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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
WEDDING
Blacksmith,

At the brides home at 61 Warren street, with close relatives and few intimate friends attending, the mar riage of Walter N Block and Miss Mildred A. Smith. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. c. Edward Smith. took place on Saturday afternoon at o'clock, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A. r. Purkiss of the Central Baptist church. of which both bride and groom are members.
 Floral decorations, tastefully ar ranged in the color scheme of pink and white, made a pretty setting for the ceremony which took place in the reception room before a bank of pink roses and syringea. The bride en- tered with her father, C.. Edward Smith, and the wedding march was played by Robert Gale Moves Mrs. Edwin A. Farnell of Woonsocket, R. l.. was matron of honor and the groom was attended by Edward ' Messinger.as best man.
 The bride was becomingly. gowned in white crepe de chine with point lace and wore a veil and carried. a bouquet of white roses. The matron of honor wore rose velvet and carried a basket of pink roses and daisies At the reception which, followed the ceremony. a buffet lunch was served the dining room being decorated ir daisies and fern and the living room in roses.
 Mr. and Mrs. Block left during the early part of the evening for theil
 wedding tour and will be at home al 142 Broad street during the summer The groom, who is the son of MT. anC
 Mrs. John A. Block of Campello. Mass. | and has resided here for several years past, is employed by The Cranstor 1 company and is prominent in thu
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
NATHAN A. GIBBS IS
 ON EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Of Connecticut Bankers Association
 -Elected at New London Meeting.

Nathan A. Gibbs, assistant cashier of the Thames National bank of this city was elected a member of the executive council of the Connecticut Bakers association, affiliated with the New England Bankers association. which closed a two days convention on Saturday at the Griswold hotel at Eastern Point. The other members of the council are Frank G. Tibberts of New Britain, Lewis B. Powe of Bridgeport, Frank M. Clark of Derby and Milton NJ. Baker of New London
 Among the most important resofu-s tions suggested and passed by the members at the meeting are the fol- lowing:
 Resolved, That the Connecticut Bankers association in convention as sembled this Fist day of June, 1918, Is opposed to government guarantee of bank deposits. i
 First, in that good banks would be compelled to give of their strength to encourage the organization of new banks of perhaps objectionable stabili- ty.
 Second, good banks would then be obliged to support incompetent rivals.
 Several addresses were made during the morning session including that by Charles A. Morse. Federal Reserve bank, Boston, Mass, the presiding of ficer at the meeting. Also address es were given by Guy C.. Smith. field agent of the Agricultural college; AL bert Breton, vice president of the Guaranty Trust Co.,, of New York city, and Hon. Theodore E. Burton, president of the Merchants National bank of New York city. The annual election of officers of the Connecticut Bankers association was held late Friday afternoon and result ed as follows:
 President R. La Motte Russell of South Manchester.
 Vice President = ". B.. Bassett of Hartford
 secretary-Charles E. Hoyt of South Norwalk.
 Treasurer-A. A. Mcleod of Plain ville
 The Massachusetts association elect
 ed the following officers: President Elmer E. Onchank
 president of Safety Fund National l bank, Fitchburg, Mass. Vice president Charles A. Ban. croft, president of International l Trust Co, Boston, Mass. Treasurer - Josiah H.. Clifford, cashier Merchants National bank, Sa- 1 lem.
 Members of the executive committed 1 (for three years)-L. D. Seavor, cash 1 fer Old Colony Trust O., Boston | James Young, IT,. treasurer Salem 1 Savings bank, Salem. L. L.. Titus l cashier City National bank, Ho1yoke i Members of the council Gone year)- l F. B. Lawler, vice president Beacon 1 Trust Co.,; Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
MAKE AGREEMENT ON TROLLEY WAGES
hore Line Adjustment Is Reached in Amicable Way-Arbi taton Provided For to Guard Against Any Possible Strike in Future Employees Get Raise Over What They Formerly Received
,n and. Stonington division,

