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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03

tained at dinner Saturday evening, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Larrabee, Miss Marian Larrabee and Rev. Mir. and Mrs. M. R. Plumb.
 Mrs. Ashmead and Mrs. Carey of Scotland who have been spending the winter in Boston and Mrs. Brown of Providence are expected at the inn Wednesday for a few weeks.
 Miss Elizabeth Abbe of Mt. Vernon. IN. Y, is spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abbe.
 MT and Mrs. De Witt Lathrop ot Prospect Harbor. Maine, who have been spending three weeks at H. C. Lathrop's, left for home Monday.
 informal Knitting Party.
 Mrs. Robert Rixby of Mcatclair, N J., who is staying at the inn. enter tained a number of friends Thursday their knitting and enjoyed an informa social time together were Mrs. E, K Leffingwen, Miss Elizabeth Anderson Mrs. Albert Bates, Miss Grace Bates Miss Clara Johnson, Mrs. M. R. Plumb Mrs. Arthur J. Williams, Mrs. F. B Guild, Mrs. Robert Pegrum, Miss Mar! Little, Mrs. H. s Lathrop. Mrs. De l Witt Lathrop of Prospect Harbor, Me. Miss Charlotte Lathrop, Mrs. Georgl Keeney, Miss Emma Larrabee. Mrs. F IF. Webb of Willimantic, Miss Ger, trude Arnold Vocal solos by Mrs Bixby added to the enjoyment of thu afternoon. Cocoa and wafers weri served by the hostess. assisted by he l daughters, Miss Margaret and Mis-
 Charlotte Lathrep. H. S. Eaton spent Sunday in Mem phis, Tenn, wdtb his son, Alfred, wh' \ is at the aviation camp there. l At the annual meeting of the Cente district, held Saturday evening, tn borough committee elected were c. A
 Keeney. Adam Larrabee and Horac
 Rood Tax collector. Abel Burnham. l 2 mill tax was laid.
 1 Mrs. Robert Williams of Bostoi spent Sunday with her father, Charle Bard, at the inn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
MILE OF PENNiEs.
To Be Raised For Red cross-Pupiis Do Valiant Work in Preliminary
 Contest.

The children of the Windham school have been doing their bit for the To- cal Red Cross. In recent contest lasting a week, each child was given g. strip one foot long and containing pockets for sixteen pennies. The pu- pills were divided into Reds and Blues and were asked to bring in their strips filled at the end of the week. In the primary grade the Blue team came out ahead and in the higher grades the Reds, led by John Sherman won. The total amount realized was $S.80. About the fifteenth of April a similar contest will be launched in Windham to in clude the entire community. It will he under the leadership of Mrs. E. K Leffingwell and Miss Sarah John
 son, who will enlist the aid of every
 one in the village to boost the local
 Red Cross well along in it's effort to
 raise mile of pennies.
 Recent Donations.
 The local Red Cross has just receiv- ed a check for $25 from Mrs Harry Taintor of Aiken, S. C., $1O from Miss Josephine Bingham, now in Florida and
 a. quantity of material for work from Mrs. J. Alden Weir of New York. who also recently sent a check for $50. Vacation Visitors. Miss Harriet Guild and friend from Vassar and Alan Guild and a friend from Yale are spending the Easter va
 cation at Dr. Guilds. Miss Laura l Montgomery of Arlington, N J.. was g l recent visitor at the same home. l Miss Mary Packer has been ir | South Windham caring for her cousin
 Mrs. Backus, who has been ill witt l tonsilitis.
 | MT. and Mrs. Walter Abbe enter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
JEWETT CITY
Froiie at H. 3. Clubs sunbonnet and Apron Dance-Harold J. Brickley Safe in Franee-GeneraI News.

