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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
PIG CLUB WORK
Being Advocated by County Farm
 Asent-lnducements Offered.

County Farm Agent Benjamin Ellis urges the production of more pork in Windham county in the following com munication to the people:
 So important is pork that MT. Hoover states the three most impor- tant things necessary to win the war are swine, ships and wheat. The out look for wheat in America is good, and unquestionably there are large supplies in other parts of the world that will be available when the war is over-ships are being rapidly built, but we must have moro pork. There is 6 great shortage of fats and oils in the United States and the food administration has resorted to the hog to supply this, There is no other animal which can be raised that will turn out the fat as the hog will, and it does this in a short time compared with other animals Also there is no other farm animal lex cept poultry) which returns as much for a dollar invested as does the hog,
 Many of our food producing men have been called into service, and this means that all available persons Jeff must produce as much as possible. One great means of boosting production is the boys and girls between the ages of 10 and IS. In other states, espe- cially in the southern states, the boys and girls have done remarkable work in the growing of pigs,
 Last year the pig club work was begun in earnest in Connecticut. There were about $50 pigs owned and grown by the boys and girls of the state This was per cent. of all the hogs owned in Connecticut. The only counties which had no members las, year were Windham and Litchfield New Haven county had the largest en rollment of members last year; there were some 300 boys and girls in this work. It was often found that the girls made as much, and sometimes larger. profit than the boys. In one school there was a special contest be. tween the boys and girls. and the girls won out.
 The average profit made by members in Connecticut was between $1o and s11 per pig, after crediting all waste food from the kitchen and garden, alst pasturage and the boys or girls time Of course, the waste products would be wasted anyway, and the boys time might have been spent in some un- useful way, so the profit really was about $15. It was not uncommon fol a profit of $20 to be made, after cred
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCUSSED
 AT ALDERMEN'S MEETING
Voted to Raise Salary of Call Men and a Number of New Men Were Ap- pointed.

A special meeting of the board of aldermen was held Monday evening, the fire department receiving practi- cally all of the attention.
 Two resolutions which were voted on at the last meeting were changed, the one allowing the shooting of squir- rels within the city limits was drop ped as it is illegal by a recent Jaw in the state legislature. The resolution prohibiting the parking of vehicles on Bank street between Main and Mea- dow streets was changed to not allow them to park more than ten minutes, to allow vehicles to stop for a short time. It was voted to raise the pay of the call men of the fire department; the captains are to receive S100 gear lieutenant $75, and the call men s25 the latter to get S3 for each fire at which they report and onbwhich is water is turned, i--s:, |, F.t. ,..s.'.s
 Boxes of sand will be stored in va rious parts of the city and it was also voted to buy chains for the front wheels of the auto fire truck It was voted to purchase boots and six tables and chains for the fire department. The rules regarding the admittance into the department.
 It was voted that the position of all men appointed as call, men in Hook ard Ladder Company No. 1 and Hose Company No. 1, who were reduced from an office be declared vacant. This is the last of the men appointed as officers in these departments by the democratic administration, as at , re- cent meeting, the republicans declared that the men appointed as officers be reduced to the ranks. and now they are out of the company.
 The following men were then ap- l pointed to the different companies as follows, all call men:
 Engine Company: William s. Cong- don, Benjamin w. Hills. Edward J Peioquin and Frank o. Snow. Hook and Ladder Company No. i: Carl Picknell. Fred L. Avery, Louis B French, Charles Miller. Merrill B Iadd, George E. Peterson, John F Ifardman. William Lutton, Clinton T Wood, Willard E. Ladd. Albert Spell man.
 Hose Company No. 1: Michael Suli. van. John McQuillan, William E. Cos, tello. Louis H. Ashton. Lawrence J Haggerty and John J. Sullivan.
 Hose Company No 2: Fred F. An. thony, w.. L. Whitemore. Charles R | Cone, Harry l.. Lester, Frank St. John Ture Thornberg, c. J. Alhro. PhilliI La Pont. Walter R. King.
 Several other names were introduces but their appointment was deferre< until changes have been made in tn city charter.
 It was voted to purchase six wate
 bases for the street department.
 Aldermen Laramee, Bowen and Leo
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22