Groton and Stonington division.
 The negotiations were conducted by General Manager M. G. Stratton and Traffic Manager John Cain for the Shore Line Co, and the following committee, representing the Amalga- mated Association of Street and Elec- tric Railway Employes of America, Divisions 262, 4S2, sol, and $50: A. Swarin, chairman; Harry McGlone, New London; Robert Donohue, Nor wich; J. c. Robertson, Saybrook; Charles Mclaughlin, Mystic and John Cousins, Westerly.
 The company had a contract with its men which ran to May 31, 1918. Back n November the employees stated that owing to the high cost of living meet expenses and they asked if the company would not help them out. The contract at that time called for 26 cents an hour for the first year, 27 for the second, 2S for the third, 29 for the fourth, 90 for the fifth and S2 for the sixth. The company on Dec. 1 agreed to advance the wages to 2S cents for the first 50 days or less, 29 cents for the remaining months in the contract, 30 cents for the second year S1 cents for the third, 32 cents for the fourth, 33 cents for the fifth and S5 cents for the sixth. The advance just granted in from these figures.
 When the employees made their last new wage demand it was for a minimum of 35 cents per hour, and a maximum of 4S cents per hour, the maximum to be paid after the em- ploye had been in the service ope year. They also asked for time and one-half for all overtime, and a nine hour day
 About a week ago the company of ficials and the committee of the em- ployes reached an agreement whicl was submitted to a referendum of the employees vote all over the system but the vote of the employees waS against approving what the two com mittees had agreed to.
 Later the employees committee tool back a revised, proposition to the mer which was accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
DATES SET FOR
Secretary HeaIey is Able to Announce
 Time For Twenty nine.
FAIRS IN STATE

Secretary Leonard H. Healey of Woodstock, of the state board of az riculture. announces that dates have been announced for 29 of the 46 agri- cultural fairs to be held in Connecti- cut this fall. 1T having still to report. The list of those announced follows: Lyme Grange. Lyme, Sept. IS. The County Grange Fair Associa : ton. Inc, Coventry, Sept. 25
 Windham County Agricultural As sociation, Brooklyn, Sept. 24, 25, 26. North Stonington Grange, North Stonington. Sept. r. 1S, 19.
 New London County Agricultural Society, Norwich Sept 2. S4
 Connecticut Fair Association, Inc. Hartford, Sept. ?. 3. f. ,. 6.
 Connecticut Sheep Breeders Asso- ciation, Hartford. Dec. 1.
 Connecticut Dairymen's Association Hartford, last week January. 1919 Goshen Agricultural Society, Gosh en, Sept. 2.
 New Haven Horticultural Society New Haven. Sept. Ii. F.
 Granby Agricultural Society, Gran by. Oct g.
 Middlebury Agricultural Society Middlebury, Sept 2 to 6, Woodstock Agricultural Society. South Woodstock, Sept. r.
 Guilford Agricultural Society, Gull ford, Sept. g. Haddam Neck Grange Agricultura Association. Haddam Neck, Sept. 2.
 Norfolk Agricultural Association Norfolk, Sept. 6. [. Connecticut Beekeepers' Association Hartford, Sept. to [. Washington Fair. Washington, Sept
 New London County Corn Fair, a Norwich, Dec. s, :.
 Madison Fair. Madison, Sept. 19. Connecticut State Horticultural So ciety, Berlins Sept 24-2S. Danbury Fair. Danbury, Oct. TIP.
 Stafford Fair. Stafford Springs, Oct 10 Ii. 12. Union Agricultural Society, River ton. Oct. II. Harwinton Agricultural Society Harwinton, Oct S. l Durham Agricultural Society, Dur
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
ro Start Red Cross Work.

A general invitation has been ex- tended to the ladies. both younger and older of Norwich Town, irrespective of church ties to meet at the chapel of the First Congregational church this CMonday) evening at 73O to be- gin systematic work for the local chapter of the Red Cross. An abund- ance of sewing will be on hand for all who come. A representative of the Red Cross will be present to aid in launching this patriotic relief work. just now so pressing upon the local organization. Plans for the hours of future meetings will be discussed and adjusted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
MISS MoLLIE MURPHY
 IN TRAIN ACCIDENT
Face Cut By Flying GIass-Taken to
 New London Hospital.

