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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
STORES WILL BE OPEN
 wAshlNeToN's BIRTHDAY
Local Merchants Decide Not 10 Close
 This Year.

At a meeting of the Retail Mer- chants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in the ChaMber. of Com merce rooms, Chairman Will l.. Stearns presiding. reports were made on the Dollar Day held Saturday
 last. It was generally conceded by
 those present that it was one of the
 most successful Dollar Days yet held
 by the bureau. The. reports showed
 all bills paid and 8 balance oR hand The meeting adopted a resolution
 commenting the cooperation of the Shore Line Electric company in their successful effort to provide additional service to the reduced schedules fnr Dollar Day.
 A committee consisting of William P. McGarry} Roy D. Judd, John M. Smith was appointed to arrange for a joint spring opening of Norwich | The members present then consid- cred tho advisability of having. the stores open on Washington's birth day, Friday, Feb. g. It was repre- scented that as the stores had been closed during all the Mondays ot
 February up to this,s time, that il
 would be a great convenience to ths trading public to have them opened on 'Washington's birthday. In prac- tically all the cities of the state, New
 Haven, Hartford, D Bridgeport, New Britain and Waterbury, it has been
 decided to remain open on that day
 and. it. is expected that the movement will be general throughout Conneeti- cut It was the opinion of those present that this course should be | followed in Norwich and a resolution 1 providing for the opening of the
 stores on Washington's birthday was unanimously adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
HOME AND FOREIGN :
 MISSION WORKERS MEET
Interesting Session Held at First 9ap-
 fist Church.

There was large attendance at the missionary meeting at the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the First Baptist church, held at the church Wednesday afternoon. Pre- siding was Mrs. Frank L. Lathrop, the president, who called the meeting to order at 3.30S o'clock. Reading oi the Scripture lesson from Luke, by Mrs. George H. Strouse, followed with prayer by Mrs. Jacob Starkweather. \, The regular reports were read and last meeting read by the secretary, Mrs. Alfred Davis. The programme opened with a. solo by Mrs. Charles Pierce. Other numbers were: Read ing, The Man Who Kept Back Part of the Price. Mrs. George Parsons; reading, Prayer as Missionary Fac tor, Mrs. George H. Strouse; reading, Missionary Giving, Mrs. Jacob Stark weather; address. J. W. Carievale, who gave a most interesting talk upon his work among his people in the city; offering; vocal solo. Mrs. Charles Pierce.
 years. the annual missionary supper was served by the society. More than two hundred were served supper at ing room. attractively decorated with flags. and emblens characeristic of Washingtoh's Birthday. A blessing was sung by four young ladies. The menu served was as follows:
 Roast Fresh Shoulder
 Mashed Potatoes
 Mashed Turnips
 Boiled Onions Relishes
 Rolls CeE. reH.A
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
EQUAL FRANCHISE LEAGUE
Members Hear Address on Suffrage Work by Miss Katherine Ludington.


 A meeting Of the Norwich Equal Franchise leagde was held at the home of Mrs. Albert H. Chase at 3.30 We'd nesdaysfternoon with a good attend ance. Mrs. William A. Norton, presN. dent conducted the meeting. The usual reports were given. after which Miss Katherine Ladington spoke on the progress of suffrage work Enor- nous progress has been made in this line in the state of Connecticut and throughout the entire nation. The situation at Washington, where vote on suffrage is expected to come up soon, was reviewed by Miss Lsiding- ton. The increase of interest in this subject is very marked and is nani- fest in many ways. Already the Con- necticnt Womanss Suffrage association is planning for courses of study in citizenship and is devoting good deal of attention to work along this line Miss Ludingtof spoke of the success full meeting and luncheon recently held at Hartford and also of the one in New Haven, with the resulting enthusiasm and interest. The Norwich meeting endorsed the resolution presented by the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the necessity of fewer deliveries of goods, with the suggestion of shoppers carrying home their parcels when pos sible, the necessity. of helping in the wal. savings certificate plan. Members vera also urged to. join the farm bu- reau and to cooperate in the conins drive for new members. All these measures were in response to the ap- peal tnade by Mrs. Chase, Norwich chairman of the woman's committee of the state cocncil of defense. Tea was served at the close of the meet ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
CAPTAIN L LEWuELLoN TO
 ADDRESS OPEN MEETING
Under Auspices Of Rev. Daniel Mullen
 Assembly Friday Evening.

