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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
KNIGHTS oE coLItMRus.

White Cross council, No. 1S, held it's regular monthly meeting Friday even ing with Grand Knight J. H. Carney presiding. Considerable routine busi- ness was transacted and the first de- free of the order was conferred upon a class of candidates.
 Three applicants were elected to membership and two accepted by transfer. Five applications for mem bership were received.
 The annual report of the state off, cers for the annual term ending June 1st, 1918. was received This report gives Wfite Cross council, No. 13, o1 this city, credit for being the fourth largest ir membership in the state the third council in number of mem bers gained during the year and as being the fourth among the Conneeti- cut councils in the number of mem bers in the services of the country for the prosecution. of the war.
 District Deputy T. Frank Cunning ham has rendered his resignation as he is soon to enter the army. He ha6
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM
 SETTLED FOR FAIR
County Exhibit Is Now Looking For
 ward to Its Best Year.

With opportunities for real service never greater, the management of the New. London County Fair are putting forth extraordinary efforts this year to make the siXty-fourtil annual fair of the Agricultural Society the great est ever held. At the outset of 1918 there was more or less doubt as to the status of fairs as regards trans portation and other problems that are the result of the unusual conditions now confronting the country, but sil doubts were soon cleared away, and it ! was made plain that the national gov eInment wisely took the view that | fairs were an educational institution and as such should receive every en- l cOuragement. This policy has since been consistently followed by the gov ernment with the result that what at 1 first looked like a poor year for fairs now has every indication of being the l banner year.
 | Not only has the government anr ranged for the transportation of live stock and other things necessary for the fairs, but it has also gone to the expense of preparing comprehensive 1 exhibits showing the work of various i government departments, and these | will be shown throughout the country, | particularly at the state fairs.
 While devoting much space to the educational and instructive exhibits the county fair management realize that their patrons demand a. fair share of entertainment and in this line ample provision has been made At
 fractions this year will be in higher
 class than ever, due possibly to the ruling of the railroad administration
 that only clean shows would be given transportation, although the sentiment for cleaner and better entertainment
 las been growing steadily stronger each year.
 Taken as Q whole the fair officials
 have set a splendid example for the
 American people. In the face of con
 ditions that might well be expected
 to discourage and diShearten, they
 have gone ahead with their work witt
 8 confidence that has been inspiring
 and the good that is to come iron
 their efforts is beyond measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
MARRIED.

SIMPSON = GEBRATH In Norwich June 26, 1918, by Rev. August Bob zin. Lieut.. Walter H. Simpson to Miss Agnes K. Gebrath.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

John D. Hughes. a, laborer. who was riding on an automobile truck of the Peck McWilliams Co on West Thames street, near the corner of Spring Gar den avenue, sustained what proved t. be fatal injuries about o. clock on Friday afternoon when he was thrown from the truck and run over. He was hurried to the Backus hospital as soon as possible after wards, and he died 20 minutes after he had reached there.
 Hughes was riding on the running board of the machine at the time of the accident and the truck was driven by Richard Raymond who was bring ing a load of kind1ing wood to the city from the Norwich tuberculosis sanitarium where the company is do- ing some building work. As the truck came along West Thames street at the point of the accident, it was thrown violently sideways by hitting a stone or some other obstruction in the road.
 Hughes was pinched off the running board by a telegraph pole which the truck grazed and he fell under the truck so that one of the rear wheels passed over his abdomen.
 The man was terribly crushed about the abdomen and hips and quickly ldpsed into an unconscious condition.
 Driver Raymond telephoned to the company's office for help and Frank D. Davis responded at once and got word to the Backus hospital after he had reached the injured man. Super intendent F. Leon Hutchins came from the hospital in his automobile and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
FATALLY CRUSHED UNDER AUTO TRUCK
John Hughes, Laborer, Quickly Succumbs to Injuries Thrown From Peck.McWiIiams Co. Truck on West Thames Street and Run Over-Was Riding on Running Board When Truck Swerved Into Telegraph Pole.