Miss Mollie Murphy of S35 Washing ton street, daughter of Postmaster John P Murphy, was one of those in jured in the train accident near Say brook on Sunday night and was taken to the Lawrence hospital in New Lon don with severe cuts on the face made from flying glass.
 Her injuries were not serious but it was thought best to take her to the hospital where she could receive expert treatment
 Mrs. Aleck Clish of Greeneville was also on the train but was not injured although pieces of flying glass fell in her lap
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Adjustment of the wages and work ig hours of the trolley men in the mploy of the Shore Line Electric sailway Co. which has been under onsideration for several weeks, as been amicably agreed upon nd an agreement which holds for one ear, was signed by representatives of oth parties at noon on Saturday
 The old contract which the men had ith the company expired on June rst, and prior to that date the trolley mployes requested increased wages he matter was taken under consider lion and several conferences were cid between M. G. Stratton, general Ianager of the read, and committee om the trolleymen's union. The new ages, which are an increase, are greed upon as follows:
 For motormen, conductors and mes .ngers, first 50 days employment, S5 snts an hour after 10 months and ss than r months, 37 1-2 cents an our; second year, 39 cents, third year, 1-z cents; after three years, 42 1-2 snts.
 Meal allowance. if held one hour more beyond relief time, 50 cents. ime and one-half to be allowed for I over time.
 For power house, car barns, and dscellaneous employees, a general ir- 'ease of 25 per cent. over the wages -evailing two years ago. Time and one-half overtime and
 1-2 hour day for all employees of re road.
 It is also mutually agreed that in ie future whenever a dispute may .ise, both parties will have their diff .ulties adjusted by a board of arbi- ation instead of striking. It is also sreed that six hours shall be the min 1um allowance for spare men. This reement takes effect on June 1, in her words from date of expiration of Tmer contract. Some 800 men are fected by the increase. on lines as r west as New Haven and east to Testerly R. L, north to West Thomp- n and Willimantic. This includes e Norwich and Westerly line and the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
NOTICE

The Industrial Draft has taken two more of our men. This will make it necessary. for us to make a radical change in our method of doing busi ness. On and after Monday, June 24th, We will conduct our business on cash basis with limited delivery service. We will extend no more credit to anyone after this date, but will offer our merchandise at prices that will pay the consumer for any ineenvenienees this new method may cause.
 For while we will deliver any pur- chase of food stuffs amounting to one dollar or more when such purchase is made. and paid for in the store.
 Our delivery clerk will not be aI- lowed to take any orders when nak- ing this delivery.
 Our hand bills will advise you of our change of prices.
 Realizing that the savings in cost to the consumer should be of interest to all, We solicit a continuance of your loyal patronage.
 THE PEOPLES STORE
 INCORPORATED
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
Bureau of Prisoners Relief American Red cro..

f these twenty-seven German pri-
 camps in which Americans now
 held, Tuchel, near Danzig, is to the chief prison camp for our cap sd boys in uniform. according to ices reaching the American Red ss. In each of the camps shown black square on the map and in small camp which cannot be locat-
 there are either captured soldiers else American seamen taken from marined merchantmen. The Red ss had direct reports from two hun ] and thirty-one men in these IDS at the beginning of June and pach is sending through its prison
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

CTS relief warehouses at Berne, twen- ty pounds of food week and is sup
 plying clothing comforts, tobacco and in fact, everything the men need. In supplying captured soldiers and sailors the Red Cross acts as the transmitting agency for the Army or the Navy which furnishes the supplies. In ad- dition to the prisoners actually on it's records the Red Cross believes that there are some two hundred additional American prisoners in Germany who have not yet reached the prison camps where they are to be located perman- entity. The Red Cross, however, is al-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
Pf44s HAS ARRIVED
 TO THREATEN POTATOES.
ieotine Spray is the Protection, Say
 the Garden Experts.

