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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
SOLDIERS AND SAIL ORS
Made the Huns Run.

W. A. Robinson, son of MT. and Mrs
 A. A. Robinson Of this city, who has
 been Stable Sergeare for the Machine Gun Co. of 1N4 regiment, has changed
 his work and writes to his people at
 home that he is now in the trenches. In letter dated July 18th, he writes:
 Dear Folks: When l will get a
 chance to mail this no one knows. as
 we are in 8 bunch of woods and do not
 know when we can get out only
 wish l could tell what I would like to. but you know that it is impossible for
 me to do that. The Machine Gun Co.
 has the good "horse shoe" stall around it's neck and we have come out on top again. I have had a few experiences in the last two weeks. We have been where a hole in the ground was great house, and you can believe me when l say that, at times we were not fussy how we got into them any old way as long as we got there We went in the woods and took up this gun work where others left off; had to build your own dugouts and other | things. We started after the Huns after laying around for few days with shells dropping all around us some one higher up thought it Eas 1 time to move them-over the top goes 1 the Tanks" and the Hens" have been l going since I thought that the 1 Tanks were good runners, but the 1 Huns" went so fast that we spent | two or three days trying to catch them. 1 We would get somewhere near them l at night but in the morning they would 1 be ten or twelve miles away from l US, at times they would go so fast that 1 the artillery could not get set up in l time to fire shot at them. By the 1 dnf use the Huns" were out of range. They kept us going night and day for four days, but just now we have a 1 day off. I am only hoping that it will | be more than one day as we are near ly all in not any too much to eat, what do we care about that. as long as we can keep them running The papers ought to tell you about where We are just now Some of the open fighting and that is what the "Yarks'
 want. I have seen and so have you pictures Of battle fields and the hor-
 TOTS of them. have been through
 them and seen with my own eyes not 1 a sight tsat one will forget in a hurry
 Have been with the Company and hope that I am away from the mules fol
 a while for I find that life in the
 trenches is more exciting than duck | ing a mules foot now and then. Nc
 place for a man that has nerves. |
 is hot place at times and lots of tht
 boys never have given out It is nc
 wonder, if you could have seen wha
 some had to go through. How are vol
 getting along in your new nome
 hope you are settled by this time. ant
 are enjoying life Do not worry abou
 rIfe aH may have lost a little of m,
 Tat, am still fat enough, so you voult r | I wa l. -od i.,
 we get to some place where I hay, a good chance to write. I will try ant ) give you a better account of things l l washed up today for the first tim in two weeks. Will close this an,
 mail it when I get chance No mai has come for week or so. but I an , hoping to get some tonight.
 With Love.
 WINTON A. ROBINSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
Sees Much of Eranos.

The following letter has been re- ceived by Miss Laura McG1iire of Foluntown, from Walter E. Purvis uf the Motor Transport Service Detach- ment, Railway Artillery Reserve. R Pc 71s A. E. r. Somewhere in France July 21st, 1918:
 I've been in khaki clothes nearly three years now, and I've been over l-ere nearly seven months Have got one gold service stripe, but expect tc have a few more before I get back home. I've been nearly all over this country, but there is still one place that I want to see before I leave here
 You see Pm in a branch oe the service where I have a chance to travel ana believe me we do some travelling. I've Teen in some of the largest cities ir France and some of the smallest towns.
 This must have been very nice country before the war for there are still some nice scenes over here I'V,
 been in Paris twice and believe ma l it's some city Lots of pretty ma. | demoiselles if Q fellow wants them but you know wouldn't bother them Some very artistic bu'idings there 1 too. Would like to send you somt postals of some of the cities tha I've been in, but we cant even senC them to our own folks I've got :
 whole bunch of cards, but I guess the I'll have to keep them until after th,
 var is over.
 1 I've had some very good times am a1soAsonieCyerXep poor$snes. bus we hay, to work ands plaXs just staessane.
 = We have to- expect; 5feSESh hardshirs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
ADVANCE GUARD HERE
 FOR ROGUE TOURNAMENT

