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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
VERDICT AGAINST DOUGLAS FOR S23, 300
Favor of Huber & Chttende Whose Stock of Goods Was Buried In Collapse of Cady Building In New London But Jury Finds For D. S Marsh, Who Also Was Made Defendant.

Late on Thursday night in the su- perior court at New London the end of the ninth week of the trial, the jury in the case of Huber & Chittenden vs. H. R. Douglas, Inc, and D. s. Marsh, all of New London, brought in a yer dict that Huber 6 Chittenden recover $23,500 from the defendant Douglas, Inc, but gave a verdict in favor of the other defendant, Marsh. The suit was brought for $40, ,060 damages.
 The trial has been one of the long est and hardest fought in the superior court for a number of terms and on account of numerous complicated legal questions involved has excited the at tention of the legal fraternity general ly. The long trial. which has been held before Judge Gardiner Greene and a jury, has absorbed almost the whole time of the term and has pro- longed the court session far beyond the usual limits, so that the criminal term has had to be put off until this case was out of the way
 The case reached the jury about noon on Thursday after a charge of two hours delivered by Judge Greene.
 After an hour of deliberation on the part of the jury. Judge Greene directed Sheriff Sidney A. Brown and Deputy Sheriff Tubbs to take the men to din- ner At 2.30 the jury was back in the jury room and remained in constant session until 6.35, when they were al lowed to go to supper in charge of Sheriff Brown. At that time they said that they had agreed upon their verdict, all except as to the amount of damages to be fixed.
 After their return again to the jury room, it was 9.35 before they had com pleted their verdict and were ready to present it to Judge Greene.
 Huber & Chittenden, who were ten ants on a five years lease in a store in the Cady building on state street, in
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
FARM BUREAU TESTS
 FOR GOOD SEED CORN
Finds Good Supply For Farmers of
 New London County.

There is no reason why the farm CTS in New London county should plant poor seed corn this year, says the New London County Farm Blu reau. Although the big per cent. of corn does not germinate satisfactorily the New London County Farm Blu reau has found good seed in sufficient quantity to take care of the needs of the county. Anyone wishing assist ance in securing good seed should get in touch with the county agent inn mediateIy or go directly to those pro ducers who have good seed. Accord ing to reports from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Of samples taken by the farm bureau, good seed may be found on the fol- lowing farms: in quantity. yellow flint, Elisha Waterman, Bozrahville; white flint James Shea. Jewett City; Dowd's dent, Harry Hull, Lisbon; and Conn. Leaning, on the farms of Will liam Sisson and Ray L. Harding, both in the town of Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

New London, brought suit for dam ages to recover for stock of dry goods and other merchandise that was buried in the ruins when the Cady building collapsed in a heap at 6 p. m on the 10th of June, 1916, just as one of the members of the drygoods firm had locked up the store for the night and was closing the front door.
 Their claim for damages covered value of stock and fixtures, expenses of moving and loss of profits. Their suit was brought against H. R. Doug las. Inc, a building corporation, which had the contract nd was at work on the adjoining plot in erecting a new building for D. s. Marsh, and also against Marsh.
 The construction work had reached the stage where the complete excava- tion had been made on the Marsh lot, which left the foundation walls of the Cady building standing on the edge of the excavation. The Cady building suddenly toppled over into the excava- tion.
 The legal battle has been conducted for the plaintiffs by Attorneys c. L. Avery, c. B. Waller and A. B. Calkins of New London. The defendant Doug las company was represented by At i torneys HadIai A. Hull and Nathan Belcher, while the defendant Marsh in whose favor verdict was rendered was represented by Attorney Charles B. Whittlesey of New London anG l Mayor Allyn l.. Brown of this city. | One of the interesting features o1
 the trial was a wooden model of the properties involved, which was made
 so that it could be taken apart. After
 a long legal struggle over it's admis-
 sion as an exhibit and some changes
 had been made in it, it was finally
 admitted and could be used by tht
 lawyers for reference. but it could no
 be taken into the jury room with tn, | other exhibits in the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
EXPECT POO TO 300
 TO REGISTER HERE
Young Men Who Have Become 0
 Draft Age Since June 5.