Belgium, it's customs and the reason flor its present deplorable condition wiN be the subject of an address to be delivered at an open meeting in Knights of Columbus hall by Captain R. Lewuilfon on Washington's birth day, Friday evening, Feb. 22d. The meeting, which will be held under the auspices of Rev. Daniel Mullen asse1n bly,, K. of C., will be open to the pub lie, men and women. no tickets or in- vitation cards being required for ad. mission.
 Captain Lewuiilop, who is to deliver the address, is here as a. representa- tive of the Belgian government in con- nection, with the contract which the Marlin Rockwell Co. has to furnish rifles for the Belgian army Every thing relating to Belgium is of interest at this time, when that peace loving but brave people are struggling for national existence, and Norwich people are fortunate in being given an op- portunfty to hear from one so vel qualified as is Captain Lewui1lon the story of the part that Belgium has taken in this world war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
YOUNG PEOPLES RALLY
 AT BAPTIST CHURCH
Norwich Division Addressed by New
 Haven Pastors

A rally of the Norwich division of the young peoples association was held at the First Baptist church We'd nesday evening.
 The division includes the Baptist churches of Lefingwell, Lebanon, Fitcllville, and the Federated, Central Baptist and First Baptist churches of this city.
 The several churches interested were well represented by delegates.
 The meeting was called to order by the pastor. Rev. George H. Strouse, which opened with the hymn, AS a Volunteer.
 Prayer was offered by Earle Mg Stamm, president of the B. Y. P. U. Then followed a solo, One F1eeting Hour, Bond. Mrs Frank Waters, ac- companied by William Douglas. Rev. George H. Strouse introduced the speaker, Rev. James Melee pastor of the Calvary Baptist church of New Haven.
 The address was intensely interest ing and carried d strong message to the young people.
 The programme closed with Amer ica.
 In his address MT. McGee said in part: God was handicapped both by his friends and his enemies. Material forces often won victories, but vic tories to be permanent must have the spiritual back of it. For fifty years Germany has been planning without any thought of Gods purpose. God is ali interested specta- tor in this war. He is anxious to see justice meted out to the nations America is now the voice of God and back of all these vast material re- sources lie spiritual forces. In illustration Mr McGee spoke of a day of prayer being set aside by the government. The committee, Miss Lillian Crumb | chairman, Miss Blanche Armstrong, Miss Grace Stetson, Miss Fannie Mei- CT, Marguerite Copeland Earle Stamm
 William c. Moves, served waters ane hot cocoa.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
ENTERTAiNED SHElTERiNG
 ARMS FAMILY WEDNESDAY
Delightful Musical Programme. Carried Out by Norwich Ladies.

The family at the Sheltering Arms were delightfully."- entertained with musical programme Wednesday after noon given by Mrs. William F. Bailey, Mrs. Mildred Coles and Mrs. Hebert Wightman. The programme follows: Piano solo, Loves Dream. A. l. Brown, Mrs. Mildred Coles: vocal solo,
 Red, Red Rose. Rogers. Mrs. Herbert Wightman vocal solo. F'elice, Lieu
 rance, Mrs. Wightman; vocal solo, IKanemoiOstro Rubenstein, Mrs. Wightnan; vocal solos, Rose in the l Garden, Neidlinger Laddie. Thayer, Mrs. William Bailey vocal solo. ! Love You Truly, Bond, Mrs Wight nam piano solo. The Grand Centen- n:al March. Mack, Mrs Mildred Coies; vocal solo. Joan D'Arc, Wells. Mrs. William Bailey: vocal solo, Prayer Perfect, Stenson, Mrs. Wightman. Mrs Mildred Coles accompanied the several numbers.
 The Home people were enthusiastic and expressed great pleasure at the programme and for those participating | in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
FOR INTERCHANGE OF
 STATE FIRE APPARATUS
Every Department in State Asked to
 Secure Standard Couplings.