The vanguard of .roque players of National fame arrived in town Sun day Tor the National tournament which opens on the Norwich Roque club courts on Tuesday. In the party were C. C, King of Chicago, x-champion and former holder Of the first Van Wrinkle medal, c. o. Williams of Washington, w, L. Robinson and F. w. Robinson of Mansfield.
 Secretary Peale has received word from w. C. Rodman of Philadelphia that he intends to be in Norwich to- day and that a large delegation frcRn the Quaker City will be on hand. The quaker will enter about nine men six in the first division and two in the second division. G. L. Hout of Chi copee Falls will also Arrive today or early Tuesday morning as will H. c.
 Barrett of Cape Cod, both players of merit.
 The rain has put the courts in the
 best of condition and it is expected that they will be the best in years Geroid Brassil, holder of the Adams Mallet and runner up in last years
 tournament has been on the courts curing the past week and is better form than in proceeding years and il looks as if he might bring home the National title
 Secretary Peale has announced that the tournament will be opened bt Mayor J. !. Desmond and, H. R Rranche who will welcome the play. CTS to the Rose of New England Ar l rangements have also been made fol a musical programme each evening 1 The>airl scoutS Of the Trinity Method 1 ist church will assist in serving re i Treatments. On Friday the timt | honored custom of Watermelon Nigh will be observed and as usual ther, will be big and little melons to sui ] eYerNOne's taste
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
PERSONALS

Judge John W Coogan of Hartford is at his Weekapaug cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. Byron Mathieu have gone to Vermont for two weeks vacation.
 |, Mrs. John T. Clancy and daughter, of Hartford. are spending a few days at Pleasant View.
 F. W. Guild has been entertaining his niece Miss Marion Guild of North Attleboro, Mass. for the week end.
 Mrs. Walter Woodward ana daugh- ters, Miss Marion. Virginia and Helen, are at Pine Grove. Mantle. for two weeks.
 Mrs T. S Underwood has been staying at Golden Spur, a few days at the Home Nook and at Saybrook at the Elm.
 Mr and Mrs. Charles F. Dustin, of Hartford, are at their summer home at Saybroek, where they will spend the rest of the summer. Mrs. Vine Stetson and daughters Miss Grace and Miss Vera Stetson of West Thames street are spending two weeks at Pine Grove, Mantle.
 Mrs. William J. Thompson and Miss Rebecca Thompson of Providence are spending a few days with Secretary
 and Mrs. Hill at g Church street. Miss Mildred G. Peckham of Fal View, East Side, is guest of her uncle, Walter w Woodward, and fam fly at their home on Williams street New London.
 Merton Donahue of Hartford, has returned from a weeks stay in New London, where he has been visiting
 his son, who left for overseas service l if the Naval Reserve. | Mrs. Della Conneil and her daugh ter, Miss Anna May of 100 North Mair
 street and Miss Loretta Clish of Wes l Main street have returned home. af l ter spending the week end at Plea 1 sant YieM with friends
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
PCRTEOUS- -cUSHMAN
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Last Monday at Eastern Point, Mrs. F. B. Cushman of Detroit announced the enga cement of her daughter, Florence, society belle of that city and an expert golf player. to Louis Porteous of 34 Fairmount street this city and well known in society cir cles here.
 people, they met for the first time a week ago Friday at small supper party given for Miss Cushman, wfso had won her way to the finals ir the Shennecossett golf tourney. but was defeated in the final round
 Mrs. Cushman announced the en- gagement on the following Monday and told her friends that the wedding would take place in the near future
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
LIEUT.. MANSON FALLS
 IN AIRPLANE CRASH

Lieutenant Harold F. Maxsen Of Los Angeles, Cal. son of Herbert E. Max son, formerly of this city, was killed lat Commack, N. r.. on Friday with Cadet G. r. Gedeon of Titusvine, Pa, when their airplane crashed to the ground in a hayfield near here.
 The machine was one Of the group Of seventeen from BrinleY field, Long
 Island, which were flying in :his civin- ity. An explosion in mid Lair, it is re ported, buried Gedeon from the air ship. Maxson was crushed under the machine when it struck the earth. Maxson was B years old and Geieon 24.
 Lieut. Maxson was the sen of Her bert F. Maxson and Harriet Althea Gardner, the daughter of the late An son Gardner of this city His father and mother both. lived here for num-
 Der of years and his fathar was maii- ing clerk on the Bulletin from 1886 l 10 1884
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
JOHN w. SLATTERY GOES
 TO BRIDGEPORT FACTORY,

After 3a years with the Norwich Nickel and Brass company, where he has been foreman in the nickeling de- partment, John W. Slattery of g Peck street has resigned and has taken the place with Cornwall & Pat terson of Bridgeport left vacant by Mr. Slattery's son Thomas F., who has entered government employ in the bureau of standards at Washington.
 MT Slattery left here on Saturday evening and will be foreman in the Bridgepo factory, where his son had been for eight years. Later Mrs Slat- tery will remove to Bridgeport The Bridgeport concern makes piano hard ware
 There is one other son of the fam iiy in the national service. John J.. who is now in France, corporal with the S04th infantry. He was regis tered at Torrington and went into the army from that place
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Vincent Dewinq.


