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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
church.
Curb on Speeding.

Automobile drivers are commenting upon the fact that the number of speeders has been greatly reduced in towns hereabouts. It is now a rare thing to encounter a driver on the road who is reckless as to speed. The result is that fewer accidents are oc- curing. Much of the credit for elimi- nation of speeding is due to the ac- tivfty of the agents of the state motor vehicle department.
 Have Had Good Training.
 A number of members of the Ninth Separate company, State Guard, will become liable for military service un- der the amended draft act increasing the calling age to 45. The amended act also will apply to some members of the company not yet 21. All of these have had the benefit of good training under Captain F. Q. Arming- ton and his officers, so should quickly be able to win places as non-commis- stoned officers in the army service.
 Personals.
 Miss Edna Anderson has been spending few days with friends in Boston.
 Tyler P. Andrews Is employed by the New Haven road as checker at the freight station.
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WILLlMANTIc SOLDIER
 MAKES SUPREME SACRIFICE
Private John J. squires, so7th Field Ambulance Co., Dies in Hospital in France.


 Private John J. Squires, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur J. Squires of 134 Union street. is the latest Willimantic man to give his life for humanity. 4 telegram was received from Adjutant General Mccain, Sunday evening, at o'clock. that he died in France, Aug. 1. of broncho- pneumonia.
 Private Squires was born in Staff ford Springs, July 12. 1894. He re- eeive his education in that place, and moved to this city. with his parents about eight years ago. Up to the time of his enlistment, he was en- ployed by H. R. Chappell as a painter. From the first declaration of war, he tried to enlist. First with Company l. of this city, but was rejected. He was refused two other times, and at the last trial, was told to get on more weight. He was ready to try to en- list again, having gained several pounds, when it was ordered that no more enlistmeS1ts were to be allowed, and he was soon included in. quota for Camp Deyens.
 He left this city Feb. 27. 1918, and eight weeks later. May 2. arrived in France, never returning to this city after he entered the service. He was member of the 307th. Field Ambu- lance company, BOP Sanitary Train and was a stretcher bearer Letters received from him show that he had seen much service at the front. He is survived by his parents, foul brothers, Arthur, who has been re- | jected by army physicians. and is now in the ordinance department. James Robert and Burdette; and three sis ters, Blanid, Josephine and Agnes.
 Mrs. Squires was much affected b7 the news, but her spirit was plainl! shown by her parting remarks to he, son when he left for Camp Devens, '' would feel ashamed of you if you dit not want to do your duty" and, sh' added to the reporter, T believe h. has done his bit"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
LIBERTY HILL
Supper and Musicale Clear s55- Agents of Canning Factory Buying Up AppIes-New High Record Heat
 Temperatures

The c. 3. society had a supper and ice cream sale Tuesday evening, fol- lowed by a musicale and recitations. There was a large attendance and the affair netted about $35. MT. Patton of Willimantic, in Scotch costume, finely interpreted several Scotch songs.
 MT. and Mrs. Fuzzard of Miami, Fla, are guests of Rev. and Mrs. John H. Knott. Mrs. Fuzzard is MT. and Mrs. Knott's daughter.
 High Record Temperature.
 The mercury reached ss degrees on Tuesday; Wednesday morning it stood at 79, two desrees higher than any previous record, in the morning. ,-.
 The work on Mir Gurleys store is progressing fast. When completed it will be a fine looking building.
 Buying Up Apples. ,
 Apple buyers are gathering all ne apples possible to take to New Lon don canning factory. a
 John Clarke is cartfng lumber for his new house.
 The hot weather is very favorable for the corn crop.
 Henry V. Oehlers is having his an- nual vacation from the New YWk postof1lce.
 The recent heavy rain destroyed c good many lice and was q great bene- fit to potatoes s-
 Miss Hattie Fuller, district nurse at North Easton. Mass. is visiting her sisters here. Earl James of Camp Dsvens has been home on a four days furlough
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ola Kane who has just completed 8 card index system of all the men.
 Granoe Influence for Prohibition.