took Hughes back in the machine to the hospital.
 Hughes, who recently has been liv- ing in a boarding house on North Thames street and before that lived on North Main street rear the gas works, had been working for the Peck McWilliams company in the morning on Friday but had been paid of at noon. It is understood that he was not in the employ of the com pany at the time of the accident but had gone down with the truck for a ride with Driver Raymond who had , Robert, Frost with him to help him with the load. Frost was riding in the seat with Raymond at the time of the accident but Hughes had pre- ferred to ride on the running board, it is understood Driver Raymond is spoken of by his employers as habit
 ually careful in the handling of the truck.
 Hughes, who was about 40 years old, was unmarried and it could not
 be learned last night that he had any | relatives. He had formerly lived in the GreeneviIle district with a brother | who died several weeks ago. This is the second accident in two | days with truck of the Peck Nc Williams company, though it was an.
 other truck cn Thursday when Bur. ton Thomas, a draughtsman in the employ of the company, broke his
 wrist while cranking the machine which he had volunteered to handle
 for trip because the regular drivel
 was away for the day to attend a pic ] nic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
SATURDAY NIGHT HOURS
 TO ENROLL STUDENT NURSES
Special Extra Hours From 7.30 On Are
 Appointed For Tonight.

Upon the suggestion that a Satur- day evening hour would accommodate better number of those who might enroll in the student nurse reserve, those in charge of the enrolment campaign here have appointed the hours this Saturday evening, from 7.30, till the store closes tonight, when an attendant will be at the enrolment station at the Plaut- Cad den store on Main street to receive names or give information to any wo- men desiring to learn what the call is.
 Enrollments will also be received at the previous regularly appointed hours Of F to 1 and 5 to D. m.
 Already three or four names have been received and the committed has information of a number of others who will soon place their names on the list for the student nurse reserve Those who have served at the en- rollment station so far include Mrs. Elizabeth F. Davis, Miss Marian Bee be, Miss Rose Beckley, Miss Mollie Callahan and Miss Blanche Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
FIRST GRADUATES FROM
 NAVIGATION SCHOOL
Will Go Before Steamboat Inspector
 in New London Soon.

The first graduates of the United States Shipping Boards free navi- gation school at New London are to go before steamboat inspection ser vice officials in a few days to take their examinations for licenses as mates.
 This will make room for enrolling more seamen who can qualify for free training to become deck officers in the merchant marine. Connecticut or Long Island seameu who wish to enter should apply at once direct to Prof. Frederick Slocum, instructor at the school. which is in the Y. M. c. A. building.
 The present class consists mainly of seamen from New London. New Brit ain and Derby. The school is not for landsmen. The first aim of all the shipping boards free navigation schools is to help a man get his first license, and thus establish him as a licensed officer in the merchant ma rine: but the schools are also open to licensed men who feel the need of brushing up on their navigation as a step toward an advance in grade. These schools are a short cut from the forecastle to the bridge. It is es- timated that 4,000 masters and mates are needed for the new merchant ma rine
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Arthur Oddie has returned to Camp Devens after spending a few days at his home in Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
Roilermakers Needed for Navy,

The navy recruiting station, S6 State street, New London, is sending out an urgent call for boilermakers, ages 21 to B. Applicants for this rating must be competent boilermakers by trade.
 Until recently men were enlisted as boilermakers to fill vacancies only, but orders have been received at this sta tion to accept all competent boiler makers that are found physically qual- flied.
 Enlistment is for the duration of the war only, pay s77.50, complete outfit of uniform clothing is provided free, including bedding and other neces- saries
 A letter will be mailed upon request containing full information regarding qualifications for enlistment. evidence of citizenship or birth, releases from local boards, etc. Men receiving this information will save themselves time | and trouble if they contemplate enlist ing. In some cases men travel a long way. only to meet with disappointment when rejected at the recruiting station for some defect or irregularity
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
Olte B1llRtit1.
Norwich, Saturday, Aug. 3, 1918.
THE WEATHER

The most important change in the weather in the last 24 hours is the development of an area of high pres sure over the upper lakes and the at tendant sharp fall in temperature. Showery weatber is indicated for Saturday in New England and thence westward to the Ohio valley. The temperature will fall through out the shower area and moderately low temperatures will prevail for a day or so in New England and the middle Atlantic states.
 Sunday will be generally fair in eastern districts north of Maryland. The winds along the north Atlantic will be fresh southwest, thunder showers.
 Forecast.
 Middle Atlantic: Moderate west winds, fair weather.
 New England: Local thunder show CTS Saturday; Sunday fair and some what cooler. Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar : a. m. .-........'...,.... GA 300S F m. -..... ........S........ IS- 5oO9 D. m. .................. 77 30.03 Highest S2. lowest G5,
 Comparisons. Predictions foE Friday: Fair and slightly warmer.
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
GERMAN PROPAGANDA
 BoBS UP AGAIN
seized-Nothing to It, Says Lam ders.


