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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
ASK PosTMAsTERs TO
 HELP LAW ENFORCEMENT
On Sale of Explosives-Notice Is Sent to Postmaster Here.

{ A copy of the Presidents Proclama- ton and the rules regulating the sales and handling of explosives have been received by Postmaster John P. Mur- phy, who is notified to post it in a conspicuous place in the post office lobby.
 The directions further state that so far as it may be practicable to do so without interfering with the Postal Service, it is desired to cooperate with the Bureau of Mines in the enforce ment of the law regarding explosives, and to this end postmasters and such employees at first second, and third class post offices as the postmasters may designate are directed to familiar ize themselves with the rules and reg ulations on explosives so that they may be in a position to render effec- tive and intelligent cooperation by furnishing promptly correct informa- tion in response to inquiries on the subject.
 Any reports or information relating to explosives which postmasters have reason to believe would be of assist ance to the Bureau of Mines in ad- ministering this law should be sub mitted to this bureau Division of Post Office Service) which will make prompt reference of the same to the assistant to the director in charge of explosives, Bureau of Mines.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
LIBERTY POEM FOR
 HOME MISSION MEETING
Broadway Congregational Church So- ciety Held Its Annual Meeting.

Not a four-minute Liberty loan speech, but minute Liberty poem. Mrs. Edward D. Fuller, presi- dent, said she would bring to the meeting, when she opened the annual meeting of the Home Missionary so ciety of the Broadway Congregational church on Friday afternoon in the parlors of the church. She read an interesting poem entitled Buy the Loan written by an author by the name of Hale.
 The usual reports were given and in the annual report of the registrar mention was made of the great re- gret felt at the departure of Rev and Mrs. E. s. Worcester for Madison, Wis. For many years Mrs. Worces- ter had been secretary of the society.
 An interesting story of the Hinman school in Kentucky was read by Miss | Sarah Leavens and part of the time | of the meeting was occupied in sewing 1 for the Red Cross. Tea was served the Camp Fire Girls acting as wait resses.
 The Home Missionary society of the | Second Congregational church united | in the meeting, and the election oi officers was deferred until the fall when the activities of the United | church will be fully under way.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
A GOOD EAsY-To-MAkE APRON.

This model is nice for percale. for galatea, Indianhead, khaki, chambray and gingham. The back portions but ton over the fronts.
 The pattern is, cut in four sizes Small, S2S4; medium, 36-3S; large, 4O- 42; and extra large, 4446 inches bust measure. A medium size requires 4 5-S yards of 36-inch material
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept.,. Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
BELGIAN MACHINE GUN
 IS ON EXHIBITION
At Red Cross Rooms-Has Seen Actual Service at Dixmude Ypres Sector.


 Another machine gun is exhibited in Norwich. This time it is one which has seen actual service against kaiserism. The gun is shown in the window of the Red Cross room in the Thayer building and is a Belgian trench gun which has been in service for one year.
 This gun is of the type that can be shot from the shoulder. but in the trenches the gun is placed between the sandbags and is shot through the barbed wire entanglements. It has seen service on the Dixmude Ypres sector
 The gun can shoot at the rate o1 300 shots per minute with velocity of 1000 feet per second up to 75 feet The method of loading is somewhat different from the majority of ma chine guns, as the cartridges are 1T clips rather than in the belt orn. Tn, gun attracted much attention on Fri | day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.
Alpha Class Met on Silver Wedding Day of MT. and Mrs. Fred S. Young.

Alpha class of the Universalist church met Friday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs Fred s. Young On Cornell street There were S7 mem bers of the class present and very enjoyable evening was passed, it being the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Young.
 The business meeting was called to order about S.30 by the president, Mrs Walter A. Bussey. The minutes of the last meeting weer read and approved. The treasurer's report was read and showed the class to have h very grati- flying balance. At the last meeting each member of the class was pledged to earn a dollar and considerable amusement was derived from the ac- counts of how the money was earned which were given at Friday nights meeting in prose and verse The class has also been knitting an afg- han for the Red Cross and the squares for this were put together at the meeting. The class is planning to hold a supper early next month. The evening was closed with re- treatments consisting of coffee, sand
 wiches, fancy cookies and roasted ! peanuts which were served by the ] hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
4 SIMPLE HOUSE DRESS.