 It was with mingled grief and thanksgiving that the many friends of Mrs. Grace Spalding Dewing of Ripley place learned of her death Saturday evening.
 Her passing away is the entering in- to rest of one who has suffered for many months. She was born in this city and always lived here until 1908 when she married Vincent pawirg of Rochester, N. Y. Mir. Dewing died in 1910 and Mrs. Dewing returned with her infant daughter to the home of her parents in Norwich. Mrs Dew ing was a woman of strong personan- ty and true Christian character. In early life she united with the Broad way Congress ationaI church and has been interested in all it's work es- pecialiy the Sunday school where she taught 2 class for many years Her disposition was to be helpful to every body. Mrs. Dewing is survived by her daughter Dorothy. her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. George H. Spaulding, two brothers, Waiter and Carl all of this city. and one sister Mrs. Charles Potter of Boston. George Morris. The death Of George Morris, for mer well known Greeneville resident, occurred at his home in Staten Island, | N Y, Saturday night following 8 lin- | gering ilinesss
 1 Mir Morris was born in England 47 1 years ago the son of Henry and Han 1 nah Smethurst Morris. He came to | Greeneville when s years of age and l was educated in the public schools l here, being a graduate of the Nor 1 wich Free Academy. For a number of 1 !, ;,, fho | Finishing company as dyer. He was united in marriage about 20 years ago with Miss Mary Critehiey of this | city. In 1903 he moved to Staten Island, where he has since made his home He was a member of St An drew's church and has taken a deel l interest in it's affairs.
 He leaves. besides his wife, two 1 daughters, Miss Frances Morris art
 Mrs. Lawrence Gilbert of New York
 and sister, Mrs. Alice Baker of 291 Prospect street.
 Mrs. David s. Merritt.
 About o'clock Saturday afternoon
 the death of Mrs. David S Merritt
 occurred at her home at 469 MaiI street following an illness of a year. duration. Mrs. Merritt, whose maiden nam
 was Lucy WnAe. was porn Tn Moodus
 Conn, in 1855. the daughter Of Johl . N and Julia Thomas White When l , years of age she came to Norwich | where she has since made her home She was educated in the publi schools of the city and attended Mis
 Meekers private school. For a nrSn
 Der of years she taugh school in , Preston City and later in Preston Ol
 Oct 2S, 1912, she was married t David S. Merritt, who with one sister ,, Mrs. A s. Dykeman. of Peabody Mass. survives her. She was a mem Der of the Central Baptist church an prominent worker in the Presto, : chapel
 Mrs. Merritt was of kindly dispo sition and has made many true friend : who will be grieved to learn of he 7 death
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

German air report. June 14:- Twenty eight enemy aeroplanes were shot down yesterday. Captain Bert hold obtained his 34th aerial victory, Lieutenant Udet his 2gth, and First Lieutenant Lorzer his s5th.
 The losses of the enemys Air Forces on the German front for the month of May amount to g captive balloons and 41s aeroplanes. 233 of which fell behind our lines and the rest on the other side of the enenly's positions
 We have lost in the fighting 1SC aeroplanes and 2S captive balloons Admiralty, per Wireless Press.
 s|fIt is no use attempting to recon cile the German figure of their air losses in May with that provided by the British and French official reports, bu, it is of interest to point out the extent to which the two differ Taking only those machines which were definitely returned. by the Allied Headquarters on the Western Front as destroyed oi forced to land behind our lines ant captured, we got a total, not of IS0 but of 5e3 (British 419. French 144).-- London Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
SUNSHINE CLASS HAS
 OUTING AT THE BEACH