The K. B. club gave a sunbonnet and apron dance in Rioux's hall Mon- day evening, an event which caused great fun. Some of the men created much merriment by their grotesque costumes and antics. The hall was decorated with Japanese lanterns and red, white. and blue festoons. Shields and a large flag ornamented the plat form, and the windows were draped DriscoiRs orchestra-, This club. of Il young ladies has given $10 to the local Red Cross chapter; five dollars to the Norwich Y. M. c. A. towards cots for the soldiers and sailors, and $5 to the K. of C.. fund.- The nroceeds of the affairs of which they have charge always go toward some worthy cause.
 Safe and We'll.
 A cablegram received Tuesday from Harold J. Brickley, Go. B. 1o1 Ma chine Gun Bait. 18th Div, over there said, Back from the trenches. Safe and we'll" Good news!
 At County Convention. Rev. Albert Donnell attended Tues day the April meeting of the New ! London County Congregational Min 1 isters' Association at Greeneville. Grass fires are a menace in all parts of the town.
 Mrs. F. H. Gilbert reports finding ! the first dandelion blossom.
 A trolley wire fell on the track late l Tuesday afternoon. and the engine or the 5.09 became tangled up, causing
 considerable delay. l
 What to Do in Case of Night Fires As will be seen by the vote passed I in the borough meeting Monday night an extension telephone set is to b, placed in the home of B. R. Gardner 1 in case of night fires. The Hose Com
 pany's key to the Baptist church ha! been kept at the residence of E. II
 Hiscox. and can be found there during | the day. But all calls for ringing tn, bell at night will now be answere. by MT. Gardner. The reason for tn change is that Mrs Hiscox notifei
 the Hose company tlilt she would pre-
 fer ltot to he responsible for the ring l ing of the bell at night, both ner son having entered the service, and he
 husbands position as railway mai
 clerk causing his absence from home
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
.l,H|LD'S TONGUE
 BECOMES COATED
 F CONST|PATED
WHEN CROSS, FEvERlsH AND SICK GIVE CALIFORNIA SY-
 RUP OF FIGS.

Children love this fruit laxative, and nothing else cleanses the tender stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
 A child simply will not stop play ing to empty the bowels, and the re- suit is, they become tightly clogged with waste, liver gets sluggish. stom- ach sours, then your little one becomes cross, half sick, feverish, don't eat, sleep or act naturally, breath is bad, system full of cold, has sore throat, stomach ache or diarrhoea- Listen, Mother See if tongue is coated then give a teaspoonful of California Sy- rup of Figs" and in a few hours all the constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the system, and you have a well, playful
 child again.
 Millions of mothers give California Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly | harmless; children love it. and it never fails to act on the stomach liver and | bowels.
 Ask your druggist for a bot
 tie of California Syrup of Figs ] which has full directions for babies children of all ages and for grown-ups l plainly printed on the bottle. Beware | of commercials sold here. Get the gen 1 uine, made by California Ffge SyruI Company" Refuse any other witl contempt
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
STORRS
Women's Club Holds Annual Election -inspiring Addresses at Victory War Rally.

At the annual meeting of the Wom- ans. club the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. G. c. Smith; i; vice president, Miss Edwina Whitney; i; secretary, Mrs. Luther Crane. treas urer, Mrs. Esten; program commit tee, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Dawson Mrs. Sinnott Miss Tapley, Miss Whit ney. Miss M. E. Hayes spoke on The Latest News in Food Conservation.
 Housing War Rally.
 A Victory war rally was held in Hawley armory Friday last The speakers were Prof. A. L. Slate of Storrs on The Indispensable Conditions of Victory; Mrs F. M. Case of Rain bow on Woman's Part in Victory, and G. T. Bodman of Hartford on Victory or Servitude. Prof. Slate gave briefly and clearly the things each can dc who does not fight. Mrs Cases de- tailed speech was encouraging and oi direct use. She urged beside direct service in Red Cross or public work and food conservation, the need oi keeping up the spirits of the people and not allowing existing good works like child surroundings to be neglect. ed. Her theme was Be not weary i1 well doing" Mir Bochman gave strong talk on German methods as ap. piled to other countries and how they would certainly be applied here Tkt orchestra under Miss Monteith fur. nished music.
 Easter Observance.
 Easter Sunday in it's brightness wa! observed at the church, beautiful witt ferns, Easter lilies and rambler roses ! The Sunday school concert followed 1 the morning service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Victory War Raiiy-Man Found Set.
 ting a Fire Without Permit.