ola Kane who has just completed a card index system of all the men.
 Grange Influence for Prohibition.
 Political observers are asserting that the campaign that has been wag- ed for months in grange circles for legislation that will make prohibition state wide in Connecticut will bring re- suits at the next legislature. These observers claim that the agricultural towns in this part of Windham coun- ty will be practically unit in send l ing men who will vote for prohibi- I ton amendment to the constitution. In the license towns of the county, of which there are only four, Putnam be- ing one, the fight against prohibition representatives will be harder, for it is in these towns, the ''wet" interests realize lies their only hope of staving off state-w wide prohibition of the sale of liquors.
 Returns From Vermont.
 Supt. William Macdonald of me schools in Putnam has returned from a vacation spent in. part in Vermont, from which state he comes.
 Frank H. Cordier is having vaca- tion this week.
 Choir Going to Beach
 The choir of the Congregational church will go to Crescent Beach the latter part of this week for an annual outing of eight days. Miss Bessie Champlin has been spending few days at Mt. Wacnuset- Jean Libertie of Woonsocket WAS a visitor Saturday and Sunday with friends in Putnam and at DamelSon, : his former home.
 It has been reported that federal agents have been in this section in-
 vestigating as to sugar hoa<dinS by
 persons not engaged in trade Dance Attracts Many.
 There were many dancers from thts r city at Wildwood park Saturday ev- ? ening, when scores of machines wero '. parked at the resort.
 e Sergeant Hyde Smith will return tn a Camp Devens this week after spend . ing ten days leave of absence at bis f home here.
 Gahan- Delaney Marriage. e Miss Bernice Gahan, daughter of MT r. and Mrs. John Gahan. Elm street
 and Morgan F. Delaney, manager oi
 the A. and P. store, will be married al
 St Mary's church Wednesday,. morning IT Catholic High School PossiHle.
 It has been stated here that tn, ?. erection of Catholic high school 1. u one of the after the-war prospect p for Putnam, though no definite an. .s nouncement have been made as ts 's this.
 le Exceptionally heavy rain Sunda, 't 't morning washed highways consider 'I ably on some of the routes leading |, le and from Putnam. but did not cAust '- any great damage. ,t Cut Path for New Line.  B. Over the route that has been lait CT out for the high tension line, to b. ?: erected by he Shore Line Electri r. Railway company. for the transmits d, sion of power. men have been at wor st cutting down trees and brush. In on e, part of the town of Thompson wid
 swath has been cut through a woode
 section where the line is to run . at County Home Gardeners. ot At the childrens home the olde " members of the household have don re good work in the gardens during tn til summer and the result will be a larg r. supply of vegetables for the insttutio v- this summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
FREIGHT STATIONS
 CONSOLIDATE
Under Government Ownership C. V.
 Depot Closed.

The Central Vermont and New York New Haven and Hartford Rail road companies have consolidated their freight business in this city. off cial consolidation taking place this morning at 12.01. All freight busi- ness will be done at the New Haven house, while carload shipments will be made from the c. V. siding. One of the C. V. telegraph operators will work one shift in the New Haven tel egraph office. so that the c. V. freight shed win be closed all the time. liar " A. Blanchette. the New Haven agent, will have charge because of seniority rights
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LEBANON TEAM WINS
Defeats South Windham in Series of
 Three Games.