This model is splendid for gingham. chambray, linen., lawn or percale, and also nice for gabardine, flannel cash mere and challie. The closing is at the center front and the fullness is held at the waistline. over sides and back, b5 9 belt.
 The pattern is cut in seven sizes: 34 36, 9S. 40, .42, A and 46 inches, bust measure. Size 36 requires 614 yards of 36-inch material The skirt measures about 2h yards at. the foot.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
INTRODUCE MODEL OF
 cADY-MARSH BUILDINGS.
Attorneys Argue All Day Over Admiss-
 ibiIity of Defendant's Exhibit.

Attorneys in the $4OOOO suit of Hu- Der & Chittenden of New London against H. R. Douglas, Inc, and D. S. Marsh were engaged in arguments all day Friday in New London in the su- perior court for and against the admis- sion as an exhibit of wooden model of Marsh and Cady buildings as they stood before the tearing down of the former and the collapse of the latter. The model was introduced by the de- fense in opening it's case after two motions for non-suit had been ruled against by Judge Gardiner Greene.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Otis Lihrary Notes.

A book which will meet with favor entitled United States Rifle and Ma chine Guns is one of the recent ad- ditions at the library. The book is by Colvin and Viall and is considered one of the best technical books writ ten.
 For the past month the Library has had both the Thrift and War Stamps, for which they are having gratify- ing sale.
 In response to the call for books for the Soldiers and Sailors. the Lib rary has now 40 books on hand, and more will be welcome. The books will be sent to their destination as soon as orders and address are received from the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
FUN ERAL.
Cornelius Shannahan.

The funeral of Cornelius shannahan who was killed in Hartford, on We'd nesday, took place from the home of his aunt, Mrs. P. F.. Kelley, of Asylum street, Friday morning. There was a large attendance among whom were relatives from out of town. At the services in St. Patricks church. Rev. Peter J. Cuny celebrated the requiem mass and Prof. F. L. Farrell presided at the organ. The bearers were Pat rick r. Kelley of Bridgeport, Henry D. and Maurice J. Buckley. Cornelius Sullivan, Harold Counillan and Jo- seph P. Cummings. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
 Undertakers Cummings & Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
voLUNToWN LEADS
 ,1te TOWNS IN COUNTY
Has oversubseribed Its Liberty Loan
 Quota About Four Times.

Voluntown promises to lead the towns of New London, county in over subscribing it's quota for the third Liberty loan, as Robert H. Fisk, spe- cial representative of the federal re- serve. bank in Boston. reports that the town has subscribed about four times it's quota of $5,406 Montville is an other town in the honor roll, according to the same authority, having about doubled it's quota of $4S, ,OO0, Preston 600. and Bozrah has likewise gone lover the top on its quota of S12,- 900. z,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Della Leavens has returned from a visit in Philadelphia.
 Miss F. A. Bishop of Willimantic is the guest of MT and Mrs. H. B. Cary of Williams street.
 Miss Edith Abbott, of New York, for merly of Norwich Art school, was the guest of the Misses Trumbull while in town recently. Miss Katherine E. Brown has re- sumed teaching at Cranford. N. J.. after spending the spring recess at her home on Otis street;
 Mrs. Norris s. L;ppitt and Miss Mary Esther Lippitt have returned to New Haven after few days stay at the Wauregan house.
 Mrs. Ansel A. Beckwith has return ed after a visit of several months with her son and daughter in law MT. ard Mrs. Ansel E. Beckwith, of Rochester NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
SORORITY DANCE
Delta UpsiIon Phi Members and Friends Enisy Delightful Eveninq.

A we'll attended subscription dance was given Friday evening at the Chamber of Commerce hall by Delta Jpsilon Phi sorority of the Norwich Free Academy. A programme of 20 numbers. was enjoyed, music being furnished by Johnson's Society orches- tra
 Mir. and Mrs. William s. Elliott were ctaperons. The committee in charge of the dance was Miss Ruth Loring chairman Miss Lillian Karkutt and Miss Edith Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
GIVEN COMFORT KIT BY
 NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATES
City Editor of Bulletin Is Going Into
 Army Service.

