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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
LlearLEss THURSDAY
Eeuftehes Cut For First Time Last Evening.

I WzInmantic's business section pre- ,seuted a dreary appearance Thursday .evening. for the order of the fuel ad- administration that all electric lights in Astore windows operated by time
 switches should be out Thursday and
 Sunday evenings, went into effect on
 Thursday evening for the first time. POther merchants who have window
 lights not operated by time switches .have been requested to have the lights |put.
 It is rumored that the saloons will lsoon be asked to close at 10 o'clock and that a state order will soon be tpilt into effect that theatres close at ! 10 and retail and wholesale stores at i've in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
USQUEPAUGH

F. K. Crandal was-a caller at King ston Monday 4 ~'
 Joseph Ash of Exeter was here Mon day. <. 1 F Mrs. E. L. Simmons. Nhe works ssat the Johny Cake club at Kingston. was at her home here Sunday.
 Len Joslin of Exeter was in this place Sunday. E ..e .-,,<.. . x
 Miss Bertha Heath of Kingston call ed on Mrs. s. E-SWebster, Jr, Sun day. .84 in this village Sunday.
 Dr. Kenyon and daughter Annie were visitors at Wakefield Saturday.
 J. L. Briggs called on friends at West Kingston Saturday.
 Trees, fences, roads and everything out of doors are all ice here, as else- where, ,.>
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11

Stafford Springs. The board has also engaged an additional clerk and Leo J. Kelly has received the appointment He will assist Town Clerk John. B. Thomas. who is chief clerk. Both are under, pay and it is reported that the new board will take advantage of the regulations, which allow it $750 day The board consists of pr. Thomas F. Rockwell, chairman, Dwight B. Gard ener and Willis H. Reed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
WEDDING
Shearer-chassa.

Daniel F. Shearer and Miss Florence Chase were married at St. Mary's rectory Thursday morning at g o'clock by Rev. L. Paradis. They were at tended by William Cummings and Miss Lena Wood.
 Following the ceremony breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents. at 22 Carey street. MT. and Mrs. Shearer will spend their honey fnoon at Inwoods L. L. at the home of khe groom's parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11

and Mrs. R. F. Cheney 1.-The hostess served refresfmeDts.sss.s 5dsH .a ssH
 Thrift Stamps for EmpIoyes. {. The American Thread company at Glasgo today presents each of its ern- ployes a 25-cent thrift. stamp and card. In the future the stamps will be for sale at the mill
 I'll at His Home.
 Earl s. Hiscox is confined to his home with an attack of pharyngitis. He had just returned to his studies at the Putnam state trade shop after four weeks at home with swater on the knee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Odd Fellows Install,

The installation of officers for Ob- webetuck' lodge, No. IS, 10. O., F., was held Thursday evening. the installation being done by District Deputy Grand Master Fred H. Williams of this city. Grand Master George N. Chapman of Waterbury and staff were present. Fol- lowing the. installation, refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
CENTRE GRoTON
Effects of Ice Storm-John P. HaleY and Men Cutting Of Swamp Woods
 land. I

Recent cold weather with cold rain storm on toe of the frosty forests and frozen ground has made a half inch coating of solid ice which makes it almost impossible for horses or pe- -destrians to get about in this section.
 William Gray, who is employed in Groton, has been unable to get to work as wheeling by bicycle, is out of the question and walking is also impossfs bie. rfts "'1-'f <
 John R. Haley, with his gang ot woodchoppers, is cutting over large tracts of swamp land,; asait is frozen solid so he can get in there at present
 Leon Colver and family from Led yard were village callers Wednesday,
 Rufus Hurlbutt, rural carrier, was unable to get around his route Mon day, F
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11