iting the above. One particular boy in Hartford county made enough to buy a Liberty bond and pay half on an- other, his profit being about $75. Such boys profit. their country as well as themselves.
 A simple account book is furnished the boy or girl, and fairly accurate ac- counts are expected to be kept and written report or story is required.
 The banks throughout the state have financed the boys and girls in this work quite freely. Where the family could not afford to let the child. have the money, a bank which was inter- ested would loan the money on a. six months note. The Yale National bank of New Haven. now the First National bank, financed about 200 pigs last sea- son; of this number only four notes were unpaid in due time. However, the money on these were paid when the Trust company of Hartford also financed quite a number of pigs in Hartford county, and will back an un- limited number this year.
 In this county the First National bank of Putnam has agreed to finance 50 pigs. They will loan this money on six month notes at 6 per cent The child signs the note himself arg takes all responsibility for carrying the project through. It is believed that this will teach the child how to borrow money and give him an understanding of real business, as well as teach him responsibility and livestock raising. If boy or girl chooses to go into a breeding project, which lasts Is months, the bank will renew the note at the end of each six month period. The Windham County Farmers as- sociation has offered s16 in prizes for the boy or girl who makes the most economical gaines with his or her pig. The work will be un4sr the direction of Assistant County Agent Walter T, Clark, and anyone wishing more in formation about the work and wishing loans can confer with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
WEDDING.
Adams-L.achapelie.

At St. James church Monday morn ing Miss Hattie Lachapelle and Wal ter Adams, both of Danielson, weEe married by Rev. M. J. Ginet, M. s. They were attended by Doris Mondeau and George Mondeau. MT and Mrs. Adams left on morning train for their wedding trip. They will make their home in Danielson.
 Conditions Monday.
 Danielson's business men were hard est hit by the first Monday closing order. Practically all business places, excepting those engaged in the sale of foodstuffs and the drug stores, were closed tight.
 Industrially however, things took on new life. The Connecticut mills re- sumed work in full and the Danielson Cotton company and the Quinebaug company mills had much machinery in operation.
 In a general way. work about town went on as usual. Much trucking was being done and many men found em- plpyment at trades where the heating problem did not enter in.
 A thaw and heavy rain would help out the local situation wonderfully. Following weeks of snapping cold weather, during which the precipita- tion has been far below normal, mil lions of gallons of water that could now be used to splendid advantage in developing power have been turned | into ice, and a vast amount of energy eiings to the watersheds of the Quine- baug and Assawaga rivers in the form | of snow and ice. Could this be re- | leased and find it's way into the rivers | and on into the wheel pits of some big concerns that depend in consider | able degree upon water for power, the fuel shortage hereabouts would not be so serious.
 As things are. mills all along the Quinebaug valley from the Massachu. setts line southward are looking to tho river to furnish them as much horse power as possible and the result, or the whole, is not entirely satisfactory A two-inch rainfall would make vas difference in the amount of power tha could be developed-if it didn't hay. the dangerous effect of breaking up tn, ice too rapidly and causing a damag ing freshet, which may be one of tn, things being saved up for humanit, in this winter of winters.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
OBITUARY
Thomas McDermott, Jr.


 Thomas McDermott, IT,. eight years at a sanatorium in Hartford Sunday. He is survived by his father. three sisters, Agnes, Elizabeth and Verna, and a brother William. He had been an attendant at Riverside Grammar school.
 Noah Wilcox.
 Noah Wilcox. former Griswold res ident, and an old soldier, died in Pres ton on Sunday He is survived by brother, Calvin Wilcox of Shew- vile.
 Souvenir From France.
 Miss Irene Stewart has received a silk handkerchief as a souvenir from Somewhere in France" It came from her mothers nephew. Sergeant James Watson. Battery B, Eighth Regiment, A. E. F. In one corner is a hand em- broidered emblem, showing seven flags -those of America, France, England. Belgium, Mexico. Servia and Rouma- mia, and the shamrock of Ireland, this tie of Scotland and the rose of Eng land. It is. all worked in the proper color of flag and flowers.
 K. D. Meeting.
 Whatsoever Circle of The Kings Daughters meets at Mrs. G. H: Prior,s this evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Downie of Westerly spent Sunday at James Me Cluggage's. Mrs. John Grant, who has been spending week with her sister. returned to North Adams Mon day. Ransom Read has been confined to his bed with illness for several days. Library Furnace Unsatisfactory. The new furnace which has been placed in Slater Library is found to be imperfect and the library is again closed. D" i-'S' Infants Burial. Stanley Poluska. the three months l old son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Polus- ka, was buried in St. Marys censetery on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Goes to Jail.

