection a competitive drill was held, each squad being called out separately ard drill ed in the manual of arms and as each man made a mistake he was taken out and the remaining men drilled until one man was left on the floor of that squad. The men successful in each squad were then drilled Entil but one man remained Larce Corporal Cur ry won the honor of the evening. As these competitive drills will be held in the future the rivalry between the leaders of the squads will be keener and some good contests are looked for. EnIists in Regular Army. George Rosen left ~Friday morning for Fort Slocum, where he will be stationed at present, having enlisted in the infantry branch of the regular army. Mr Rosen was a corporal in l the Home Guard. He was student i in the high school and would have 1 been graduated in June.
 i Miss Jennie Mintz was calling on friends in Willimantic Thursday. l A. H. Johnson of Willimantic was l in town Thursday.
 Lecture Followed Supper. 1 The c. T. P. S. met in the ladies room of the Congregational chape Friday afternoon to sew. Supper wa. iserved at o'clock. The entertain. lment of the evening was a lecture with stereopticon views, the subjec lGolonial America.
 Going to France.
 Maurice Tynan, D. D. S., of Nau gatuck, formerly of this place wa calling as friends in town Wednes day. The doctor expects to go t France soon.
 1 Wooster lodge No. 10, F. & A. NJ
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Christian Science Service.

x The subject of the Lesson Sermon for the Christian Science services on Sunday morning will be Substance" !" Golden Text: ii Corinthians AIS. Ser vices at 1o.45 a. m. every Sunday in the Willimantic Women's Club rooms. Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Another Man Reflected.

Albert J. Caisse of this city was re- gently discharged from Camp Devens. The official notice was received Friday by the exemption board. He was .in the last group of men sent from this city, and is the third one to be re- jected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
HOSIERY

Women's Lisle Hose, black and white. 2sc quality-Anniversary Sale Price 21e a pair.
 Women's Burson Hose, black and split foot, regular and extra sizes, esc quality-Anniversary Sale Price 25o a pair.
 Women's Fibre Hose. black and white 70 quarity-Anniversary Sale Price Ue a pair. 4t
 WOman's Pure silk, full-fashioned Boot SILK Hose, sec quality-Anni- versary Sale Price 55c pair.
 Chiidren's Fine Ribbed Hose, 29c and SSc quAlity-Anniversary Sale Price l1n a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

K. of c.-Y. M. c. A. Teams Tied. The K of c. defeated the Y. M. C. A. in the fourth game of the bowling tournament, Thursday evening, talk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

The thunder storm, Thursday eve! fling made several people believe that
 the winter had broken up, but the weather Friday, especially in the eve-
 ming was wintry enough.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
A Pickup by Officer Eiske.

A man was picked up on the streets Friday by Officer Fiske as he was acting queerly. He will be examined Saturday for insanity. He is not a resident of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
MEMS FURNISHINGS

Mems Negligee Shirts, fancy striped patterns, value 75c-Anniversary Sale Price 59c.
 Mems 29c. Ties, in stripes or plain colors-Anniversary. Sale Price 1sc each. el4
 Mems soc Ties, good choice of attractive floral patterns-Anniversary Sale Price 3sc.
 Children's Blouses, plain or striped Anniversary Sale Price 2sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
TAKEN TO JAIL.
Boy of Thirteen Bound Over For Store
 Burglary.

Stanley Task, a boy who says he is i3 years old was arrested by ofhcer Wolf, Friday meaning in connection with the burglary at Dearnley and Clarke's store, Wednesday night.
 Judge A. M. Brown bound him over to the next term of the superior court and he was taken to jail Friday morn ing. Young Task is a peculiar char- acter. He has been before the court several times before and been punish ed for criminal offences of several Eorts. He says he had no accomplice. Just saw things that he wanted and So when night came got in and took them. Everything he stole was recov- cred.
 Judge Brown says he is hard boy to understand. In the court he was perfectly at leisure and showed no sig1; that he was interested or otherwise when he was taken by Officer Wolf to jail.
 He is considered dangerous to be al large on account of his peculiar crim- inal tendencies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
BOOKS

Popular Copyrighted Books, just tho right kind of books for soldiers and sailors. regular soc vaiue-Ang niversaf-y Sale Price 35c each 3 for ei0o.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Came From Norwich Hospital. Sent to

John Lensk pleaded guilty to in- toxication in the police court, Friday morning. He said that he came from the Norwich hospital and that he had a job in view and would like to be al- lowed to go. As he had appeared in story, he was sentenced to fifteen days in jail. r
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
BALTIC.

Aired Caron Reaches France-Supper in Honor of Westerly Guests--Ad- iusters Settle Loss on shannon Building Stock.
 There was a noticeable change in weather conditions Friday after tho electrical storm Thursday evening The thermometer showed a drop Of several degrees and the high wind was disagreeahle and penetrating.
 Reaches France.
 MT. and Mrs. Noe Caron of Baltic Heights received word Friday of the safe arrival of their son, Alfred. in France.
 Complimentary Supper. MT. and Mrs. Harry Massey of Wall street, recently; gave a supper to 1s friends in honor of MT. and Mrs. John son and MT. and Mrs. Platt of Wester- ly. In the evening musical selections were rendered by Miss Annie Craniu.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
JEWETT CITY

| ishtning Stars Three Small Fires in Ashland Mill = Funeral of Joseph Puiaski-Sunday Services-Stanieyj Task, f3, Bound Over For Burglar izing DearnIey and clark's Store.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
GLOVES

Women's Washable Moca Lisle Cloves. black, grey and white, value s1.00-Anniverssry Sale Price 75e pair.
 Women's Washable Cape Gloves, all spring shades, value S2.25-Anniver- sary Sale Price $1.es a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
VII l. L.IMANTIC|

are now tied. The deciding game will be rolled of Thursday of next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Fooled the PeonIe.