ting Fire Without Permit.
 Theer will be victory rally at the Comique theatre Sunday evening at s o'clock. The speakers will be Attor- ney General George E. Hinman of Wiilimante, Henry T. Burr, principal of the Willimantic Normal School and Miss Hanna Bailey of Hartford.
 There will bc a Liberty Chorus of members of the choral union
 Set Fire Without Permit.
 Nitro Hochler of Wilmington was fined s5 and costs by Judge Heald in the borough court Tuesday morning for setting @ fire on his land in Will ington without having obtained per mission, of the fire warden. Consid- cfahie dan,sse has bea1 e7usnl by people regligently setting fires in the open air every spring and the authori ties are determined to have the law enforced tt:is srfiny.-
 War Stamps Committee Meets.
 A meeting of the Stafford War Saw ings committee was held at the library Tuesaay evening and plans were dis cussed for increasing the sale of thrift stamps and lwar savings stamps. 4 special drive will be made to have the matter taken up by the various lodges and societies in the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
PLAINFIELD
AT ST. PAuL,s CHURCH
Easter Services Were Largely At
 tended Self Denial Boxes Yielding $40-other Activities in the Parish.

The Easter services at St. Paars
 church were especially interesting and
 the church was well filled, both morn
 ing and evening. White lilies and
 carnations and yellow tlaffodils with
 the rich white and gold hangings,
 made the chancel beautiful The
 whole was f1tly framed by graceful
 ehoir-screen of evergreen before which
 stood potted Easter lilies, for which
 devoted parishioners had travelled far. The choir rendered the an- them, Christ Our Passover. in most
 artistic manner. The entire service
 was sung with fine precision. At the evening service the anthem was a hymn setting. The Day of Resurrec- tion, sung as a duet by Messrs. Lever and Way
 The children's service in the evening
 was a happy time. George Kay. the Sunday school Superintendent, was the reader, and took the opening ser vice. The rector then called upon the classes, one by one. each sending up two members with their class Len ten self-denial offering. and an em- blem. These were respectively lamb a basket of fruit. a wreathed cross, 8 triangle, key, an Easter lily and palm branches. The explanation of I these symbols by the rector, Rev. J | D. Hull, took the place of the sermon l At the ohertory Ralf Veit and Rye burn Lynch brought up the plates and the secretary, Alexander Platt, 1 brought up the Lenten offering for presentation upon the altar. These self-denial Lenten offerings amounted l to $40, which offering goes for for eign missions.
 The l. c. Girls undertook the first 1 part of the three hour service on Good
 Friday, the regular choir relieving them after The Third Word. The lit- 1 tie girls are help in many ways. The Easter music will be repeated
 next Sunday, and those who could
 not make their communion on Easter day are reminded that the celebration
 on Low Sunday. April I, will give op- portunity to keep the feast.
 The organ selections by the organ ist, Miss A. Sanford. were Festiva l Overtures, by F7agler and Hartman 1 MoZart's Gloria, Hallelutah Chorus
 and Variations on Easter Themes. | The English Tea promises to be [ l greater success than ever. Every eff.
 fort is being made to ensure a gooC supper and an elaborate programme l Miss Sanford and M L. Hull have fol 1 q long time been preparing their yount folk for their songs and drills. Tn, senior young people have been pre- pairing a comic farce and St. Paul,
 sextette of young men will render their carnival of song. Some good tai ent from Norwich has also been SC cured
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03