St. Germaine Escapes With Injured
 shouIder-Firsman Gut by Flying
 Sticks of Wood.
 Passenger train No. 4s0S westboutd on the New Haven road. in charge of Conductor A. E. Barrett and Engineer Chapman, due to arrive in Baltie at S.45 a. m, sideswiped a. wagon loaded with cord wood belonging to Charles Phillips of Versailles, and driven by Joseph St. Germaine, an ennploye. The accident occurred at Curtin's Crossing Thursday morning. St. Germaine was coming to Baltic to deliver the wood. He was leaving the Bushnell Hollow road to cross the tracks when he saw the approaching train, and pulled his horses to one side and swung the wa gon to. the left of the track. Just,
 gon to the left of the track just as the train shot past The side of the engine smashed the wagon to rsplint- CTS and the wood was strewn about Tor an eighth of mile along the track. St. Germaine was thrown about 20 feet in the air and }anded in 9 gut ter some distance away. -.3.,e -.e..~ e..
 The nigh horse was badly cut on the left hind leg, received a gash about IS inches across the flank and an in- cisjon to the bone. The extent of the drivers injuries could not be ascer- tained Thursday but he stataa that, he had received painful injury to his knee when he fell into the gutter.
 The fireman en- the train was in jured by flying stick of wood, getting his leg badly lacerated.' ,;.-lrs. .r Al:s Passengers and, others. awaiting the arrival of this train at the Baltic sta tien hurried to theqr crossing when it was learned that the accident had hap pened. =t s '-r.v
 The train crew were. held up about 20 minutes clearing the track of seat tered wood. p7 fsx;3;s u;;;,,.... Arriving in Baltic station the accident was reported to. .,-, Providence head- quarters MT. St. Gerrnain~ drove his horses to Versailles after the track had been cleared. aT9
 Thursday afternoon Norwich veterinarian went to the Phillips farm and gave the injured horse surgica attention. f'.' s'+-'
 Curtin's switch is in the eastern part of the town about one mile from the village The road which leads to the crossing at this point is dangerous spot as there is an incline and it is impossible to bring a pair of horses heavily loaded to a sudden stop: A number of years ago when the. Baltic Mills were being constructed. an ac. cident resulting in death occurred al 1 this particular point The. icy roads will not permit the brakes to hold thu
 wheels from slipping. a<
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
coastinq Accident.

There were fewer children sliding on High street Thursday evening than on Wednesday evening. Wednesday even Ing one accident occurred. when Claude Ide. aged IA, who was sliding on a sled, collided with a double ripper. He was cut on the forehead and a cut over his eye required two stitches to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
WHSONYILLE

Ed Welch of Fort Warren, Boston, was at his home over Sunday.
 Christine Ryan was a week end visitor with friends in Webster.
 MT. Willett, who has been in the employ of l.. Keegan for long time, has moved his family to Webster. MT. Parmenter has taken his place and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Game With Norwich V. M. C. A

The Wiiiiman ntic and Norwich Y. Nj. 7" t. teams will meet in the local gym Saturday evening. to decide who is supreme in basketball. The local Y. M c. 4. team will be composed of seniors and has not splayed this season ,al- though they made a good record in past seasons. The Norwich team has succeeded in holding more than their own this season and a fast game is expected,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Senior and Junior Basketball Leagues.

Senior and Junior basketbaH 7Eea9ues'
 Two basketball leagues were formed at the Y. M. C., A. Wednesday even- ing. The main league will be com posed of teams from the various local churches and will be known as the Allied League. This league is for sen iors, while the other league is for boys under 125 pounds.
 R. E. Parker was named chairman pro tempore and the next meeting will be held Monday evening to define terms. The league will not be run to make money but to advance the sport. The league is open to non-members also and ten men will be allowed for each team. A cup will be offered for the winning team and each team will pay an entrance fee of $1 to purchase the cup.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Holland Exemption Board chanaes

The retirement of Thomas F. Noone Of Rockville from the exemption board resignation of Judge William IF. Heaid of Stafford. the third member of the board Hehis succeeded by Willis H. Reed. soR of Judge Joel H. Reed of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
ONE TRAIN OFF
City's Railroad Service Not Changed
 Much.

Willimantic will be let off easy in fegard to changes in the railroads run- ping through this city. Only one train has been taken of so far.
 The o'clock express from New York will leave that city fifteen min- ntes later but will arrive at Hartford hnd in this city as in the past. The train now due here at 415 from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
FUN E RAJ
Samantha E, keeIer,

Funeral services for Samantha E. T.cefer were held at ShePard's, mort ,iary chapel Thursday afternoon. Rev, l,rnon ", Cooke. officiating. A. The i+arnrs were friends. The body was placed in ( receiving vault ,in the Will lmantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
WIILMANTIC

Boston will run about twenty minutes earlier, arriving here at 3.55.
 These changes were made because of the S2 trains that have been with drawn on the road and to make good connections
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Injured While FeiIina Tree.

William E. Clark of Mountain street was injured Wednesday afternoon when tree which he was cutting fell on him. striking him on the hip. but breaking no bones.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Escaped From Mansfield.