The Sunshine class of the First Baptist Bible school held it's annu- al cutting Saturday afternoon at Ocean beach. Six members of the class. with Mrs. Arthur F. Howard. the teacher, left the city at 1.45 o'clock
 Soon after reaching the beach g meeting was called by the president Miss Marion Woodworth. For once not much interest was manifested in a class meeting as all the good times enjoyed at the shore called and ad- journment was soon in order
 After an afternoon of good times a. basket picnic of good things to eat was enjoyed on the beach.
 Dr. Howard brought the party home by automobile closing a perfect day.
 In the party were the Misses Marion Woodworth, Lucina Brown, Celestre Copeland Althea Church Magic Stamm Fannie Brown. Marguerite Copeland. with Mrs Arthur F How ard and as a guest, Miss Lucile How ard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

once ir while, for it's all in the game of war. I've been up to the front lines twice and I like it very well, but I'd like to be right there all the time. The first time I was up there, just one month and it was great there. One day 1 was in small village. Cor what used to be village) and the old Huns started to drop some shells into the place where We had just drove in. They dropped them into the place so fast we had to disband our trucks and get in the 1 dugouts. We wouldn't mind it at all if we could see them. so we could Use our rifles and revoivers on them, hut they were many miles away from Us. The second trip was just lately and it was the best yet. Lots of fun ] and excitement. I suppose you have heard Of this big drive that is going 1 on? You'll find that the Huns will l get all the fighting they want before i it's over with. The Tanks are hard boys to fool with and I think the Germans will find it out. I haven't had a chance to kill any Huns vet but would like to get at least one be- fore I go back.
 | I've seen every race of the Allies ] flat are in the war. Would like tc l u satisfied. The Huns pay us a visit about every night and sometimes dur ing the day. in airplanes. There is an aviation field near our camp ant they brought in a German airplant this morning, that was brought to the ground by Anti-Air- Craft guns. l haven't met a single fellow oyer here that I know. before I denned thu
 khaki. Would like to meet some O the bag and talk over old times. M!
 brother John. is over here. but haven't met him as yet. know where he is and he knows where I an
 but there are many miles between Us. He isn't in the advance zone yet
 so you see he doesn't really know
 what is going on over here.
 When I came over they put us righ up where we could have the big gun
 sound off.
 Had wonderful trip across tn
 pond and through England. Didn'
 get to see London. Had lots of fu1
 when we first landed in England wit
 their money and just as We were get ting useG to it we had to start all owe
 again with the French money Thi money is very funny looking stuff
 Some of the silver pieces have hole through the center of it and the pap
 CT francs look like coupons hun
 dred franc note looks like the conn
 section of the Boston American, bu
 we have some pretty good times wit . it just the same.
 Of course, we don't get to dance for | haven't seen dance over her Would like to have a dance with nice little girl from Gods country al cut now.
 Well, Laura, remember me to a : the folks. I'm in the best of healt : and if I can keep that way until tf :. war is over and reach the states safe ly, I'll call around to see you all, onc
 | more.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

After three weeks outing at Seal Harbor, Maine. Miss Caroline T. Gil man is again at her home on Wash ington street.
 Mrs A NJ. BIackford of Beauport s. C. is visiting her mother. Mrs Thomas H. Perkins at her home on Washington street.
 10 luaW7Aom epB5opeI eQl 10 psoupA
 Mrs. Charles R. Butts Of Washing ton street is at Eastern Point for q two weeks outing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
LOYALTY GLASS OUTING AT PLEASURE BEACH

The Loyalty class of the First Bap- tist Bible school were guests at the an- nual outing, held Friday of Mrs. Frank Waters at her summer home at Pleasure Beach!
 The party left the city by auto bus at 9.30 o'clock receiving a warm vel come on their arrival at the beach.
 Bathing and a general gned time was the order Of the day and every moment was used in fulfilling the or der.
 At noon scrumptious dinner was served from clam ehowcler down through the menu to pie and coffee, for the fourteen members present
 The aft f'noen was passed very quickly, when after a supper of salad. cake musk melon and ice craam, the party left for home. reaching the city at aen o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

they care to. but when they open a store here will have it stocked up completely new. II is understood that they have not yet settled where they will locate in this city. although it will not be at the Sevin store, it is expected.
 MT. Sevin and his son will continue to operate their store for the rest of the month in @ limited way closing it finally on the last day of August, which for the senior member of the firm will end 5 years in business con- tinuously in the same location.
 They have not decided upon their plans for the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
THRIFT STAMP SALES 60 SLOWER

 should reach s45, 900 for this month in Norwich, and that means that every body will have to take hold in the few days that are left Over on the front line in France the thermometer Is not considered by our young men in the trenches. Their heroic work goes on in heat or cold and should awaken the people at home to do their duty, which is to lend to the govern ment, even at q sacrifice, every avail able dollar and. quarter possible.
 Many patriotic people have become so much interested that they set aside a certain amount. each week for this purpose, while others are speaking of what they are asked to do and how much they give. It would be well for such people to realize that the gov ernment is not accepting contributions It simply asks to borrow money and ! will pay interest for it's use.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