hike covered about 12 miles and was enjoyed by all
 Mrs. o. w. Potter is spending a few days at the home of her mother, Mrs. George L Freeman, on Sterling Hill.
 Guests from Norwich.
 Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Caswell and daughter Cora of Norwich spent Sun day at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Parkhurst.
 All HalIows' school opened it's spring term Monday morning The public schools in the town of Piainfield open ed Tuesday morning for the spring term.
 Mrs. Fannie Caswell and Miss Caro- ] line Caswell of Plainffeld spent Sunday at the home of J. c. Parkhurst. Howard Kenyon of Brown university who has been home on his Easter va cation, returned Sunday. Several trout fishermen whipped the local brooks all day Monday, but as to good catches. none were made 1 Harry Miller of Sterling is visiting Moosup relatives.
 Joseph Burke of Norwich is spend ing few days at the home of his mother in Union village. Benefit Dance. A dance is to be held soon for thu benefit of the Moosup baseball club Miss Helen Tillinghast is in training at the Moosup telephone exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
ELMVHLE

A large flock of wild geese went north Saturday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton Wright and Mrs. H. S. Call spent Friday with Mrs. Betsy Spears at Foster Center.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Belshaw, Miss Kittie McDermitt. Charlie Place and MT. Hogan weer in Providence for Easter
 John Rouke was in Woonsocket Sat urday.
 Miss Laura Chase of Canton Center is spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mir and Mrs. Conove Chase.
 Mrs. Arthur Warwick is in New Lon- don for three weeks visit.
 Mrs. Frank Davis spent Tuesday ir Providence.
 Miss Jennie Stevens of Danielson is employed at the HIll Crest house.
 Miss Olive L. Kent is visiting in Bridgeport.
 Misses Jennie and Kate Ferguson have left the Hill Crest, house. after a six months stay there.
 Maurice ConkliD of New Haven is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
MYSTIC
Annual Election of Fire District--- Maxson-iIsrner Wedding at Wash
 inston-E7ed Cross in Need Of Work

CTS.
 The annual election of the Mystic fire district resulted as follows: Execu- tive committee, John Fribbance, Con- rad Kretzer, William L. Maine; clerk. fC. c. Potter; tax collector, Albert Den 1 ison assessors, Amos c. Hewitt, Ciin- l ton l.. Allen, Henry ". Kellogg; board of relief. Charles E. Gaskeil, J. Henry Hill E. A. Bliven; treasurer, George A. Perkins; chief engineer, c. Ru- dolph Donath; assistant. Frank Mab- 3bett.
 News has been received in Mystic of the marriage at Washington, D. C.. of Donald Maxson and Miss Ruth E Harper of that city March 24 by Rev I w. B. Burnett Mir. Maxson is a sor of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Maxson oi this place and has been engaged 1T
 government work at Washington fol 2 some tinae.S
 1 Red Cross Needs Workers.
 More workers for Mystic branch O 1.-the Red Cross are badly needed i Mystic is to do it's share for the fner who are serving under the colors. Tn, lroon1s are in the Congregational parisl
 house on Broadway and are open ol
 Monday evenings and Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday afternoons. Las
 week Monday evening there was al attendance f~i2, and 33S ,surgica dressings were made. Tuesday after moon IT were present, 867 dressing made; Wednesday 10 present, Il wen made; Thursday Is present, 100 dressings made; Saturday present l198 dressings made; total for the weel l61 present, 2,363 gauze dressings, tsplit irrigation pads and 55 splip straps.
 Personal and Social. l MJst Nellie Brewer has keturne 1 from d visit in Norwich.
 Walter Wolfe is home from Brow for a week vacation. Mir and Mrs Harold Wilcox and so : Alfred have returned to Oneco after months visit with Mystic relatives f Herbert Wolfe of Grafton, N. IT.. , spending a week at his home here.
 Capt c. P. Maxson is home for
 few days from his ship in New Yorl
 John Smith, who died in Moan Monday from pneumonia, was a mem : Der of Williams post, G. A. R. ,t J. Waterman Wilcox of Brooklin ? Mass. is the guest of his father, O. ]
 Wilcox.
 Peter Flynn is moving his fani1 : from High street to the Wilcox hou. v on East Main street.
 Miss Lillian Miner of Providen,
 has been the guest of her parents, M g and Mrs. George H. Miner
 Mrs. c. B. S. Leonard is visiting 2 lNew York
 Going to Saybrook. Mrs Bessie Ludwick, who has spel n the winter in Mystic. is soon to lea' B for a visit in New York and Wasl
 ington before going to Saybrook, whe 5. she is to spend the summer d WS6ser E. Hammond has returnt f to Putnam afteA weeks visit her e 1 Mrs Hammond and daughter are visit MT. and EeSs. Sherman Han - lmond on Pequot avenue for mont
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
LAUREL GLEN
Local People Attend Ashaway Auction Monday-Noyea Wheeler Enlists.