Pickett's orchestra, pieces, Bijou. Jewett City, tonight.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

'ents, MT and Mrs. Oscar Anderson oi
 High street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Twenty-rhree Births, Five Marriages

There were g births and marriag- es in the town of Windham during February according to statistics filed at the town clerks office
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
COLCHESTER

Lance Corporal Curry Winner in Competitive Drill = George Rosen Enlists in Regular Army-Funerals Annual Meeting Baptist Aid So- eiety.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Accepted Eor Service.

Miss Alice Cronin, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs.
 Massey. The soloists were accom- panied by Mrs. Thomas Bramferd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

The medical advisory ooard for the Eleventh Divisional board has passed the following Baltic young men for full military service: Victor M. Pratt, An thony w Wood, Francois Gauvin, Jo- seph j. Tucker and Joseph St. Ger main. Edward J. Tucker of Hanover has qualified for limited service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
RIBBONS

6-inch wide plain or Moire Taffeta Ribbon, value 25c and 29c-Anni- versary Sale Price 19c a yard.
 s-inch wide Satin Taffeta Ribbon, value 50c-AnniVersary Sale Price 7E- sr.rd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Adiusters settIe Fire Loss,

Insurance adjusters from different companies were in Baltic Friday ad- justing the loss of stock destroyed in the recent fire in the Shannon block. Dog Warden Trudeau disposed of Prince, his famous hunting dog this week. This dog was considered one Of the best rabbit dogs in this vicinity.
 Memorial Mass.
 Friends and relatives attended a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Four Minute ak.

Judge A. M. Brown is to give a foul minute talk on War Savings at tho moving pictures at the opera house to. right.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

MT. and Mrs. Henry Young were in Worcester one day this week,
 Mr and Mrs. Austin of Providence recently visited Mir. and Msr. Young.
 Mrs John Towe entertained the La-' dies, Aid society last Wednesday af- ternoon.
 Mrs. George Davis was in Packer vile a few days last week.
 There was a corn supper Friday night in Grange hall, under the aus rices of the home demonstration agent.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
Leoture Followed supper.
FUNERALS
Charles Hancock

The funeral of Charles Hancock was held at local undertaking parlors on Tuesday at 2 p. m. Rev. B. D. Rem tngton officjated
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16
ATTRACTIVE SPRING SUITS

seEsssa The character of these Spring Suits Ak makes itiinteresting as well as the style. The L(fw best wool materials have been used and among AA, H the leading materials are wool popln, wool MllI serge and tricorture and their smart himness of line and simplicity of decoration such braid and buttons make them suitable for any | occasion. Prices also interesting because "A we havemade it point to give you exceptional
 good values.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

FLAfNFIELD @
  Picketts orchestra, pieces, Bijou. Jewett City, tonight.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

Friends and relatives attended
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-10
France and devoting themselves tt
u country"
seaside Cnre' for Children.

Cuf6' Tor
Palermo-On the "Conca d'oro,"
the golden shore of Palermo. scores
of poor sickly children will win their
through the help of their American
brothers and sisters. the little chill
dren back home. OF course it isn't
possible to say that the specific mon
ey contributed by Junior members Of
the American Red Cross will go to
the relief of these particular Sicilian
children but as what they contribute
Is a part of the general fund and as
this seaside home is a part Of the
general work of the American Red
Cross IN Italy, it is not a Strain upon
the imagination to apply one to the
other.
The name Of the new home is the
Ospizio Marfno-or, to translate free
ly-the seaside cure. 1t has existed
for many years. but now the Amer
lean Red Cross has taken over one
of the three large buildings and has
just installed there thirty-two chill
dren. who are in need of fresh air
and salt water bathing. The house is
/, wonderfully clean and the rooms
large n airy. 1t is anstheeShore Of
Palermo's beautiful bay withSSt pic
turesque mountain, Pellegrino, rising
behind. For those American trave-
!ers who have visited Palermo it will
bring back pleasant memories to say
that 1t almost adjoins the beautiful
Hotel Villa Igeia.
To begin with there will be thirty
two children and as these grow well
or better they will yield their places
to others from this city so that before
summer is over many children will
have benefited from this, the latest
of the American activities to be es.
tablished in Palermo.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-10
Chiefly of Interest to Women

Mrs. j. A. Poppler will have as her
guest for ten days. Mr. and Mrs. J..
Ohlendorf and Miss Maude Fullerton
of Freeport, Ill, who are motoring
here, by way Of Dubuque. Iowa and
the Twin Cities. The party is expect
ed to arrive here during the latter
part Of the week.
Miss Faith Griffith. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. B. Griffith's daughter, will leave
tonight for Mount Carroll, Illinois, to
resume her studies at the Frances
Sinner school.
Mrs. W. H. Byf1eld of New Rock
ford is here for q brief visit with her
daughter, Mrs. A. E.. Floto.
Mrs. George Pitts and her children
have returned from Maple Lake where
they have spent three months.
The Ladies' Aid society Of tho
Scandinavian M. E. church will meet
with Mrs. j.. Lorentz, 313 First ave
nue., tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
A good attendance is desired.
X X *
=, The west side circle of the Plym-
outh Congregational church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock at the home Of Mrs. r. F.
Bridgeman, 731 North Sixth street.