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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
STANDARD BEARERS.
Trinity Methodist Church Society
 Gets Eight New Members.

The Standard Bearers of the Trin- ity Methodist church met Tuesday eY- ening in the church pariors with a large number in attendance besides the officers of the society. It was voted at the meeting to subscribe a sum of money to the support of a native preacher in India Eight new members were admitted to the society at the meeting. @
 Following the business session of the society an. enjoyable programme was carried out. Games were played and music. was enjoyed. Refreshments were served by the committee ill charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
cir SURE DOES THE WORK,

sChangeable weather and wet feet make March dangerous month for coughs, cold, croup and whooping cough. Be prepared to, get prompt re- lief Don't let cold run into serious sickness. Mrs. W. H. Thornton, 3523 W. 10th St. Little Rock. Ark. writes: My little boy had d severe attack of have died if it had not been for Fciey's Honey and Tar. Two doses relieved hin1.s I wouid not be without it at any price" The Lee & osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
KINDERGARTEN FOR NORWICH TOWN
School Board Votes Estsbh That Section of Nor
 wieh Next Fall - Edward J Graham Re-enssged as School Superintendent For sAnother Year.

The town school board at their reg ular monthly meeting on Tuesday eve ming voted to establish Kindergarten in Norwich Town next fail This sac- ton was taken in response to a peti- tion presented some time ago by resi- dents of that section of Norwich.
 Present at the board meeting last night were B. F. Bishop. chairman, T. J. Kelley. H. M. Lerou. Robert McNee- ly, c. O. Murphy and ". P. McGarry. Owing to the special effort being made by the government to educate foreign
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE
Moving Pictures.

The eppehn's Last Raid is the big feature event at the Davis theatre the first of the week and was seen by large sized audiences at the perform : ances on Monday and Tuesday. AL though purely imaginative the picture is one of the most realistic of it's kind yet seen on the movie screen It is the latest film production by Thomas H. gInce and is a. marvellous story in many respects. The bombing of a de- fenceless town by huge Zeppelin is one of the principal scenes. <
 The other big picture shiwn is With out Honor, featuring Margefy Wilson. It is f1ve-part Triangle film. There is also a comedy picture, A Counter feits Scent
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Depositors Will Forfeit Dividends Un.
 less They Call For Them.

Attention has been called to the fact that there are many depositors in the Thames Loan and Trust coanpaxy who have not called at the bank for the last dividend that was declared. The money awaits them but if they do not apply for it it will be necessary for Receiver John D. Hall to send the money to the state treasurer and peo- pie will be obliged to apply at Hart ford for their dividends.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

ters itswas voted to continue the night school at Broadway school building and also to establish "a night school at Taftville. The Taftville night school will be conducted at the Wequonnoc school building and will be opened as soon as possible.
 The home garden movement was considered. but no definite action was taken. Edward J. Graham was re- engaged as superintendent of schools for another year. Bills were ordered paid and the meeting adjourned at l1.2o o'clock. Y
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
NORTH WINDHAM

Joe Matthew, who has been home i'll for week. has gone back to his work in Hartford.
 Ruth Moseley attended the dance at South Coventry Saturday night.
 Anthony Hansen is to fiji his ice house this week.
 Oliver Roberts of Hartford was in town over Sunday.
 Miss Etta Royce has returned to Clinton, Mass, after spending a few days in this place. "
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS. Three, Were Approved on Tuesday by
 Local Commissioner.

The following three compensation agreements were approved on Tues day by Commissioner James J. Dono- hue:
 Schwartz Bros, Norwich, and Jake Sadinski, Norwich. Injury, crushed finger; date of injury. Dec.y2S; award weekly from Jan. 8. t5
 Baltic Mills Co. and Henry A. Frsy. Left knee injured; date of injury, Jan. 21 award weekly from Jan. 29.
 New England Collapsible1 Tube Co. and Helen Phillips, New London. In- jury, silver under ffngernail; date of injury. Feb. Is; award weekly from Feb 24.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Frank H. Patrick Resigns.