 George M. Landers, chairman of the committee of food supply, emphatical- iy denies that the Connecticut state council Of defense. the food admins tFation, or any other depar tment of the government, either planned or contem- plated the seizure of canned fruits and canned vegetables. Mir. Landers said he could not understand how such a rumor originated. but here's what hap pened on Thursday: A Waterbury woman telephoned the Agricultural college at Storrs that she had a peck of peaches and that they might as we'll come get them now as to wait for her to can them.
 The canning campaign in Connecti- cut was inaugurated for the sole pur- pose of saving for next winters use every possible pound of foodstuff and to make Goubly sure that Connecticut measured up to her full quota of 5,000,00 quarts of fruits and vegeta- bles. The committee of food supply working with the farm bureaus or ganized the Connecticut canning corps. The committee issued 100000 enroll ment cards that have been distributed in every town and county in the state. On every one of these cards was print ed plain statement from the food ad- ministration that no home canned products would be seized by the gov- ernment. Every housewife in the state has been urged to enlist and to indi- cate the number of quarts she expected to can, but there has never been any official suggestion or intention tc requisition the canned products oi housewives and home gardeners. The state council of defense does not know l how to make this matter plainer; il brands propaganda of this sort as ab- solutely malicious and untrue; it urges every housewife and home gardener who is approached or told that theil canned products are subject to draf or requisition to promptly telephone the committee of food supply at 4 Lewis street, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

It's easy for women to keep secret: that are not interesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
GIVES APPROVAL TO
 SIX AGREEMENTS
Workmen's Compensation Agree n1ents.

Six workmen's compensation agree ments as follows have been approved by Commissioner J. J. Donohue and filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Marlin Rockwell Corp, Norwich em- ployer, and William Wyman, employe, first finger right hand cut, at rate of $S.01.
 American strawboard Co.,, Norwich, employer, and Frank Smith, employe, leakage of knee joint. at rate of $14.
 Ship Construction and Trading Co.,, Stonington, employer, and John H. Stedman, Varietyville, employe, rup- ture from blow, at rate of SPAS. Marlin Rockwell Corp, Norwich, em- ployer, and Albina Chemelewski. em- ploye, ring finger right hand cut. at rate of $721.
 The Farmhouse Chocolate Co.,, Lyme, employer, and Maurice Chapman, em- ploye, injury in groin, at rate of $7.5o.
 Aspinook Co.,, Jewett City. employer, and Fred Olson, employe, injury to right knee, at rate of $6.SS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
TAFTVILLE
Fred RoessIer overseas-Personals and
 Notes.

Fred RoessIer overseas-Personals and
 Notes.
 Word has been received that Fred Roessler, who left Camp Devens with the 18th regiment, has landed safely overseas.
 Blair Cormier has resigned his posi- tion with the J. B. Martin Co.
 Miss Ethel Graham Of Lisbon spent the week with friends in Midway.
 Miss Gertrude Stone is spending a few days with friends in the village.
 Miss Nora Macaurelle left Friday morning to visit relatives in New York.
 Arthur Oddie has returned to Camp Devens after spending a few days at his home in Lisbon.
 Mrs. Hattie Tillinghast of Taftville has been the guest of Mrs. R. K. Lewis of Preston.
 John Krucks who has been in the village for a few days, has returned to ms snip, lHe U. 0. Go 4NtAlISSold'
 William Donohue and John Nolan left Thursday morning for the Uni versity of Maine at Orono, Me.
 Alfred Norman has returned to his ship, the U, s. S. Massachusetts in Richmond, Va after spending a few days in the village. There is to be a baseball game this (Saturday) afternoon between the Wauregan team and the Taftvine team on the Providence street grounds. [.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

The Women of the Mooseheart Le- zion held g. very enjoyable picnic in Mohegan Park last Tuesday, the first anniversary of their organiza tion. The chief attraction at the park was a Of athletic games. A basket lunch was served. The com mittee in charge comprised Mrs. Eu- gene Boyens, chairman. Mrs. c. D. Beaver, Mrs. John Waltz, Mrs. Mary Wright. Mrs. Richard Carter and Mrs. Annie Hancock
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
STEAMER FREIGHT HAS
 DROPPED OFF LATELY
But Kay Steamship Company May
 Put On Another Boat Later.