Harvey Ricard pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and not guilty to intoxication, but on examination ad- mitted drinking several drinks of whiskey. Officer Bombria said that he tried to whip another man who was escorting lady to her home. He was found guilty of both counts and was fined s2 and costs for the breach of peace and S1 and costs for the intoxi- cation, amounting to $11.60, which he was unable to pay, so he was sent to Brooklyn jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
POMFRET CENTER
Townspeople Sorrow For Death of a Young SoIdier-Frank K. Haines is Appointed State Grange Deputy.

Abingdon Congregational church was crowded Saturday with friends and neighbors assembled for the funeral services of Corporal Hermon Covell, U. s. army. The services, following prayer at the house, were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank A. Fuller, assisted by Rev. Harry A. Beadle and Rev. Frank Bigelow. Hymns were sung by Miss Walker of North Gros- venordale. Members of MT. Covelps class in Putnam High school were present also the Pomfret Council of Defense. The service flag of the Put nam High school was placed back of the altar. There were numerous beau tiful floral forms. Delegates were present from the Springfield Water Co.,, where Corporal Covell was employed before entering the service. The family have the deepest svrn- pathy of the community. John Ash attended the war confer ence in Hartford Thursday and Fri day
 Mrs. Joseph Scott is under the doc tors care.
 Dr. Sweet of Jewett City was in town Sunday. State Appointment.
 The many friends of Frank K. Haines are pleased to hear of his ap- pointment as state deputy of the Con necticut State Grange MT. Haines has for several years shown great ef- ficiency as master of Wolf Den Grange
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22


 Monday in Putnam proved to be something of a mixture of the varying conditions that obtain on Sundays, le- gal holidays and the routine business day. It wasn't just like any other day that can be recalled.
 All the stores excepting those ex empted obeyed the closing up order. This made life very dull and quiet in the business sections of the city. Some of the mills, including the Manhasett, Putnam Worsted and Waterman Wor- sted were running, these doing gov ernment work, while others were as still as upon the Sabbath.
 The schools were in session and pas senser trains were running on thasr usual week day schedules. On the ether hand, offices were closed, and, again, the theaterS were open. On the whole the combination of activity and lack of activity was very odd and strange.
 There was a general inclination throughout the city to live up to the requirements of the Garfield order. Saloons quit doing business. Drug stores and grocers and others selling fcodstuffs were open, but doing re- | stricted business.
 l uO SdI0 OI SOIL uTlHhS was T61uS6Q at drug store fountains, as was the sale of smokes and other unnecessary things
 Stores not exempted from the order were closed tight and in many cases curtains were drawn.
 German Subjects Must Register. Classification of German subjects, men and women. is to be undertaken | in this city by the police department 1T: the near future, in accordance with an order that is made general for the whole country.
 The German subjects will be re- quired to register, have their finger prints taken and to supply photographs of themselves for filing by the off. cials.
 Rulings Reversed. An indication of the action to bt taken by the district board in the cast of registrants married since May Il of last year was shown Monday, whe1 some appeal cases from Class 2 classi fication by the local board came bacl from Hartford. The district board re versed the ruling of the local boart and placed the newly married mel whose cases had been considered il Class No. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
A Beautiful Complexion For Only 30 Cents

Keep on using expensive creams and washes and ointments if you want to-" says Peterson. Its none of my business how you squander your money, but if you really want to get rid of pimples, facial blemishes of any kind or any skin disease my honest advice is to get thirty cent box of Peterson's Ointment to-day"
 Men and women: if you want a com- plexion clean and clear, soft and velvety :; one that will compel the admiration of ali the people you meet start to use Peter sons Ointment to-night-use it freely, rubbing well into the skin. Continue for week or until every pimple, blackhead, eruption OF rash is gone.
 Don't fail to try it and you can take my word for it you'll be proud of your lovely skin and your friends will envy your be- Wtfch1ng complexion. Any fair minded druggist will back up what Peterson says because he is authorized to return your money without question if Peterson's Oint- ment doesn't make good.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
DANIELsoN
Wauregan Young Priest Appointed to Taftville-FuneraI of Arthur Gau- thisr-Adams-Lachapsile Wedding Borough Conditions During Monday County Farm Agent Booming Pig Club Work.