A notice has been received at the police station to be on the lookout for Richard Lewis, IT, colered, who es- capped from the Mansfield State Train ing School and Hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11

has moved his family here. :. ,.., Stewart Upham has recovered from illness and is able to be out of doors.
 Mrs. Ida Childs. who has been ill, is much better.
 Laura Theroux of Pawtucket was, with her mother here Sunday.
 Hartford-The Epiphany meeting of the Hartford Archdeaoonry was held at Christ church, Hartford. Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11

Guilford-Owing to. Iaek of; heat the Episcopal church and Third Congre- gational church joined services with First Congregational in P. the A latter's building on Sunday last both morning and evening. Rev. F. E. Snow preaching in the morning and Rev. Henry OImstsasf of Y ttse Episcopal church in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Drills saturday Afternoons.

The South Coventry Home Guard will not hold their drills Friday eve nings as usual, but Saturday after moons in front of the school. This change was made to save fuel and lights.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
John William Brooke.

John William Brooke died sudden ly at his home in South Bethlehem, Pa. "Wednesday. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank P. Brooke of South Coventry and is survived by three brothers in this city. Frank F., Horace J. and Percy E..
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Offers Hospitality to Revenue Agent

UHers F1osPItaIIty 10 HeVehue HSehLs
 The rooms committee of the cham Der of commerce sent letter to James J. Walsh of New London, internal rev. enue collector, stating that the repre- sentative who is to be in this city the week of January 14 and tell people how to fill out the new income tax blanks may use the chamber of commerce rooms. It was intended to have him locate at the post office.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
OBITUARY
Mrs. Henry Armstrong.

Mrs. Jane c. Armstrong, widow of Henry Armstrong, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. s. White at South Coventry, Thursday morning, following an attack of pneumonia. She is survived by three sons, William of South Coventry, Leonard of Provi- dence, and E. P Armstrong of Port land, Oregon. and one daughter with whom she lived .
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Sickness Depletes Teachers, Staff.

The teachers staff at the high school was further depleted Thursday when another teacher became ill Already three teachers are on sick leave and all available substitute teachers are now teaching at the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
Few Iiohts,

Practically the only lights visible in stores on Main street Thursday even ing were those directed on safe doors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
PLAINFIELD

Lieut.. John Francis Sullivan Leaves
 For ,.Hoboken--Expects Orders to Join Pershins's Forees-5riiiiant Young Student, Winner of Milner
 Scholarship at Vale.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
JEWETT CITY

Reports Made at Borough Meeting Red Cross Statement of Work Ac- eompiished - D. A. R. Delegates chosen-Thrift Stamps for All Em- pioyes of GIaseo Thread Mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-11
BALTIC

Train sideswipes Wood Wagon at Gurtin's Crossing -- Driver Joseph St. Germaine Escapes With Injured ShouIder-Fireman Gut by Flying Sticks of Wood. .-....---
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-08
VIRooUA, WIS, Oct. 81, 1918.

The tobacco situation has developed
into waiting game. The packers have
virtually entrenched and the grower is
anxiously waiting for the packers to
begin riding. Throughout this county
fully half of the weed remains the
property of the grower and the half sold
was sold at prices ranging from thirty
to forty cents. The packers were hot
after the crop and in many instances
offers were made that never before
were heard of, only to be turned down
by the grower. When the packers
thoroughly understood the situation and
the demands that the producers were
demanding the buying of the crop was
halted. Now in many instances the
previously offered, but any, advances
made are being turned down by the
packers. The unsettled condition of
the tobacco market in regard to rev.
enues and the unsettled condition of
the labor may have considerable to do
with the reluctance of the buyers to
make further purchases at this time.
The damp weather of the past few
days has enabled some of the exclusive
growers to take some of the-hanging
crop down for stripping, but the ma
jority of raisers did not avail them
selves of the opportunity, preferring to
let their crop freeze out. Censor.
NEW YORK, Oct. 81, 1918.
Reports of offerings of old domestic
tobacco by cigar manufacturers have
been frequent during the past week in
the Water Street district. Those of
the packers from whom these reports
emanate are positive in their assur-
ances that such offerings have been
made by various manufacturers with
out any trading of consequence result
ing Many manufacturers, these pack
ers say, who have large stocks of to-
bacco on hand, have found their pro-
duction cut by existing labor conditions
from thirty to fifty per cent. AS they
see little chance in the near future to
turn their raw material into finished
goods, they have grown anxious over
the prospect of carrying large invest
ments in leaf tobacco for what may be
an indefinite period with such remote
prospects of converting it into cash.
These packers are agreed with the
manufacturers that present prices for
the new crop must inevitably come
down. AS the crop is of such record
proportions and excellent quality no ap-
prehension is expressed over the prob
lem of obtaining future supplies at
prices so far below those now prevail
ing that the sale now of any surplus of
old tobacco cannot fail to show a profit
in the long run. Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-08
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKE.T
EDGERToN, WIS., Nov. 8, 10.