William Main and family, Nathan Main and Elmer Main attended the funeral services of Mrs Ursula Main at her home near Wyassup lake last Wednesday.
 Thomas Main, who has been stay ing with Mrs. Main for long time, is to make his home here with his son, Elmer Main.
 Charles Marble, who has been in California for almost a year, is ex- pected home soon.
 Mrs. Phoebe White has been i'll with grip the past week.
 Attended Auction.
 Many from here attended the a1c- ton at Everett Browns, near Ash away, Monday last. Walter Main pur- chased a horse, harness and wagon.
 Ella Newton was a caller at Clark E Falls last week
 Bourden Geer has been confined to his home with throat trouble.
 Now at Camp Devens.
 Moves Wheeler a student at Storrs Agricultural college, who has many friends here, has enlisted in the en- gineer corps and is now at Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
THEY GAVE
 THIS RUNDOWN
 MAN V|NO[ And He Got Back His Strength and Energy

Sheboygan, Wis.-'T was all fagged out run down, no appetite, nervous. sleepless nights and drowsy during the day, and was not fit to work. A friend told me to take Vinol. I did so, and can now eat three square meals day. I sleep well, am alert, active, strong and well and have gained eleven pounds. "A. w. Higby, Sheboygan, Wis.
 This is because Vinol contains the elements needed to create healthy appetite and restore strength. The complete formula is printed on every package. This is your protection.
 Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Proprietor, Norwich. Vinol is sold in Wihimantic by the Wilson Drug Go, in Danielson Try the A. W. Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue, and at the best drug store in every town and city in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
MOOSUP
Fred Duprey Wounded overseas-Two Barns Burned at oneco--Seouts Take 12.MiIe Hike.

Mrs. Adelaide Tremblay is visiting relatives in Willimantic.
 Word has been received from Fred Duprey, one of Uncle Sam's soldiers lover Ahere,' to the effect that he has been wounded and is now under treat ment at one of the hospitals there. MT. Duprey was well known in Moosup, as he was one of the national guards men of the detachment of the First Connecticut infantry stationed in this town when war was first declare& oneeo Barns Burned. Monday the two barns on the land owned by o. A. Barr of Oneeo burned to the ground before help could be ob- tained. The barns are situated near the 0neco station and it is thought that the trains started the fire which followed along the banks to the barns The woods near the buildings were also damaged by the fire. Miss Jennie Walker is spending a
 few days with relatives in Centerville i Miss Jordan is spending a week with
 her parents in Maine
 l Mrs. Barstow and family of Plain ] field were Sterling Hill callers Sun
 day.
 l Scouts Hike. 1 Moosup troop, No. 1, Boy Scouts ot day with their scoutmaster, MT. Dar-
 by. The boys started out in the morning toward North Sterling ant
 in that vicinity cooked dinner abouf
 noontime in the old Indian way. The
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
ROCKVILLE
Canvass to Secure Funds for s. Q. B,
 Church.