Some time ago a form letter was circulated among local merchants with 8 view of finding out whether or not they had enough freight to ship to New York to warrant the Kay Trans portation company putting on another steamer. Since that time there has been a falling off in the freight re. ceived at the local office for the steamer Hart so the proposed new steamer has not been put on the line yet. There is a possibility that an- other steamer will be put on the line later and this boat will stop at the various plants along the river and pick up their freight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
TWO NORWICH WOMEN
 TO NATL. SERVICE SCHOOL
Mrs. Jane Cassidy and Miss Jeanette Strahan Given D. A. R. Appointment,

Through the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Jane Cassidy and Miss Agnes Strahan have received an appointment to attend a three weeks course at Chautauqua. N. Y, in the national service school and are to leave today Saturday, to at tend the school. The courses will fit those taking them for various lines of work in the national service in. war time activities.
 The appointments are made hv the Connecticut D. A. R. committee on na- tional service school, whose members are Mrs. Starr. c. Barnum of Dan bury, chairman, Mrs. H. M. Sedgwick of New Haven and Mrs. A. A. Brown ing of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Mrs. Hattie Tillinghast of Taftvi1le has been the guest of Mrs. R. K. Lewis of Preston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
Entertained Navy Men.

Friday evening H. S. Schwartz enter tained a party of young friends from Norwich and vicinity at dinner. The guests of honor were Boatswain's s Mate Earl T. Barry and Machinist's Mate c. R. Hughes. both of the U. s. s. C.. No. 27. The young men have just returned from a cruise in southern wa ters After the dinner dancing was en- joyed and the party broke up at a late hOur 2. ,s,.l
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
AUTO INSPECTOR BUSY.
Travellers in MontviIle Have to Show
 Their Papers Now.

Local autoists travelling between here and New London report that Dep uty Inspector George H. Bradford of Montville is busy again, stopping au- toists and looking over their papers One local man called attention to the fact that the lholdups are taking place on lonely stretch of road, just the place where a thief would try to hold up a car.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
SEEKS DIVORCE.
Claims Husband Was Cruel from Da,
 They Married.

On the grounds of intolerable cruel ty since Sept 15, 1912, Mrs. Mary Maruzzo, whose maiden name was Matry, has brought suit for divorce from Louis Maruzzo of Norwich. They were married on the date from which Mrs. Maruzzo alleges the intolerable cruelty began. The wife asks custody of two boys. aged and 3, and also wants permission to resume her maiden name.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03


 Be held at Storrs--White Cross Council Hears Report of State of- fieers-Other Local Fraternal Or ganizations Transact Routine 5usi- ness.
 The New England lecturers confer ence of the Patrons of IIuSbandry will be held at Storrs College Saturday Aug. 10. This is the first year that the conference has been held in Con necticut. It has been held in past years in Maine, New Hampshire, Yer mont and Massac achusetts. It is rec- commended that each grange within Z9O miles make up party of five, including the lecturer and at least one young member and make the trip by auto. Meals and lodging can be had at the Connecticut Agricultural Col lege where the conference will be held. It is also recommended that parties come a day ahead of the con- ference and attend the conference at Thompson on Friday The program for the two days of the conference: Saturday, Aug. 10, 1913, in College
 Armory.
 Presiding officer, Charles A. Vince
  1000 a. m., address of welcome President C. L. Beach.
 10.3o-The Grange and Other Az ricultural Agencies, o. L. Martin, state lecturer of Vermont. Discussion. 11.O0-The Grange and the War l Luke H. Riekert. state lecturer of New Hampshire. Discussion. 11.So-The Grange and Recreation Harry E. Gardner, state lecturer oi Massachusetts. Discussion. | -1.30-Dinner, at church, 60 cents 1.30 p. m.-The Grange and Educa- tion, P. H. Vessels, state lecturer O Rhode Island
 2.0O-The Grange and Its Lecturer C. o. Puriuton. state lecturer o Maine
 2so-Address by John c. Ketcham of Michigan. lecturer of the Nationa Grange. Discussion, question box and conference conducted by the na tional lecturer
 3.45-Address by Charles Nj. Gard her. high priest of Demeter and man aging editor of The National Grang Monthly.
 43O-visit to college fields. laoora tories, library, barns, etc. with guides 6.OO-7 -7.30-Supper, at church, 5 l cents.
 S.0O-Moying pictures, three reels agriculture, war and comic. A four minute talk will be given by Morri F. Alling. state chairman of -Four Minute Men.
 1000 to 11.oG-Social
 Sunday, Aug. ii. 1918. | 500 a. m.-Preakfast, college din ing hall, 40 cents.
 10.30-Religious service, sermon b Rev. J. Howard Hoyt. chaplain of tn Connecticut State Grange.
 100 p. m.-DiHner College dinin hall, 75 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
Retention Eor James Laesr.

