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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
NORWICH HAS ONE
 OF 47 cANNERIEs
A Leading Factor in the Community
 Canning Movements.

Connecticut leads all other states in the country in work done in communi- ty- canning, according to a report re- eeived. Thursday by the Committee of Food Supply of the State Council of Defense, from the United States De- partment of Agriculture. A total of 25,247 quarts were canned in Connec- ticut by community plants. The state of Washington stands second with 1S.- 691 quarts and Wisconsin third with 11,362 quarts.
 The report shows forty seven. such canneries in the country. Eleven of these were in this state, located in New Canaan, Lakevil1e, East Berlin, Norwich, Winsted,> Bethlehem. Middle bury. West Haven. Hartford, Old Lyme and Torrington.
 The total spoilage in the United States was slightly over ofDe per cent Ths causes of the difficulty are ex. plained as follows in the report:
 Spoilage due, first to jars which had stood for A to 48 hours after beina sterilized; second, to cutting corn or towels, using same for several hours and taking up juice and water fl which towels were soaked, and third in cases of poor rubber rings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
STEAM COAL USERS
 SHOULD CLOSE CONTRACTS
Warning Sent Out By the State Fuel
 Administrator.

Users of Steam coal in Norwich and in other Connecticut cities are being warned in notices sent out by the office of Thomas W. Russell, limited States fuel administrator for this state, to close without delay contracts for their coal supplies for the coming "coal year" which begins April 1.
 An effort is being made by the fuel administra tiofi office to reach as many users of steam coal as possible. In order that all users of this grade of fuel may, learn of the warning, the fuel administrator has asked the aid of the newspapers of the state ill spreading it broadcast
 The administrator warning fol- lows:
 ''To the Manufacturers and Coal Users
 of Connecticut
 "The Connecticut Fuel Administra- ton recommends that you should close without delay contracts for the steam coal which you expect to need for the coming Coal Year. beginning April |
 Under present disturbed conditions some mines or shippers may. feel that they must make their contract subject to their ability to secure transporat- ton or possibly some other condition beyond their control but your contract should go as far as may be equitable to both sides under the circumstances
 May we ask you in your own inter- est to use the utmost diligence in this matter?
 "This request does not mean that ir case of inability on your part to cover your needs we can undertake to do SC but it is of great importance that sucE Ie&ses should be reported by us to the national fuel administration at Wash ington as long before April 1, as pos sible. Please be sure to report to us ir writing promptly (do not telephone) with full particulars in case you are able to Cover your needs.
 Yours very truly
 THOMAS W. RUSSELL "Connectieut Fuel Administrator"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

proved, leaving only about four miles in bad condition.
 In times past the desirability ef ln- proving this highway has been brought Sto your attention without result, as you felt that the need for it had not arisen. The need now being very pressing it is matter of regret to us and it must be to you. if you eare~' fully consider the conditions. that the highway is not in shape to perform the service demanded of it, The development Of the Submarine Base at the Navy Yard has so far ad- yanced that it is apparent that pro- vision is being made fer the establish n1ent there of a small city. Immense permanent structures of bungalow and concrete type are being erected there and the transportation facilities to this important base of the United States navy are being taxed as never before.
 In times past sie have urged the in- provement of this trunk line on gen. eral principles and as a. project for the l convenience of the travelling public. Now we are takirsss 1t up actively as a matter of necassity-5l military nee- i, essfty. Our leading citizens, regard l less of their trade affiliations. are de- | ternined that they will leave no stone | unturned to secure the repairs to this i important highway. They believe this i is a patriotic ard loyal thing to dc for our government.
 1 Our own Chamber of Commerce is | pledged to improvement of this high 1 way as tho most essential thing for which to work this year and nothing 1 will be suhezdinated to it except ac- 1 tiyities growing out of the war, such as
 Liberty Loans. food conservation and
 supply, etc.
 Situation Acute.
 So acute has the situation become
 that we have been compelled to call a
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The medical advisory board of the Eleventh divisional draft board has re- ported the following registrants. Those who have been passed for full military service are;
 Henry Anthony Daniels, North
 Franklin. George Edward Duton, Wa terford. Francis H. Hoagland. Water- ford. Edmund Belisle, Jewett City. William F. AIullanev, Mystic. Henry Price, Montville. Victor NJ Pratt. Bal- | tic. Timothy c. Deadly, Westerly,
 Frank V. Champion, Westerly. George H. Campbell. Jewett City. Walter II, l Coon, Ashaway. R. I. Manual Bento, Stonington. Arthur Bowers, Westerly. John William Bropiay. Jewett City. AdeIhert A. Babcock, Jewett City. Sam uel Deyole, Mystic John J. Doutofl Waterford. George D. Day, Colchester. l Charles Leo Keegan. Stonington. Ro-
 mu1us Broodner, Mystic. Paul EicDer-
 mott, Stonington. Archie Miner. Jewett l City Michael Murphy. Stonington. Gi- acento Mfcele, Stonington. Henry Rou- ! den, Jewett City. John Lewis S,llli- van, Westerly. Jacob R. StrzyzensAi, of l Old Lyme. Clinton W. Thompson, l Fitchville. Alfred c. Gravlin, Griswold
 Charles r. Duerr, Yantie. Anthony W. l Wood, Baltic. Araunah c. Tooker, l Lynle. FrancolS ,GafWln, ba1t5. Geo.
 E. Geer. Jewett City. Michael A. Keegan, Stonington. James Ava Allen,
 Stonington:
 Peter N. Bessett, Jewett City; Jere- 1 n1iah $. Shea, Stonington; John Pes tone, Stonington; Joseph U. McFar- l land, Montville: John Massimia, Mys- 1 tic; Edwin ". Gardner Waterford; ];
 Michael J. Sullivan, Westerly; George
 E. McCracken. Waterford; Charles E.
 Shackley, Stonington: Henry Wenma- l cher. Stoningtop; Nicholas Duerr,. Jr., Mystic; Arthur Plouffe. Uncasville; l Morris Nenwicht, Uncasville; James
 Arnott, Westerly: Carl A. Andersen 1 North Stonington; William G. Spen-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
MARRIED IN PARIS.
Lieut.. GulIiver Weeds Young Woman Who Taught School With Him in Constartinopie.