The young men of Norwich who have reached the age of 21 since June ,, 1917. will be obliged to register for the seiective service draft sometime in June CT the first part of July No definite date has yet been set for the registration.
 The method of registration will be the same as at the last registration nearly a year ago when almost 5000 between the ages of twenty and thir- ty-one registered. It is thought by the local draft board that one registra- tion place will be sufficient to accom- modato all those registering. At the last registration there were several places about the city for men in the different districts to s:gn. The regis tration place will be open from ' a. m. to g p. m. which gives oppor- tunity for those employed to register.
 From unofficial figures there are be- tween 200 and 300 young men in the city who have become twentv-one dur ing the past year. Those r-:stering will be placed in classes according to their publications and it is expected that the majority will be placed in Class 1 subject to call after the pres ent Class 1 has been exhausted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
GAVE SUPPER PARTY
 FOR BRIDE-To-BE.
Miss Grace Stetson Was Hostess at
 Pleasant Surprise Event.

Miss Grace Stetson entertained at her home on West Thames street on Wednesday evening at a surprise sup per party for Miss Dorothy Hall, who is soon to marry William Gager, 3 prominent lawyer of Waterbury.
 The dining room was very lovely with it's color scheme of pink and white, streamers prettily arranged from the chandelier to the table cor ners.
 A large wedding cake with decora- tions in pink held the place of honor and was cut by the guest Of honor
 Dainty May baskets were used as souvenirs, the excitement of the even ing arriving when the bride -to-be re- ceived her May basket. a large beau tifully decorated basket filled with lovely gifts.
 Following the opening of the gifts which was done with many jects and much advice which will not be needed a general good time was held.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
BANK STATEMENTS
No. s5r

REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Thames National Bank at Norwich. in the State of ConnecticIt. at the close of business on May 10. 191S:a-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
ELLINGTON
Liberty Supper and Entertainment Helps Grange to Pay For Bond Hartford Speaker Addresses Wo- mans Club.

Miss Freeland of Sterling, who has been visiting Mrs. H. T. Noble, return ed home Saturday.
 Miss Hazel Reynolds of Essex was the week end guest of Mrs H. L. Hay den.
 At Summer Home.
 Mrs. Oliver Foran and Mrs. Me- Naughton of New York are at their summer home on Berr avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Hoyt Hayden, of Hart ford, were visitors in town on Sun day.
 Dorothy Hale spent Sunday in Man chester.
 Liberty Supper and Entertainment. A Liberty supper followed by an entertainment and dance was given in the town hall Friday evening by the Grange, the object being to raise money to help pay for the second Lib- erty bond, purchased by the grange
 Committees Appointed.
 The Mems union held it's May busi- ness meeting Monday evening. Com mittees were elected for the year, and an interesting discussion took place on Our Attitude Towards Germany After the War.
 Tuesday evening the F'riendshir class met with Mrs. G. P. Wood fol a social gathering.
 Addressed Women's Club.
 Monday afternoon Mrs. Campbell O Windsor who is on the Come cticu Council of Defense, gave a most in
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

6. Libertv loan I b. Liberty Loan
 bonds, 3k per cent. and 1 per cent. pledged
 to secure U. s. deposits ...... ., c. Liberty Loan bonds, 3k per cent. and 4 per cent, pied ged to secure postal savings depos- it's ..... e. Payments ac- tually made on Liberty A. per cent. bonds :.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
NORTH FRANKLIN
Callers in Local Homes During the
 Weei-Work Done For Red Cross.

Frank Day of Baltic and Mrs. Ida Missette of Norwich were Sunday vis- itors at Mrs. J. J. Mahoney's.
 Mrs. Imogene Arnold and son. Hol- den Arnold of Willimantic, spent Sun day with Mrs. Reuben Manning.
 Mrs. M. A. Welsh of Norwich Town spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs. Grace Peckham.
 Worked For Red Cross.
 The Home Missionary society met with Mrs Eric Michell Thursday with a good attendance. The usual Red Cross work was taken up.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Greene and fam fly, of Pomfret, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Eugene Clark.
 Alton Cox of Fort Wright spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Emma Cox
 Mr and Mrs Charles Crandall and daughter, Myra, spent Sunday with Mrs. Theodore Crandall. Mr and Mrs. James Mahoney and family of Norwich were guests Sunday of Mrs. c. Mahoney. MT. and Mrs. E. E. Carpenter and | MT. and Mrs. Elmer Browning of Weekapaug were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. A. T. Browning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
To Hold Sale.