2 After being with. the firm of J. P. Barstow for the past seven years Frank HI. Patrick will sever his con nection with that firm and after rest will enter the employ of another well known. firm: Mir Patrick has been in. charge. of the heating and plumbing
 departments of that concern and is aa expert in his line. While, with the Barstow Co, he has made several in Eentions which. have been great
 benefit to the heating business.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Leaves Central Baptist Choir.

After having been alto in the Gen. tral Baptist church choir for the past 20 years. Mrs. A. T. Sullivan of Sla- ter avenue has resigned her position and will retire from musical circles. Mrs. Sullivan's voice will be greatly missed from the choir of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Has Conc to cape May.

the Second Congregational church has
 Rev. H. J. Wyckoff, former pastor of left for Cape May. N. j.. where he will be engaged in Y. M. C.. A. work for the next three months. Rev Mir. Wyckoff's family will remain in this city until the close of the present school year
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
PERSONALS

Robert McAlIister of the Naval Re serve at Newport. was at his home here over Sunday.
 Clifford Dat is assisting in the office of the local Y. M CA. during the aft- ernoons and evenings.
 A Deep River Correspondent notes that Miss Ruth Moore of Plainfield has beer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Moore.
 Edward F. Sage of the U. $. S. Chi cago has left after a brief furlough spent with his parents MT. and Mrs. F. E. Sage of Cedar street.
 Miss M. X. FitzGerald, for many years associated with the Manhattan store in Norwich, has accepted a po- sition with the Rockwell x Forester establishment in this city. She made many New. London friends while with the Norwich concern who will be pleased to hear of her change to this city.-New London Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Goes With New London Firm.

Miss Minnie X Fitzgerald for eight years employed by The Manhattan Co. has left the women's department of that store and has accepted d posi- ton with, a New London firm. Miss Fitzgerald has a large number of friends who wish her success in her new, undertaking
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
CHIEF MAcHlNRsT's MATE
 TRopp COMMITS SUICIDE.
Shot Himself While Walking Street Under Arrest in Charge of Navy Guard

Chief Macfinist's Mate Albert E.
 Trodd,. aged s, whose home is in Brooklyn, N. Y, killed himself instant ly with a revolver shot in the head at New London Tuesday afternoon as he was walking along the street under arrest in charge of a navy guard from the state pier. He had been arrested for overstaying leave. Acuuaintances of the man say that he had always been considered of an cratic mertal- ity. &
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
SURPRISE PARTY
Held Tuesday Evening in Honor of
 Mrs. peLIoyd F. Reebe.

On Tuesday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs J. Dyer Potter; a birth day surprise party. was held in honor of Mrs. DeLloyd E. Beebe. who recent ly returned from Santa Domingo. Parlor games proved-a feature of the evening. The winners were Miss Gladys Meier, Miss Edith Ringland and Mrs. Beebe, Refreshments. were served at the close of the evening. Those present in addition to Mrs. Bee be and Mrs Potter were Miss Gladys Meier, Miss Fannie Meier, Miss Edith Ringland and Miss Lena Wulf.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

John. M. Doyle, former master me- cllanic on the Shore Line Electric, at the Saybrook car barns, and mem Der of Company G. Home Guard. has been advanced once more at Camr Devens. He received the appointment of first lieutenant, March 1st. Vi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Was Pupil of J. F. .starkweather.

Mrs. William. P Potter of Prospect street was a pupil of the late Jacob F. Starkweather- when he taught at the North Center school at Windham Center, and like others she considers that he was one of her best teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

At his home below rhamesvilie, Eueene Gibson has, a fine flock of 200 hens, Rhode Island Reds. White Leg horns and Wyand ottss, which, during the winter, laid from. s5 to 40 eggs daily and are now doing much betfer as. the bullets x lay. He has reced aed z aix5h as -75t cezss 4ner do7en for tffe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