By defeating South Windham on her home grounds, Saturday afternoon, Lebanon won the three game series. The score was to 3. The score of the first game in the series which was played 13 innings. was to in Leb- anon's favor. For the second game, South Windham won. 8 to 5.
 Lebanon scored one run in the sec- ond and Souths Windham one in the third. The score remained tied until the seventh, then Lebanon popped out five hits. scoring six runs. South Windham scored her other two runs in the ninth. Lebanon had an easy time of if. making 13 hits during the game and not one error. South Wind ham was handicapped with nine errors and poor work with the stick. getting only four hits
 The score.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
PUTNAM
Chautauqua Opening Most Favorable Six Men Leave for Camp Devens-S Grange Influence Expected to Aid Prohibition Campaign - Catholic High School a Future Possibility

Chautauqua opened in impressive manner here Saturday. The matinee opening was well attended and the evening entertainment by an audi ence that nearly filled the big tent, which had been set up in a hurry, be- tween two in the morning ad three ln the afternoon, the seats being placed and other work done in con- nection with getting the standard chautauqua auditorium in readiness.
 Saturdays program included a con- cert by the McKinnie Operatic Com pany and lecture by Peter Me- Queen, his subject being The Great War. "Chautauqua" has opened bet ter than ever" was a remark that summed up how many felt about this years introductory. entertainments and there was special satisfaction 1 among the guarantors over the fact that a sufficient number of season tickets had been placed before the | opening of Seven Joyous days to al- low making settlement with the Chau- tauqua management on Saturday, the opening day.
 Some were disappointed after Sat. urday evenings performance to learT that no more season tickets were avail able
 Mir. McQueens lecture on the wal was of very great interest and during | the course of his talk he made clea, that Chautauqua is living up to tn presidents suggestion that it be mouthpiece through which the govern ment may reach many scores o thousands of people.
 MT. Mcqueen spoke again at tn sacred concert at Chautaqua Sunday
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Had Week. End EurIounh.

Several local men who were sent to Camp Devens in the last detachment, July 25. spent Sunday in their homes. They are in the best of health and are enjoying the life. Many out of town soldiers and sailors took the trains from this city Sunday afternoon and about every other person to buy ticket was a uniformed man. There were also many men from New Lon don here over Sunday, so that Uncle Sam was we'll represented on the city streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Brief Mention

Rev Father Slorent. of Greendale, Mass, was visitor at St. Mary's rectory Sunday.
 Miss Mollie Kennedy of this city is in Somerville, Mass, where she will visit two weeks with relatives.
 Frederick Bibarie of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Jennie Bibarie, of Brick Top road.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Casey and daughter, Winifred. of Westerly, R. l., spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Lo- gan of Jackson street.
 Raymond D. Parker of Springfield, Mass, former teacher in in Wind ham High school. left Sunday after visiting George A. Bowen.
 The exemption board physician will examine those 1918 men who were not granted deferred classifcations by the district board, tomorrow. There are about 1T.
 The Quidnick- -Windham company is installing two new 16-foot heating boilers. The old ones, which have been in use for some time. were con- domned by the insurance company.
 There was a large audience at the state guard dance at the Pleasant street drmOry, GNSuuiS. l n6 weather was more favorable for danc- ! ing than it had been for the paf& week.
 | Miss Elizabeth Nagie of the staff at | St. Joseph's hospital. is on her va cation, to be spent in northern Massa a- jNchusetts Before leaving her friends gave her a reception at the Nurses 1 Home.
 Misses Mary Dunleavy, Hedwig Ja- cobs, and Celia Lassard, members of last years graduating class from St Joseph's hospital, have successfully passed the Connecticut examinations for nurses.
 Mrs. James Haggerty of Bellevue street. accompanied by Miss Mary Jordan Haggerty and Miss Alice Jen- Eette Haggerty left Saturday morning for Walnut Beach, Bridgeport. They will stay at the beach about two weeks and later will visit Philadelphia and | Atlantic City.
 Willimantic men in the service who were home over Sunday included Ray. mond Parker, LeRoy Hallahan. Jerome Cook, Charles Wjngertsman, Raymond Foye, Clayton Taylor, Arvid Thorn l.berg, Eugene Moriarty, Robert Kelley
 John Keirans, Harry Tobin, Frank McDonough, Stephen Connors.
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stricter Discipline For seIectives.