EDGERTON, WIS., Nov. s, l918
The week has brought another brief
casing spell and growers were able to
take down little more of the hanging
tobacco if they were disposed, though
a small fraction has so far been stripp-
ed. Farmers are anxiously awaiting
the return of buyers, but the move
ment has not been resumed to any ap-
preciable extent. The crop has not
commenced to move in either Pennsyl-
vania or Ohio and probably the same
conditions hold off buying in each of
these filler states as in Wisconsin.
There is no question but the balance of
the crop in this state will be taken over
in due time, but patience is required
for the present.
A few sales of old leaf have come to
notice during the week. Mcintosh
Bros. sold 50cs lot to Chicago leaf
firm and one or two other trades are
under advisement.
The shipments out of storage reach
15Ocs and two cars of bundles sfrom
this market to all points since last
report.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-08
Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. 80, 1918.

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. 30, 1918.
Just one year ago buyers were falling
over one another to get share Of Lam
caster county's tobacco, while now, not
a crop has been sold beyond few
small holdings that were sold early in
the season. The change in condition is
so marked as to be almost beyond be-
lief. A new crop is here, and nobody
at such prices as the growers expect to
receive.
It does not require any very extend
tant prices the growers expect for
their holdings. They will tell you what
prices the packers ought to give, but it
is almost impossible to get grower to
put sure price on his crop. Even If
the crop could be sold now it would not
be ready for use until about January,
1920. It is true that many changes
NAV occur-are likely to occur-in the
tobacco trade during the intervening
period. but it is taking big chances to
Saw thew viii be to the advantage of
dealers. The growers do not seem to
understand what blow has been given
to the tobacco business through the de-
fiection of cigarmakers, who have left
the factories badly crippled by taking
positions in other lines able to pay
higher wages than the cigar manufac-
turers can afford TO pay. The drop in
the output of cigars has left quantities
of old tobacco in the hands Of the deal
ers, who certainly have no reason, nor
wish, to load up with new goods while
they are overstocked with tobacco for
which fhoro Is no market
It is announced that C. II. Spitzner
& Son have sold their tobacco planta-
ton in the western end of Windsor
Locks, Conn, to the American Suma
ira Tobacco Co. The sale includes both
farms managed by Karl G. Kulle for
the past few years, and the past two
years devoted exclusively to Shade
grown.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Improved Order of Red Men.

The following committees for the
coming session of the Great Council
have been announced:
Orphans board: w B. Garner. chair
man; w. II. King and ]. A. Madison. jr.
board Of appeal: f. Briscoe. chairman:
A. C. Scheible and J. ]. Caylor Com
man; Dr. II. w. Tippett and w. e. Cay
wood. Committee on legislation: w c.
White. chairman; W. J. Kolb and W. S.
Fowler. Committee on degree of Poca-
hontas: w. B. Garner. chairman: J. p.
RAIDER and d. A. Harvey. Committee
on resolutions: J. J. Caylor. chairman
]. c. Duke and J. Vesey. Committee on
judiciary: d. J. Marvin, chairman, S. L..
Savage and B. A. Leatherman. Com
mittee on neurology: II. F. Sheehy,
chairman: J. Holzwart and c. G. Schei-
rer. Committee on distribution: J. A.
Madison. jr-. chairman; c. o. Storm
order: L. II. Bergman, chairman: r. A.
Southworth and w. n. Swindells. Com
mittee on dispensations and charters:
w E. Ocmond, chairman; E. p Souder
and A. c. Nicholas.
The great sachem has secured re-
served section Of the Sunday Taber-
nacle for Thursday for the Improved
Order of Red Men and their families.
The members and their friends will
meet at 7:15 pm. at door No. IS, where
badges will be furnished for their iden-
tification for seats A general dispensa-
tion has been issued to all tribes and
councils to omit their weekly meetings
that night. A large turnout Of MEM
bers has been requested by the great
sachem. as his is his last public ap-
pearance as great sachem of the order
Sachem Haymaker of Seneca Tribe
has made the following appointments:
First and second sannaps, w. c. Smoot
and D. J. Marvin: of wigwam. F. F.
Voehl, and guard of forest, J. b. Alt
mann, jr.
Sachem J. c. Duke has offered a prize
to the members of Mineo1a Tribe who
bring in the largest and second largest
number of applications for member
ship during his term.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Jr. O. u. A. M.