News has been received by Rev. I. v. Maciejewski that a. group Of the boys who left St. Josepi1's Polish parish in January have landed in France. When Father MaczejewsH hangs a service flag in his church, it will display over 90 stars, 50 for young men in the CTS in the Polish army. ., ;.-.. '
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Conducted Demonstration Tuesday.
 Miss Nellie J. Campbell, home dem- onsfration agent for this county, con- ducted a dernonstrat ton in Groton on Tuesday. Tuesday evening she gave lecture at the parent teachers meet ing at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

The fewer enemies man has the less one hears about him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Mrs Burrill A. Herrick' of Norwich, who is travelling in. the south was last heard from at St Augustine, Fla.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. George D. Ccit has returned after a brief stay in New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Mrs. James Justin Moore is visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. l. P. Taft, in West Upton, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Rural carriers who have been l1amp. cred by snow and ice all winter are now having their trials with deer mud on their routes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Miss Gertrude Buckingham Palmer of Milwaukee, Wis, has been the guest of her grandparents, Gen. and Mrs. William A. Aiken. ae
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Mems Spring Clothes Are
  

Unusual conditions pre- vail, but we have main- tained our high standard for the "GoOD CLOTHES" sold by this store. KEEP THE QUALITY UP" has been our buying slogan. W0 htsit0 yVui GtuSof TIT spection. We are here to show you through our stock on these OPENING DAYS and will sell you anything in the "Store of Good Clothes" if you say so.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

At the 10.30 mass Sunday at St. Thomas church, Southirgton, the new service flag bearing 35 stirs. representing the number of men that have thus far been called into ser vice, was blest by Rev. Harry J. Cole. {. man, formerly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Swedish .clergymen. from Connecti- cut have been in Boston to attend a meeting of the New England confer ence mission board
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

The state department will Enow &C., cept applications for April i regis tratioris and allow the rebate 70 that date. will issue registrations as to 30 that they cal, be available promptly April i.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

' Captain .Blish, of Illinois, will ar rive this week at Old Saybrook to take charge of the government proving ground at Cornfeld Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

''The Problem of the Rural Schoor was discussed by Miss Emma $. Pill ing. of Danielson, at the meeting Tuesday afternoon of the Waterbury Wonien's club. The. meeting was in charge of the education committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

The flower mission department of the W. c. T. U. is, laying special em- phasfs on relief work abroad and at home. Nearly 100 foreign orphans have been adopted by the ". c. T. U. Ten cents day will save a child.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

While at Orrnand last week, Joseph Hall and his daughter, Miss Arman1a Hall of Norwich. who are spending the winter in Florida tried their first aeroplane flight to an altitude of 1000 feet, remaining in the air for 10 m,n- utey.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13
Miss Rachel Thayer

Miss Rachel Thayer, youngest daughter of the late Mayor Charles F. Thayer of Norwich, has sailed from an American port for England. where she will meet Capt. Harry Dunlap, a Canadian, surgeon. now doing active. service with the British army at the. front in France. After their marriage Fin England, Miss Thayera expects. to engage in war work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Episcopal churches in a number of places swill> have special music next Sunday the 17th. which, is Passion Sunday, two weeks before Easter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Ice cuttinS D stiU gpmg on at some points in Wimdham county.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

] Thsa gypsy moth scouts who have been at. work. near Voluntown discov- cred several egg clusters near the Wylie school house. 'f
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

The wood situation at Mantle is said to be about as serious a matter as the coal situation There seems to be plenty of wood on the outskirts of the town. but the owners are having difficulty in getting men to chop.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

j Norwich property owners at Eastern Point eare interested in the fact that at a meeting held in the town hall Monday morning a 16-mill tax was laid 2" A& .+ .-s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Snow still fingers on the hills abort town, although roads and fields gre
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

VARIOUS MATTERS

HiEh tides win usevasl to-day. . Light vehicle lazarss st .1f1ocioek this evening
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Just received, a carload of the very latest models of Sonora Talking Ma chimes. at The Plaut Gladden. Co.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

Yesterday, ; the ethirtieth anniversary of the big. blizzard of 'ss, was day of gray skies and occasional showers, with mid day temperature nearly 40 f1egrAax ss. v fts
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
WALLACE REED PROMOTED.