Towns and cities in Connecticut which have fire departments arc to be called upon by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to put into effect throughout the entire state a plan for the, interchange of fire apparatus in emergencies. The matter has been in 'vestigated by the council's committee on industrial survey, which has re- ported that, due to the efforts in the past few years Of the Fire Chiefs As sociatfon, there is mutual aid coop eration to a very considerable extent among the various towns and cities.
 The committee recognized the de- sirability of a standard thread on hose and hydrant couplings throughout the state, but did not recommend at this
 time any, effort to change the various threads now used. Instead, it recon1-
 mended most strongly that every fire department in the state be equipped with sufficient number oy standard adapter couplings to permit of ready mutual aid.
 The adapter coupling proposed has
 been designed under the direction of
 John c. Moran. chief of the Hartford fire department, who was named by tie Fire Chiefs Association a com- mittee of one to assist the councils conmllLee Tn tnlS matter The com mittee also has had the benefit of the advice of Horace E. Clark, chairman Of the board of fire commissioners ot Hartford.
 The state council of defense has de- cided to make determined effort tc have every town in the state which has a fire department provide itsei1 with these standard adapter couplings so as to make mutual aid possible al Eall times throughout Connecticut Tie council has arranged to secure these couplings at s5.75 each, and towns art to be given an opportunity to buy them from the council at this rate. The, council has voted that it's com
 n1ittee on industrial survey be au- thorized in the name of the council te Instruct various agencies of the coun- cil throughout the state as follows: Tn such cases where authority is
 not, at present vested in the chief ol acting chief to ask or render assist
 ance' in an emergency. to obtain fol him such authority,
 ''To arrange with the local depart nents in all districts to place !orders directly with the Connecticut State Council Of Defense for suitabls number of hydrant and hose coupl. ings."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Chaplain st Camp psssn..

Rev. Edwin Flynn of St. Mary's church, New London, has been assign ed by the war department as chaplain of the S01st infantry. stationed at the Icantonment at Camp Devens, Aver; Mass. He has been there two months. Father Flynn was born in West Ha- ven, and educated in the gramma- schools there He attended St Thom- as seminary, Hartford; the School of Philosophy, St. John's, Brighton. Mass. and the School of Theology at Balti- more. He was ordained in June, 1915, by Bishop Milan at St. Joseph's ca thedral, Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
New Home Treatment For Banisl,ing Hairs
fBeauty Tories,

With the aid of a delatone paste. fl IS an easy matter for any woman to remove every trace Of hair or fuzz from face, neck and arms. Enough of the powdered delatone md water is mixed into a thick paste and sprea on the hairy surface for about 2 minutes then rubbed off and the skin washed This completely removes the hair but to avoid disappointment. get the delatcre in an original package.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
TAFrVMLE
Over $500 Worth of W. S. s. Sold at Local Post offise--St. veronica's Of. cers s,stas!ed.--personaIs. 't.

The local postotiice. is meeting with |very encouraging results in its cam patgn for the purchase of Thrift Stamps. During the month ot January 251 War Savings Certificates and 1315 Thrift Stamps were sold, amounting to over $1330. One patriotic man pur- chased stamps to the value of s210 on Wednesday morning. It is not infre- quent to have the sales for single morning reach $25D. Postmaster Murphy has received several striking posters from the state council of de- fense which are being displayed in the postoffice
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Aproirted u. s, s. B. Aoent.

Gustave Hedler of the Taftville Pharmacy has been appointed local recruiting officer for the U. $. Ship ping Board. The shipping board is enlisting young men to train them for the U. $. Merchant Marine. The men will be trained to fill places in the line, engineer of deck forces of the new service. At the end of the train ing course the men will be able to secure licenses as ships officers. MT. Hedler will be glad to hear from any young men who are interested in the merchant marine,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
POS ToFFicE HOURS FOR wAsHlNeToN's BIRTHDAY
No Deliveries on the R. F. D. Routes
 ef Friday.

The office will be open from a. m. Ito 12 m. The money order. postal sav- ings and carriers windows will be closed all day. The morning delivery will be the only one made by city carriers and will include a collection from the street letter boxes, a col-
 lection will he made at p. m. from the same boxes as collected on Sun
 days. Outgoing mails will close as
 usual, the last mail closing for New York and Boston at 9.15 p. m. Greeneville, Norwich Town and Preston Stations-Hours same as at the main office.
 Stations 1, 2. s, {, 5,.s, '. and g
 no money order business will be trans acted. A No delivery, will be pade by the ru-
 ral carriers. but patrons receiving mail from the main office, may call between
 g and 10 a. m.
 One full delivery will be made by | the parcel post carriers;
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
STRICKEN IN TIE
 STREET
Completely Restored To Health
 By "Ffuit-a-tIyeS
Ss2 ST. VALIxR ST., MONTREAL.