Joseph J. c. Broadhurst, city editor of The Bulletin for the past two years, was given comfort kit on Friday night by his associates on the staff upon seyering his connection with The Bulletin to go into army service. He has enlisted for clerical duties and is anticipating the call to active duty soon after the first of May.
 MT. Broadhurst entered the employ of The Bulletin in the reportorial field while still a student at the Academy just before graduating in the class of 1912 and after five years of experience in that line became city editor He las commendable enterprise and abil- ity in the newspaper field and the best wishes of all the staff go with him in the service of his country. He will be succeeded as city editor by Charles F. Whitney, until recently connected with the New London Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Methodist Pastors Service FIaq.

A large service flag with 3S stars, three red triangles and one red cross, representing six pastors and B rela- tives of pastors engaged in war ser vice was dedicated by the New Eng land Southern Conference of the Me thodist Episcopal church in session at Providence this week. Bishop Rich ard J. Cooke. in a patriotic address. said there was but one religion today following the flag. He declared there was no crime in the record of criminology of which Germany could not be accused
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
SEEKING SHOES FOR
 SUFFERING RUSSIA
J. N. Rosenberg Receives AppeaI-Ten
 Million Pairs Needed.

J. N. Rosenberg has received let ter from N. Spiegelglass, secretary of The Ten Million Pairs of Shoes for Suffering Russia committee in Chica- go, requesting that he appoint com mittee to collect these shoes. A. Cra- mer has been appointed to receive the shoes. The, organization is non-sec- tarian and it's object is to collect as many pairs of shoes as possible to send to Russia for those who are suf- fering from the want of footwear The committee states that it will ac- cept any kind of shoes, as arrange ments have been made to have the olG | shoes repaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
RENDERS DECISIONS
 ON DOCTORS CHARGES
Commissioner Chandler Awards pr. E p. Douglas Pay For Eleven Cases.

George E. Chandler. compensation commissioner, before whom were rre- sente;l the c,ajms- in charges made by nr IL r. Douglas of Groton in eleven different cases in which the doctor rendered medical attendance to in- jured Worlmen. has rendered his de- cisions which award the doctor to- tai of $222.
 The largest sum on any one case ;s SIC, ali the others being for com paratively small amounts. They cover the following cases
 ,s Earl Lewis, employed by H. R. Douglas Inc, of New London; Peter Johnson, employed by H. R. Douglas Inc, of New London; Thomas Kieley Fedi Azinay, Willis Marrow Walter Frank Fisher. all employed by the Groton Iron Works. -,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Carney.

The death of Katherine Mcclure, wife of John Carney. occurred Friday evening at her home in Oakdale.
 Mrs. Carney was born in Glasgo, Scotland, seventy-one years ago, the daughter of John and Annie Duggan Mcclure. She came to this country when young woman and was united in marriage with John Carney, who, with one son, and one daughter, sur LYive1 Ter
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
NORWICH TOTAL NOW
 AT FIGURE OF sss5,o5o
Subscriptions Coming So Far in Com parativeIy Small Amounts = 1876 Subscribers.

{. Subscriptions to the third Liberty loan for the Norwich district at the close of banking hours on Friday to- taled 1.576 for an amount of sS65, ,O5O, which is trif1e over one quarter of the quota of $1,251 400. An urgent call is sent out to the people who are able to subscribe for large amounts to get their subscriptions in soon. Sc far the subscriptions have been made by the smaller subscribers and ii would appear as if the big man was satisfied in being a little fellow.
 As Sunday is Liberty Loan Sunday several of the ministers will preach on the subject, while others will refer to it in their sermons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
THRIFT STAMP PRIZES
 AT WHIST BY OWL S
Fifteen Tables Were Played and Re.
 treatments Were Served.