Sales of thrift stamps and war savings certificates have slowed up in Norwich since the first of August possibly because the vacation season is making heavy draft upon peo-- ple's finances or they are becoming forgetfuI that there is a daily and weekly duty to keep up the flow of money into Uncle Sam's coffers by the simple little expedient of lending him their money by the purchase of the thrift stamps.
 Since Aug. 1st the local postoffice has disposed of only ss,564.6S in thrift stamps and war savings certificates, which is a big decrease since the pledges were signed and given in to the canvasSers.
 Postmaster John P Murphy expects that regardless of weather conditions or the season of the year the amount
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
STABLE ON FIRE
 AT FAIR GROUNDS

o'clock in one of the small stable buildings at the Fair Grounds was quickly extinguished with small loss when the chemical company from the West Side station arrived and used a 5 gallon tank of chemical
 It was probably caused by a cigar cite thrown among some light wood " ork on the front Of the building. Before the arrival of the fremen. Har- ry Thorn. Joseph Bedard and others kept the blaze down with pails of wat CT from the well
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
ALDI AND ROGUE
 . FIGHTING THE HUNS.

Letters from Private Michael J. Adj, with the 102d regiment, now in France. to friends in this city, state that MT. Adj is in good health, al- though he has been in the front line trenches for some time. Private Adj remarks that he and Irving Bogue are the only two Norwich boys now with the regiment that has done such good work against the Hun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
No. New Bedford Murderer.

Grover Cleveland Holder who was arrested Friday in New London on suspicion of being William Brown of New Bedford. accused of wife mur- der is not the man wanted. A New Bedford Bolice inspector and two cit izens who saw him Sunday at the New London jail said he is not Will fam Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
BOY SCOUTS HIKE TO FORT DECATUR

Troop of the Boy Scouts enjoyed an outing at the historical site of old Fort Decatur on the Thames near Gales Ferry over the week end. The boys hiked to the fort on Saturday and pitched camp akaut noon or little after and proceeded to cook dinner in true pioneer style. The boys stayed all night and enjoyed a refreshing sleep in the open The troop twas in charge oRAssistant .Seu1tmaster Louis Snithes.s.s,- -.---.-----, ::
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
CLOSING 5s YEARS
 IN BUSINESS HERE.

An inventory detail from the big drug firm of Liggitt, Riker & Hage- man Go. spent Sunday here at the drug store of N. D. Sevin & Son at lis Main street. which has been bought out by the Liggitt people. The purchasers take a complete inventory of the stock. shipping away such as
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
Picnic at Columbus Park.

At Columbus park on Sunday after noon there was an enjoyable picnic held, a large number attending 4 concert was given during the after noon by Jackson's orchestra under the direction of Prof. Fred Jackson
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
AFTER SICKNESS
Mrs. Cousins Tells What She Did to
 Regain Strength


 Coatesviiie, Penn.-"The grippe left me with a bad cough and in 8 weak, nervous, rundown condition. I tried Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil without benefit. I read about Vinol, tried it--niy cough disappeared. my appetite improved, and I gained strength and flesh by it's use."--Mrs. Alice Cousins.
 We wish every person in this vi einity--who suffers from a weakened, rundown, nervous condition, would try this famous cod liver and iron tonic. We have been recommending it for years and never knew it to fail. Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Prop. Norwich. Vinol is sold in willimantic by the Wilson Drug Go, 1; in Danielson by the A. ". Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
Will Discuss Y. M. c. 4, sus;r.,..

Matters of routine and special bus- mess will be discussed by the Y. M. c. A. directors when they hold their August meeting on Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
Rennrts at NAwnnrt

Thomas J. Leahy of B Otis street, who enlisted some time ago in the naval reserve, answered q call to re- port at Newport last Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

An ounce of get-up- and-get is beb-,, ter than a. pound of that tired feek-' ;,.,