Miss Winnie E. Shaw of Worcester has been the guest of friends here.
 Mrs George Kent, who has been critically i'll at her home in Elmville, was reported Monday as resting more comfortably.
 The fact that the Orpheum theatre was allowed to remain open Monday was appreciated by those who were having the legal holiday and they will not worry because the house will be closed on one other day this week.
 Captain F. E. Withee returned to Fort Terry Monday morning after a visit at his home in Danielson.
 Appointed to. Taftviile.
 Rev. Francis Henry Chagnon, recent ly ordained at Hartford, has been ap- pointed a curate at the church in Taftville. Father Chagnon's home is in Wauregan.
 Several applications for membership in the local council of the Knights of Columbus have been received. Inspector Ralph c. Young prosecuted a Moosup man before justice cour' in the town of Plainfield for having driven an automobile showing 1917 registration plates.
 Match games of billiards and pool ir the Bohemian clubs tournaments art being regularly run off at the club'i 1 quarters.
 Shipments of coal over the Nev London Worcester line continued t move through this place during Mon day.
 Need Not Register Vet. A considerable number of young mel in this vicinity who have reached thei Fist birthdays since June of last yea have inquired if they are now require to register. These men are not ye called upon to register, but probabl will have to do so soon after pendin legislation is passed by congress. | Infants Funeral.
 The funeral of Arthur Gauthier, in fant son of MT. and Mrs. William Gau thier, was held from their home i Goodyear Monday morning, with ser vices at St. Joseph's church in Day vile. Burial was in St. Joseph's ceme tery. l.. E. Kennedy had charge of tn funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
CLARK'S CORNERS

Wesley Co1burn of East Hartford is at Willis Wade's.
 Local school children went to Hamp- ton to Grange hall to take part in a school exhibition.
 Miss Alice Stone fell on the ice Sat urday morning and was rendered un- conscious. It was necessary to call a doctor to revive her. Miss Stone is now resting comfortably.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Taps Sounded for Stanley D. Hunt.

The funeral of Stanley D. Hunt was held at his home in Columbia Monday afternoon at ] o'clock, Rev. Vernon w. Cooke of the local Congregational church officiating. The bearers were Homer and Philip Isham, Albert E. Lyman, William Wolfe, Luther Buell. and Henry Schrifner. Burial was in Columbia cemetery. While the body was being lowered into the grave Taps were sounded by Albert Lyman, as the deceased was a member of the naval reserve. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaken Jay M. Shep- ard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Game With WiIlimantie Friday.
HOPKINTON
More Enthusiasm in Buying Thrift Stamps Needed-PIenty of Wood
 Choppins for the Idle.

Mrs. Hector Darrach of Mystic, Ct, niece of Mrs. Jason P. s. Brown, de- ceased, is stavin- ~o~ @''~" with MT Brown, who is quite helpless.
 John H. Chappell, wno hes been staying for some time in Providence returned home Monday.
 There is a good demand for thrift stamps and saving certificates in this town but there is still need of greater enthusiasm if the amount allotted to the town is taken up.
 Icy roads are still great inconven- fence to public travel
 A few special meetings have been held in the Second Seventh Day Bap- tist church, the pastor being assisted hy Dr. William L. Burdick of Alfred N. Y.
 Persons out of employment for five days and Mondays could find plenty of work chopping in the wood in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Short Circuit Causes Blaze.

The Engine company was called out for slight blaze at 175 Jackson street Monday evening at 1915. The blaze was caused by the short -cfrcuiting of two of the electric light wires on the outside of the house, which ignited the insulation of the wires. The blaze was put out without any chemicals.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
FIVE MILL TAX
Voted at Annual Borough Meeting on
 Monday Evening.