At least three counties, Hartford, sw Haven and Fairfield, are threat red with the aphis, which is quite as rrible as it's name implies. according
 the federal chronological experts. G. M. Codding. special field entomol- list of the U. s. department of agri- l1ture, has located colonies of this st in New Haven and Fairfield coun- as and has found large numbers of e lice on both potato and tomato mes in Hartford. proving that it is obably well scattered over the en- ae state. A special letter of warning was sent
 all garden leaders. Mir. Codding ntions them to be on the lookout r this pest and to pass the word ong to all gardeners. He says:
 Spray thoroughly with nicotine so- tion, using one and one half tea oons to one gallon of water and to is add a one inch cube of common ap as 'sticl1er,' or in larger quan- ies use at the rate of one half to e pint nicotine solution to 50 gallons
 water adding two polnds of dis lved soap. This spray will only kill oh aphids as are hit, so it is abso- tely essential that the plant by rayed with great care. Most of the will be found on the under side the leaves, and therefore the spray ould be directed from below and up- lrds against the plants from each le of the row.
 By emitting the soap, nicotine sul- ate solution may be combined with her arsenate Of lead or Bordeaux Iture, or both. thereby saving an tra spraying. When used in this inner soap is not needed and may use injury to the foliage if used"
 King Albert telegraphed to Presi- nt Wilson expressing the gratitude
 the Belgian people for the genero- of Americans to the Belgian Army d the Belgian civilian population esident Wilson replied that it had sn a great pleasure to the American ople to do what it had done. but 1t the United States had not done
 much for Belgium as it would like
 do.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

ready prepared to care for these as soon as reported and in fact has stored in Berne or in transit supplies enough to maintain twenty two thou sand prisoners if necessary for six months. Awaiting American prisoners sent to Tuchel is stock of Red Cross packages of food and clothing in charge of three of our captured boys who are appointed the Red Cross Re- lief Committee for that prison camp. Similar reserve stocks will be placed in other prisons as it becomes. evident that they are to be used as centers for imprisoned Americans who thus will be fed and clothed immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Guard will have received their uni. forms by the Fourth and will make their first public aprearance in the parade.
 When the executive committee meets this (AIonday) evening at o'clock in the Chamber of. Commerce rooms, Col Charles W. Gale will be present to secure details about the parade so that he can begin to make his plans. A full attendance of the committee is looked for.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
NORWICH TOWN
Mir. and Mrs. George Palmer Heard From at Kansas City-Women to
 Start Systematic Red Cross Work-
 ". s. s. Canvass to Begin Today.

A letter has been received by friends of Mrs. George Palmer (Miss Ruth Northrup. of Beech drive) tell ing of their trip en route to Califor- mia, They are making stops at places or interest and the larger cities of the west as this is Mrs. Palmer's first journey to the Pacific coast Their itinerary includes stay at Yellow stone Park. The letter, dated at Kan sas City, describes the extreme heat there the thermometer registering 96 degrees in their rooms and 106 degrees in the shade outside.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
TAFTVILLE
Wheel Clubs Annual outing-Person
 ais and Notes.

Sunday the. Ponemah Wheel club held their annual auto ride, going to Crescent Park on the Providence river. The start was made early Sunday morning and in spite Of the rather discouraging weather good number were on hand. The trip was made in three large auto trucks At the park the usual programme was carried out. The return to the village was made late in the evening without serious miShap z
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Sunday school and the Young Peoples society of the Central Baptist church. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. c. Edward Smith and has always lived in this city. She is a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy.
 Among the wedding guests were the parents of the groom, and his sister, Mrs. Wesley M Staples of Campello,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
PARADE LIST GROWS
 FOR FOURTH OF JULY
Polishers Vote to Turn Out-Sanitary
 Unit Will Parade.

The Polishers union was new or ganization added to the list that will parade in the Fourth of July demon stration here. They took vote in the affirmative at their meeting on Sunday.
 The Sanitary Unit of the two local companies of the Connecticut State
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
Party in Lisbon.

Saturday evening Miss Louise Krause entertained about twenty five of her friends at her home in Lisbon. The evening was delightfully."- spent with music and games. Several vocal solos were rendered by Miss Annie Henzzler, accompanied .on the piano by James Murphy. Miss Annie Krause and Richard Coleman gave a pleasing
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

exhibition of modern dancing, and Henry Hoefer, a local boy now sta toned at the submarine base at New London, made a great hit with a dem onstration of the sailors hornpipe. Misses Rose Miller and Louise Herr mann rendered several piano and vio- lin duets, their musical ability being very much appreciated through the evening. At Il o'clock the guests sat down to a substantial dinner served by Misses Louise and Mary Krause. The party broke up at late hour and all present declared Miss Krause a very capable hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Miss Marion Smith, a member of the faculty of the Norwich Free Aca- demy, left. recently for her home in Northampton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

MT. and Mrs Arthur Hale and daughter of Ellington. Mrs Hale's cousin, and Mrs. Bancroft were re- cent guests of Mrs. Albie Hale, of Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