News has been received in Water bury of the wedding February 19. at the American Church of the Holy Trinity in Paris. France, of Lieuten- ant Carl Chester Guliiper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry $. Gulliver of Water
 bury. formerly of Norwich. and Miss Mary B. Lyon of Binghamton. N. Y. Mrs. Gulliyer is a graduate of Mt. IIoI- yoke college, and received a second de- gree from Columbia university. New
 York. She was for some time a teacher in the Girls cellesN. founded by Miss Helen Gould Shepard in Constantinople, which is near Rob ert college. in which, previous to the war, Lieut.. GulliVer and his brother Harold S. Gulliver, were instructors After leaving Constantinople, both MT and Mrs. Gulliver were engaged in Y, M. c. A. work in Paris. Lieut.. Gulliyei
 resigned to enter tte regular service but Mrs. Gulliver expects to continue
 with some branch of the war work, il, which she has proved enthusiastic ano competent
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
ENROLMENT WEEK
 FOR BOYS RESERVE
State Expected to Supply g. Large Quota For, War Emergency Work,


 Enrolment week will be observed in sConnecticut from March IS to March 25 for the United States Boys Work ing Reserve. Under the plan of the campaign, boys can enroll by giving their names and other desired infor- nation to the enrolling officer in their local high school or local Y. M. c. A Enrolment of volunteers will continue, 1 beyond enrollment week. Those who enlist are assured that the work will not interfere with their rtgular stud 1 ies.
 | Connecticut is expected to supply a ] large quota of boys between the ages of IS and 21 for this war emergency work, principally on the farms In ad- tditien boys from If to IS years old will be enrolled for the Connecticut l Junior Agricultural Volunteers. Di- rector c. l.. Kirschner of New Haven l and Assistant State Director Arthur Howe of Windsor will conduct the state campaign for the Boys Work ing Reserve. During the past week they have organized county units and appointed county directors to have 1 charge of county campaigns. Every high school has its enrollment officer and. the Y. M. c. As of the state are also co-operating in the enrolment l plans. The campaign has the support t Of the committee on food supply and conservation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense.
 America has a splendid army of boys qualified by age and physique 10 nelp win the war by voluntary service on the farms. The less of man power by the seleetive army draft and the trans fer of many men to war industries Leaves a gap in the ranks of the agri- fculturaI workers that must be filled this summer to insure an adequate supply of food.
 In the boy power of the United States, of farm labor age, the depart ment of labor estimates a. numerieal tstrength of 2,0e0,G00 youths. With this wonderful force to draw upon, the labor shortage on the farms has be- come less of problem. The opportu- nifty presented to the boys is one e1 using their spare time to give mos effective aid to their brothers -in- arms by raising food products on the farms
 The Beye' Working Reserve ha: made comprehensive plans for mebil- izing and organizing the boy voflln Eteers and caring for their welfare ana comfort after they have heen assign cd to farms. Volunteers will be ef= rolled by the reserve and trained aEi supervised at their work The reserve will also see that their living ant ~ Eworl1ing.. conditions are congenial, vii make provision for the proper use c their leisure time and will take ear , that they are treated with considera 5 ton by their employers.
 ), Organizat ton of county units of tn '. Reserve in this state have. been per | fected with the appointment Of di
 