The local exemption board has re- ceived orders which are to govern drafted men in the future when sent from this district. These regulations will cause more strict discipline on the trains. and officers of the contin- gent will have special police powers The men will not be permitted to go very far away from the train while it is stopped. and no intoxicating liquors may be carried aboard the train. The men are to be furnished with arm bands inscribed U. s. N. A."
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jitney men in court. but both were

jitney men in court. but both were discharged.
 Daniel Ahern. 52. had slight case of the D. ITS. while sleeping in a lo- cal hotel Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. He dressed and went out on the street, creating a disturbance, so was locked O'Brien and Arthur Hall also had too much fire water, and will be in the court charged with intoxication. Felix Lanke made quite little noise at his home Saturday evening, so he was ar rested on charge by neighbors for breach of the peace
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Hebron Fire Damaoe ss.ooo.

Damage amounting to about SS,000 was done at the old Governor Peters place in Hebron. now occupied by Ed mund Horton. Friday. when large barn, containing 100 tons of hay, and about $100 of grain. was destroyed by fire started by lightning. Volunteer fire fighting saved the nearby house and the Episcopal church. Livestock and machinery was removed from the barn before destroyed. There is about s1,000 insurance on the barn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Markets and Restaurants Inspected.

Willimantic meat markets and res tauants received another inspection by State Inspector Frederick J. McEn- roe of the state board of health. Fri day. In most cases. MT. McEnroe's orders, which were given when he was here about two weeks ago, had been compiled with Those who had not complied with the requests were given A hours to do so. or they will be closed
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Arrested as sIackers, But Released.

Arthur Bazinet and Aisene Lameatte of this city were arrested in Rock vile as slackers. Friday, as they did not have their registration cards when arrested. The local board found that Lameatte had registered in this city, but there was no record of Bazinet Finally it was found that he had reg istered in Webster, and he was re- leased.
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Game to Complain, Fined.

Charles Saggie paid s1O6O in the police court, Saturday on charge Of intoxication. He was arrested when he came to the station house to make a complaint about sorneone throwing stones and dirt at his wife and chil- dren. He pleaded not guilty, but was fined S3 and costs.
 Michael Glasco pleaded not guilty to breach of the peace. Mrs. Bonk. the complainant, said he threatened to kill her, while Glasco said that Mrs. Bonk had threatened to kill his wife He was found guilty. and fined .$3 and costs, amounting to $11.20 which he paid.
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Fire in Garaoa

There was a small fire in the private garage of Charles Leonard on Wal nut street. Sunday evening which was probably caused by spontaneous combustion in oily waste. An alarm was rung in from Box 26 at the cor ner of Walnut and Valley streets and the entire department was called out. The fire was easily put out.
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LEFT SATURDAY
Six Selected Men Start for. Devens for
 Traininq.


 Six selected men of the district left here Saturday afternoon for Camp Devens for training. This group was made up of men sent to replace others who were rejected from the contingent sent from here in the last week of July. Louis Murillo of the to/Tn of Thompson was in charge of the group and he was the first acting cap tain who has left this district to be supplied with the new credentials that have been Authorized by the war de- partment for such men. The other members of the contingent were: Harold B. Hutchins, Danielson; Err nest Leon Foster, Raymond Packard Killingly; Amadee Bernier, West Thompson; Theodore P L'Homme Goodyear.
 First Home Leave.
 Putnam boys who have been al Camp Devens since late in July got their first leave of absence Saturday and number of them reached here during the afternoon, remaining unti Sunday. They returned in time to ar rive at the cantonment late in the ev- ening. The men have been in quar- antine for nearly three weeks. Theil training is well underway, however.
 One of the things in camp life tha has served to especially interest then during the past week has been the arrival of several thousand colored se- lected men from southern states These men of the south have taker quickly to military rules and disci- pline and without losing their sunny disposition. which. serves to make them an attraction for the boys of tn, north.
 Card Index Completed. Irving H. Miron, chief clerk for tn Local Board, is having a vacation thi week, the work meanwhile being il charge of the assistant clerk, Miss Vi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
City Court Gases,

On the docket for police court Sat urday morning, Joseph Peck. a local jitney driver was charged with breach of the peace. It was claimed that he took part in the argument at the jit- ney stand on Main street one evening two weeks ago. Theodore -Gadarow- ski, who was assaulted. had two other
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What Is eoina On Tonight.