SS2 ST. tAIdER ST., MONTREAL.
 ssIn 1912, T was taken suddenly ill with Acute S5omaas Trouble and dropped in the street. I was treated by several physicians for nearly two years. and my weight dropped from 225 pounds to l6o pounds. Then several of ny friends advised me to try Fruit a,tises''. Z 5egas to imbv0sS Gsn:ost uiM has .f,st d0ss. and by using them, I recovered from ths distressing Stcmach Trouble and all pain and Constipation were cured. Now Iweigh POS pounds. I cannot praise .'Fruit- srtivesa enough". H. WHITMAN.
 5oc. s box, 6 for SEQ, trial sire, 25c. Atalldealers or sent postpaid by Fruit. a-tives Limited. 0gdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
DIED

LIE VTNNES-In New Rochelle. N. T., Feb. IS, 1918. Aaron J. Ie Vinnes, in
 his 18th year.
 PUTNAM-In Newark. .N J.. Feb. 16,
 19lS,. Emma, wife of Russell N. Put
 nam of New London.
 CHAMPION-In Old Lyme. Feb IS,
 1918. Mrs. Isoline Champion. CRAFTS-In Providence. R. L, Feb. IT, 1918. Albert Barnard Crafts, aged . 67 years. -=e HEWLENGS-In : Hampton, Feb. IS,
 1918, Thomas W. Hewlings of Chap-
 lin, aged B years.4 Prayer at the house Friday morning at Il o'clock. Funeral services at
 J. M. Shepard's chapel, willimantic,
 at p. m.
 cRoMWELL-In this city, Feb. 20,
 1918, Edmund H. Cromwell, aged 5S
 years.
 Funeral from the home of his sister,
 Mrs. Addison Avery, 36 Hamilton
 avenue, Friday morning, Feb. 22,' at
 10 o'clock. Burial in Poquonnoc
 Bridge, Conn.
 6ECkWlTH-Suddenly, in this city,
 James. E. Beckwith, formerly of Montville. 4 SkiNNER-In Yantic, Feb. 20, 1918 Jane Grant wife of Henry Skinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
SAILORS ARE HELD
 FOR SUPERIOR COURT Two Must Face Trial on Charqe.

For the theft of a Ford touring car valued at $500, Alfred R. Bub and James Gleason, sailors stationed on a coast patrol boat in, New London, were bound over to next term of the su perior court, by Judge Colt in the New London police court Wednesday morn ing. Bail was set at $500 in each case.
 The theft occurred Tuesday night when George IT. Seagravss of Provi dence drove his car up tc the Mohicar hotel entrance and went into the hote, to register. When he returned to the street he discovered that his autonio. bile was missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
HELD FOR J. 5. DISTRICT COURT
Joseph Coulard Faces Trial On Charge of Procuring Liquor For Sailor in This Accused is Twenty Years Old Arrest Made Wednesday By Deputy U. S Marshal Bishop. 4ss

missioner Mathewson found probable cause and held CouIard for the dis
 trfct court under bonds of $500, which were furnished Coulard's case will
 come up next week at the district
 a sailor here on Feb. 9th. Ocular
 has been before the city court in this : city, several times on various rnincl charges,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Joseph Coulard,, 20 years of age, was on Wednesday afternoon held for trial in the United States distriN
 court at New Haven on a charge of procuring liquor for a sailor in this city. Coulard was arrested W Wednes-
 day by Deputy United States Marshal Bishop and was immediately presented before United States Commissioner Earl Mathewson at the commissioner ofice. in the Thayer building. Com
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
PlNoctiIE E CLUB HAS BEGUN THIRD SERIES.
Underwood Takes First Place With |
 Score of 7,55c,

The West Side Pinochle club We'd nesday night began the third series in the pinochle tournament and as the result of play Underwood Marshall playing as substitute) took first place, his score for the evening being 1850. John Jordan Is in second place with a score of {, ,fS5.
 The scores of the evening follow Underwood (Marshail substitute ;, 7,5so; J. Jordan, 7,435: 'Pendleton, L0S5; c; Hahn. 1885; Bailey. 6,S50; 6,S25; Peckham, 6.4S5; HaIlisey, e,3S5; Parker. 6. 335; A. Hahn. 4.7s0.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Officers installed For Coming Year

On Sunday: afternoon County Direc- tor F. E. Douglas of New London, in- stalled the officers of the St. Veronica T. A. B. society in their rooms on Providence street. The new officers are: President, May F. Dougherty; vice president. Mary T. McSheffery: treasurer, Louise A. White; record ing secretary, Agnes M. Dougherty itor, Elizabeth Daley; librarian, Ber- nadette Lambert; sergeant at arms Jennie McSheffery.
 Following the installation social time was enjoyed and refreshments of cake. coffee and sandwiches were served by the committee
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
NORWICH TOWN
River overfiows its Banks ks-Expands
 to Lake Near Avery Brothers.