 ] include the following:
 7l New London county,--F. $. Hitch Ecoek,- New London, director. f | Windhan and Holland counties---H } F. Turner, Danielson. director ?. l Case, Willinantic, assistant.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
MANY ARE ACCEPTED FOR SERVICE
Registrants From Surrounding Towns Have Been Passed Upon by Eleventh Division Exemption Board Long List of Names Announced on Thursday

eer, Norwich: Antonio Cameau, Mys- tic; John IF Higgins, Stonihgton; Jo- seph St, Gernain, Baltic; Napoleon Throtte, Taftville; William L. Rogers. Mantle. Joseph Thomincki, Stoning- ton; Adrien Minard, Jewett City; Frances H. Driscoll Jewett City; Will liam F. Murphy, Stonington; Oscar F. Johnson, Waterford; Henry c. Schi1- Ter, Stonington; Joseph w Mayne, Westerly; John J. McElligott, Jewett City; George E. RobiAson, New York city: Lewellyn F. Spencer, Montvife {; Robert Phillipps, Oakdale; James En- his, Stonington; John Hiychens, West terly. Michael ,Stockman, Yantic.
 Qualified for Limited Service.
 The following qualified for limited service:
 William J Kraus, Co es:er; James F, Darrow, Waterfowl; Stephen Skar- whisky, C1chester;;' 3arey E. Rogers East Lyme; Clarence G. Osborne Mystic; John Tedfor1. Mystic; Ed ward J. Tucker, Hanover; Ernest Henry Watson, North staningtoni Fred H. Rheapme, Uncasvilia; Charles w. Rogers, F'itcllville; Joserh A Richard, Glasgo; John T. tTcLeary Stonington; Theodore A. Craig, Mont vile; Edwin N. Chanplin. Stonington; Clyde D. Ingram. Nat .fGfd.
 Dt51ss fed.
 The following ~err dislualihed'
 Jogeph osteSny, Mystic; IIecto, Charron. Stonington; Lawrence Clay StoIlngton; Frederick NJ. Beeliwlth Waterford; James Joseph Power. Ok Lyme, Sebastian r. Shea Westerly Joseph Gravlin, Glasgo; Henry Fritz Stonin gton; Joseph A Ericsson, Fal tic; William L. Shannon, Ston1ngtnn Ernest E. Benjamin, Norwich; Pete Alnbot, Jewett City; William Ingram Jewett City; Frank Gaitano Stoning ton: Philip J.. Lanino, Voluntown Francis A. Lambert. Old Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
RED CROSS ASKED
 TO GATHER CLOTHING
Week of March 1925 Has Been Set
 Aside For This Purpose.

Word has just been received from Atlantic Division headquarters, Amer lean Red Cross, asking all chapters to assist in collecting used and surplus clothing for Belgian Relief during the week from March 18th to March a5th Only clean, warm and suitable cloth ing for this purpose with the name of donor may be left at the room of the National League for Woman's Ser vice in the Thayer building. In ad- dition to clothing for men. women and children of all ages sheets, pillow cas- es and blankets are needed. Articles which swill not be received are the following:
 Mems stiff hats (derby, straw dress). Women's stiff hats, fancy sew ing dresses or goods containing rubber in any form. as suspenders, garters etc. Kindly see that all shoes are dry and free from mud. Do not send il damp clothing. Do not put any notes Or messages in the pockets of gar ments. as no written matter can bt sent into the occupied territories witt l the commissions goods.
 l The following is list of the gar ments which are needed by the com sion:
 "Men's wear-Shirts (preferably 0 light colored fiannels(, undershirts underdrawers, trousers, coats. worl suits, suits of three pieces, shoes overcoats, jerseys. sweater vests ant socks, sizes 10 1-2 and Il.
 Women's wear = Shirts, drawers corset slips, petticoats, blouses, skirts overcoats,- suits of two pieces, pin overcoats. suits of two pieces, pima flores, shoes cloth hats, knitted cap: stockings, sixes and 8. sEawls. Boys Wear Shirts, union suit:
 undershirts, trousers, jerseys and
 under shirts, trousers, coats. suit! shoes, overcoats. jerseys and sock sizes to 6.
 For younger girls--Dresses, skirt! overceats, nightdresses, drawer
 stockings. (sizes 1 to 6), tndergar ments, petticoats. tWo-piecs suit
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