The annual borough meeting was held Monday evening in the town building. The meeting was called to order by Warden J. H. Mccarthy. The warning was read by Clerk E. M. Gray. It was voted to accept the reports of the officers and to have them printed A five mill tax was voted laid on the last perfected list of the town of Gris- Wold
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
summit street for coastinu.

Mayor c. A. Gates received a peti- ton from 4S boys and girls residing in the vicinity of Summit street asking that Summit street be given them for coasting. The request was granted and the hours will be the same as on the other two streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
CITY COURT.
Edgar LaVoie Bound Over for Enter ing Store.

In the city court Monday morning
 Edgar LaVo;e pleaded guilty of break ling and entering the store of Israel
 Bernstein, corne rof Bank and Meadow istreets, Saturday. As he was recently Ton probation for theft, he was bound lover to the superior court under bonds fof $900, which was furnished.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Strict Obedience to Government Orders

All stores in this city, with the ex- ception of those selling food, as gro- cery stores, markets, bakeries and restaurants, closed Monday. The drug stores were open until noon and open ed in the evening from to 8. A few of the news stores were open. The banks kept open as usual
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Brief Mention.

About 25 local people attended, the installation of officers of the A. o. H. in Pomfret Sunday.
 One place that the Monday holiday declared by the government was not felt Monday was at the postofice, as everything went on as usual.
 The Willimantic library is to be closed today (Tuesday) until 4 o'clock in the afternoon on account of the fu- neral of J. B. Baldwin, father of Mrs. Riggleman, the librarian.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Patriotic Food Exhibit.

A patriotic food exhibit will be given at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Main street Thursday, Fri day and Saturday of next week. The hours are from 2.30 to and 7.30 to 9.30.
 The exhibit is given by request of the state council of defense and will show all who attend how to Hooverfze.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Lucy J. Sweet

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Jane Sweet was held from her home at South Gov entry Monday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. H. c. Beebe officiating. Burial was in the Nathan Hale cemetery, in charge of Undertaken Jay M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Uninn Service

Union services of the different Protestant churches were held at the Methodist church Sunday evening with D good sized audience. Rev. Plumb of .Windham preached the sermon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Fine Skatinq.

There is fine skating at Recreation Park. The ice was scraped with a horse scraper Sunday and then the re- maining snow was swept off Monday so that the ice is clean of snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
Bunk Peace Proposals,

Lloyd Georges and Secretary Lans- ings statement did not preclude the offer of genuine peace terms from Germany. They merely serleed notice that the bunk" ones would be futile. Chicago Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
WILLMANTIC

people who work away from here be- cause of the closing of the mills for five days. At the local ticket office the sale of tickets topped that of the re- cent Christmas rush.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
SOUTH COVENTRY
Pastor Transferred to Methodist
 Church at Holland. cs ssse

Rev. William Barber, the former pas tor of the eMthodist church has been transferred to the Holland Methodist church owing to the illness of the pas tor there.
 Rev. MT. Moore of Willimantic preached at the Methodist church on Sunday. He held the meeting at 2.45 o'clock.
 Thomas Flaherty and Frank Sears are filling their ice houses. =.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-22
PLAINFIELD
Local Men Given Furiouahs = High School Basketball Team to Play WiIIimantic Friday Evening.

Letters remaining unclaimed at the post office for the week ending Jan. 12, are addressed to Mrs. Robert Dun bar, Mrs. Edward Gaudoin, Jack Suit, Beny Tvoeltysch, Grace Walker.
 Jesse Alexander and Elzear Cotnoir of Battery D. 56th Regiment. station ed at Fort Terry. are spending a few days at their homes here.
 Miss Mabel Magnason of Worcester is passing a few days with local friends.
 Albert senecal, from Fort Terry, is home on a brief furlough.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Gorduick of Can terbury are in New York for a few days. ..
 Game With WiIIimantie Friday. Plainfield, Putnam and lkil1ingly are tied for firse place in the Quinehaus Valley League race, Plainfield IIigE plays Windham High Friday evening at Willimantic and are confident oi victory as they have already handed them 63-19 defeat.
 Earl Collins, Plainf1eld High schools basketball coach, is ir; F'all River Mass, for a few days