Saturday there will be food sale at a, Norwich s3ore under the auspic- es of the two Taftville churches for the benefit of the Red Cross. The food. candy and flowers to be sold have been donated by local people and a large attendance is expected. The committee in charge comprises Miss Ruth NJ. Grant, chairman, Mrs. Vic toria Plante, Misses Blossom Graham, F1ossie Myer. Viola Jacques, Yvonne and Bernadette Lambert, assistants.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
St. Veronica Meets,

The members of the St. Veronica T, A. B. Society, held their monthly meeting in their rooms on Providence street Tuesday evening. Reports were read and committee composed of the Misses Mary Murphy Elizabeth Daley and Leona Fontaine were appointed to draw up resolutions on the death of their member, Miss Agnes Han lon.
 The young ladies also appointed a special committee to devise means for raising funds for patriotic purposes, and social evening for members and friends is to be held in the near fu- ture.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
DIED

PICKERING-Tn New London. May 15. 1918, Lizzie Batty. widow of Frank Pickering, aged 60 years. FOSTER-In this city. May 15 1918, Julia Ann McCarty, widow of Charles Drisler Foster in the 18th year of her age.
 Funeral from her late home Robbins court, Saturday afternoon. May IS, at o'clock. Burial in the family lot in Yantic cemetery. KUSIAN-In Hanover, May Is. 1918, J. L. Russian, aged 5S years, 10 months. Funeral from his late home in Han over Saturday at 3 D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Vegetable Compound cured me so 1 did not need the operation, and am telling all my friends about it. Mrs. A. w. BMzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
 It is just such experiences as that of Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous root and herb remedy household word from ocean to ocean. Any woman whs suffers from inflammation, Liberation, displacements, backache, nervousness, irregularities or "the blues" should not rest until she has given it g trial, and for special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Federated Ladies' Aid Society Meets
 Other Village News.

Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid society of the Federated church went at the home of Mrs. Herbert I. Bald win. There was a good attendance and during the afternoon the ladies sewed on Red Cross garments. The president, Mrs. William A. Lund was in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Bald win, the secretary. read her report
 Plans were discussed for raising money for the treasury of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Shingles on Fire.

Burning shingles on a small shed at the rear of the John Corcoran estate. property at 405 Main street, just over the Preston bridge, were ripped off by the fremen when they were called to the place by telephone alarm about 1.45 o'clock on Thursday after noon. The damage was slight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Workmen,s Compensation.

Two workmen's compensation agreements as follows have been ap- proved by Commissioner J. J. Dono- hue and filed with the clerk of the superior court:
 State highway commission, employ er and Thomas Doyle, Uncasville. en- ploye, muscles of shoulder torn, at rate of S75S.
 Atwood Machine Co.,, Stonington, employer and Charles Killars, Ston- ington, enploye, eye case, at rate of S93S. z
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
TAFTVTI.LE
Evening School Holds Regular Meet.
 inq-PersonaI Mention,

Wednesday evening the regular meeting of the night school was held in the Wequonnoc school building with a large attendance These sessions were started several months ago and have been we'll attended throughout the year. Miss Desmarais is in charge of the class.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Qllle B1LlRtfn.
Norwich, Friday, May 17, 1918.
THE WEATHER

Pressure continues high east of the Mississippi valley, but with a falling tendency. In the Atlantic states temperatures are nearly normal. The weather will be fair Friday and Saturday in New England. It will be warmer Friday and Saturday in the interior Of the Atlantic states. Winds for Friday and Saturday. North Atlantic and Middle Atlan- tic: Gentle to moderate south winds with fair weather.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Fair Fri day and Saturday, warmer on the mainland.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther Bar. a. III. '''''''.1''....... 5V.a4 41 III. '''s'.''s''s.. of ou.4i p. m. 6z 5U.42 Highest 72, lowest 46.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Fair. Thursday weather: As predicted.
 Sun, Moon and Tidea.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

}. Overdrafts, unsecured. fa6l ,. u. $. bonds fotDer than
 Liberty bonds. but in-
 cluding U. s. certificates
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

BdVSQ me 1EOlu du operation, I cannot say enough in praise oft Isuffered from organic troubles and my side hurt me 30 I could hardly be up from my bed, and 1 was unable to do my homework. 1 had the best doctors in Eau Claire and they wanted me to have an operation, but Lydia F. Pinkham's
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Bruette Bound Over.

Noble Bruette. accused of securing liquor for two sailors here last Sat urday night, has been given a hear ing before U. s. Commissioner Earl Mathewson and was bound over to the U. s. district court. Bonds were fixed at $500 which were furnished for Bruette by A. D. Lathrop
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to thank all the neighbors, friends and lodges who helped with sympathy and kindness during the ill., ness and death of my beloved husband.
 MRS. PETER WEISS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

teresting talk to the members of the Women's club and their guests, at the home of Mrs. J. T. Mcknight. After the talk a social hour was spent, dur ing which ice cream and waters were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Food, candy and flower sale under auspices of Taftville churches at Plaut-Cadden store Saturday for ben eft of Red Cross. Light lunch 5 to g p. m.--adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Donated Hall.