Capital Council. No. %, Monday even
ing decided to propose the chartering
of a car for members of the various
councils who wish to attend the vista
tion of Wabash Council, No. 3, F. P A..
Baltimore Md.
MIR. Flynn of American Jefferson
Council made short address, in which
he urged all Juniors to join the Home
Defense Rifles. Capital Council is ex-
pecting to take up the sale of war
savings stamps with the state coun-
selor. that a campaign may be started.
Anacostia Council, No. 16, ]. O. L.
A. NJ, met in Anacostia Hall Tuesday
evening and after a business session
celebrated its annual visitation. Dep
uty National Councillor Maurice Pea
body delivered an address of welcome
ellis and introduced Past National Coun-
cilor c. B. Webb of Statesville, N. c.,
who made a speech. Others who spoke e
were Past National Representative
Vincent of Reno. No. 46; Past Councillor
Robertson of Mount Vernon. No. 10,
national deputy councillor of Star Span
gled Banner. No. s; Past Councillor Sla-
gle, Andrew Jackson, No. s; Past Coun-
cilor F. c. Prather and the following
past councillors of No. 16: j. d. Simp-
son. Roy Brashears, Roy Thomas. J. A.
quet was presented to Junior Past
Councillor c. b. Webb for faithful
services. Ice cream and cigars were
served.
Evening star., 1918-02-03
Modern Woodmen of America

A. r. Talbot Camp. No. 1872. Thurs
day night appointed DIR. ]. X. Duncan.
B. G. Cowles. Fred c. Parker. NJ. l..
Dicus and A. F. Dobrowolski commit
tee to provide an entertainment for St.
Valentines evening, February IA. and
accepted the offer of Fred c. Parker
and his associates to present patriotic
program. This meeting is to be open to
the members and friends. Visitors
from Central. West End and Columbia
camps. DR.. NJ. B. Croll of Fremont Neb..
and John kocinski of Toledo. Ohio. were
present at the short meeting which pre-
ceded the joint installation of officers of
the camps of the Royal Neighbors of
America.
The full degree work was exemplified
Friday night in Central Camp. No.
160l5. The officers for 1918 occupied
their stations for the first time. Consul
]. S. Higgins announced the following
committees: Membership. Fred W. Car
rington. chairman: A II. Jaeger. Dr.
John W. Sutherin. H. c. Long. John W.
Cross, DR.. Thomas Linville, James A.
Moody. d. w. Kefauver and o. d. Coan.
Entertainment committee, l.. A. Maus.
chairman: g. A. Casey and Harrison F.
Shaw. Publicity. g. A Casey. Fast
Consul John w. Sutherin installed d. w.
heIauseT DIS u ustee ioi tie ~ 90
term The following degree team was
announced. Consul, J. S. Higgins: as
sista MT consul. G. A. Casey: past consuls
H. c. Long and o. d. Coan: adviser.
Fred W Darlington: banker. 6. A.
Casey and John w. Cross: death. A. II.
Jaeger and II. c. Long: escort, Harrison
F. Shaw; youth, l.. A. Maus: watchman.
iC, ]. Beck The death of William ID.
Burlingame. member of eleven years
standing. was announced. Resolutions
of sympathy were passed. John 5. MO-
ram Francis l. Moran. Fred W: Car
rineton. O. %. Coan ana DIR. John W.
Sutherin made remarks. Refreshments
Evening star., 1918-02-03
IN THE SCHOOLS

For the first time in years all the
public schools of Washington we're
closed last week because of a serious
coal shortage which, unless the school
were closed, at the time threatened to
force them to close for longer period
later. Patriotic reasons as well as the
present coal shortage were in the
mind of Supt. Thurston when, on Tues
day, he ordered the schools closed for
the remainder Of the week. The bins
of all the schools are expected to have
enough coal by tomorrow morning to
keep reserve supply on hand through
out the rest of the winter. That the
hand-to-mouth method of getting coal
from the District dump will have to be
used in the schools for the rest of the
cold weather was the opinion of
Assistant Supt. S. E. Kramer last
Wednesday. Mr.. Kramer does not be-
lieve that reserve large enough to
keep the schools in coal for the rest of
the winter can be accumulated and the
present system of using coal as fast,
or almost as fast. as delivered will be
followed.
All the schools will be opened tomor-
row with SUFFICIENT coal in the bins to
insure their being kept open.
Grade school graduations postponed