Norwich Nest of Owls held a suc- cessful whist Friday evening in Owls hall with fifteen tables playing. The prizes were awarded as follows: La dies-first, Miss Marie Dearing; sec ond, Mrs. A. J. Wholev: consolation. Mrs. F. Q. Smith. Gentlemen-frst. Everett Miller: second T. Beckwith; :; consolation, Saul Alofsin. The prizes were books of thrift stamps of varying amounts. Refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
PERSONALS

John Carlton of Norwich was bus iness visitor in Danielson early in the week.
 Mrs. Hector Mcconnell and Master Donald McLearn visited recently with relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs. George Partridge of Norwich has been the guest of Captain and Mrs. J. H. Sistare, at Lords Point.
 Mrs. Walter Bussey and daughter of Norwich, are visiting Mrs. H. E Hawkins of West Glocester, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Mantle Auainst sanatoriun,.

The Mantle Chamber of Commerce held meeting on Friday night at which protests were voiced against the location of the childrens tubercu- losis sanatorium on the White Beach hotel site which has been purchased by the state for that purpose
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
$3o MINIMUM PENSIONS
 FOR CIVIL WAR VETERANS
Proposed in Bill in House. With Grad uated Increases to $40.

Washington; April 19.-Increase to a $30 a month in the minimum pensions for Civil War veterans and graduated increases to $40, are proposed in a bill by Senator Smoot, of Utah, considered today by the senate. The measure would increase the. government;5 pen sion roll $40,000 000, or about 20 per cent, next year.
 Owing to the absence of d quorum further action on the measure was postponed and the senate adjourned until Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
pou Owners Are Slow.

Owners of dogs are very slow in taking out licenses for them at the town clerks office. Although there are about 1 400 dogs to be registered and only the rest of this month to do it in, only about 275 licenses have heen taken out vet
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
lJneIaimed i.ettera.

The list of unclaimed letters in Norwich Postoffice week ending, April 20th, 1918, is as follows:
 Thomas Carroll, Ella Ervine, Mrs. H. P. Larkin, Mrs. Rosan Robeage, Daniel I. Rodgerson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
snnernun1erarv on putv

Policeman Myron o. Morgan was compelled to be off his beat on Fran lin street on Friday night Supernu- merary John OfNeill took his place.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Everyone come to see Katy Did al '. NJ. c. A. tonight, o'clock, by Alpha Cana Sigma for benefit of Red Cross. 35c. Candy for sale.-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The warm sun is having it's effect On house plants. Nearly every window at the res 'dence of James R. Allyn, be- low Thamesville, is an attractive sight,
 with masses of bright blooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
New London Shows s4e7 ,2oo.

Liberty bond subscriptions in New London have reached the figure of s497,2O0. They were $4O,95O on Fri day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Rheumatism 4 Hons cuFe Glveu by One Who Had IL

In the spring of 1893 I was at- lacked by Muscular and 1nhamma- tory Rheumatism. I suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy. and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally, l found 8 rem edy that cured me completely, ana it has never returned. l have given it to a number who were terribly 1 afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism. and it effected a cure . in every case.
 I want every sufferer from any < form of rheumatic trouble to try 4 this marvellous healing power. Don't 5 send a cent: simply mail your name and address and l will send It free 4 10 try. After you have used it and I it has proven itself to be that long | looked-for means of curing your Rheumatism, you may send the price Of it. one dollar, but. understand, | do not want your money unless you are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fair7 Why suffer any longer when positive relief Is thus offered you free? Don't delay. Write today.
 Mark H. Jackson No. SID, Gurney
 Bldg. Syracuse. N. '.
 Mir Jackson Is responsible. Above
 statement trJe.-Pub.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The Parish House association of Park church, Mrs. F. $. Bunnell presi- dent, is to work at the Red Cross room this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

A Phoenixville resident, A. B. Atch- inson, one of the youngest of the Civ il war veterans, who was only 15 years and five months old when he enlisted has been granted an increase in pen sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

The Rockville exemption board will send twenty-six men to Camp Upton. N. Y, on April 26. They have named thirty-one men from whom twenty six will be selected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Cotton manufacturers of eastern Connecticut will attend a meeting in New York on Saturday. May 4. where important changes in the methods Of buying and paying for cotton will be discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
Economy Clothes

This Spring you probably feel that you ought to econo- mize on clothes. The right way to economize is to get clothes that do the economic ing; clothes that wear well and look well a long time.
 Wearing well doesn't mean simply lasting a long time; it means shape keeping, stylish looking clothes as long as they last.
 That's the kind of clothes you'll find in this store, that's the only kind we will sell.
 Suits, $2O.O0 to $500. Murphy & McCarry
 2O7 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