Knights of Pythias, Natchaug Lodge, No. 22, at Odd Fellows Hall.
 St. Johns Commandery. No. II, K. T, at Masonic Hall
 Board of Aldermen at Council Cham Der
 Knights of the Maecabees, bread City ent No. g, at w C.. T. U. Hall.
 Red Cross Work, Woman's Depart ment. Y. M, c A.
 Directors of United Charities,
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On Visit From Nest

Private Harry Hampstead has been spending a week with his aunt, Mrs. M. Hampstead of 354 Main street. Pri- vate Hampstead is from Camp Dix, but has been stationed at Fort Riley. at Camp Custer. located in the mid dle west
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Infants Funeral.

Florence Ida, the il days old daugh- ter of MT, and Mrs Joseph DeMarchi of Holbrook avenue. died at the home Of her parents late Saturday after room. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Burial was in St. Josep1's cemetery Arrangements CTS
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Alderman Bowen Actino Mayor.

As Mayor Gates is attending the session of the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Detroit, he will be unable to preside at the regular monthly meeting of the board of all Gormen, to be held topight. Alder man W. N. Bowen, president of the board of aldermen, will preside.
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Bio Athletic Meet,

A big athletic meet will be held at the Y. M. c. A. tonight by those hold ing special industrial memberships Preliminary meets were held Satur- day evening, and the finals will be held tonight, following the swimming hour, which is from to s o'clock.
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Brothers Oversee.

Amos Barber of this city has ar- rived safely overseas. He and his brother, Harrison, have completed the government auto course. Harrison landed Over There about two days before Amos.
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|WILLIM

from him dated June 26. On this card which contained printed lines, and those referring to wounds were cross ed out he said: "I am quite well. I am being sent to the base. Letter follows at first opportunity"
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Prof. Brundase Leaves, Hospital.

Professor A. J. Brundage of Storrs, who was seriously injured when the auto in which he was riding ran into a trolley car, near Vernon Centre, Aug. 8, has arrived at his home in Storrs, from the Hartford hospital, where he received treatment.
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Recoverino From Injuries.

Katherine Branch, the three old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Branch who was severely injured in Springfield, N. Y. some time ago, when horse stepped on her. breaking three ribs, is now at her home in this city, and her condition has improved very much.
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A GERMAN PRISONER
Private Ernest c. Jacobs in a Camp
 at Darmstadt.

Private Ernest c. Jacobs of Co. D, 3O7th Infantry. is a prisoner in a camp at Darmstadt, Germany, accord ing to a telegram received Saturday afternoon by his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Jacobs of 22 Moulton's court.
 Private Jacobs, was previously re- ported as missing in action on June 27.
 His mother recently received a card
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Have the Answer,

If anybody in Berlin is in a hurry for an answer to the latest peace proposals as transmitted through Spain he will find his answer on the western front between Soissons and Rheims.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
South Windham.

Totals .-............- 31 4 27 1S 9
 Struck out. by Hoxle 10, by Fisher two-base. hits. Cobb. Umpire, Mur- dock; time of game 1.12. s..>
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New Patrolman on putY.

Roderick J. Lariviere, appointed su- pernumerary on the police force last Monday, was on duty for the first time Saturday evening.
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car ca.

Garry O9s Garry on" will now succeed "Uvef the top" as our boys haven't time to "dig in" while they are chasing the Hun back to his lair across the Rhine. Florida Times Union.