The Messrs. Hagberg and Ambrose Sullivan donated the hall in the Chamber Of Commerce building on Wednesday night for the Red Cross benefit dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
BORN.

CUNNTNGHAM-In stonington (Paw- catuck) May Is. 1918 a son. James, IT.. to MT. and Mrs. James Cunning ham. CODY-In Pomfret Center, May 10. 1918. a daughter to MT and Mrs Thomas Cody
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Miss Lottie Destin of Colchester is visiting Mrs. Frank B. Sterry of Lee avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

White River Junction, Vermont, are spending few days with Mir and Mrs. W. S. Geer of Washington street, making the trip in their automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Announce Enaaaement.

Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Ritchie of Brooklyn N. Y. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Ritchie, to Kuno Mueller of Watercress avenue, this city
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
sheIterinu Arms service.

Rev. J. H. Newland, pastor of Trim ity Methodist church, will have charge of the Sunday afternoon ser vice at Sheltering Arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Mrs. H. H. Farnham of Washington street was recent caller in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Private Alfred Peters of Fort Wright was a recent visitor with friends on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Miss Mary Bruckner- of New York is spending the week &ith friends on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

c. NJ. Welte of East Town street left Wednesday for a business trip to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Martin Enright, of the commissary department, U. S. navy, Newport is at his home oS Seventh street for a short furlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

MT. and Mrs. Hillberg of Elm ave- nue who are leaving for California have presented the Johnson Home their victrola and several interesting books, all of which are much appre- ciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Miss Leslie Beckwith of Mantle spent Thursday with Mrs George A. Howard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Heard ard Seen

John Brukowskf of North Main street spent Sunday in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

James McGlone of Thamesville spent Thursday afternoon with friends on Providence street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Personals and Notes.

Miss Alice Peltier was d recent vis- itor in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Miss Augusta Learned of East Town street is passing a few days with her aunt on East Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Misses Mary and Lucy Ellsworth o1 Willimantic were recent guests oi MT. and Mrs. Sherman Beebe, of Pine Tree farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Philip Caldwell of New London was a business visitor in the village Thurs day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Henry Johnson of Moosup was { visitor in the village Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

There were number of local young men at a Norwich dance Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Mrs. George Frazier has returned to her home on East Town street after a short visit with friends in Provi- dence and New Bedford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
NORWICH TOWN

Gift to Johnson Home-Guests Mo- tor From Vermont-ChiIdren' Day Rehearsal Held.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Motored From Vermont. Dr. and Mrs. Dean S. Drake of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

The Children's Day committee of the First Congregational church held the rst rehearsal in the chapel We'd nesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
THIS WOMAN SAVED FROM
 AN OPERATION 
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, One
 of Thousands of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis.-''As Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Mir. and Mrs. Jeremiah Mahoney and little daughter Airline from Franklin were recent guests of Mrs. Leon Ladd of Vergason hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

THERE Is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull ietin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low lide. which is followed by food tide
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-02-08
DRAFTEEs WILL GO FEB. is
Final Quotas viii Be Filled on 1Ms,
Date--Equipment Now Being
Assembled.

Washington.-Th first draft army
will be completed on February 10.
The. final quotas from those states
which have not furnished their full
strength will be sent to camp on that
date.
Advance supplies of equipment for
the new contingents now are being as.
sembled at the camps and canton
ments In various sections Of the coun-
try. Secretary of War Baker has in.
sisted on the accumulation of ample
stocks of clothing and other neces-
sary supplies before the additional
men reach camp. The work ID being
rushed. Advices that clothing and
supplies would Be ready in time we're
received before the provost marshal
general decided on the order requir-
ing the induction of the final quotas
into military service.
An aggregate Of about $4,000 men
win be sent> to camp under the new
orders.
The date OF the second draft call
is dependent upon the removal oi
troops now In training.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-02-08
HUNS sTARvE U. S. CAPTIvES
American Prisoners Of War to be
Stood up in Cages for Four
Days Without Food.

With the American Army in France
officers at the front have
come into possession of documents
said to have been taken from Ger
mans opposite our positions, which
deal with the treatment to be accord
ed prisoners.
The documents say that all prison
ers, including commissioned and nom
commissioned officers. after being
captured, are to be kept in cages for
four days without food and be COM
PEELED to stand all the time. After
the four day period only small guam
titles OF food are to be given.
Although definite information on
the point ds lacking. some American
officers expressed the belief that the
order resulted from the difficulties
the Germans probably experienced IN
extracting Information from the first
American prisoners captured in No
vember. such treatment OF prisoners,
It is felt, could be designed only to
make them give up military infor-
nation.