His many friends here, where he
was born and reared, will be pleas
ed to hear that Mr.. Wallace Reed
late Travelling Passenger Agent for
tbs N, c. & St. L. Ry., at Minneapo.
lis, Mimi, and later assistant to Mr.
W. H. Moore, Manager of Dining
Cars on the same system, has just
been appointed to succeed Mr.
Moore, who resigned to engage in
other business. This responsible
and remunerative position comes tC
Mr.. Reed from,the hands of Mr.. W.
|. Lightfoot, General Passenger
Agent, because Of his recognized
ability and experience in the gen
eral railroad business.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19

Sunday School at $3.50. J. X.
Montgomery, Supt Your presence
is desired and this is your invita-
ton to be there.
The pastor desires to talk to the
morning congregation at II O'Clock
on the subject: The War, the
Church and You" Let every mem
Der come and help with your press
ence and prayers toward a helpful
message
The Epworth League meets at
1880 and even if the Summer days
are still with us, come on and let's
have a good League.
AT the evening hour. $50, Pre-
siding Elder j. M. Pickens is to
preach, it being the occasion OF the
third round Let's all be there to
hear the good message.
Special attention of the member
ship is called to the Third Quarterly
Conference which is to meet at the
church on Monday evening at $3.50
o'clock. Every stewart and mem
brr Of the quarterly conference is
urged to be present
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
FOR FLOATER.

We are authorized to announce
Cooper G. Sweat a candidate tc
represent the 25th Pictorial District
composed of the counties of Madi-
son and Henderson, in the 6lSt
General Assembly of Tennessee
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party,
We are authorized to announce
Hon A, s Montgomery, of SardiS, a
candidate for Floater to represent
the counties of Madison, and Hen
derson, in the 6lSt General Assem-
bly, of Tennessee, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Our County Institute, conducted
by Prof G. B. Ijams, Supt. of Jack
son City Schools, convened in an
nual session Monday and has been
attended by most of the county
teachers. Supt. O. Z. Holmes is in
general charge and doing his part
toward making the institute all il
should be TO the teachers and school
interests.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

We are authorized to announce
Hon. Eugene Fulghum as a candi-
date for reelection to the State
Senate, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
T. c. Long, of jackson, to represent
Madison, Henderson and Chester
counties in the next State Senate.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19

Constantine Lodge No. GA, F. &
A. M. will hold its regular meeting
Friday night, July 10Th. Work in
the F. c. Decree. Refreshments.
All masonS invited to attend
W. r. HOLLAND Secretary.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
ACROSS ST. FROM NEWSPAPER OFFICES