of the applause is that presented by Gladstone and Leonard, a man and a girl. T The act is entitled Alphalpha and Buttercup. The muscular mar vels, Paul LeVarre and brother, have the third act
 Fanatics, a sensational melodrama in five acts. is the name of the feature moving picture. J. Barney Sherry carries the leading role. appearing as Nicholas Eyre. Others in the big cast include Ada Gleason, William " Mong, Donald Fullen, Olgo Grey, Eugene Burr, Edward Hayden and W. A. Jef- fries. There is the usual Current Events flmA with the latest news ot the battle lines in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
N. F. A. NOTES
Senior B Besides to Hold Supper Next Month - Committee Appointed to Make Arrangements.


 Thursday afternoon after school Senior B. had meeting. in the Aca- denny building with President Francis Bidwen officiating. The purpose of this meeting was to decide about hold ing a Senior B. supper this year. It was decided to hold the supper Mon day, April 1, and the following com m.ttee was appointed 5o decide about the mtnu and other matters: Benja- mia Palmer, chairman. Arthur B. Nor ton and Philip Iuthec :Ebis suppc.. nas bee nan annual affair for the past few years and has always been . sue cess.
 There have been placcf on the bul- letin boards posters received from the library, asking for books to be sent to the soldiers. The posters have pie lures of soldiers signalling, Send books" These books can be taken to the library and from there they will be sent to the soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Prevented pisastrous Eira

What might have proved a disas- trous fire at Pendleton Brothers on Wauwecus Hill, Wednesday, morning at s o'clock was only averted through the quick response of 1efg1abors cali ed by telephone To- extinguish the blaze required several lsours of yisor- ons work. The occupants of the house are very grateful to those who assist ed them
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Spoke of Food Conservation.

Thursday afternoon Miss Nellie J. Campbell of the New London County Farm Bureau addressed the married ladies'. class in the Red Cross rooms for about ten minutes on the subject of Food Conservation. After her talk she distributed membership cards for the farm bureau in. connection with the bureaus campaign for a larger membership. There are a number of members of the farm bureau among the ladies of the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
DESERVES GOLD
 MEDAL FOR THIS
CINCINNATI AUTHORITY TELLS HOW TO DRY UP A CORN
 so IT LIFTS OUT

You corn -pestered men and women need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes that nearly killed you before, says this Cincinnati authority, because a few drops of freezone applied directly on "a tender, aching corn stops soreness lat once and soon the corn loosens so it can be lifted out root and all. with out pain.
 A quarter of. an ounce of freezone costs very little at any drug store, but is sufficient to take off every hard or soft corn or caIlus, This should be tried, as it is inexpensive and is said
 not to inflame or even irritate the surrounding tissue or skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The Kings Daughters. She was much interested in the work of the church, having been a member of the Ladies' Aid Society ever since it's organiza- ton. Mrs. Gordon was a devout Christian; a woman of quiet ways; devoted to her home and family and always ready to do her share of benev- eIent work In her death not only the church but the community loses q -staunch believer and kind and will ing -neighbor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Tenderad Farewell Partx.

Miss Marguerite Ritchie was ten dered a farewell party at the home of Miss Beatrice Houston at 361 Central avenue by her fellow employees Of c floor in the Marlin Rockwell plant Miss Ritchie, who is leaving for New York, was presented a wrist watch by her associates. Lunch was served by ] Miss Carrie Ives and Mrs. May Hous-
 ton. The party broke up at a late hour after Q very enjoyable evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

blouses and shoes. Hooded capes. pinafores and woclen union suits of all sizes are desired for the use of boys and girls both.
 The babies must also be taken care of and for them the relief workers desire swansIzin swaddfng clothes, cradle chemises, bodices, cradle dresses, bonnets, bibs,- neckerchiefs, diapers, shoes, baby dresses hooded cloaks, jackets, shawls, sweaters and socks
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Former BeIgin- Soldier Tolls of Con
 ditions,

! August Lommans, a former Belgian soldier, addressed the Rotary club at New London Thursday noon.. tell ing of conditions in that count&y at.the beginning of the war. He said that the people in, this coutry can not fully realize what misery abounds in that
 The speaker said that he enlisted on the second day after the war broke out
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
TAFTVnLE.
Little Prospect Of Baseball Team ii
 Village This Year-Personals.