- There was a mistake in the report last week that the mother of Senator Taylor was ill with appendicitis. h. stead it was the mother of Mrs. Taylor who was ill.
 Mrs J. J. Taylor has returned home from Providence, where she was call ed a week ago by the serious illness of her mother.
 The store at Centerville will not be open Saturday evenings, owing to the change in time.
 Mrs. l. L. Cottrell is so much irn- proved from her recent illness as to be out.
 Mrs. A. S. Babcock is improving, following a recent illness.
 Charles O. Crandall, D. Ava Gran dall and Mrs. Carlton Irish. who were appointed solicitors for the s. D. B. church, canvassed the community Last week to solicit funds from the churcA members to pay the church expenses 1 for the coming year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
SOUTH CRISWOLD

Mrs. Peter J. Gustafson is confined to her home by illness.
 Mrs. Harriet E. Palmer has return : ed after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Phillips.
 Miss Gladys L. Thompson Is in Lawrence; Mass. -ssl
 Albert G. Greene was a visitor Sat urday at the Norwich State Hospi- tai.
 Benjamin W. Young. Earl H. Clark and Leland M Burdick spent Easter at their homes in South Griswold. John Washburn of Norwich is visit ing his aunt, Mrs. H. F. Palmer. Harry W. Guile of North Stoning- ton was a guest Sunday of his grand mother. Mrs. Sterry H. Knnie. Mrs William W. Billings and daugh- ter. have returned from a visit with Mir. and Mrs. Hallam Whiting and family of Springfield, Mass.
 Ransom H. Young transacted busi- ness in Norwich Monday. Durham.-Large fiocks of wild ducks are making their home for while CT ( l.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
MOHEGAN

There was special music at the church Easter Sunday.
 Mrs. Dunn of New London called on friends here Sunday.
 Lemuel M. Fielding of Norwich. and sons Albert and Everett Elmer. were here Sunday.
 Mrs. G. B. Harris of Norwich were here over the week end.
 Albert Fielding of New London was in Mohegan for the week end.
 Mrs. L. M. Fielding and four daugh- ters, of Norwich were here recent y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
Brief Mention.

John Weldon is home for the Eas- ter vacation at Exeter, where he is studying.
 John Shugrue. age 10, broke his left arm Monday afternoon while playing around a wagon. A doctor set the bone and the arm is in splints now.
 Meetings of the different boys or ganizstions were. held at the Y. M. C. 4. Tuesday to plan for the social which is to be held next Wednesday evening.
 James Moran of this city started in the trout fishing season this year ir the right style, for he captured fish weighing pound and a third, Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
ra aiys suffrsae Address.

Mrs. Nancy Schoonmaker of New York city. a prominent suffrage lead CT, will speak at the Town hall on
 Thursday evening on Women and the
 War.
 The meeting is to be held under the
 auspices of the Connecticut Woman
 Suffrage Association and prominent suffragists will be present. Mrs.
 Schoonmaker is chairman of the Con- necticut Association and the president,
 Miss Katherine Ludington will pre- side and Miss Daphne Selden, the state organizer will speak also. Mrs. Schoonniaker is the wife of Edwin D. Schoonmaker, the well known, poet and essayist, profes- sional reader and writer. The meet ing is public. The Liberty Chorus will sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-03
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT

Francfs s. Long Wofnef's Relief corps. No. 2S. at G. A. R. hail
 American Benefit society, Wflliman- ,f1c lodge. No. 12O. at A. B. S. hall. Enke, No. 1911.
 Loyal Order of Moose. at Moose home. Eastern Star lodge. No A, A F. & A. NJ, at Masonic hall. Gala Serpentine dance at town hall, Picketts orchestra High School recention at Y. M. c. A.