A reception for James Lacey and his friends who were to go to Camp Devens on Thursday was given on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Aaron Gilbert of 125 Thames street, at which Mrs. Gilbert presented him a safety razor and Mrs. J. Kelly gave him a box of cigars The parents of Mir Lacey and many friends attended the reception. Ice cream, cake, cookies and lemonade were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
BORN

sTENDER-In Backus hospital, Aug. ?,
 1918, son to MT. and Mrs August
 Slender.
 SCHATZ-In Backus hospital. Aug. 2, 1918. a son to MT. and Mrs. Jacob
 Schatz.
 TATLOR-In Backus hospital, Aug ,,
 1918, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Theodore Taylor HOLDEN-In Stonington CPawcatuek), July 30. 1918. a son to MT. and Mrs. Charles Holden.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
ORDER OF PROTECTION.

The annual field day of the New England Order of Protection will be held at Savin Rock today. A pro gram of sports has been arranged and prizes will be awarded. Various grand lodge officers from this and other states will be in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
ODD FELLOWS.

Shetucket Lodge held its regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday evening. Routine business was trans acted. There was a good attendance for the time of year.
 Uncas Lodge held their regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall Monday evening with 8 fair attendance. Rou- tine business was transacted. It. is planned to hold an initia tion soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
KoRPER ANNOUNCES MORE
 EMPL LoYMENT OFFICES
To Be Opened in Meriden and in New
 London.

Offices in New London and Meriden, which are additional to those already running, are soon to be opened by the United Sta tes government employment service, the government agency which beginning Aug. 1, assumed charge of the recruiting and transfer of all un- skilled labor in war plants which em plcy more than 100 hands
 Federal Director Leo A Korper has announced two appointments of su- perintendents for employment offices. Julius c. Stremlau of Meriden, for merly president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor nas been ap-
 pointed superintendent of the New London office, the location for which
 will be announced in a few days.
 Charles E. Julin of New Haven has
 been appointed superintendent of the New Haven office in place of H. P. Fairchild, whose resignation took eff feet June 30, The superintendent for the Meriden office has not yet been selected.
 More Regulations. Additional regulations concerning l the new government labor programme have been received from Washington | by MT. Korper. These regulations prohibit advertising for unskilied la l bor by employers of more than 10C
 hands who are engaged wholly o1 partly in war work.
 1 The new regulations are contained
 in the following telegram received by l Mr Korper:
 "No advertising for unskilled la hor by employers engaged wholly ol partly in war work. whose maximum 1 force exceeds 100. Private recruiting
 and advertising for skilled labor not
 restricted, provided it is so conducted i as to avoid taking. or causing rest 1 Ilessness among men engaged in wal work. including railroads. mines anC 1 farms. Non-war industries may not l by advertising or otherwise; offer su- perior inducements or in any way compete for labor with government
 or employers engaged in war work,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
RED MEN.

The Red Men throughout the state are planning to hold a big drive for war savings and thrift stamps on Saturday, Aug. A. The plan is to have members dressed in Indian cos tune make the sales. Effort is being made to have Governor Holeomb des-