An Elliott, windham county. wo- man. Mrs. John Baker, has just fin ished a red and white quilt for Mrs. Weaver of Newport which has 14S1 pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Steam vulcanizing does not sap the life out of rubber The vital necessi- ty in tube repairing is the knowledge of heat and it's effect on rubber. We have had 20 years experience.
 T. J. HEALY,
 372 Main St., Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Henry A. Morrison. of Hartford, as sistant secretary of the state board of education is now in direct charge of the state normal schools in Dan bury, Willinantic, New Haven and New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Owners of fruit orchards are hop ing for continued warm weather as the buds have begun to swell and se- were cold now would cause serious loss
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

A daily passenger on the Norwich Westerly trolley line was wondering Friday why the fine and accessible property called Lincoln Park could not be utilized as some sort of govern men rendezvous.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

During the week the rector of Christ church. Rev. Richard R. Graham, of ficiated at the celebration of holy communion at the Norwich State Tu- berculosis Sanatorium, the service be- ing well attended
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

Thrilling talk on Modern Prodigals" at Y. M. c. A. tomorrow at 3.30 by Supt. Mansfield of the Learned Rescue Mission. Swahn's orchestra.-adv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-02-09
OLD WOOL MAKES
VERY GOOD SHAWLS

"a great many women have stored
away in their attics odd scraps OF
wool OF various colors and weights,
which is not satisfactory for socks,
sweaters. or other soldiers knitted ar
ticles. Miss Elizabeth s. Hoyt. as
sistant to the general manager of the
American Red Cross. suggests that
children who are to crochet shawls
shall gather this wool, have it dyed
black, navy blue, or dark gray. and
shen use II 10 make the shawls. She
advises against buying new wool in
stores for shawls because of the pres
ent small supply on the market.
Where 1t is impossible 10 make a
crocheted shawl, a square shawl OF
any warm. strong, dark-eolored ma
terial may be made 1t should be
about one and one-quarter yards
square. .7ith hem of any width. The
shawis nay be made OF serge or any
other material, provided it IS strong
and warm, and that only black, gray,
or navy blue colors be used
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-02-09

Virginia Lake virginia Pearson),
an artist and beautiful society girl in
Washington, makes a copy of the
painting and is accused OF stealing
1t on the night it was about TO De
returned 10 Italy. 1t is charged that
Virginia substituted her copy for
the original.
Theodore Maekln, an agent of the
. State Department, who is in love
with Virginia, seeks to prove her in.
nocence although the Countess Co
lonna, widow OF Roman banker.
who also is in love with Macklin.
plots her destruction. She is as
sisted in her plotting by S!gnor
Conte, an mscrupulous investigator
attached to foreign office embassy.
Betty Belfeld, wife of Richard Bel
field, assistant secretary Of state. IS
Eirginias dearest friend, She Is
weak and falls in love with Paul
HOLSTER, an international swindler.
Virginia saves here as she is about
to sail to Italy. The theft of the.
painting creates a tremendous sen
sation in the national capital There
is round up of all the swindiers in
Virginiais home. IN
Most of the scenes are. laid in
washington and there is a heart IN.
terest throughout There are many
Shrilling Situations and a startling
climax. IT is asnicture with ptInsk
Shown at the Central tomorrowsssh
conjunction With two acts OF yadde-,
Vile
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-02-09
WEST VA. CLASHES WITH
MARIETTA SATURDAY

nIORGAlNTOW1N, Feb 6.--The sec
ond game of importance at home will
be played by West Virginia here the
coming Saturday night, when Marietta
College, with another of her excep
tionally strong teams, will appear
here. Marietta has always been a
hard team for West Virginia to beat
and. this year. in the first game be.
tween the two teams at Marietta, the
Buckeyes were returned victorious
By the score of 1925 in one Of the
most thrilling games ever played on
the Marietta floor Last year Mari.
eta won both of he games scheduled
between the teams, and the previous
year the result was the same
West Virginia has just resumed
practice following an extensive cessa.