There is but slight chance that the village will be represented on the base ball diamond this spring. Aside from the fact that the crowds and therefore the financial returns are small due to the war, there is but little interest in +he sport here this year. This is partly due to the fact that most of the men who have been on the village teams in past years are now in big ger game either in the army or navy A team was organized in the village last season but received little support and was disbanded after 2. couple of games
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Pail Official Visit.

Grand Master George M. Chapman, of Waterbury paid an official visit to Mohegan lodge, No. 55, I. O. o. F.. at it's meeting in New London We'd; nesday night. The grand master was accompanied by eputy Grand Master. Harry Hirsh. New London and Grand. Secretary William s. Hutchinson of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
!GREENEVILLE
We'll Attended Meeting of Ladies' Charitable Society-Death of Mrs. William A. Gordon.

There were twenty ladies present at the meeting of the Ladies Charitable Society of St. Mary's church Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William c. Ceughlin at 31> Pros pect street. During the afternoon the ladies worked on pajamas and band ages for the Red Cross. The next meeting will be held next Thursday at the home of Mrs. James P. Purdon on Prospect street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
ELDER AMAsA MORSE <.
 NEARLY to4 YEARS OLD
Elderly ste:fsar,1 Springs Man Died on
 Thursday.
Especial to The Bulletin l

NSpeCidl to me Bultet1n.1
 Stafford Springs, March 14.-Elder Amassa Morse, probably the oldest person in Connecticut, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Milo P. J. Walker. in Stafford Springs, Thurs day morning. Had Mir. Morse lived until May 8 he would be 104 years old. He was born in Union in 1914. In 1884 he joined the Adventist denomination and became a member of that branch then called the Millerites, who were followers Of William Miller and be- lieved that the second coming of Christ was near. He was ordained as an elder in 1S4z and preached for more than half a century. He held mem bership in the Providence conference. He represented the town of Union in the legislature qin 1860 and 1861. In his younger days he taught school and he out1ived all his pupils His last sermon was at the Springfield camp ground in 1913. He cast his first vote in 1856 and up to his Tooth birthday had missed only one or two elections. His last voting residence was Putnam where he lived with his daughter.
 He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walker, of Stafford Springs, with whom he has lived for the past few years, Mrs Mary Edson of Springfield Mass, and a son, Nathan Morse of Akron, Ohio.
 He remained in excellent health un- til after he passed the century mark
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
HAS FOUND POOR
 MILK IN NORWICH
Dairy Commissioner Holt Will Make Complaint to Prosecuting Attorney.

As q result of the hearings which
 Daify Commissioner Thomas Holt llel3 this week on cases of inferior milk of fered for sale the commissioner will make complaints to prosecutina at 1orneys in New London. Norwich. New Britaih, Willimantic New Haven, Bridgeport and Meriden. The eomInis- sioner will hold hearings on tive lty milk cases, from New Haven Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.

The Ragtine Dining Car made a
 decided hit witA the audiences at the Davis theatre Thursday afternoon and evening. Three men with unusually good voices appear in the sketch, the scene taking place fin a railroad dining car. Original comedy. old time nelo- dies and modern songs make the ac; a headline attraction. A novelty com edy skit which came in for big share
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
MISS c. MAY FEATHERS
 GETS WASHINGTON POSITION
Norwich Girl Will Be Employed in
 Bureau of War Risk Insurance.

Miss c. May Leathers left for Wash ington Thursday, having received a telegram to report for duty in the bu- reau of war risk Insurance. She took civil service examinations in stenog- raphy and typewriting, also for clerk.
 Miss Leathers is a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy and the Will limantic Normal school. Before talk ing up commercial work she was en- gagged in teaching.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
HeId Eor Federal Authorities.

John Bast, 20. of Glendale, L. L, and Otto Baflitter, 20, of Brooklyn. N Y., are being held on a technical charge of vagrancy at New London jail for Special Federal Agent T. C. McKone of the department of justice, in default of $500 bail.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Albert F. Portelance. of the Hospital School at Newport formerly employed at the Taftvi1le Pharmacy, has return
 ed after q iear ldas furlou,sh. at lis
 horne.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The local newsdea1ers were hamper ed Thursday by the late arrival of the Boston morning papers due to delay in the railroad traffic.