The storm Saturday morning did much damage to trees and gardens; in some places limbs of trees were split and broken. Potato vines and beans were laid fiat by the heavy rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

ham. Oct. 2.
 Rockville Fair Association Com pany, Rockville, Sept. r. IS, 1s. East Haddam Grange Fair Associa tion. East Haddam.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Miss Flora Tirrell of Washington street has left to spend the summer vacation in Chester. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Mrs, H. M. Latham of Clinton, Mass. is the guest Of her son and daughter in-law, MT. and Mrs Allen Latham of Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Miss Angie M Keene of Washing ton street left. Saturday for her home in Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Harry Johnson of the State Pier was visitor with friends here over the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

House to House Canvass. The house to house canvass for war savings stamps begins uptown this (Monday} morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Miss Helene Cowles of South Nor walk was a visitor with friends on South A street Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

William Burgess of the U. S. S. Hancock is at his home in Lisbon for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

Ernest Pollard has returned to New port after spending the weekend at his home on Front street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
Personals and Notes.

Joseph Shannon of Hartford spent Sunday with friends ill the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

There were a. large number of To- cal people at the honor roll dedication in Lisbon Sunday afternoon.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-10
GERMANS WORK BELGIAN
BOYS ON FIRING LINE

Belgian boys. mere lads OF twelve
and fourteen years. are being worked
on the German firing limo under the
threat OF the lash. according TO ofTi-
cIal advices to the Belgian legation
here today.
Mons has been forced 10 yield 900
youths, shalf Of them not out Of
grammar School" for this dangerous
service. 81. Ghislain has been drawn
on for As. Frameries for &c. Cursmes.
81: Quevy, @; Haine -. Pierre, 90.
Manage. 81. Quevrain, 80. and other
cities similar quotas. Formal protest
has been lodged with the imperial
government by Belgian senators and
deputies at Havrc.
"a great many boys from fourteen
to L are digging and grading close
10 the trenches near 81. Michel and
north or Nerdun." the messages said.
in the Mons region "a census has
been taken Of all boys over thirteen
years, many already having been
taken to the front under armed guard
under tho most pitiable clrcum-
stances" .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-10
Golden Rule In Court
For Breaking Traffic
Law Of Maryland Town

HAGERsTOwN. Nd, May 10
What is your name?" asked Jus
tIce John Il. Bitner in the city
court here OF a stranger, who had
been arrested on the charge OF
violating the traffic law.
my name is Golden Rule" the
man replied.
Thinking that he did not hear
Alright, the judge asked him to
repeat his name. which he did.
The Judge showed some evidence
Of warmth. for he thought the
prisoner was trying to put
something over" on him, and he
retorted rather sharply that the
Golden Rule he was acquainted
with never broke the law.
When the stranger handed the
Judge a card bearing his name,
Golden Rule, representing saw
manufacturing firm of Pitts
burgh, the Judge acknowledged
that # was one ION him." and he
dismissed the case against Mr..
Rule.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-10
HAYS CONFERRING WITH
G. 0. LEADERS HERE

VIII II. Hays. chairman Of the Re-
publican National Committee. is in
Washington for conferences with Re
publican leaders in the House and
Senate. He has been going over the
situation In the various congregational
and senatorial campaigns in progress
In various States with Frank W
Woods, chairman OF the Republican
Congressional Campaign Committee,
and Senator GallinEer. Senatorial Re
publican leader lie dined last night
with Congressman Mediu Mccormick,
Of Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-10
DONNELLY RESIGNS;
COURF-MARTIAL OFF

. Facing ecurt -rnartia on charge OF
conduct unbecoming an officer, Brig
adler Central Donnelly. commanding
Missouri troops, has resigned and his
resignation has been accepted. The
trial VIII be continued indefinitely.
The ofhcer IS charged with playing
cards in his tent with Junior officers
and serving liquor IN his quarters
during the game
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-10
AGAIN MAYOR OF GLEN ECHO

DR.. Harry W. Houghton was re-
elected mayor OF Glen Echo at the BIZ
ennial township election May 9. His
opponent was Julian B. Hubbell. Will
liam T. DenelI and ]. ]. Decker were
unanimously elected councilmen.