The many friends of Conductor
J. c. Moore are glad to know that
he has been reinstated to his posi-
ton and went to work Thursday on
the Perryyille Branch.
Judge Barham could not finish
his court last week and had to 60
back Monday for two or three more
days Of work. He was accom-.
panied by his wife daughter, Miss
CeleStia, and Miss Katherine Barry
and Mrs. Lou league who went as
far as SaltiIlO with them, to be
picked up on the return.
Mrs. }. A, Henry spent last week
in Jackson with friends and was to
leave that city last Monday for
Dyersburg to visit Mrs. Hattie
league Beard. She will visit Mrs
j. V. Freeman, in Brownsville, and
friends in Memphis before returning.
She has long been teaching and
richly deserves her rest
We are glad to announce that
Rev. Z. W. Halpenny, of Toronto,
Canada, International Field Secre-
tary, and Rev. Frank Marston, of
Cincinnati, Ohio, will attend the
West Tennessee Sunday School In
Stitute. In addition to these Splen,
did workers who come to us from
other states, we will have some of
TenneSsees best Sunday School
workers at the Institute
A party composed o! Mcssrs.
Harry Pinkston and Horace Tonlin, |
Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Miss Ma
bel Clark motored over from Jack
son last Sunday afternoon Harry
PinkSton, member of the popular
and prosperous drug firm OF Pink |
ston & ScruggS, first saw the light
of day in Lexington and has lived
many years at Jackson without
visiting his old home town.
Our friend of many years, Mr..
Ural Z. Wood, accompanied by his
Southern boss, Mr.. Ennis, was in
town in the last weekend repre-
seating the Nashville branch Of the
Weyman-Bruton Tobacco Co., of
New York. Their speciality seemed
81 be on that trip the famous Pey-
ION Brand of Gravely Plug chewing
ltobacco-the very acme of excel
lencc in qualification of a bad habit.
We found Mr.. Ennis prepOSSesSing
gentleman and we are very glad
that Mr.. Wood brings his family to
Lexington for the summer.
Mrs. S. j. Willis, aged about 70
years, died Thursday of last week
at the home of her son, W. C. Spain,
in the old 1st district. Mrs. Willis
is survived by her son, two sisters,
Mrs. j. c. Peterson and Mrs. j. A.
Hemphill, both of this county, and
two brothers, F. M. Smith, of Car
roll county, and A. P. Smith, of this
county. She was member of the
Missionary Baptist church and those
who know her best counted her one
of che best women in the world.
Among the sick in her community
she was an unfailing dependence.
The remains were inferred Friday in
the old Spain graveyard, Elder A.
H. Hopper officiating in the funeral
service.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
Local and Personal

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES u
49, cen
1t WON come OIL
Big barOecue lo-day Ifrlday) al
0oullc'' Grove
Ion 6 Austin is heIpind in the
fa"aruS grocery
Fvervthins new and frest. "ElE
Pharmacy "
Ionoo A Austin Of near Scots
HIN was here Tuesday
rprine in this iesne its fine
}. II. Gibson, Route z, is lmprOV'
''9
Miss Mabel billiard came over
from Jackson and spent Sunday.
Maxwell Car For Sale, Al shape
Apply to Lee Cogdeil, at DennISonS
Garage. ADV
Mrs. N. S. Threadgill was very
seriously i'll from last Friday until
Monday.
Rev. Fleetwood Ball is this week
engaged in a meeting in Perry
county.
If we hav'nt what you want we
Will get it for you quick Elk
Pharmacy.
a prolracted meeting IS Oelhe
heI1 III the second bap'iSt cll'lfcfl
Ill south Lexington
Cnac;aI ottontion d;van mail mr.
uI'' D,l,, ,l'G ph o"'l'o '''o'''''' '0'0''
w. -" ''''' '''"'''
Tom W. SteGall accompanied S.
C. Bennett on a trip to Shiloh park
II +. Graper, wife and son, II. T..
Jr, Jno. ). Fielder and II. D. Barry,
m0l0re1 to JACKSON tuesday nl5ht,
MISS WINE BLouht Is assisting
Deputy county court CIerk T. "
,,
MISS wine newman ol oaruiS IS
SPellqihe 'he week mere WIN MISS
Eva MOSS ana a''eliull'8 Ine i'lS'l'u'e'
Our former townman J. L. Hill
lard and little son, James. were
over from Jackson in the last week
end.
Miss Mary Barham is on a two
or three weeks visit to friends in
West Plains, Mo-, and BIythevllIe,
Ark.
Mr3 Hattie Scott returned LAST
Sunday frnm a visit to WiIdersvilIe
and we are Glad to coo her back
bome
or. ,,. .,,o oev ",,,, r.,,o
rI IL n nG.' oG 60 ,, o,,' III IT pt ',ne
id86 | "'''' u 'o''' '0' II" ''o''
The Elk Pharmacy, the Door mans
drug store WIN A. Iawler, prcscrip-
tion druadist, proprietor, lexington,
Tenn
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.

We are authorized to announce
Hu C. Anderson of Madison county
a candidate for the Office of Attor-
ney General of the 18th Judicial
Circuit of Tennessee, subject to the
Democratic primary, Jan, 10, 1918.