Wednesday morning the Yautic river oyerfowed its banks. the highest for years, covering the flats. Large cakes of ice were borne along on tie swif. current. Near Avery Brctherg the river became a saka, reaching aero ss the road to the doors of houses. For a time the trolley cars couM not run. When the sun came oz+, lisnti .g rp ice and river. it w.ss. beautiful signs. almost like .fhe se=ls,s,re
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
SHAKE INTO YoTR SHnEs

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic pow der. to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the footbath. The Platts- burg Camp Manual advises men in training to use Foot Ease in their shoes each morning. It prevents blis- full, swollen, smarting feet and takes the sting out of corns and bunions. A certain relief for sweating, callous, tired, aching feet. Always use Aliens Foot Ease to break in new shoes. Sold everywhere. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

John B. Benoit has accepted a posi- ton at the Norwich plant Of the Mar lin- Rockwell company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
 FOR LAST MONTH";
Per. Cent. of Attendance in Grades Was ,92g.

The attendance for ali the schools of the town of Norwich for the month lof January is as follows: Number en- rolled, including kindergartens 3130, cases of tardiness 146, pen cent. Of att tendance in grades a29. per cent. of att tendance in kindergartens .79S.
 The attendance bv schools:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Cake

The supper will realize a neat sum for the missionary society <
 The meeting closed with the Mizpai1 benediction.
 The annual opening of the mite boxes took place. The result was most gratifying as reported by the com nlittee, Mrs. Frank Bathrop Mrs Al fred Davis. Mrs. William J. Koonz and Mrs. Frank Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Pestoffce Hours EridsY..

The local postoffice will be open only part of the day Friday, it being Wash : ington's birthday. The office will open at the usual time and will close at 8, remaining closed until IL. It will be closed from 12.30 until and will close for the day at 7.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Scout Meetinu.

Wednesday evening Troop No 10, B. S. A.. held their regular meeting in the basement of the Congrega- tional church The regular scout work was praetised.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Schools Will Not Close Friday.

The public schools will be in ses-
 sion all day Friday, Washington's birthday, although there will be patri- otic exercises in all the schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
United Lenten serxiee.

At the United Lenten service at Trinity Episcopal church this evening the preacher will be the Rev. S. Vol colt Linsley. rector of the Church of
 the Reconciliation, Webster; Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Dennis Murphy, who Is in the Maya, Reserve has made the basketball team at the Fairhaven Naval Station
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
PerscnsIs.

George Tracy of Norwich was a business visitor in the village Tues day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
THE wEATnER.


 The cyeionic depression of Tuesday evening has moved to Newfoundland and is rapidly passing eastward.
 General rains have fallen iii the last s4 sheurs in Atlantic coast distrdcts and the east gulf states, and there has been snow along the Great Lakes.
 The weather in the Was1lingtnu fore- east district during the next 4s hours. will be fair and moderately cold and the low temperature will doubtless continue in Atlantic coast districts until the end of the week. Storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Norfolk to East port. North Atlantic and Middle Atlantic CT. @ South Atlantic Fresh north winds; tair weather. Forecast
 Southern New England: Fair and colder Thursday; Friday continued cold.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes ! in, tsmperature and the baromefric changes wednesday: Ther. Bar, a. m.................. 49 2s.7U i2 m. s... .....s...F.--.-s.,. 47 29.S2 6 p. m!.. .3S SG.14 l Highest 53, lowest 3S. Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Rain. i followed by fair and colder in after noon. s ss Wednesdays weather: Rain. followed by clearing and warmer; colder at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Don't fail to attend the old fash toned and modern dance given under the auspices of Phi Kappa Sigma in P0nemah hall, Friday evening, Feb 2, at s o'clock --e,ly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

John La F1eur has accepted po- |sition in the Marlin Rockwell com-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

More than 200 students in the short course in agriculture at the Univer- sity of Wisconsin are voluntarily tak-' ing military drill for the first time
 this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Advertised Letters.

The advertised letters at the local postof5ce this week are addressed to
 Mrs. Della Barry and Charlie Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

William O,Brien has been transfer red from Kelly Field, San Antonio tc Utica,- N. r,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

[ William Miller of Front street has
 been transferred rom camp Devens
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
MARRIED

= CARROLL Mont. pelier. Vt, Feb. ~14 1918. Arthur Henry Lawrence and Miss Margaret
 Carroll, formerly of South Willing ton, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Joseph B. Smith of New London was a business visitor in the village We'd neSday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Two strong enemy patrols repelled night s1st. We captured one prisoner. Our artillery maintained it's superior ity. Portuguese connmuniaue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Miss Helen B. Sharp of Boston 1 visiting friends on Hickory street.